Rosa's Profile
Author's Posts
October 30, 2007
structural engineer recomendation?
hi,
my husband and i are looking demo some walls in our park slope brownstone in order to make a duplex out of two apartments, but the contractor recomends we have a structural engineer look at it to see how we deal with the load bearing issue. Can anyone recomend an engineer that they've actually worked with and feel that they are professional, reliable and knowledgable about brownstones? thanks for your help.
rosa
October 18, 2007
need a recomendation for architect
hi,
my husband and i would like to duplex the top two floors of our brownstone as well as make a small addition on the roof. Can anyone recommend a good architect that will work with our VERY tight budget?
thanks.
Author's Comments
who is sam fradkoff?
Posted by: Rosa at October 19, 2007 10:43 AM in response to need a recomendation for architect
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
I hear that he is an *excellent* architect whose prowess has long been touted here on Brownstoner....
Posted by: guest at October 19, 2007 12:39 PM in response to need a recomendation for architect
Does Sam Fradkoff really exist? Or is reference to this name an insider's joke on this blog? He is so frequently mentioned here (good and bad).
If he does exist, please someone provide is contact info, as I'd consider consulting him, as I too am looking for an architect. I googled the name, but nothing of use came up.
Posted by: guest at October 19, 2007 2:45 PM in response to need a recomendation for architect
I hear "he was fishing off the coast of New York, and had a giant tuna on the line. When he tried to pull it in the tuna made a run for it, all the way to the coast of Spain, dragging him after it, still grasping the pole. A 25 foot great white, drawn to the commotion, swallowed him whole. Reached for comment, he said 'It's true. The shark got me. Tell the cops. Gotta run.'"
Posted by: guest at October 20, 2007 8:03 AM in response to need a recomendation for architect
to find out what you need to know google:
samuels v. fradkoff
also check the website:
http://www.op.nysed.gov/opsearches.htm
Posted by: guest at October 20, 2007 11:07 AM in response to need a recomendation for architect
Dude, relax! That link only proves that you have a case against Fradkoff. It doesn't prove that you won.
Posted by: guest at October 20, 2007 6:00 PM in response to need a recomendation for architect
yes, but checking the government wesite re licensure does prove fradkoff is not licensed to practice architecture but in his own website he describes himself as an "architectural designer", a title prohibeted by law to those not licensed to practise architecture. so whatever the outcome of samuels v fradkoff, there's a problem those looking to hire should know about. Q.E.D.
Posted by: guest at October 20, 2007 7:41 PM in response to need a recomendation for architect
7:41 - what did this fellow do to you?
Posted by: guest at October 20, 2007 7:48 PM in response to need a recomendation for architect
7:48 - I need surgery. Should I get it done by a nail salon?
Posted by: guest at October 22, 2007 10:14 AM in response to need a recomendation for architect
last posts are all very interesting (especially about the Fradkoff fellow)but...any other referals for architects? I just need someone to draw up plans, submit to DOB and then i'll take over.
thanks.
Posted by: Rosa at October 22, 2007 9:36 PM in response to need a recomendation for architect
Erik D. Sun Architecture
63 Flushing Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 422-4995
Erik is licenced in New York and takes on small projects and permit expediting.
Posted by: guest at October 24, 2007 11:31 PM in response to need a recomendation for architect
last posts are all very interesting (especially about the Fradkoff fellow)but...any other referals for architects? I just need someone to draw up plans, submit to DOB and then i'll take over.
thanks.
Posted by: Rosa at October 22, 2007 9:36 PM in response to need a recomendation for architect