New wall

Before there were steps down off the street and a door leading into the basement level. Not anymore.

Beyond the gate was where the steps were. That black wall with the new window is new. The wall has been pushed out about 3 feet. concrete will cover where the gravel is now.

Here's a very dark interior view, looking out:

The black wall is the old wall, which, by now, has been knocked down. The gray cinderblock wall is the new wall.

They're continuing with the basement work - installing the main sump pump and backup pump, laying more gravel, and other foundation support work. In the meantime, I'm still trying to settle on a stair company, and the roofer is set to begin ASAP.