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August 3, 2009
Contractor Recs at End of Reno
Just finishing a 5 story gut renovation of a clinton hill browstone (see attached pic). This is the first job I've GC'd on, and finding the right crew proved to be one of the biggest challenges, so I wanted to pass on recommendations for the team of guys who made the project happen. Send me an email if you have any questions about the specifics of each contractor's work at eli (at) turner-engineering(dot)com
Plumbing (complete replacement of plumbing & heating system, boilers, radiant floors):
Wahran Piping & Heating, Mohammed 917-543-3770
Structural Steel, Windows & Doors(full replacement & custom millwork), Finish Carpentry, Decks, Skylights:
R Frost Design Build, Bob Frost
917-406-3090
Flooring (new hardwood floors, sanding, stain & poly on existing floors) & Moulding Installation
Merino Flooring, Carlos 718-775-0642
Roofing(Tear-off roof replacement on four roofs)
Mohammed, 718-564-5662
Fireplace conversions, New masonry, Pointing, Wood Stripping, Excavation, Underpinning, Foundation, Poured Concrete, Fireplace Mantels
M La Salle Fireplace & Chimney, Manny LaSalle 917-292-1825
Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Cabinets
Andy 646-262-8081
Don 347-678-4768
Plaster Moulding
Thad, 646-831-8319
Air Conditioning
GRS Cooling, Ralph 917-650-2404
Tile (4 bathrooms, 3 custom shower enclosures)
Alvarez Stone, Manny, 917-412-0631
Comments
Thanks!
I love the walls. I can't figure out from the photo if that's concrete or weathered wood?
Posted by: rh at August 3, 2009 5:09 PM
It's board-formed poured concrete(i.e the forms were made out of rough sawn 1x6s instead of plywood panels). With board forms, you get nice horizontal lines along the seams between each of the boards and the knots and grain of the board are impressed on the concrete.
Posted by: ejfernald at August 3, 2009 6:40 PM
Interesting. Gotta experiment with this. My husband will be cursing you, but thanks for the tip! :)
Posted by: rh at August 3, 2009 10:03 PM
I also used Manny for several tiles jobs and was very pleased with his work.
Posted by: Giovanna at August 4, 2009 7:42 AM
Hey,
If you want to share more photos of the job, shoot us an email. Looks interesting!
Posted by: brownstoner at August 4, 2009 8:12 AM
What type of AC system did you install??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 4, 2009 8:36 AM
Hi dave,
I used the Mitsubishi split ductless system - one condenser with 4 air handlers for the upper unit, a second condenser with 3 air handlers for the bottom. Very pleased with it thusfar.
Posted by: ejfernald at August 4, 2009 10:34 AM
Can I ask how much that ran you??? How good are they at hiding the feeds to the air handlers??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 4, 2009 11:03 AM
Who was your electrician, and would you recommend the electrician you used?
Posted by: BB at August 4, 2009 1:46 PM
Thanks
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 4, 2009 4:22 PM
Hey where'd you get that backyard fencing? I'm looking for the same for mine. Thanks
Posted by: pickles at August 4, 2009 4:53 PM
The fence was built by hand - 4x4 posts with simpson post bases, cedar 1x8's cut down to 1x3's and face-screwed into the posts. Not all that difficult, but a little time consuming.
Posted by: ejfernald at August 5, 2009 10:15 AM
Please post more photos, as brownstoner mentioned! It looks so beautiful. thank you for sharing!
Posted by: honeycut at August 5, 2009 12:49 PM
looks great eli. can't wait to come over for dinner :) MC
Posted by: buckygirl23 at August 6, 2009 2:53 PM
Hey Eli that looks fantastic! Sent you an email.
Posted by: pierre de taille at August 6, 2009 5:20 PM
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