Near East Village: 5,200 SF Church with Significant Updates
Near East Village: 5,200-Square-Foot Church with Significant Updates
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Located near East Village in Detroit, this significantly updated church is approximately 5,200 square feet and sits on a 0.34-acre lot. The property includes the adjacent structure, which requires a full renovation, at 9917 Sylvester Street. The main building has undergone extensive structural and mechanical upgrades, including replacement of the roof and steeple; repair of floor and ceiling joists; new subfloors and hardwood flooring; and restoration of stained-glass windows. Additional improvements include new electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems; rebuilt bathrooms and kitchen facilities; new sheetrock ceilings; plaster repairs; upgraded lighting; and code-compliant fire safety systems. The basement was fully abated for asbestos and mold and finished with new materials and mechanicals. Exterior work includes masonry and tuckpointing repairs, rebuilt stairs and ramp, new gutters and flashing, site drainage improvements, and removal of trees adjacent to the structure. The property has been stabilized and modernized, suitable for religious, institutional, or residential redevelopment.
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the Shepherd, Sister Pie, Marrow, Eugenie, Red Hook, the Shepherd, Two Birds, Velvet Tower, La Fonda, The Empowerment Plan, Greatwater Homes, the Shepherd, Collect Beer Bar, Signal Return, Belle Isle, Butzel Family Recreation Center, Saint Charles, Faircloth, Metropolitan Bar + Kitchen
Building Upgrades
Sanctuary Floors
Removed rotten flooring and floor joists (four large areas)
Replaced floor joists, subfloor, and tongue-and-groove hardwood flooring
Sanded and prepped hardwood floors
Refinished hardwood floor
Removed five rows of pews
Sanctuary Walls
Removed damaged and broken wall tiles to expose brick
Removed damaged windows and casements on two side windows
Bricked in openings and finished the interior with plaster and glass block
Installed lighted exit signs and fire extinguishers to code
Windows
Repaired and replaced numerous stained-glass windows in the sanctuary and entrance hall
Entrance Hall
Removed rotten flooring and subfloor
Replaced subfloor and tongue-and-groove hardwood flooring
Rebuilt stairs to the balcony and added a door
Rebuilt first-floor bathroom
Sanded, prepped, and refinished hardwood floors
Removed water-damaged plaster in basement stairway
Replastered walls in basement stairway and entrance room
Replaced wiring in lighting switch circuits
Exterior
Rebuilt ramp on side of church and replaced stairs
Gutted school building
Rebuilt brick knee wall at front of church
Secured open areas on sides and rear of church
Repaired and tuckpointed deteriorated areas of brick façade
Removed large trees near structure to prevent foundation issues
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