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Renovation: 1BR Brooklyn?

Started by JamesDavison
almost 13 years ago
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Member since: Mar 2013
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Am looking for a rough indication (labor and materials) for renovation of the following 1BR in Brooklyn. This will be an investment / rental unit so finishes should be towards the low-average end. I've been pricing $150/SqFt but is this too rich? - 492 SqFt total - Kitchen / Living Room = 13'8 x 13' - Bedroom = 11' x 13' - Bathroom = 6' x 4' Work required: - Replace bathroom - Replace kitchen - All walls skimmed and repainted - Existing floorboards sanded and treated - New soundproof window (approx 4' x 6') - Recessed spotlights throughout Any guidance would be greatly appreciated
Response by ab_11218
almost 13 years ago
Posts: 2017
Member since: May 2009

it depends where in brooklyn. if brooklyn heights/park slope/etc, that's a little high. if kensington/sheephead/bay ridge, that's nuts.

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Response by JamesDavison
almost 13 years ago
Posts: 7
Member since: Mar 2013

Thanks AB .... this is in Cobble Hill .... you think $100-125 is more reasonable?

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Response by ab_11218
almost 13 years ago
Posts: 2017
Member since: May 2009

you are not really being specific on a few points. my guess that you're looking at the red bldgs on BQE.

the following will clear things up:
1 - size of kitchen
2 - condition of walls
3 - how many spot lights
4 - how much does that window cost

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Response by JamesDavison
almost 13 years ago
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Member since: Mar 2013

- Kitchen is a just wall in the living room that is probably 8' across
- Not sure about the exact condition of the walls, but I was working on the basis that they would need to be skimmed
- 10 recessed spots throughout the whole unit
- Initial research suggests that the window is likely to cost $1000-1500

Thanks AB!

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Response by Primer05
almost 13 years ago
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Member since: Jul 2009

JamesDavison,

For a rental unit you should be able to get it done for $100.00 sq ft

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Response by JamesDavison
almost 13 years ago
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thanks a lot Primer, appreciate it!

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