June 2025 Construction Update

Dear Members,

We just wanted to give a quick update on the latest construction news. This week, the HVAC was due to arrive, just time for summer. However, they were sent the gas fired units, rather than the electric. As of now, they are going to try to swap out the heating element, so don’t be surprised if there is a large crane in front of the dojo at some point in the next week. The units will be installed on the roof. Additionally, there will be no interruption to the class schedule or your ability to get in and out of the school. If everything goes according to plan, we expect to have air conditioning in about two weeks.

As for the construction work slated for this summer, our plan is to focus on fixing up the façade, as designated and accepted by the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC). This includes the buildout of the storefront for the ground floor, which will be converted to retail use. We will continue to update you as things develop.

Thank you for your patience. I know we are training in a construction zone. Some leaks here and there. But, little by little, one day, we will have a beautifully finished space, along with steady income from the retail space.

Speaking of which, we have received several offers to lease the ground floor space. However, we have nothing to report as yet, except to say that we are in negotiations with three different businesses. It is too early to say anything definitive. Stay tuned. Please feel free to approach me if you have any specific questions.

Happy training!

Sharon Dominguez
President