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« May We Take Your Coat, Sir? | Main | Opening Up the Arch » February 14, 2005All Systems Go, Proceed with DemoWe got our Buildings Permit last week--the final piece of the puzzle after receiving the Certificate of No Effect from Landmarks and the Certificate of No Harassment from HPD in the preceding two weeks. So the GC got in a couple of days of demo at the end of last week and we went by Saturday morning to check it out. Unfortunately, the pregnant Mrs. Brownstoner isn't allowed in the house during this time because of all the lead dust that is kicking around, so she's having to follow along with all of you. This first photo is taken standing in the front room of the Parlor floor looking back. This was exciting because it's the first time we could see from one end of the house to the other.  This second photo is taken in the center space of the parlor floor, where the closets and hallway toilet formerly were. These 
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