Considering a Landmarked Property


In my house-hunt, I came across a decently priced 2 family smack in the middle of a historic district with landmarked designation. This house is certainly the ugly duckling on the street and will need some exterior/interior work.
Would want to do restore this building back to its former glory within code but I’m wondering what else I should be considering when looking at a landmarked property.
I would imagine that gaining approval for work takes a whole bunch longer than a regular property but what else should I think about please.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Categories: Permits
By lambretta | 01/21/2011 10:45 AM | Comment

Insulation


Our 100 year old wood-frame building could use some help in the insulation department. Wondering if anyone can recommend a place for insulation work? One that could go bebind the viyl siding without much efford.
Thank you

Categories: Insulation
By lambretta | 11/30/2009 10:47 AM | Comment

Contact for Co-op insurance


I’m looking for a contact to get insurance quotes for our 6 unit co-op building. My agent handles just individula units, I need somebody that can work up a quote for the building. thank you!

By lambretta | 03/25/2009 2:22 PM | Comment

Looking for Railroad apartment inspiration


I’m in a 700sqft Railroad-style layout apartment. I’m lookign on some inspiration on the layout. Does anyone know of a book/website/ anywhere I can turn to look how other people have theirs configured?

Categories: Configuration
By lambretta | 12/03/2008 3:54 PM | Comment

Floor refinish.. Vacate property?


I’m looking to have the hardwood floors in our 500sqft unit sanded/refinished. I need a recommendation on who to consider hiring and was wondering if I needed to completely vacate the unit while the work is being done.
I’m in Greenpoint.

Categories: Floors
By lambretta | 11/25/2008 11:16 AM | Comment