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Brownstone Apt Renovation: Cost & Contractor Recs

Started by jaime6504
almost 12 years ago
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Hi all - Considering an apt that will need a full renovation, apt is 1100 sq ft. Would love to get a number in my head for what this will cost. And if you have thoughts on contractors, please advise. Hoping to do this for 100k or less (labor & fixtures). 1. New floors and baseboards 2. Skimcoat all walls and ceilings (living area ). 3. Bathroom reno 4. Custom closet in master 4. Let's assume we need new electric throughout, will add new light fixtures as well. 5. May knock down a wall between two small bedrooms to create large room for kids to share, but if it ends up breaking the bank, we can keep it separate. 5. Leaving kitchen as it is for now - will work with it while we can and get to it later. Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
Response by Primer05
almost 12 years ago
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Member since: Jul 2009

Jaime6504,

Without knowing what finishes you want it is difficult to price.

Flooring 25-35 k with subfloor
Bathroom 25-35k
Skim coat and paint 15-30k
Closet? 3-5k
Electric: $10-15k ( new panel?)
General conditions, profit and overhead: 20k

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Response by jaime6504
almost 12 years ago
Posts: 3
Member since: Aug 2011

Primer05 - Thanks for the reply. We haven't even begun to look at actual finishes or fixtures but I would say we generally fall in the mid-range area unless there is something we want to splurge on. For example, the bathroom I might splurge on a great sink, but I will always find great tiles/floor and wall for a value. There are so many reasonably priced out there, I don't want to spend my money there. Personal preference of course.

Floors - I want them to look good and be real wood, so that's a cost. I also want them to last, so subfloor is on target. Bathroom I think we could do for less since we won't be moving any plumbing (but of course, updating pipes/risers...).

The general condition # you quoted - what is that?

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Response by Primer05
almost 12 years ago
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Jamie,

General conditions are costs associated to the project like accepting all deliveries, almost all are sidewalk delivery, temporary lighting, constant cleaning up of the site ,supervision, etc

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Response by sarch
almost 12 years ago
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Member since: Apr 2014

hey I'm an architectural designer and a project manger for a GC that i have used for years in Manhattan, the company is out of brooklyn and they do fantastic interior work- i could show you some of their projects- and have fair prices. best thing is all of there trades are in house and have their own cabinetry shop. if your interested shoot me an email and we can meet - discuss. sawarchs@me.com
good luck

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