Board Present: Lyle Schwartz (president), Zlatan Beca, Joe Bucherer, Makarand (Mak) Dehejia, Francine Klein, Elisa Siegel, Christopher Wemple
Others Present: Phyllis Hartman, Hartman Design Group; Richard Springer, General Manager
President's Opening Remarks:
Potomac Energy made recommendations on air handling in the Elizabeth. More information will be presented at February board meeting.
Phyllis Hartman is the main speaker for this townhall. She prepared slides for the hallway renovation and will answer questions. The actual work likely to start the end of 2021.
Highlights:
Close to 60 people attended this Zoom meeting.
Samples
For sample carpet, wall covering, furniture, check the West lobby to see the easel with this information. Also, notice that the apartment doors, walls, carpeted floor beyond the West Lobby elevators are exactly what to expect for our hallway renovation.
Timeframe
The best guess between Ms. Hartman and our General Manager Richard Spring is that it will take three weeks to complete a hallway. The expectation is that simultaneous work will done on 2 to 3 hallways at one time. Some floors may take longer because of differences (e.g. floors with drop ceilings may take longer.).
All components (carpet, wall covering, lighting, etc.) must be received BEFORE work can begin.
Details of Interest
Doors: will have levers (not knobs) giving easier access to those with hand disabilities (e.g. arthritis), security locks (this means two locks), door knockers. All hardware will be satin brass. All doors will be the same and must not be altered. Installation will be done in one day’s time.
Wall Cover: wall cover will take less time to install than painting which would require extensive wall preparation. Wall cover more flexible is wall has moisture because it has microscopic holes. Additional wall covering will have to be stockpiled here at the Elizabeth.
Lighting: will be LED which is energy efficient. Generally speaking, lighting will be located at current places on the walls but the lighting fixture will be mounted at a little lower position. A few places in some hallways may get an additional light fixture to overcome low lighting issues.
Carpet: Axminster carpet chosen is 80% wool, 20% nylon. Properly cared for it can last up to 20 years. It requires professional carpet cleaners to avoid shrinking and damage.
Base Molding: will be a type of rubber because it moves with the wall (movement can be caused by weather).
Crown Molding: is made from MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard). This is where cable for tv & internet will be secured. Floors with drop ceiling will have cable in the ceiling and so there will be no crown molding.
Popcorn Ceilings: will be painted. Ms. Hartman would like to get rid of them but that requires remediation (asbestos problem) and that will be too disruptive and costly. Residents would have to leave their apartments for some period of days.
Furniture: a custom-made cabinet with false doors will stand on each floor. Cabinets were picked over tables to hide the lamps’ electrical cords. The cabinets on the East Side will measure 40 X 20 X 34 and have one table lamp, while cabinets on the West side will measure 66 X 20 X 34 and have two lamps. Two light-colored armchairs will flank either side of the cabinet. East Side space is smaller than West side.
