366 Broadway

366 Broadway is a contributing building within the Tribeca East Historic District and is subject to oversight by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Constructed in 1908 and originally known as the Broadway Textile Building, it was designed in the Beaux-Arts style by Frederick C. Browne for developer Louis M. Jones. The twelve-story structure reflects Broadway’s transition from low-rise mercantile buildings to taller steel-frame office buildings serving the textile and dry-goods industries, and was later converted to residential use in the late twentieth century.

The comprehensive exterior façade restoration required close coordination with the Landmarks Preservation Commission and the New York City Department of Buildings. CTA prepared and secured LPC approval for all repair materials—including brick, terra cotta, stone, metal finishes, and mortar—ensuring compatibility with the historic fabric, while concurrently filing required DOB applications and permits.

As part of the restoration, deteriorated terra cotta units on the primary street elevations were carefully removed and sent to Gladding McBean for replication. Original units were used to develop custom molds for the fabrication of replacement terra cotta components matching the historic profiles, scale, and detailing. During close-up inspections from hanging scaffolds, additional terra cotta deterioration was identified, requiring expanded replacement quantities and resulting in an extended fabrication lead time. The project entered a temporary hiatus of approximately 70 working days, during which all affected areas were fully protected with temporary waterproofing to prevent moisture intrusion.

Further delays occurred due to the extended production schedule for voluted terra cotta keystones required prior to installation of the associated headstones. During this period, headstones were protected on the sidewalk bridge, and newly installed terra cotta units were flashed in accordance with approved details. Upon delivery, the voluted keystones and headstones were installed using stainless steel hangers to ensure long-term structural performance. In total, the work involved the replacement and conservation of 65 terra cotta units.