Having salvaged architectural elements, uncoupled various systems from Hunter Hall and secured the facades with 50 tons of steel, the demolition of the Townhouse Building is underway. Starting and the top and methodically working down, a crew of 12 are expected to compete the demolition by the New Year. Like most demolition in New York City, it will be done by hand and debris removed bucket by bucket. Click here to view more images of the demolition, and other photo galleries.