RESTORE Gallery

Previous RESTORE Projects

Ten Eyck Avenue:

SEIC assisted a senior homeowner residing on Ten Eyck Avenue with a roof replacement in the spring of 2009. The roof leaked badly causing damage to the ceilings in the upstairs bedrooms.

Roof before and after photos:

Hurlbut Avenue:

In spring of 2009, a senior homeowner came to SEIC for RESTORE assistance. The homeowner's front steps were in atrocious condition making it extremely hazardous and unsafe for anyone to use. The steps were replaced immediately.

Steps before and after:

Mountain Street:

A senior homeowner in the South End of Albany came to SEIC in the winter of 2008-2009 with a heating problem. The boiler was not working and oil was leaking out of the tank causing a potential health hazard to the homeowner. Through RESTORE, SEIC was able to remove the old boiler and oil tank, and install a brand new natural gas heating system.

Heating system before and after photos:

Magnolia Terrace:
A deteriorating roof had resulted in the infestation of birds in the attic story of a South End resident's home. The resulting destruction of property and health concerns caused the resident to contact South End Improvement Corporation (SEIC) for help. Using RESTORE grant funds in December of 2007, the roof was able to be repaired. The birds and their nesting were removed, and both the roof and the attic were reconstructed and freshly painted.

Roof before & after:

Avenue B:

Much work was needed at a resident's home on Avenue B in the South End of Albany. SEIC assisted the homeowner in May of 2008 with a roof repair, 7 window sill replacements, and door, railing, and stair rehabs. Contractors also added a ramp to the front door entrance.

Window sill replacement before & after:

Porch railing before & after:

Addition of the ramp:

Second Ave:

In January of 2008, SEIC assisted a homeowner on Second Ave in the South End of Albany with a furnace replacement. Since there was no heat at all in the home, RESTORE emergency repair money was used to install a new gas fired hot water boiler system in the basement.

Boiler replacement before & after:

O’Connell Street:

A leaking roof located at an O’Connell Street home resulted in the homeowner reaching out to SEIC’s RESTORE program. In March of 2008, funds were used to replace the roof, fixing the problem.

Before, during and after:

Alexander Street:

In January of 2008, RESTORE helped fund an elderly South End resident with various home repairs. Ceilings and floors were replaced in both the living room and dining room. Old, rotting basement stairs that were extremely dangerous to use were replaced with new, solid ones. As a necessity, a bathroom was even installed on the first floor for the elderly homeowner.

Ceiling before & after:

Basement stairs before & after:

Kitchen floor before & after:

Installation of new bathroom:

Leedale Street:

SEIC’s RESTORE grant was able to help out a Leedale Street resident with a basement repair in December 2007. The basement floor was wet, causing mold to grow. Since mold can be extremely dangerous to the residents’ health, the issue was addressed immediately. The floor was repaired, the mold was removed, and new concrete was poured.

Basement floor before & after:

Basement floor before & after:

Clinton Street:

Eleven windows were replaced in a Clinton Street home using RESTORE funds in December of 2007. Some windows were weathered, supported by rotting wood, missing glass and/or locks. Cold air and rain were coming in, ruining the interior of the home.

Window before & after:

Mount Hope Drive:

A new roof was installed on a South End resident's home in December of 2007. The old, rotting roof was torn off and replaced with a brand new one, complete with Timberline shingles that are guaranteed to last 30 years.

Roof before, during & after:

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