General Contractor for Everything?
We are buying a two-family townhouse and reconfiguring it from a double duplex to a owner’s triplex and rental garden apartment. Could you tell me if there is one general contractor who can manage the whole project including any necessary permits? The place is newly renovated, but we need the following work done: -Transplant a…
We are buying a two-family townhouse and reconfiguring it from a double duplex to a owner’s triplex and rental garden apartment. Could you tell me if there is one general contractor who can manage the whole project including any necessary permits? The place is newly renovated, but we need the following work done:
-Transplant a kitchen from the 3rd floor to the garden in exactly the same position in the building.
-Take down simple wall on the parlor floor to turn 2 bedrooms into our living room.
-Turn a parlor floor window into a door and make either a deck or stairs leading to the garden (depending on cost).
-Add a bathtub to the bathroom on 3rd floor (currently shower only)
-Create a closet where the 3rd floor kitchen used to be.
-Install washer/dryer hook up on 4th floor.
-General interior painting
Open to recommendations and hoping to get 3 bids.
Thanks!
The scope of your work is not unlike what we just completed, and I certainly agree about needing a knowledgeable architect and an experienced GC. We were very happy with Creative Renovations, and their experience saved us thousands, without cutting any corners. You’re certainly welcome to see their work, if you’d like. And though your asking about GC’s, Michael Gray Architects did a great job for as, and were in our corner (whether with the City or anyone else).
Good Luck.
It is VERY important to have someone who understands renovating in NYC and also one who knows the material and labor cost from structural work to the finished coat of paint. Also, it is just as important to consult with someone who is well informed with the strict NYC building codes, rules and regulations because renovating in NYC requires special care and attention.
With a bottomless well of knowledge and a resume full of brownstone renovations and satisfied, repeat customers and architects in the NYC area for over 30 years, I would highly recommend contacting John Buchbinder, President of Grand Renovation Inc. to assist you with your needs. It is very important to have someone by your side who understands this type of project to save you time, money, and headaches.
Best to you on your endeavors,
Dustin Wilkinson
Project Manager
Grand Renovation Inc.
718.599.7070
http://www.grandrenovation.com
Hi my name is Rob I am in the directory I would be glad to help you. I am licensed and have an A+ rating on BBB. I can be reached at 516 987-3812.
Mike Sheehan and his crew are terrific.
m.g.sheehan@gmail.com;
917-626-1254. Tell them Lisa gave you the number.
They did our whole house in an incredibly timely fashion (we closed and were living elsewhere so we were really under the financial gun) and they come back whenever we call even if it’s a tiny job and they don’t make anything from it. His crew are careful and concerned and know how to cut costs when need be. We never intended to use architect or file plans; I did the “design” of sorts just by talking to them each time there was a decision to be made–but when it came to a juncture when we did need to have something filed Mike had an architect/expediter he worked with who did that. They really made our whole reno as painless as it could be.
Call Anthony from A&D Custom Interiors 347-267-1681 his work is top of the line.
Give Errol a call @ 347 791 2884.. My wife and I will give him the highest recommendation.
LADYARCHITECT – Not all architects are bad people. Far from it. Many are nice, helpful, and come up with creative solutions.
But, I’ve worked with enough architects, designers, and clients to experience firsthand clients getting railroaded by contractors and architects because the architect or contractor didn’t respect the clients opinions or account for a clients budget.
I am offering Julia77 advice to hire someone who can go to bat for her, because I am assuming Julia77 is a novice and there are far too many people who can/do take advantage of the situation. And the chance of Julia77 hiring one of them is greatly increased simply because she has asked an online forum for hiring advance – which means she has no direct, personal recommendations.
Surely you’ve seen renovation projects where trades people do not respect the client’s opinions. It happens ALL THE TIME.
cmu, can you please tell me if you got a new C of O (assuming you converted a 2+2 to 1+3). If so, how did you do it without an architect? Thank you very much.
With all due respect to CMU and JNEWCLEUS, this is not good advice. CMU, this is not even legal advice.
Your proposed work requires filing by an architect and MEP engineer… and that is just the tip of the iceberg. Your scope is large enough and complicated enough to need an architect. I see absolutely no need for an interior designer whatsoever. Architect’s work for the client and contrary to what is said above, our best gatekeeper to future jobs are our clients.
If you would like to discuss more feel free to email me. No obligations!