"New Yorkers love a historic landmark, and College Point's Poppenhusen Institute has always been one of those gems that locals know is special. Now, the 1868 structure-already listed on the National Register of Historic Places and protected as a city landmark-has emerged from a $6.2 million restoration. The city unveiled the completed restoration at a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week, marking the latest milestone in an ongoing, multi-phase effort to preserve one of Queens' most significant cultural hubs."
"The work focused on renovating all 97 exterior windows while repairing the brownstone sills and masonry elements that had weathered decades of water damage. The goal was to make the building more efficient and functional without sacrificing the character that makes it, as the Institute's executive director Susan K. Brustmann put it in an official statement, "a bright jewel in the crown of Queens.""
The Poppenhusen Institute in College Point completed a $6.2 million restoration focused on renovating all 97 exterior windows and repairing brownstone sills and masonry damaged by water exposure. The project, overseen by the NYC Department of Design and Construction for the Department of Cultural Affairs, finished $1 million under budget. The restoration aimed to improve efficiency and functionality while preserving historic character. Previous work included a $2.9 million 2018 accessibility upgrade adding an elevator, ADA-compliant entry, and an accessible restroom. The 1868 building is on the National Register of Historic Places, protected as a city landmark, and has served educational and civic roles since its founding.
Read at Time Out New York
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