3rd floor now vacant
The third floor of Greeley is now vacant, which I was really
dreading happening. The third floor is older and with age comes wear and
tear, and the need for a good cleaning overhaul. I have been over there
for 2 days so far and put in around 13 hours worth of work
Its not today and
I have had some help which makes it go quicker. Some areas of concerns
have been the gas on gas stove, the rugs, and the bathroom. Because of
the condition and age of the rugs I might have to rip them out and replace them.
My original thought was to steam clean them, but because of the pulls and
discoloring that might just be a big waste of time. The bathroom has a
stand up tile shower stall, which hasn’t been cleaned properly since
installed. The grout is a very yellow/ orange color because of mildew and
the hard water. I sprayed the bathroom down with bleach and recently
purchased an AWESOME grout brush at target for 2 BUCKS! I have to say that
I’m actually excited to try the brush, LOL, and hope it makes a big difference
(I’m sure it will) the paint in the bath room is the other issue. There
is no exhausted fan so the steam build up has made the, none mildew resistant
paint peel and crack in many areas. It’s not to the point where I HAVE
TO repaint but if I can't rent it out immediately then the going to repaint
it. The sweet 1970's gas on gas stove has many issues and is a horrible
almond brown color. I would like to replace this unit but I have not budgeted
for that type of purchasing seeing as how I'm purchasing and installing a
washer and dryer in the basement. hhmmmm.
If I have the stove serviced which will cost around $150 it will be in
perfect working condition, so I will most likely go that rout. I may take the casing off and just spray it
all white, which would make it look a Ton better. Here is a short video of day two of the clean saga, LOL. Enjoy!







You've brought back memories of my growing up in apartments in RI. Around here in East Tennessee you don't see three story houses. At least I never have. We had a stove just like that! Same color and same style. I think it is exactly the same if I remember correctly. I also remember the wooden windows.
Thanks for the update. I will check back to see your progress.
Maria
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Maria,
Thank you, for your comment. Please check out the new video of the third floor of 52 Greeley St which has been totally cleaned and I think you will like how refurbished I have been able to get the Tappan stove. If you have any more questions please feel free to e-mail me and please check out my personal Home page. Glad I could bring back great memories of Providence, RI.
Andrew Urban
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