 In 1984, the discovery of structural defects convinced the board to demolish and rebuild the sanctuary, whilst maintaining the original portico.The right to build flats above the new synagogue was sold to a developer to help subsidise the project (Fox 2011).A concluding prayer was held on 30 April 1988, before relocating to a deconsecrated church hall in Loudoun Road near Swiss Cottage (Fox 2011).