![]() The construction manager, Lendlease, said in a statement that they “have been in contact” with the developers, “regarding some comments from tenants, which we are currently evaluating.” Macklowe Properties, the other developer, declined to comment. (Developers typically control condo boards in the first few years of operation.) “Like all new construction, there were maintenance and close-out items during that period,” they said. Engineers privy to some of the disputes say many of the same issues are occurring quietly in other new towers.ĬIM Group, one of the developers, said in a statement that the building “is a successfully designed, constructed and virtually sold-out project,” and that they are “working collaboratively” with the condo board, which was run by the developers until January when residents were elected and took control. Less than a decade after a spate of record-breaking condo towers reached new heights in New York, the first reports of defects and complaints are beginning to emerge, raising concerns that some of the construction methods and materials used have not lived up to the engineering breakthroughs that only recently enabled 1,000-foot-high trophy apartments. The claims include millions of dollars of water damage from plumbing and mechanical issues frequent elevator malfunctions and walls that creak like the galley of a ship - all of which may be connected to the building’s main selling point: its immense height, according to homeowners, engineers and documents obtained by The New York Times. Six years later, residents of the exclusive tower are now at odds with the developers, and each other, making clear that even multimillion-dollar price tags do not guarantee problem-free living. Last method is to replace and do it right.The nearly 1,400-foot tower at 432 Park Avenue, briefly the tallest residential building in the world, was the pinnacle of New York’s luxury condo boom half a decade ago, fueled largely by foreign buyers seeking discretion and big returns. ![]() They can assess the bottom and provide recommendations or repair as required before finishing it. The best part is the final appearance, you get professional looking results and it is usually done in one day. They have the equipment, the method to apply a almost perfect match and usually provide warranty. The fiberglass resin is more flexible and if spread out over a more large area, will be more stable.Īlternative to the DIY idea is to hire it done through a tub revishier specializing in fiberglass repair. I would not use bondo since this can easily crack when applying thin coats. Your local automtive parts store can provide great information on this as well as the directions are easy to follow. If you desire to just patch it with no worry about further problems, I would try to building up the bottom with the use of fiberglass cloth, resin and get the pigment required when you are ready to apply the coats. I realize that this means work and/or money to install but if you try to patch this, it can be a problem again. ![]() ![]() Third question, if you can apply a cover over this area, will it not leak and most importantly, will it look good?ĭepending on the age of this unit, consideration should be given to replace it and install new the right way. Second question, with a crack this large, with no support below, what guarantee do you have that even though you make this "bandaid approach" that it will not continue to crack? The bottom has a crack in it that is 4" long! Apparantly, you have noticed the bottom flexing everytime you get into the shower, so finally it cracks and so obvious water damage is being created now but might have started before now.įirst question that I have is why? If the bottom has cracked, something is not supported properly, regardless of how old this unit is, something has gave way due to an improper installation. I have reservations about doing this as a DIY project for a couple of reasons ![]()
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