How to find an Architect

Congratulations!! Ask your neighbors and friends as a start. Meet a few. Since your work does not seem complicated, find a contractor and ask them for architect recommendation.

Also post at brownstoner. It seems that you have a townhouse. Are you sure you need an architect as it may just qualify as repairs if you are keeping the structure substantially the same?

Do you really need drawings for contractor bids? Do you plan on filing this job? If not, consider interviewing contractors who can work with you on the design aspects of the project. Ask to see similar projects they have completed.

Hi Everyone and thanks for the feedback.

To answer a few questions..

1. It is not a brownstone but rather a 2 story 3 family (Studio/1BR over a 2BR) frame home.
2. I have started talking to contractors. Starting out with small projects and if all works out, stepping up to bigger projects.
3. Chicken and Egg problems. I am not sure if I need an architect because I need an architect (or engineer) to help me parse the DOB's codes in order to determine if I need an architect.
4. I have a friend who is an architect (but no stamp). He gave some good advice; figure out what I want the space to be/do and then work up from there. I think we will work together, ultimately, to handle the project.

Much Gracias,

Octavio

Octavio,
I am a Bronx based architect with extensive residential experience. Please review my website: http://www.manhatta.net/ I am currently in the process of reconstructing a porch on a Bronx townhouse so I am familiar with the process.
Regards,
Richard