The system permits of hot air being introduced in cold weather and cold air in summer. Even the servants' rooms in the basement are models of their kind. All have thorough hot and cold air ventilation, electric lights, bath and wash room finished in marble. The kitchen is located in the basement, and is a spacious apartment, fitted up with every modern improvement.

In the annex basement are the boiler room, laundry and pantries. Overhead are the sick wards for men and women with dispensaries conveniently located.