Northwell Lays Foundation on $450M Cancer Complex on UES Expected to Be Completed Sometime in ‘26

Two years after breaking ground, foundation work has finally begun for the $450 million Victoria and Lloyd Goldman Health Care Pavilion, that Northwell Health is erecting on Third Ave and 76th St.

Six vacant structures were demolished at the sprawling site at 1345 Third Ave. before workers excavated the site in a process that wrapped up late in the summer of 2023. The facility “will bring world-class specialty care to New Yorkers in one place, anchored by premier services from Northwell’s Cancer Institute in Manhattan with a dedicated women’s center,” according to Northwell Health.

Northwell, New York’s largest healthcare provider, and the University Financing Foundation retained the services of Ennead Architects with EwingCole to design a structure that will stand at 215 feet tall and possess 200,000 square feet upon its completion, projected to be sometime in 2026. Engineering firm JB&B is handling the installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure, while Severud Associates handles structural engineering and Lendlease takes on the role of general contractor.

Patients to this facility will have access to modern cancer care, including imaging and lab testing, a neuroscience center, advanced cardiac programs, social work services, a sleep study center, acute and chronic disease management, and others.

Victoria and Lloyd Goldman provided an undisclosed amount of money for the project which bears their name. Their gift is the largest single donation for Northwell in all of its history.

“We are grateful to Victoria and Lloyd for their extraordinary generosity, which will enable Northwell to provide the best comprehensive, multidisciplinary care in one place for New Yorkers,” said Northwell CEO and president Michael J. Dowling. “Their historic gift fuels our ambitious vision to reimagine health care in the heart of New York City and enhances Northwell’s position as the health care destination of choice.”

As of now, reinforced concrete foundation slab and perimeter walls appear to be fully formed, with lower basement levels still in progress. A tower crane set up to facilitate the building’s slow climb above street level will soon be joined by other machinery as construction accelerates in earnest.

Northwell said it is trying to accommodate neighborhood requests to keep construction disruptions to a minimum. Third Avenue will continue to have two driving lanes, as well as the bike and parking lane, maintained at all times. The walkway adjacent to the project site will be closed during installation; pedestrians will be rerouted to the west sidewalk of Third Avenue. Signage will be posted, and flaggers will be in place during the operation to direct pedestrians.