Renovating a Bathroom
I have moved into an apartment with a tiny bathroom. Has anyone had any experience with extending the bathroom into the dumbwaiter space? If so, how expensive was it to do?
I have moved into an apartment with a tiny bathroom. Has anyone had any experience with extending the bathroom into the dumbwaiter space? If so, how expensive was it to do?
Someone asked this question last year, you may want to check this post:
http://bstoner.wpengine.com/forum/archives/2008/09/closing_up_a_du.php#comments
Not sure if that thread really going to provide the info you need, other than highlight that it’s somewhat complicated to do properly with the correct permits, fireproofing, etc. I’ve also heard about a problem with utility companies running wires (cable and phone) through the dumbwaiter shafts unbeknownst to tenants who then seal off the shafts causing a problem down the road.
Approval is not an issue in my case, just cost. Is this done often? If I seal up the first floor dumbwaiter will I have to do anything with the other floors?
The expense wouldn’t be that great, but the difficult thing is getting approval – specifically if you live in a coop or condo and the space isn’t specifically yours.
You should check with the board. Sometimes you can get a verbal answer on something like this and sometimes you might need to give them some drawings to show what you intend to do.