Project Type: Multi-Unit

An arsonist’s fire spread quickly at Lakeside Terrace Condominiums, completely destroying the penthouse locker and storage area. In addition to the fire damage, there was extensive water damage to the lobby and ten residential units. Minkoff Company responded quickly, dispatching their emergency response team to sort and discard debris from this area.

During the restoration process, one wing of the storage structure was completely rebuilt. A new sprinkler system, fire alarm system, and storage lockers were installed. Other repairs included the elimination of smoke damage in common areas and individual units, replacing parquet floors and carpeting, and installing and painting new drywall. The passenger elevator was also thoroughly cleaned and deodorized to eliminate smoke damage.

Smoldering ashes from a fireplace were put on the wooden deck to cool, resulting in seven apartment units suffering severe damage from both the fire and, unquestionably, the water used to extinguish it.

Within a four-month period, Minkoff Company performed comprehensive restorations on three of the units, including full kitchen and bath replacements, new drywall throughout, all the interior finishes, and the prefab fireplaces. The other four units required drywall repair, extensive cleaning and painting, and floor covering replacements. Exterior repairs included replacing 50% of the roof framing and all of the sheathing and shingles; siding was replaced on the side and rear of this section and the entire building was painted.