Seth Kelly's Profile
- Seth Kelly
- June 2009
- Manhattan
- Writer
- Male
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June 16, 2009
Rookie Renovater Seeks Architect
I'm interested in buying a multi-family property in Williamsburg. It seems like it's in good enough condition, the main problem is the lack of light in the ground floor apartment. The plan is to live in the ground floor apartment and rent the existing two apartments on the second and third floor.
I have zero renovation/construction experience and want to get an idea of what could be done with the property - opening up the ground floor, the potential for annexing the apartment on the second floor to make a larger living space, adding on to the existing structure, etc.
What's the best way for finding an architect or a contractor to hire for a consultation? And what's the expected price of a consultation/site visit? Thanks in advance for any advice.