commercial space for rent


anyone interested in renting a commercial/retail space in the east village? 7th street between bowery and 2nd avenue. current restaurant has a liquor license, if you want to purchase theirs. otherwise, it may be tough in this neighborhood.

thank you….

Categories: Real Estate
By parker | 04/08/2009 12:59 PM | Comment

Necessity of an elevator?


Will be renovating an existing 4 story residential building. Would like to add a 5th Floor. Entrance to building is on the 2nd floor. 1st floor is technically below grade but an occupiable space. there are only 2 units. the first 2 floors will be a duplex. 3,4, and 5 will be a triplex.

One DOB engineer says no need for elevator. another says yes an elevator is required since i am technically over 4 floors even though entrance is on second floor. it seems overkill to add an elevator that will only serve the 3rd floor (entrance to triplex). are there other alternatives in lieu of an elevator?

want to figure these out before filing.

anyone know if there is a way around this? i figured knowledgable brownstoners may be able to help.

thank you in advance.

Categories: Renovation
By parker | 01/28/2009 3:02 PM | Comment