Damages were repaired and at the same time made improvemnts. Can those improvements be applied as expense under section 179?

Rental condo was flooded at the beginning of 2016. Insurance paid for damages and deductibles were $1060.00. Damages were repaired with additional improvements as new electric range, counter top, carpet, tiles, paint, kitchen sink, and two toilette. My question is: applying the improvement costs as expenses rather than depreciating under section 179? To mention that there was no rental income during 2016.

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