Built in 1962, the annex, a minimum-security center, features large dormitory units.
Options range from traditional dormitory units to those that offer private bedroom suites with a common living area and kitchenette.
Renovated in 2000, it consists of three dormitory units and a classroom/office building.
He also oversaw the construction of twenty-nine dormitory units, including the Quadrangle complex (1916-1927), North Hall and E Dormitories (1932).
Originally many Texas prison farms had no cells; the prisoners were housed in racially segregated dormitory units referred to as "tanks."
Renovations occurred in 1998, including the conversion of dormitory units into cell units.
To cope, Commissioner Sielaff begged an emergency dispensation from state regulators to push beds closer together in dormitory units.
An existing dormitory building constructed in the 1950s was retained as a medium security facility and two new 100 bed dormitory units were opened in 1998.
One construction figure that was revealed was the $624,466 cost of the 10 dormitory units erected on the west side of Route 18.
Mayor Koch then found money for dormitory units to expand Rikers from 9,600 beds to 15,000.