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April 21, 2009

Stairs to Roof and Bulkhead...

I'm looking to convert hatch-and-ladder roof access to a staircase with a bulkhead (not a spiral staircase, a standard one). I'm in a brownstone, on a non-landmarked block. We own the building, so no co-op or condo permission issues.

One contractor said this would cost close to $50,000 because they'd have to cut some joists and because it affected the structural integrity of the building (we talked over the phone, not in person). This seemed really high.

Anyone done this? Any insight into what's needed here and what the price range should be?

Thanks in advance for your help--this is one seriously impressive forum. They must be very jealous of us in other cities.

Posted in Forum by Anav at 9:59 PM | Comments (7)
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Thank you everyone for the advice and information.

Posted by: Anav at April 22, 2009 3:06 PM in response to Stairs to Roof and Bulkhead...

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Posted by: Anav at March 23, 2009 5:58 PM in response to Looking for a refrigerator box

Yes needs substantial work. It is missing whole floors, etc.

The selling broker has said the sellers turned down a $1,825,000 offer.

Posted by: Anav at July 22, 2008 1:33 PM in response to House of the Day: 708 President Street

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Call me crazy. I did the same thing about 10 years ago. I simply elongated the opening in the same direction as the roof joists using the same iron hangers. Took me a weekend. Oh yea, build the new bulkhead first. 2 weekends. I guess that makes me old school.

Posted by: modsquad at April 23, 2009 7:34 AM in response to Stairs to Roof and Bulkhead...

modsquad- You did the work yourself? Very impressive. Snaps!!!

Posted by: Adam Dahill at April 23, 2009 10:23 AM in response to Stairs to Roof and Bulkhead...

Thanks AD. If I ever get out of this wheelchair I'll buy you a drink.

Posted by: modsquad at April 23, 2009 3:20 PM in response to Stairs to Roof and Bulkhead...