# City University of New York (CUNY): asbestos abatement (5,316 sq ft) at 259 Convent Ave, Manhattan, starting 2026-09-23

**Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner | City University of New York (CUNY) |
| Building | Shepard Hall, 259 Convent Ave, Manhattan, 10031 |
| Building type | School |
| BIN | 1084077 |
| TRU | TRU1295MN26 |
| Asbestos material | 5,316 sq ft |
| Abatement contractor | Polstar Inc |
| Air monitor | Watts Architecture & Engineering, D.P.C |
| Start | 2026-09-23 |
| End | 2027-05-10 |
| Status | Closed |

## Why this score
- 5,316 sq ft: a large project.

Source: NYC Department of Environmental Protection Asbestos Control Program ACP7 project notices (data.cityofnewyork.us) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/vq35-j9qm). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T06:08:29.245Z.
From NYC DEP Asbestos Control Program ACP7 notices. Quantities and dates are as filed and are often amended or postponed; a notice is not proof work occurred. Organization-owned buildings only; unit and floor detail is not shown. Verify with NYC DEP.