House Projects

Major Work Nearing Completion at RSE in 2024 – Update December 27, 2024

• 3rd Cellar Egress  – provide a second exit from the 3rd Cellar  The Egress project is nearing completion. The concrete pours, brick work, door, handrails, lighting have  been completed and the door is currently in use. The sidewalk and stairs connecting the internal firescape to the sidewalk to the Rensselaer Union is still under construction.  See the latest HERE!
• 2nd and 3rd Bathroom Renovation – Replace the men’s only bathroom and restrooms with a unisex facilities to give us the ability to comfortably support women members. The bathrooms have been completed  and have been in use since September. Demolition, plumbing, electric, framing, sheetrock, toilets, showers and vanities are complete and have been approved by the City of Troy officials. A few small items need to be resolved for completion of the project.  See the latest HERE!

Smaller Alumni Projects in 2024
The Voting Box has been restored. Read the story HERE!
Work is underway on restoring handrails and the firewood elevator.
Sophomore Room Repair – Sheetrocking walls and replacing electrical wiring damaged by a water leak. See the photos HERE!

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Significant House Projects Over The Last Twenty-Five Years

Room Renovation -2022-23
The RSE Foundation, Inc funded a prototype room renovation project.
Photos of the before and after work can be found HERE!

House Plumbing Replacement – 2015
The House plumbing infrastructure was replaced including the connections to the City of Troy sewer system.

Front Porch Restoration – 2012
The Front Porch had deteriorated significantly. The Front Porch deck was repaired, followed by a significant replacement of the parapet wall and a complete replacement of the Front Porch’s brick face. Watch the summary video HERE!

Boiler Replacement – 2010

Window Replacement – 2001
Replace all of the double hung windows and the Living Room windows. Plaques and some donors can be found HERE!

Roof Replacement – 2000

Roof was replaced as well as gutters installed. This roof replaces the 1974 roof which replaced the original metal (zinc?) 1924 roof.

Smaller House Projects of Significance

• Replacement of the Kitchen Stove – 2016  50% Junior Members, 50% RSE Alumni
• Restoration of the First Floor Light Fixtures – 2017  Classes of 2017, 2018, 2019, & 2020 The story is HERE!