Senior citizens in West New York are all smiles about the town’s newest building, the William Jefferson Clinton towers, named after the ex-president. Originally named the Kennedy Towers II, perhaps because of its adjacent location to the 1968-built Kennedy Tower at 430 62nd St., the building’s name was changed to reflect a more historically current appeal.
The 11 floor, concrete reinforced, Clinton tower consists of nine floors of 71 one- and two-bedroom apartment residences and two floors of parking levels which contribute 76 covered parking spaces. In total, the building has 81 parking spaces.
The tower was completed in July by Del-Sano Contracting Corp. and is currently half filled.
The firm, which ranks among the 25 largest general contractors in New Jersey, is engaged in the construction and development of commercial, institutional, retail, and multifamily high-rises, including senior, affordable and luxury housing. The firm also specializes in multi-level and framed structures, as well as recreational facilities and historic renovation projects.
“The seniors have a community room with access to a large screen television.” – Angelo Del-Sano
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Construction
The conceptual work for the Clinton towers began approximately three and a half years ago, according to Angelo Del Russo, founder and CEO of Del-Sano Contracting Corp. “It was early in November of 2007 when the project was started,” said Del Russo.
Although the building project was set to be completed in 16 months, the contracting firm encountered a few construction hurdles.
“There was probably 2,000 yards of rock that had to be drilled, split, and excavated from the site,” said Del Russo regarding the buildings original foundation. “There was also ground water that had to be taken down to a level where a builder could build.”
As though this wasn’t enough, the company also completed the 11 story frame construction of the building in only 14 weeks. “That was a pretty good feeling of accomplishment,” said Del Russo who also noted that the group of workers on the site had a small party to commemorate the topping of the building.
Modern amenities
Through the architectural vision of Mark Cassini from Jose Caraballo Architecture in Hackensack, New Jersey, the building demonstrates a modern, spacious appeal with environmentally friendly amenities.
The grand entrance includes a two story all glass front enclosure with two separate automatic entrance and exit walkways into and out of the building. There are also automatic motion detecting fluorescent hallway lights and an elevator that announces which floor it has arrived on. Del Russo also noted that the elevator is a high efficiency, non hydraulic device that is meant to provide the quietest of operations.
In addition, the building has been designed to provide healthy air quality to residents. Low emission windows and low VOC paints were used throughout the site.
Just about every detail was carefully planned to maintain an environmentally friendly project. Drought resistant landscaping was used and 80 percent of the waste created from the construction, was recycled.
For more information on the Clinton tower, contact the West New York Housing Authority on 6100 Adams Street via telephone at: (201) 868-6100.
Melissa Rappaport may be reached at mrappaport@hudsonreporter.com