Cost to Move B'stone Kitchen?
We’re considering buying an 1890’s brownstone in Bed Stuy that needs some work. The kitchen is currently on the ground floor but it would be much more ideal to move it directly up one floor so it would be next to the main living area (we’d make the old space into a bedroom, so all…
We’re considering buying an 1890’s brownstone in Bed Stuy that needs some work. The kitchen is currently on the ground floor but it would be much more ideal to move it directly up one floor so it would be next to the main living area (we’d make the old space into a bedroom, so all bedrooms would be on the same floor as the bathroom). We’ve seen it done beautifully, but don’t know what it would cost. Besides the cost of new cabinets, does anyone know ballpark how much the replumbing, electric, etc runs?
Actually, the kitchen was more like 5 x 10. Long and narrow.
Great info, Janeinteriorsnyc. Thanks.
I think when people are talking about installing ikea cabinets themselves, they forget that having a contractor assemble them and install them adds substantially to the cost. The price then goes up depending on what you choose for countertops. I always use expensive knobs on Ikea cabinets and it makes a world of difference. Installing a backsplash with high end tile or cheaper tile, a simple pattern or a complex one, adds to the cost. Just as what you select for flooring and appliances does. I have also found that very small kitchens, need at least semi-custom cabinets, which cost more than IKEA,because IKea does not have enough size options to make the most of a very small space. I think it’s important to have a good sized deep sink too… and this costs depending on the size you need. Adding outlets where you want them… dedicated lines for a microwave and dishwasher… the lighting.. all costs. It adds up fast.
I forgot. It included a nice new toaster too.
Chicken, $5,000 — or maybe it was $7,000 — covered everything: counters, cabinets, sink, stove, fridge, microwave, etc. They didn’t buy the appliances at Ikea. He installed everything himself, although I assume he got the building super (?) to attach the stove and sink. If memory serves, he moved the sink and stove over about a foot. Or maybe not. Definitely moved the fridge across the room – not that that matters. Yes, it was a galley. There were also a smattering of upper cabinets and some lower shelves on other walls — nothing complicated.
I’d say 3-5k for extending plumbing and rewiring. That’s what I paid for exactly the same thing (3 20A circuits since another circuit was already available).
IKEA cabinets less than 4k and I assembled them myself…if you do this, use glue in addition to the fasteners and you’ll have a stronger cabinet.
eman, I know that you are a professional plumber so unlicensed and unpermitted work likely particularly annoys you.
Although the regulations in London are not quite as draconian as NY, there is still a local authority planning process that needs to be followed. I was pretty clear on the work I wanted done so I didn’t use an architect and my builder arranged all the paperwork and inspections.
I’m more interested in a discussion on whether the pricing of small contract work has gotten out of hand. I don’t expect you to agree with me but when the price of a basic kitchen exceeds that of a very nice car, I have to scratch my head.
just remember that the “work without a permit ” violation is now $5000 for the first violation…think of architects fees and filing as the cost of doing work in new york city…the second violation escalates to 10 g
Good point ditto, although the whole point of Ikea is to buy the carcasses and doors there and then get nicer fittings elsewhere!