The 2025 season of Capital Campaign funded renovation is underway at 1501 Sage Avenue. This summer’s work includes two large projects: a sprinkler system throughout the House and addition of rooms in the 3rd Floor locker area. A smaller project, installing an institutional dishwasher and a new pantry sink, is nearly complete.

All drawings are approved by the City of Troy and stamped by a Professional Engineer as appropriate.

Entire House Sprinkler System

Statement of Work: A House wide sprinkler system will be installed to meet City of Troy and NY State requirements. In addition to 93 penetrations throughout the House to route sprinkler system piping, the current 2″ City of Troy water main will be augmented with a separate 4″ main. 

Status (06/26/2025): Sprinkler pipe installation through the House is rapidly proceeding.  City of Troy expected to approve new water tap for sprinkler system next week. Electrical work for heaters in the dorm area complete (to protect sprinkler system from freezing).  

The sprinkler work is well underway, pictures HERE!

3rd Floor Locker Area Rooms

Statement of Work: This project will remove all of the permanent lockers on the 3rd Floor and build 5 rooms, a huddle room, and a lounge in the main locker area.  An equipment room for HVAC will be built there and significant space remains to build additional rooms. 

Status (06/26/2025): 160 sheets of 4’x12′ sheetrock on site for installation later this week. Rough electrical inspection was approved by the Troy electrical inspector. The rooms have been laid out and framing for walls completed. All permanent lockers have been disassembled and removed. The original ceiling and insulation have been removed in the locker areas. 

Progress can be seen HERE!

Dishwasher and Pantry Sink

Statement of Work: The first part of project is a major rewiring of the dishwasher area to accommodate the 100 amp service required as well as meeting the current electrical code. Wiring in the Pantry area will be brought up to code. 

The second part of the project is the installation of a Jackson Tempstar Ventless dishwasher and the installation of the pantry sink.

Status (06/26/2025): The dishwasher is not yet functional as a special soap dispenser is required. The dishwasher electrical work is completed after some delays .The pantry sink is fully functional. The plumbing work is completed (May 1, 2025). Electrical rewiring and new circuits installed (March 20, 2025). Dishwasher and sink have been delivered.  

Progress can be seen HERE!