I just returned from a quick run to the Delta to finish polishing the hardwood floors on the third floor. It's a lot of "hands and knees" kinda work, but once it's done, it looks pretty neat. I also fixed the garbage disposal (so don't have to buy a new one now). Yay.
This is the great room, door to the deck visible on the right
The hardwood continues into the hallway
The third floor of this building used to be occupied. Then it was broken into and squatters made themselves at home. After they were evicted, the occupant moved out and it has been derelict for a while. Besides wrecking the floors, the squatters broke the thermostats on the wall oven and the kitchen faucet (probably out of frustration because the water and the gas was turned off). The faucet has to be replaced since the stem is clogged with hard water sediment and it was installed in 1992. No spares available. It's the same with the wall oven. Purchased in 1990, this Modern Maid oven has been rarely used but needs US$400 worth of thermostat controls that are no longer available. New wall ovens are US$700, are more energy efficent and have a warranty.
UPDATE: I took some more photos of the main room with a table and chair set inside. Now that I have a reliable contractor, I'll probably get around to replacing the oven since that will also require a new trim piece for the cabinet. The room is truly "square" with a quarter cut out for the kitchen. Still, it gets nice light and is airy.
Am trolling Craigslist now for various appliances and furniture bits. Let's see what comes available out here...
The hardwood floors look fabulous! I love the room by the deck. Bright and spacious!