<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><br class=""><div class="">Here is a brief synopsis of the where the construction stands as of October 2015. For those of you who have been at TNS for some time a little of this may be repetitive. Hopefully for new parents it will give a decent idea of where we are.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">The original schedule for the project was 2 years, with a completion date of late October 2015. This will obviously not happen. The current anticipated completion date is April 2016. This sounds like they are way behind, but it is only about 25% past schedule. Weather related work delays, unanticipated structural conditions at the roof, the loss of one terra cotta vendor, and a brief stop work order from the DoB have all contributed to the delay.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">At this point all the asbestos abatement is complete. All the exterior brick and terra cotta have been removed and disposed of (brick) or sent for casting (decorative terra cotta.) Most of the new waterproofing is complete. Most of the new brick laid and most of the steel installed. Still to be completed are ground floor waterproofing, large terra cotta pieces installation, and roof replacement.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Please see below for info about the homeless people staying on East 4th St.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">DETAILS:</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">A) South Elevation</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1) The masonry work is complete and the window headers are complete.</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2) The parapets are not complete.</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3) There are large terra cotta pieces that are not complete.</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4) Ground floor waterproofing is not complete. This will happen at the very end after the scaffolding is removed.</div><div class=""> B) East Elevation</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1) Masonry is complete except for areas around the stairs.</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2) They have terracotta samples and mockups and final pieces are in production.</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3) Playground (blacktop) will be resurfaced after construction equipment is removed at end of job. Schools to provide drawing with new playground.</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>markings.</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4) Possibility that playground equipment will be replaced. Schools to follow up with parks department (owns equipment).</div><div class="">C) West Elevation</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1) Masonry complete up to parapet.</div><div class="">D) North Elevation</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1) Masonry 80% complete.</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2) Two large steel beams on the roof are corroded and require extensive reinforcement. Approximately 2.5 weeks welding and steel work.</div><div class="">E) Roof</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1) Work on replacing the roof will commence after all the terra cotta work and parapet work has been completed.</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2) They have changed the material for the surface of the roof to one that will allow them to work over the winter at low temperatures.</div><div class="">E) General</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1) Two and a half sides (including South) need ground floor waterproofing which will be completed after scaffolding is removed.</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2) End of October East and West parapets complete.</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3) SCA to provide load ratings to North courtyard for future use.</div><div class="">F) Schedule</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1) Original schedule had approximately two full years for construction. This date is approaching near the end of October. They clearly will miss this <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>date, which has been anticipated for some time.</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2) Current expectation for completion is early spring, although a detailed schedule has not been provided.</div><div class="">G) Homeless encampments</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1) This has been an ongoing problem. The 9th precinct is aware of it. All the appropriate city agencies have been involved. There are limits to the <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>type of removals the contractor and the school staff can do.</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2) The building contractor has hired a new security company that patrols the perimeter of the building on the half hour. They are to call 911 if they <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>encounter drug use or people defecating.</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3) Parents are urged to call 311 (Repeatedly!!) to report a homeless encampment and people blocking the emergency exits at an elementary school. </div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>311 will forward these calls to the 9th precinct who will then come deal with the problem. Repeated 311 calls leave a paper trail and force stronger <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>action. Also, please leave an email address with 311 who will then alert the caller of the response to the complaint.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">That’s the basic outline of where things are now.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">If you have questions feel free to email me and I’ll try to answer as soon as I can.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div apple-content-edited="true" class="">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; " class="">Michael Joseph<br class=""><a href="mailto:mjoseph212@gmail.com" class="">mjoseph212@gmail.com</a><br class=""><br class=""><br class=""></div></span></span>
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