Group 2
Roosevelt Center
Project progress
Roosevelt Center
Nov 2019
The project has been completed.
Aug 2019
This building is complete with temporary certificate of occupancy.
Condo units are being sold and can be closed.
The department of Finance has approved the title for each unit and the settlement is being proceeded.
Jan 2019
This building is complete with temporary certificate of occupancy.
Condo units are being sold and can be closed.
The department of Finance has approved the title for each unit and the settlement is being proceeded.
Oct 2018
This building is complete with temporary certificate of occupancy.
Condo units are being sold and can be closed.
The department of Finance has approved the title for each unit and the settlement is being proceeded.
Apr 2018
For our quarterly inspection, we went to check the job site in April 2018. A summary of project progress as follows:
- This building is complete with temporary certificate of occupancy.
- Condo units are being sold and a few owners have already moved in the building and in business.
- The department of Finance is currently in the process of preparing the title for each unit and the settlement will be proceeded when the title work is complete.
Dec 2017
For our quarterly inspection, we went to check the job site on December 14, 2017. A summary of project progress as follows:
- This building is complete with temporary certificate of occupancy.
- Condo units are being sold and a few owners have already moved in the building and in business.
Sep 2017
For our quarterly inspection, we went to check the job site on August 29, 2017. A summary of project progress as follows:
- There were a dozen of workers finishing up unit build-outs on ground floor. A couple of welders worked in garage. All unit build-out work on other floors was completed.
- One of elevators is operational and other one was not in service. Per parking engineer, automated parking garage is being tested now and is anticipated to be operational later this month.
- New sidewalk was paved and easement driveway and parking for adjacent property owners in rear paved was also paved.
- Right now, the GC is working to get sign offs from DOB.
Retail units build out shall wrap up later month. Now it is up to them how soon they can pull final CO.
Jun 2017
For our quarterly inspection, we went to check the job site on April 11, 2017. A summary of project progress as follows:
- There were 20 plus workers doing carpentry, sheetrock, storefront glass installation and painting from 1st to 3rd floors. Unit build-outs are progressing from 1st floor and 3rd floors. The GC will not handle any interior fit out for 4th and 5th floor. 6th to 9th floors are almost complete except some punch list items. .the project manager told me they would wrap up in two months.
- Panels installation is complete and windows are complete. Retail storefront window is being installed. Ground retail floor has been subdivided and interior fit out is ongoing. Per the project manager, it will be pharmacy in front and he does not know who other tenants are.
- Con Ed has recently provided to power to the building.
- The automate parking structure is still being set up however it looked more advance in setup as comparing to last site visit. Per the parking equipment site manager, they are looking to finishing up in two month and they would do an operational testing next month.
- CMU block wall in stairs have been painted throughout the building.
Overall, construction works are gradually progressing. Now it is very likely they will get their CO in June subject to completion of underground parking and subsequent sign off
Mar 2017
For our quarterly inspection, we went to check the job site on April 11, 2017. A summary of project progress as follows:
- There were 20 plus workers doing carpentry, sheetrock, storefront glass installation and painting from 1st to 3rd floors. Unit build-outs are progressing from 1st floor and 3rd floors. The GC will not handle any interior fit out for 4th and 5th floor. 6th to 9th floors are almost complete except some punch list items. .the project manager told me they would wrap up in two months.
- Panels installation is complete and windows are complete. Retail storefront window is being installed. Ground retail floor has been subdivided and interior fit out is ongoing. Per the project manager, it will be pharmacy in front and he does not know who other tenants are.
- Con Ed has recently provided to power to the building.
- The automate parking structure is still being set up however it looked more advance in setup as comparing to last site visit. Per the parking equipment site manager, they are looking to finishing up in two month and they would do an operational testing next month.
- CMU block wall in stairs have been painted throughout the building.
Overall, construction works are gradually progressing. Now it is very likely they will get their CO in June subject to completion of underground parking and subsequent sign off
Dec 2016
For our quarterly inspection, we went to check the job site on February 2, 2017. A summary of project progress as follows:
- There were about 20 workers doing carpentry, tile works, electrical works and laborers from 1st to 5th floors and also putting up panels over parking entrance. Unit build-outs are progressing from 2nd floor and 5th floors. We think they will wrap up in next two to three months. 6th to 9th floors are near complete.
- Panels installation is near complete and windows is complete except ground retail floor. Ground retail floor is being subdivided and framing and with many gas pipes being installed and it will be another food court in Flushing.
- They are still waiting for Con Ed to provide them permanent electrical connection to the building. Per David Lo, he has not rec’d indication he would get power connection soon. This could be delaying their TCO later on.
- Additional MEP works are being done on retail ground floor.
- The automate parking structure seemed already set up however was not operation at time of visit. per the project manager, the engineer from Chinese manufacturer took vacation to return to China and would come back later this month. David Lo said he was not sure when it would be completed. we will follow up with the owners and Raymond Chan to find out what is status now.
- Hoist has been removed and two elevators are operational and rec’d sign off.
Overall, construction works are gradually progressing. Now it is very likely they will get their CO in April or May subject to completion of underground parking and permanent power hookup to CON ED.
Oct 2016
Per site visit on 10/14/2016 afternoon, foundation and footing are complete. Right now, they are finishing up the below grade slab at the bottom. The project manager told us they target to finish by end of October. At the time of visit, there were about a dozen of workers and all excavation work is complete. Once foundation is complete, they will start superstructure right after. They told us they scheduled to have first parking garage delivery late November. Overall, the work is moving slowly but steadily.
Jun 2016
As site visit on June 7th 2016, about 80% of 1st half of sub-cellar level 1 (3rd underground level) is complete. They are looking to dig down final 8 feet down to complete the foundation. David said they target to complete it in two months. when foundation is completed and automate parking garage will be installed on site. At the time of visit, David Lo was talking to newly used excavator operator and he said the new guy will handle further excavation. there was a big excavator machine on site. Overall, the work has resumed moving steadily.
Dec 2015
The general contractor is working on the foundation, which is expected to be completed in spring 2016. They expect construction completion before the end of 2017.
Jun 2015
The general contractor is working on the foundation, which will be completed at the end of this year.
Mar 2015
The existing building has been fully demolished. The site has been fenced in. The general contractor has begun excavating the site.
Dec 2014
The general contractor has obtained permits to demolish the old building. The building is being demolished. They expected demolition would be completed at the end of 2014.
