. >> they have been adding a play room, security cameras, monitors, fire supression unit, new deadbolts for key locks. >> it's a special place, all original, we took down the religious statuary to protect it to make sure it didn't get damaged. >> the painting, carpet, there is a bit of electrical work to do as far as working properly, plumbing, things like. that. >> reporter: it's a project that aims to get new life to the closed copvent. >> the idea is that formerly homeless moms with their children are going to be here. it's going to be a happy place again. >> reporter: catholic charities said that they hope to extend the lease beyond 18 months. in the meantime, they tell us that convent is so big. there is room for another 12 families up on the third floor. reporting live in san francisco, david stevenson, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> and house minority leader nancy pelosi is downplaying statements made by her daughter. they're told a conservative website her mom is only sticking around congress because of pressure from her big donors. al,ander pelosi was quoted as saying her mother wou