brick to brick cost

Hello, I am wondering what people think is a reasonable amount to pay for a brick to brick installation (including cost of the windows) for 2 wood parlor windows in landmarked area of Clinton Hill. They measure about 24″ by 92″ on the interior. I was quoted about 4,000 per window for Marvin Magnums by one of the installers often recommended on Brownstoner. I had been thinking the cost would come out a lot closer to 2,000. Also, I noticed a lot of window installations in the area do not appear to adhere to all the historical detailing (ie they use metal windows). Do people often skip the landmark approval process for brick to brick, and how risky is that if I install windows that more or less look like the originals? Thanks for your help!

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petec | 9 years and 6 months ago

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Just wanted to report back that I ended up completing this project using Bay Ridge Windows and getting the Landmark approval. Happy with the result so far. Landmarks initially rejected the first proposal because the windows did not have a center vertical piece of wood, so we added that and they approved. Went with wood windows. Cost about 4200 per window plus landmarks approval.

firsthouse | 9 years and 7 months ago

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Pstreet- can you tell me if dykes installed and measured? If not, who did? Thanks!

nycengineer | 9 years and 11 months ago

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http://www.lepagemillwork.com/en/Home.shtml try these guys…very happy with their design

curated | 10 years ago

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For only 2 windows 4,000 per sounds about right. www.curatedny.com

petec | 10 years ago

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Thanks very much for all the input. I tried Heights and unfortunately they were not interested in even quoting a project with only 2 windows. A couple other guys gave quotes that were not much better. So I will probably just go with the original quote and file with landmarks.

NeoGrec | 10 years ago

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Thanks, delepp.

DeLepp | 10 years ago

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NeoGrec: heights historic.

Hardcharger | 10 years ago

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I got the best prices on Marvins at Dykes Lumber on 6th street, saved thousands, even over the lumber yard on McDonald that everyone was recommending. All the drawings you need for Landmarks are available. The folks at landmarks are very nice, and they are there to keep homes beautiful, not as a threatening up-charge for window and door companies. It took two guys 3 hours to remove and install.

resident2 | 10 years ago

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$4,000 per window for quality windows is in the ball park at todays pricing. Landmarks does approve aluminum clad windows these days. It is always best to get the windows approved by landmarks, get the permit. Have a contractor that is accustomed to working with Landmarks and save yours self a lot of trouble down the road, because as another person has written it can come up as violation later down the road, when you are least expecting it. This is why many buyers lawyers put in clauses in their contract riders, that the seller has to disclose if permits where gotten for all work performed on the house.

NeoGrec | 10 years ago

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Delepp: Who was the installer?

DeLepp | 10 years ago

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Replaced four 48inch by 96inch windows with Kolbe. Did a brick to brick and it cost about $14k. Marvin $$$ was not much different and the installers did the LPC paperwork.

NeoGrec | 10 years ago

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$4k per is high but not necessarily unduly so. These are HUGE windows you are describing. Not only are Marvin’s very expensive, but they must be well installed if you want them to work smoothly, last a long time, and provide the insulation value you presumably seek. This is where a good window company comes in: they are fast, efficient and thorough — especially with a brick-to-brick install which is the best kind. Others may say your carpenter can handle but I disagree. You could look at other brands like Louwen, Lincoln and Kolbe if you want to reduce your costs for wood windows. In terms of landmarking, you can apply to LPC to install metal windows. They have been known to allow it if the frame details are almost identical to to the appearance of wood. If you don’t get LPC approval and go ahead anyway, it could be an issue when you come to sell. There are photos on file of every home in every historic district. Eventually, LPC will notice unauthorized work and require you to make it right. Personally, I feel the investment we made in new wood windows (we replaced leaky metal windows gradually — years after our original renovation) was one of the best things we did, both aesthetically and energy efficiency wise.