2019 Major Projects

 Three major projects were completed Summer 2019!

After decades of band-aid repairs, 2nd front bathroom shower was gutted to the studs and redone. New shower is also larger than previous one as there were 2 layers of walls.

The back door finally yielded, after many years of service. An off-the-shelf size did not work, so Ed built a new one from FULL 2" thick pine. Hoboken Lock installed a pin-pad entry lock which is working so well, we plan to add it to the front door also.

The exhaust fan in the kitchen was sub-standard at best, so a new kitchen hood with exterior mounted fan was installed. Replacing the 15 year old range is next on the list!

 

New Kitchen Base Cabinet

In 2017, we purchased a new kitchen base cabinet (10' commercial grade stainless steel) to replace to old, dilapidated metal cabinets that were original to the house.

 

2nd Front Closet Finally Gets a Window!

After many years, 2nd front closet finally gets a much needed window!

       

House Re-Keyed January 2015

Please note: the house has been re-keyed. Purpose is so we can use Hoboken Lock for our locksmithing needs (and stop using the Stevens Locksmith)
Therefore- ANYONE WHO HAS AN OLD KEY, IT WILL NOT WORK (SO PLEASE DO NOT TRY IT)

837 Hudson became home to Phi Sigma Kappa 50 years ago!

50 years ago today, we closed on the fraternity house for $ 60,000.
We just received our new tax bill- our valuation is over $ 2.5 mil and the property taxes soared
above $ 35,000!!!

Bed Bugs no match for Heater!

3rd rear was the "ground zero" 'for our bedbugs problems that started 3 years ago.
We have eradicated them from all bedrooms, but could not eliminate them from 3rd rear, even though the exterminator was there a half a dozed times!

We finally threw in the towel and hired a pest control company that brought in a huge heater, and "cooked" the room to above 120 degrees. Adding to the task was having the sprinkler system shut down for the duration (heads removed and capped), then have the technicians return after the heating process to re-install them.

Hopefully this will be the end of our bedbug issues!

 

 

Bedroom hardwood floors being refinished

 

The undergrads are interested in refinishing the bedroom floors and just started with 2nd rear and 3rd rear. the results are amazing!

Within the next few years, we plan to do all the rooms!