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Message: [QUOTE="huskymedic, post: 3206427, member: 549"] >>The building’s outward appearance and condition are good. However, it has been determined that the building requires substantial deferred maintenance including totally replacing its slate roof; replacing its windows; addressing water seepage; replacing its HVAC system; refurbishing and/or renovating floors and rooms, and replacing facia, soffits and gutters, among other needs. The need for some of this work has been longstanding, but delayed for a number of years. [URL='https://boardoftrustees.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/1799/2019/06/Att.-25-88-Gurleyville-Road-Final.pdf']The fact the building is considered “historic” in nature will drive-up the cost of such work, particularly the replacement of the slate roof, as replacement materials must meet exact specifications and the work must be completed and overseen by individuals with specialized training to work on historic structures.[/URL] Due to the age of the building, it is very likely that costly environmental remediation would have to be conducted as part of any significant project, including the likely remediation of PCBs in numerous locations. In addition, the condition of the structure in areas that are not visible is largely unknown, and the condition of these areas, once known, could represent additional costs. This is common in older buildings.<< [/QUOTE]