451 Multiple Residence, Senior Citizen (Low Rise)

These structures are three stories or less where each unit has individual kitchen and bath facilities and a small recreation or lounge and laundry areas associated with congregate housing for the elderly. The best qualities have combined heating and cooling systems. They also have plaster, paneling, good detailing in molding and trim and high cost floor finishes.

The structures commonly are solid masonry or wood frame walls (Class C and D). Some of the special refinements found include task lighting, railings, intercoms, television jacks and antennas, emergency call systems and handicap units.

The typical story height for these structures is nine feet.

The following are not included in the costs: Fireplaces, built-in appliances, balconies, furnishings and recreation equipment.

This occupancy includes both shell and tenant improvement costs.  To price each separately (using two separate occupancies in two separate sections), use the following occupancies:

784 Shell, Multiple Residence - Senior Citizen

981 Interior Space, Multiple Residence - Senior Citizen

The following are related occupancies:

589 Multiple Residence, Assisted Living (Low Rise), for assisted living

330 Home for the Elderly, for high-rise assisted living

313 Convalescent Hospital, for skilled nursing facilities

710 Multiple Residence, Retirement Community Complex

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 12 and 42.

Occupancy Availability: Commercial Estimator only.

Typical Lives:

 

 

 

 

 

Class

 

 

 

 

Quality

A

B

C

D

H

M

P

S

W

Low

--

--

50

45

--

--

--

45

--

Average

--

--

55

50

--

--

--

50

--

Good

--

--

55

50

--

--

--

50

--

Excellent

--

--

60

55

--

--

--

55

--

Quality Selection Guide:

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Fair

Block or brick, standard sash, asphalt shingle roof

Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl composition tile

Adequate standard lighting & plumbing per good codes

Forced air

Average

Brick or block, some trim, asphalt shingle or built-up roof

Plaster/drywall, hardwood, carpet, vinyl composition

Adequate lighting & plumbing, few extras and handicap units

Hot water

Good

Good brick/stucco on block, good trim, roof structure and roofing

Good plaster or drywall, painted, hardwood, carpet, vinyl composition

Good lighting & plumbing, some extras, emergency call system

Package A.C.

Excellent

Face brick, concrete/metal panels, good roof structure and roofing

Good plaster, paper, paneling, good detail, independent/congregate living

Good lighting, many outlets, some special plumbing fixtures

Heat pump system

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Low-cost stucco or siding, very plain, minimum fenestration

Drywall and paint, asphalt tile and low-cost carpet

Minimum lighting & plumbing per code

Electric baseboard

Fair

Stucco or siding, standard sash, asphalt shingles or built-up rock

Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl composition tile

Adequate standard lighting & plumbing per good codes

Forced air

Average

Stucco or siding, some trim, average code construction

Plaster or drywall, hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet

Adequate lighting & plumbing, few extras and handicap units

Hot water

Good

Good stucco/siding, some brick or stone trim, good roof

Good plaster or drywall, painted, hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet

Good lighting & plumbing, some extras, emergency call system

Package A.C.

Excellent

Best stucco or siding, brick and stone trim, heavy basic structure

Good plaster, paper, paneling, good detail, independent/congregate living

Good lighting, many outlets, some special plumbing fixtures

Heat pump system

Masonry Veneer

 

 

 

 

Fair

Brick veneer, little trim, standard sash, asphalt shingle

Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl composition tile

Adequate standard lighting & plumbing per good codes

Forced air

Average

Brick veneer, some ornamentation, average code construction

Plaster or drywall, hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet

Adequate lighting & plumbing, few extras and handicap units

Hot water

Good

Good brick veneer and fenestration, good roof structure and roofing

Good plaster or drywall, painted hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet

Good lighting & plumbing, some extras, emergency call system

Package A.C.

Excellent

Face brick, stone veneer, good wood or steel frame and roof

Good plaster, paper, paneling, good detail, independent/congregate living

Good lighting, many outlets, some special plumbing fixtures

Heat pump system

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Good

Good sandwich panels on pre-engineered frame, good fenestration

Gypsum board and plastics, carpet and vinyl composition

Good lighting & plumbing, some extras, emergency call system

Package A.C.