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Knockthrough between floors

Started by ozzienyc
almost 10 years ago
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I'm exploring the potential to do a knockthrough renovation between floors. Would an NYC coop normally allow this? Is it possible in a typical post-war building? Who would I hire to do a serious evaluation...are there specialized architects or is this something any architect can do?
Response by Aaron2
almost 10 years ago
Posts: 1698
Member since: Mar 2012

It can be done, though not all buildings are enthusiastic about it (or even permit it). It is expensive, and if you're putting in a real staircase (vs some cheap spiral thing) it consumes a lot of floor space. For the money, it may be better to find a similar sized unit all on one floor.

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Response by BuiltINstudio
almost 10 years ago
Posts: 70
Member since: Dec 2010

I would get a structural engineer to assess. i can give you some names. Feel free to email me;
geisner@builtinstudio.com
Gary Eisner
BuiltIN studio

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