Realy nice work Jorge! elegant and takes into account every little detail. As an architect I always dream about living and working in NYC. Greetings from Argentine Patagonia!
If you want an open concept floor plan buy 1950’s construction or later. Not a historically sensitive renovation. Paint hides a multitude of sins. Original woodwork was not normally painted. 😢
“All the window replacement have to go thru landmarks, there is a big process for that.” Pardon the ignorance but what does that mean? Is landmarks some sort of inspection process or something?
It means the property has been deemed as having historical/architectural significance and thus there are strict rules Re: what can or cannot be changed. (It's also worth noting that not all Landmark designations are equal: they can vary significantly in terms of what is or is not allowed.)
In the UK we would call that Grade Two Listed; of some architectural merit germane only to the original exterior………..Grade One Listed would mean a serious ancient monument/castle.
It means the subcontractors have to stand around doing nothing while the hysterical society decides what they can do. It’s why the contractor took his bid and tripled it because she/he has to keep paying so the subs don’t leave for another job while waiting.
