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Construction Details

When complete, 219 Langdon will feature several prominent upgrades, making it a very attractive housing choice for Lambda undergraduate members. The construction details are as follows:

Chapter House Facility

  • A new, traditional façade on the front of the street.
  • A complete re-plumbing of the water and sewage systems.
  • A completely new electrical system.
  • A new HVAC system that includes heating and cooling.
  • High performing wireless internet connectivity.
  • Installation of a commercial kitchen for a full chapter dining program.
  • Structural renovation on the rooftop deck.
  • Paving the parking lot to meet city code regulations.

 

 

Parking Lot

  • Fully paved lot.
  • Updated lighting.
  • Required green space. 
  • Traffic flow running clockwise due to the existing hydrant and utility pole at Lake Lawn.
  • Basketball court in southeast corner.
  • Trash enclosure is sized to fit the current dumpster.

 

Overall Constrution Timeline

  • Summer of 2018  -  Parking Lot
  • January 2019  -  House Design Start
  • January 2020  -  Bidding
  • May 2020  -  Construction Start
  • December 2020 – March 2021  -  Completion, depending on phasing

 

Construction Budget

Building Improvements and Repairs $1,722,729
Parking lot Improvements $140,000
Roof Improvements $596,250
Current Mortgage to refinance $380,000
Fixed costs to recover while vacant $50,000
Capital Campaign Costs $200,000
Total Project Cost $3,088,979
   
Capital Campaign Donations $1,000,000
Amount to finance $2,088,979