Seeking architect
We would like to add a three story addition to our small (17′ x 35′) three story carroll gardens brownstone. This would involve renovation to the existing third floor, but only minor reno of the lower two. We are looking for a creative architect with experience with additions and renovations to brownstones. We would like…
We would like to add a three story addition to our small (17′ x 35′) three story carroll gardens brownstone. This would involve renovation to the existing third floor, but only minor reno of the lower two.
We are looking for a creative architect with experience with additions and renovations to brownstones. We would like someone who appreciates preserving the original feel of a brownstone, as we want to maintain (and perhaps enhance) the historic character of the house as much as possible. We don’t know how much this would cost, but are thinking (hoping) that we could do if for no more than 200K.
Anyway, any recommendations for architects would be greatly appreciated (or any other advice that others may have).
Thanks.
I’m an architect, so far you may need to do soil test and check footing condition, when you’re adding another 3 floors, you may need to do underpinning, for sure you will have on board structural engineer, most likely mech eng too. Of course height of the building and number of floors will be determined by (budget and) zoning resolution.
200K may seems low, but it depends how far you will go with finishes and construction (roughly try to count 100-200 / sqf . of construction area.)
The service above I can provide. Also I have some contacts with contractors.
If you would like to discuss more let me know.
rad-design@nyc.rr.com
http://www.rad-design-group.com
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I’m not clear on what your saying.
Is it:
Make my 3 story bs into a 6 story bs.
I thought CG buildings are only 5 stories tall. Don’t you need an elevator when you are taller than 5 stories? So a 6 story building, wouldn’t you need elevator (if the area is even zoned for 6).
I am doing a similar reno/addition in CG. I have an architect I like and we are just now sending out plans for bids.
The numbers we are hearing are quite a bit more than 200k. Please feel free to drop me an email and we can compare notes.