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March 31, 2008

Installing windows

I own a 3 family Brownstone in Bed-Stuy. It’s kind of a railroad setup and I’d like to install windows (on 1st floor) in the two middle room where non exist. After looking though the forum, I’m getting the impression that this is a fairly straightforward job. However, I didn’t see any recommendations for a contractor who might be able to help me this. Any suggestions?
Thanks.

Posted in Forum by Queequeg at 5:58 PM | Comments (10)
Categories: Windows

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Im interested. Got any pics?
dan@cannonballstudios.com

Posted by: Queequeg at April 2, 2008 10:50 AM in response to Anyone want an apple tree?

Can anyone recommend a good mason and a good carpenter?

Posted by: Queequeg at March 31, 2008 8:40 PM in response to Installing windows

No, but we've cleared this project with the owners.

Posted by: Queequeg at March 31, 2008 6:04 PM in response to Installing windows

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The only thing left to do is coordinate with a mason and a carpenter.
The mason will make the opening from the outside and install the window sill.
The carpenter will install the window and finish it from the inside.

Posted by: guest at March 31, 2008 6:16 PM in response to Installing windows

get the right mason and they will make the opening and install the window at the same time

Posted by: guest at March 31, 2008 8:05 PM in response to Installing windows

Can anyone recommend a good mason and a good carpenter?

Posted by: Queequeg at March 31, 2008 8:40 PM in response to Installing windows

If these are lot line windows, meaning they will be on your property line and the lot next door sells and they decide to build on it. The new building can go right up against those windows.

If you go ahead with it, make sure you put lintels on top of the windows.

Posted by: guest at March 31, 2008 9:59 PM in response to Installing windows

Do yourself a favor and hire a professional engineer to make drawings for these openings. The openings you request are on a bearing wall that receives the load of your joists. You don't this wall to be compromised. A few years ago, a building on the corner of Houston and 2nd (I think), that sold Architectural salvage collapsed because the owners were making one too many openings to the bearing wall (Even placing girders and lintels)

Posted by: guest at April 1, 2008 9:13 AM in response to Installing windows

There are certain conditions that lot line windows have to meet. They are summarized here: (http://permitspace.blogspot.com/2007_09_01_archive.html)

"Q: What is a Lot Line Window? Where can I find the DOB guidelines governing Lot Line Windows?

A: Lot Line Windows are windows installed in an Interior Lot Line Wall, meaning in the walls of the building which run along & directly adacent to the side property lines. Walls along the side property line need to be fire rated in accordance with Table 3-4. Windows may, under certain conditions, be installed in Lot Line Walls, with the following restrictions:

1. Lot Line windows are of very limited area (see Table 3-4 & TPPN 10/87)
2. Lot Line Windows cannot serve as required windows for light & ventilation (amenity only).
3. Lot Line Windows must be constructed of wired, tempered, or laminated glass, and must be protected with a Sprinkler Head mounted on the inside of the occupied space.
4. Lot Line Windows must be sealed if an adjacent property owner enlarges their building vertically to block such openings.
5. A Lot Line Window Declaration is required between adjacent property owners."

Posted by: johnife at April 1, 2008 10:16 AM in response to Installing windows

waht happens to your windows when the current owner of the lot sells to a developer who builds 1 inch away from your building?

Posted by: guest at April 1, 2008 11:36 AM in response to Installing windows

There are still more requirements, depending on whether your building is J-1, J-2 or J-3 (see Table 3-4 alluded to above).

Posted by: an architect in Brooklyn at April 1, 2008 5:15 PM in response to Installing windows

Someone who wants it best hire an arborist to dig it up the replant it. Not doing it correctly would kill it.

Posted by: guest at April 2, 2008 1:12 PM in response to Anyone want an apple tree?

I would love an apple tree! We have been looking for a fruit tree for our backyyard for sometime now.

Gdattatreyan@hotmail.com

gabriel

Posted by: guest at April 3, 2008 3:52 PM in response to Anyone want an apple tree?