LeChase Construction Services has begun renovations on the lobby and adjacent spaces of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Westchester in Bronxville, N.Y., while taking care to accommodate the flow of visitors and staff in the main entrance.
The project – at the former Lawrence Hospital location at 55 Palmer Avenue – covers replacement of the hospital’s large revolving door as well as renovations to the lobby, security desk and back-of-house spaces including several offices and conference rooms. Temporary bathrooms and a roadside air-conditioning unit will serve the space while lobby bathrooms and ductwork are upgraded.
Work in the 11,000-square-foot space began in early September and will be carried out in four major stages to preserve the smooth flow of visitors to the 288-bed healthcare center.
To achieve that goal, LeChase will employ techniques and materials it has pioneered in building or renovating areas that are heavily trafficked, or where medical care and procedures continue during construction. Crews place solid, permanent-looking walls to block the project space and much of the work-related noise from surrounding areas. In addition, they use negative air pressure to prevent dust and other contamination from escaping the construction site.
“Having broad experience in projects in and around active healthcare facilities, we are skilled in isolating construction operations to avoid disrupting normal activity at the site,” said LeChase Vice President David Campbell. “When we finish our work in Bronxville, the hospital’s patients, visitors and staff will experience a fresher, more pleasant environment when they enter the lobby area.”
LeChase expects to complete the project in the first quarter of 2026.
