"Overseen by the New York City Department of Design and Construction, the project included the replacement of the roof and compromised structural roof elements as well as the restoration of facades and masonry parapet. The roof systems now meet the latest energy conservation codes, improving energy efficiency and weather tightness. Damaged structural elements, such as exposed interior trusses, were either replaced or repaired. Other work included replacing roof flashing, gutters, insulation, drains, coping stones, and masonry pointing."
"Linda Johnson, BPL's President and CEO, welcomed attendees, including city officials, community members, and elementary school students, to the "most beautiful site" among the 62 BPL branches. "I'm really happy that we're here and that we're reopening after all this beautiful work that was done," said Johnson, noting that the original Gerritsen Beach library opened nearly 100 years ago, before moving into its current space in the 1990s. Designed by John Ciardullo Associates, the library building opened in 1997."
Gerritsen Beach Library reopened after an 18-month closure for necessary upgrades that finished six months ahead of schedule and $300,000 below budget. The 10,000-square-foot facility received roof replacement and repairs to compromised structural roof elements, facade restoration, masonry parapet work, and upgrades to flashing, gutters, insulation, drains, coping stones, and masonry pointing. Roof systems now meet the latest energy conservation codes, improving energy efficiency and weather tightness. Interior spaces were repainted and a dedicated children's area was refurbished for story and playtime. Freshly landscaped outdoor areas with seating provide space for outdoor programming. The building opened in 1997.
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