The Board would like to share a few updates regarding the 860 & 870 lobby renovations:
860:
• We have discovered some surprises in the ceiling in front of the elevator: water pipes, which we plan to insulate to prevent dripping, as well as a radiator, which we’ll either need to vent by adding a grate or close completely. These issues are currently being addressed by the Board, our contractor and architect.
• We are also working with our contractor and architect on the subfloor design and how to best come to a solution for handling the pipes which run through the floor. Given the necessary time for identifying and acting on that plan, we expect the floor to be excavated in 3 or 4 weeks.
870:
• Lighting fixtures have been ordered, however we have encountered an unexpected delay in their delivery until March 31st. While some have arrived, we have decided to wait until all are received in-house after the 31st to install. The light bulbs installed now are only temporary and will be replaced by a warmer-color bulb.
• New signage (new emergency signs and new directional signs in the lobby and on all floors) as well as new furniture has also been ordered.
• Once the lighting fixtures are installed, we will work with our contractor to complete the final items. These include installing a new inset rug just inside the exterior door, a new exterior awning, new exterior lights, new grates on the radiator covers, and a new stair railing next to the stairs leading up to the mailboxes. The contractor’s crew will also paint the elevator door and tend to any other remaining punch list items.
As always, if you have any questions about the renovations, please contact our Managing Agent Howard Landman at 212-483-0700 or hlandman@sirenmgt.com.