4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments

DC / Washington

Closed-Loop HVAC Hydronic , FCU Replacement , Condominium , DC

Units : 441
Stories : 8-16
Built : 1953
Duration : 12 months
Problem : Age-related corrosion of closed-loop riser piping resulting in multiple failures at the premier Washington D.C. apartment complex managed by Polinger Shannon & Luchs
Solution : Turnkey piping replacement of 68 closed-loop risers, including drywall and paint renovation

4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments

Closed-Loop HVAC Hydronic , FCU Replacement , Condominium , DC
Units : 441
Stories : 8-16
Built : 1953
Duration : 12 months
Problem : Age-related corrosion of closed-loop riser piping resulting in multiple failures at the premier Washington D.C. apartment complex managed by Polinger Shannon & Luchs
Solution : Turnkey piping replacement of 68 closed-loop risers, including drywall and paint renovation

Failing Hydronic Riser Piping

SageWater performed a One Call Repipe for this apartment complex that had extensive age-related corrosion in the piping of its 68 closed-loop HVAC risers. Through a collaborative effort with building management, we developed a complete resident communications program (including a project-specific website), and performed all construction, including plumbing, insulation, drywall and paint as well as managed the asbestos abatement. This work included complete replacement of more than 1,200 FCUs in all 441 units. Jack Gallagher, Senior Vice President, Property Management for Pollinger Shannon & Luchs said, “Through a collaborative effort with building management, SageWater developed a complete resident communications program (including a property-specific website) to help ensure the best possible outcome for this complex renovation project. They then completed all the renovation work, including plumbing, insulation, firestopping, drywall and paint as well as managing the asbestos abatement. This included replacement of the more than 1,200 FCUs in all 441 units. In all, SageWater did an excellent job, met all our requirements and delivered an outstanding finished product, both on time and within budget.”