WORK UNDERWAY: Current Phase

The Eldridge Street Project is currently overseeing a major phase of restoration that will bring modern heating, cooling, ventilation and electrical systems to the building. As well, this phase of restoration will make the Synagogue fully handicapped-accessible, and includes the installation of ADA-compliant elevators, bathrooms, and an entry ramp. Significant funding for this work is derived from the City of New York, who provided grants totaling $2.9 million, in support of this phase of restoration, as well as numerous foundations, corporations, and individuals. The following list describes this work in more detail:

• Introduction of modern heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation system to control climate on all floors
  
  
• Plumbing system upgrade on the cellar, first floor, and sanctuary
  
  
• Installation of emergency fire stairs and other safety systems
  
  
• Restoration of exterior masonry and terra cotta
  
  
• Restoration and water-proofing of ceremonial stairs to the sanctuary level
  
  
• Restoration of iron gates and front railings
  
  
• Completion of new electrical wiring
  
  
• ADA-compliant, handicapped ramps
  
  
• Installation of an ADA-compliant elevator from cellar to balcony levels
  
  
• Construction of ADA-compliant bathrooms on cellar and first floor levels
  
  
• Archiving historical artifacts including tefillin, prayer books and shawls, menorah, artwork, and other precious materials, for future exhibition and academic research