Did anyone go to the open house at 246 Carlton? 2.2 seems high for an unrenovated house to me, but the details in the picture look nice. I think it was listed for less a few months ago. Any insights into what the owner is thinking by raising the price?

Posted by: hostess1 at August 19, 2007 10:42 PM in response to Open House Picks

Yes, its a five story Brownstone, built 17 x 60. This is a gut renovation, as the building was formally an rooming house. It is structurally in good shape (straight walls, etc.) We are doing all new electric and plumbing, new bathrooms, etc. The center staircase means all bathrooms are stacked in the opposite side of the staircase. We are hoping to use 5 differen zones and really flat units on top of the bathrooms and closets to blow into the main rooms in the front and back (and into the hall). Construction is scheduled to start in mid-October. I have a GC, so I would love to get a quote from your guy, or anyone else you recommend. I received a really high quote from one contractor, but after reading your post I am hoping I can get the number down significantly.

Thank you.

Posted by: hostess1 at September 14, 2007 10:52 PM in response to finding an HVAC contractor

Can you tell me the total cost? Once reason I would like to get a recommendation from Architect in Brooklyn is because he cited an example that was very cost efficient. Thank you for your post.

Posted by: hostess1 at September 15, 2007 3:18 PM in response to finding an HVAC contractor

Ok, thanks for the info CM. If $15,000 a floor is right, then a 5 story should cost around $75,000. That is why I am wondering how Architect from Brooklyn did 4 stories for only $30,000. That's also why I would really like to get the name and number of his contractor, please!

Posted by: hostess1 at September 16, 2007 10:18 PM in response to finding an HVAC contractor

I just completed a similar project using 2.5 ton Magic Aire ceiling hung blowers (only 14" deep) and very compact Carrier condensors. Best of all each system uses less than 20 amps. It was installed by Energy Engineering, contact was Joe Golden 917-337-7058.

Posted by: cm at September 15, 2007 7:27 AM in response to finding an HVAC contractor

Can you tell me the total cost? Once reason I would like to get a recommendation from Architect in Brooklyn is because he cited an example that was very cost efficient. Thank you for your post.

Posted by: hostess1 at September 15, 2007 3:18 PM in response to finding an HVAC contractor

About $15,000 per floor including equipment and about 40' of ductwork per floor. Electric was additional.

Posted by: cm at September 15, 2007 3:48 PM in response to finding an HVAC contractor

We've used AMHAC before.
365 White Plains Road
Eastchester, NY 10709
www.amhac.com

Ask for Mark Berman
914-337-5555

Our contractor uses him all the time. They were reliable and the system works great.

We had a 30,000 btu unit and one fan coil. The system runs quiet and serves about 1,600 sq. ft. Cost was around $30,000 I believe.

Posted by: spanishfish at September 16, 2007 9:18 AM in response to finding an HVAC contractor

Ok, thanks for the info CM. If $15,000 a floor is right, then a 5 story should cost around $75,000. That is why I am wondering how Architect from Brooklyn did 4 stories for only $30,000. That's also why I would really like to get the name and number of his contractor, please!

Posted by: hostess1 at September 16, 2007 10:18 PM in response to finding an HVAC contractor

I think 5 stories for $30k is probably extremely undersized. That's how it was done. It's likely supplemented by numerous window units.

Posted by: guest at September 19, 2007 10:35 PM in response to finding an HVAC contractor