A fire originating on a balcony caused extensive damage, completely gutting two units and impacting several surrounding units with smoke damage. Because the property remained an active community, the team had to carefully manage resident safety, noise, work hours, dumpsters, and cleanliness while minimizing disruption. Thorough testing also identified smoke damage in units where fire damage was not immediately visible.
For smoke-affected units, the team prioritized completing work quickly so residents could return home. Restoration included smoke cleaning, carpet replacement, repainting, new insulation, and replacement of affected finish hardware. In the two gutted units, the team completed smoke encapsulation and framing repairs before replacing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, rebuilding the roof, and upgrading party walls to meet required fire-resistance ratings.
All affected units were restored through a comprehensive insurance-covered scope, with careful attention to both hidden damage and the needs of the surrounding community. The rebuilt units were brought up to current code requirements, while the community remained closely involved in selecting and approving finishes - including cabinets, doors, trim, hardware, fixtures, and flooring - to ensure the final spaces reflected exactly what they wanted.
