Latest Information On Roosevelt Island PS/IS 217 Construction Project From Principal Mandana Beckman

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Commenting on the What's On Your Roosevelt Island Mind post, a Roosevelt Island resident wanted to know:

I'd like to know WHEN the work is going to be finished on the school (and what exactly are they doing to it) Getting real tired of all the lights they leave on overnight and over the weekend.

I asked PS/IS 217 Principal Mandana Beckman if she could provide an answer. Ms. Beckman replied:

I directed your question to our Custodial Engineer. Here was his response to the question posted.

The scope of the construction project is as follows :

• 1) Replacing all roofs
• 2) Flood elimination
• 3) Replacing masonry as needed for elimination of leaks
• 4) Replacing front facade of building
• 5) Replacing front window only (Main Street side)

At the present time the masonry work is in my opinion 85% finished

roofing 50%

windows 95%

facade 75%

The work that is most disruptive ( lights, noise, etc. ) would be the roofing . It would be hard for me to give an accurate time of completion , due to factor such as weather, inspections, etc. If the weather holds and The Contractor uses his time wisely I still believe you are looking at November until the roof is complete and with it substantial noise and light reduction.

More information on PS/IS 217 is available at this post which includes a video of Ms. Mandana speaking to Roosevelt  Island parents about the school.