Building Sketch


Looking for an affordable solution to have someone rough sketch a multi-use proposal for R5D zoning in Kensington along Church Avenue. The proposal is for an academic (MBA) project.

Categories: Architects
By brmcnamara | 11/19/2009 1:23 PM | Comment

Kensington


Does anyone care to share how they project the KENS rental market to look in 18-24 months? I’m working on a development project and I am trying to get a handle on the current supply and demand constraints along Church Ave. I suspect the area is being negatively hit with decreases in rents in PS and WT, no? Would like to discuss off-line for those interested. Thanks.

Categories: Research
By brmcnamara | 11/12/2009 1:58 PM | Comment

Maximizing Square Footage


Inquiring minds want to know..
-What constraints exist in lowering the foundation floor (unsure if it could even be called a “basement” since egress seems to exist at street level)?

- I am tasked with a foreclosure project and I’m hypothesizing converting a 3 story brownstone in Clinton Hill on Grand between Gates and Putnam into a 4 unit utilizing the street-level space; space I presume is currently part of the 1st floor (parlor?) layout.
- Does this seem do-able?
- Does any one know if any of these type of structures have been converted into 4+ residences? I suspect slicing an existing floor-thru into two studios isn’t out of the question.
-Other concerns I should have? Thanks.

Categories: Construction
By brmcnamara | 10/18/2009 2:02 PM | Comment