Construction Journey
Every milestone, from groundbreaking to completion
Stage 1 Construction Begins
With sewer installation completed and approvals in place, vertical construction resumed. Work began on the building superstructure including structural steel erection, concrete slabs, and CMU block installation.
Stage 1 Construction Begins
With sewer installation completed and approvals in place, vertical construction resumed. Work began on the building superstructure including structural steel erection, concrete slabs, and CMU block installation.
Sewer Installation Begins
Contractor obtained street closure permit and began rock excavation for new sewer line installation on Amethyst Street. Installation expected to take 3-5 months, after which building construction can resume.
Sewer Installation Begins
Contractor obtained street closure permit and began rock excavation for new sewer line installation on Amethyst Street. Installation expected to take 3-5 months, after which building construction can resume.
Sewer Issue Resolution
After 26 months of negotiations with DEP, received final approval to install new 240-foot sewer line on Amethyst Street. This was required because the street lacks existing sewer infrastructure and connection through adjacent buildings was not permitted.
Sewer Issue Resolution
After 26 months of negotiations with DEP, received final approval to install new 240-foot sewer line on Amethyst Street. This was required because the street lacks existing sewer infrastructure and connection through adjacent buildings was not permitted.
Foundation Completed
Excavation of rock and building of foundation completed after 15 months. Excavated 18 feet below street level through hard rock, supported adjacent building foundations, and handled contaminated soil disposal per city regulations.
Foundation Completed
Excavation of rock and building of foundation completed after 15 months. Excavated 18 feet below street level through hard rock, supported adjacent building foundations, and handled contaminated soil disposal per city regulations.
COVID-19 Construction Halt
City stopped all construction work due to COVID-19 pandemic. Work resumed in June 2020.
COVID-19 Construction Halt
City stopped all construction work due to COVID-19 pandemic. Work resumed in June 2020.
Foundation Contract Signed
Reviewed 6 different proposals and signed contract with best offer contractor for excavation and foundation work.
Foundation Contract Signed
Reviewed 6 different proposals and signed contract with best offer contractor for excavation and foundation work.
Building Permit Obtained
Architect completed construction plans and submitted to Building Department. Received permit for excavation and foundation work.
Building Permit Obtained
Architect completed construction plans and submitted to Building Department. Received permit for excavation and foundation work.
BSA Variances Approved
After 2+ years of legal process, obtained crucial variances from the Board of Standards and Appeals allowing construction of a larger building and change of use from residential to Place of Worship. Process required conceptual plans, environmental study, community need report, and traffic analysis.
BSA Variances Approved
After 2+ years of legal process, obtained crucial variances from the Board of Standards and Appeals allowing construction of a larger building and change of use from residential to Place of Worship. Process required conceptual plans, environmental study, community need report, and traffic analysis.
Demolition Complete
Completed tenant evacuation and demolition of the 2 buildings. Process included court orders, demolition plans and permitting.
Demolition Complete
Completed tenant evacuation and demolition of the 2 buildings. Process included court orders, demolition plans and permitting.
Land Acquisition
The land with 2 old houses was bought in the fall of 2013 and closing happened just before the end of 2013.
Land Acquisition
The land with 2 old houses was bought in the fall of 2013 and closing happened just before the end of 2013.
Stage 1 Construction Begins
With sewer installation completed and approvals in place, vertical construction resumed. Work began on the building superstructure including structural steel erection, concrete slabs, and CMU block installation.
Stage 1 Construction Begins
With sewer installation completed and approvals in place, vertical construction resumed. Work began on the building superstructure including structural steel erection, concrete slabs, and CMU block installation.
Sewer Installation Begins
Contractor obtained street closure permit and began rock excavation for new sewer line installation on Amethyst Street. Installation expected to take 3-5 months, after which building construction can resume.
Sewer Installation Begins
Contractor obtained street closure permit and began rock excavation for new sewer line installation on Amethyst Street. Installation expected to take 3-5 months, after which building construction can resume.
Sewer Issue Resolution
After 26 months of negotiations with DEP, received final approval to install new 240-foot sewer line on Amethyst Street. This was required because the street lacks existing sewer infrastructure and connection through adjacent buildings was not permitted.
Sewer Issue Resolution
After 26 months of negotiations with DEP, received final approval to install new 240-foot sewer line on Amethyst Street. This was required because the street lacks existing sewer infrastructure and connection through adjacent buildings was not permitted.
Foundation Completed
Excavation of rock and building of foundation completed after 15 months. Excavated 18 feet below street level through hard rock, supported adjacent building foundations, and handled contaminated soil disposal per city regulations.
Foundation Completed
Excavation of rock and building of foundation completed after 15 months. Excavated 18 feet below street level through hard rock, supported adjacent building foundations, and handled contaminated soil disposal per city regulations.
COVID-19 Construction Halt
City stopped all construction work due to COVID-19 pandemic. Work resumed in June 2020.
COVID-19 Construction Halt
City stopped all construction work due to COVID-19 pandemic. Work resumed in June 2020.
Foundation Contract Signed
Reviewed 6 different proposals and signed contract with best offer contractor for excavation and foundation work.
Foundation Contract Signed
Reviewed 6 different proposals and signed contract with best offer contractor for excavation and foundation work.
Building Permit Obtained
Architect completed construction plans and submitted to Building Department. Received permit for excavation and foundation work.
Building Permit Obtained
Architect completed construction plans and submitted to Building Department. Received permit for excavation and foundation work.
BSA Variances Approved
After 2+ years of legal process, obtained crucial variances from the Board of Standards and Appeals allowing construction of a larger building and change of use from residential to Place of Worship. Process required conceptual plans, environmental study, community need report, and traffic analysis.
BSA Variances Approved
After 2+ years of legal process, obtained crucial variances from the Board of Standards and Appeals allowing construction of a larger building and change of use from residential to Place of Worship. Process required conceptual plans, environmental study, community need report, and traffic analysis.
Demolition Complete
Completed tenant evacuation and demolition of the 2 buildings. Process included court orders, demolition plans and permitting.
Demolition Complete
Completed tenant evacuation and demolition of the 2 buildings. Process included court orders, demolition plans and permitting.
Land Acquisition
The land with 2 old houses was bought in the fall of 2013 and closing happened just before the end of 2013.
Land Acquisition
The land with 2 old houses was bought in the fall of 2013 and closing happened just before the end of 2013.