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Shouldn’t take much to install it. Not sure what the relevance is between the window and the brick building… I would do it. Call me at 347-276-6528 Levi SoHoAppliances

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Silvermax | 13 years and 2 months ago

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We put an extension on our house last year, the width of the house and to a depth of 14 feet, with glass wall facing south and a deck above. Best thing we ever did. But you will need a good architect and permits, a recent building survey to determine the FAR and possibly a structural engineer, because the contractor will have to lay a new foundation for the addition and because taking out the back wall means adding a steel beam. For a complex deck, steel roofing. Our architect, David Cunningham, was *excellent.* You can reach him at david@dcapny.com or 718 208 0815.

rodriguezstudio | 13 years and 2 months ago

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Your contractor is right, the process of adding to a house can be tricky and needs to be pursued carefully-and the Brooklyn DOB is no walk in the park either! We have done this (and are currently engaged in a project that involves a substantial addition) in Brooklyn several times. Give us a call, I would happily discuss it with you. 212-217-1535 www.rodriguezstudio.com

karhu | 13 years and 2 months ago

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Yes, you do need to consult an architect first to decide if you can extend and how much you can extend. I would like to recommend myself. generative.arch@gmail.com

AnArchitect | 13 years and 2 months ago

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Hi.  We are architects and engineers and have successfully obtained approvals for extensions upward and outward on numerous occasions.  I would be delighted to discuss with you: Andrés www.agenciegroup.com 212 203-0265

islanddoors | 13 years and 2 months ago

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Try Euro-Wall.com  They are the best value and very good quality…

CMPXCHG | 13 years and 2 months ago

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I just had a vinyl window replaced today by Windows We Are. It was a straight forward process, I went to their shop about 2 weeks ago and told them I wanted a window replaced. A few days later a guy came out to take measurements and give an estimate. Today they replaced the window and even recaped the adjacent window because whoever installed them before did a horrible job. They did mess up on their installation timeframe though. They were supposed to be here @ 10 and didn’t show until about 1 because they went to their afternoon appointment in the morning. My installation was supposed to be the morning appointment. Other than that, they did a really good job, left no mess, and sweeped their work area when they were finished. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs a window installed or replaced.

meme2 | 13 years and 2 months ago

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so vinyl is not just the frame? its the”glass ” too?

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$565???  Cheap vinyl windows are cheap for a reason – they warp and leak within a short time, depending on the exposure and size.  Also, triple pane alone won’t do a great job to block sound – you need glass of different thicknesses to do that effectively, and/or an airspace between either window and storm or window and interior window.

rh | 13 years and 2 months ago

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OMG, sorry….I mean Bay Ridge Windows didn’t give me a price, not Windows Are We!

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had terrible experiences with windows we are….. avoid them, there’s much better companies out there with that actually have their s%*t together. The only positive part was the measuring (nice guy)…it went drastically downhill from there…lost paperwork and estimates and another measuring visit, unreturned phone calls always, extremely late delivery (complately screwed up my renovation timing….twice), wrong product ordered that i then had to “live with”, cruddy install, another product ordered incorrectly…delivered late with wrong hardware. i mean it was comical how much these guys screwed up. i had read some good reviews here on bstoner but realize that they were pretty old and this just isnt the same company anymore. I’d try bay ridge windows (neighbor had great windows & service from them)….who i’d use next time for sure.

rh | 13 years and 2 months ago

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If you can swing the cost of fiberglass or wood, they will hold up much better than vinyl. My experience with Windows Are We is as follows….After meeting with them twice, they never got back to me with a written quote. I went with S&E Building and recommend them.

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hi …
these are good shutter to use in the sense they are beautiful.
http://www.shutterco.ie/

Putnamdenizen | 13 years and 3 months ago

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Actually it does seem needlessly harsh, and surely unnecessary, as well as more damaging to the discourse on this forum than any well-intentioned but ultimately uninformed advice.

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I’m glad we got some real advice in here from Mike/Restorationcon/M962bk – what is it with people posting crap into these forums abotu what is legal/illegal when they are clueless.

Sorry might sound harsh but has to be said.

mike-the-expeditor | 13 years and 3 months ago

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Assuming that a RA or PE checks the structure and your proposed window and is certain that it doesn’t compromise the structure, then yes, you could get one, but the question is whether you’re prepared to pay the true cost in time and money, since there is a lot of bureaucracy involved.

In addition to the plans that will need to be filed (as part of the work permit you’ll need) keep in mind that lot line windows have to have special features (wired, temepered, or laminated glass) and you’ll need a sprinkler head above the window.  You can’t use it to “legalize” a bedroom and if the adjacent property owner raises their structure’s height you may need to seal your window.  Then there’s that pesky “Lot Line Window Declaration” that the building owner will need to sign and file with the County Clerk downtown. 

So after going through all those hoops  — RA/PE, sprinkler work (if you have to cut a wall you’ll need the asbestos inspection too), window installation, and legal filings — I hope you have a nice view 🙂

Mike
ESCG Expediting

greenmountain | 13 years and 3 months ago

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Install a flat screen monitor on the interior wall and a camera on the exterior.  You can do what ever you want inside the room with out any privacy concerns, and instead of drawing the curtains at night, you can turn it off.  Now ventilation can only be accomplished with a real hole in the wall, but much smaller than a window.

restorationcontractor | 13 years and 3 months ago

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I think there is some confusion. Lot line windows are legal, that said they do not qualify toward light and air requirements. For example you can’t turn an interior room with no windows into a legal bedroom by adding a lot line window, the window can only be considered as an amenity. We installed one in a kitchen several years ago, it required a special fire rated window assembly, and a new sprinkler head at the window area. This job was filed, approved, and permitted. You should consult with an architect or an expeditor to discuss your specific situation. You probably would want to have some type of architectural drawings to approach the board with.

m926bk | 13 years and 3 months ago

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Lot line windows are not illegal, but they do have certain restrictions.  This is also a structural issue, as you will be cutting into a load-bearing wall.  You will will need an architect and/or structural engineer.

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You own shares in a corporation that owns (or leases) a building you live in.  I’d give it 1 chance in 10,000 to get an illegal lot line window.  I highly recommend running for president of the board, then i’d bump your chances to 1 in 50\.  Arrange for a building “tuckpointing”, a generous heaping of scaffolding and tarps, maybe over a long summer weekend when everyone is away, have the guys haul the evidence out at night when doorman is on break.  A window that exactly matches the rest of the building, would be key, then just run with it.  “What, huh?  Oh, that window has ALWAYS been there”   That, or maybe just a skylight.