Doorway to Tranformation Update

Below is brief report of our progress since the start of the Doorway to Transformation Initiative.

Building and Safety Systems

Fire Alarm System has been installed and is now operational and on-line with the New York City Fire department.
Boiler System – new copper drainage systems
Repaired Sewer System from severe water damage during the summer storms

Basement

The former bowling alley has been demolished and removed and the area has been cleaned out for the next phase of construction.
Walls to the entrance to the basement (the old phone booth hall) were painted by the work group from Calvary Church.
Removal of old air-conditioning units

Sanctuary

Replacement of the plastered sanctuary ornaments
Repairing the lower sanctuary walls
Painting of Main Sanctuary walls
Re-wiring of fixtures, sconces within the sanctuary on every level
Re-bulbing of many fixtures with energy efficient bulbs.

Food Pantry

New floor in pantry installed by a work group from Calvary Church of Michigan. Old rotten wood ripped out and replaced with a new pre-finished oak floor. The Food Pantry shelving was re-anchored.

Health Center

Additional construction of the Health Center additional office space and exam rooms
Creation of a Dental office and the installation of a dental chair.
Creation of a mural that expresses the mission of the NLF Health Center.

Office and Work Areas

Initiated the build out for the church office, including the moving of offices
Constructing new office space for our expanding needs
Construction of a copy room and work area for administrative support.
Workshop created for building maintenance, construction and repair work
Creation of storage areas for building materials and equipment

Main Level

Fully remodeled historically landmarked front doors per the requirements of the city’s landmark commission.
Repair and restoration of lobby columns, capitols were restored
Repairing of the original chandelier in the vestibule
Re-bulbing of many fixtures with energy efficient bulbs
Repair of the non-working Shell Room chandelier
Installation of sign holders for direction and traffic control

The 4th Floor

4th floor dormitory room doors being replaced with fire rated doors with new hardware
Renovated approximately 250 feet of hallway/rooms in tenant area
Renovation of bathrooms and hallways