Replacing Windows in Landmarked Building
Hi all. I’ve spent some time sifting through the (very helpful) posts regarding window replacements. I am looking to replace our apartment’s windows – in a landmarked building. Before I start making calls, I’m hoping to get some current feedback on (what look to me to be) the most-frequently used companies in Brooklyn: * Windows…
Hi all.
I’ve spent some time sifting through the (very helpful) posts regarding window replacements. I am looking to replace our apartment’s windows – in a landmarked building. Before I start making calls, I’m hoping to get some current feedback on (what look to me to be) the most-frequently used companies in Brooklyn:
* Windows We Are
* Adler Windows
* Air Flo Windows
* Bay Ridge Windows and Doors
* Dyke’s Lumber
* Greater Windows
* Lucky Window Products
* EZ Tilt
Happy to get thoughts on these, or other suggestions.
Thanks!
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Thanks for all the helpful comments, folks. (What a great resource!)
I have also gotten extremely mixed signals regarding the landmarks approval process: from some I’m getting a lot of advice to pay (~$1500) for the service due to the drawings, etc., required, and from others I’m hearing that it’s pretty easy to do on my own. I suspect answers will depend on individual experiences, but I’d love to hear any thoughts.
Thanks.
We got Marvin windows for our landmarked house, which worked out very well. We got wood double-hung windows that insulate very well.
We used Bay Ridge, who don’t seem to know much about the landmarks process – they kept supplying faulty or wrong information that cost us 11 months.
Landmarks was very cooperative and helpful once we found someone who understood what they were looking for.
We ordered a total of 10 Marvin windows from Dykes (Sales person Rich Noel). The LPC approved aluminum-clad windows, but we had to put wooden brick molding around it, which Rich ordered for us as well. Rich can be difficult to work with because he seems to take a lot of vacation and is often not available, but overall, I would use him again.
Dykes does not do installations, so we used Burda Construction, which I do NOT recommend. While their price was in the mid-range, they use unskilled Polish laborers who are unable to read English installation instructions. They messed up a number of things, and managed to install the Marvins incorrectly.
Regarding Air Flo, I used them and I would say that they adequate — but I do not have glowing recommendations for them. The work they did was ok, they seem to know how to deal with Landmarks, prices not cheap. I liked the workers, but adminstratively they had serious challenges. My experience was ok, but a friend of mine had a completely miserable experience getting two huge windows for his BH brownstone. He had to practically stalk them , he waited for months over the expected delivery time and Gary did not return calls. He finally got them done but it was a miserable experience for him.
I went through Dykes in Brooklyn and worked with Richie.
He was very good.
My architect got the drawings approved.
Rich got windows (Marvin) that matched what was approved. He came to the site to confirm the measurements of the openings.
And my contractor installed them.
Because I did it as a part of the larger renno and didn’t go to a “one stop window shop” ie. full service window place, I was able to keep the costs down and get a great result.
Overall, I’m pleased with the result.
Worst part about the whole process, I have to say, was dealing with Landmark, their long, drawn out process and ridiculous demands on other parts of the job.
We used Steven James Contracting to replace our Landmark windows. Polite, friendly, good communication. They handled all paperwork. Windows look great, too.
(718) 331-1717
We have been working with Bay Ridge for years, typically Marvin products, great for landmark bldgs. Without knowing the size of your building you may look into whether there is a window replacement master plan which may outline preferred window manufacturers, as well as identify details to be used. It will be necessary to obtain approval from LPC to replace the windows. A preservationist will want to see header, sill, stile, muntin, brick mold, paint, operation, etc. details, as well as comparisons of proposed windows to existing.
Best luck,
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I have recommended Andrew at Ferris Construction on this site before for window installation and general contracting ( 917-584-7286)-he did a beautiful window installation for me on a landmark building. I used Dykes at the time, but the Manhattan location. I have been very happy with the windows and the job that was done.