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The brick façade of the old warehouse is slated for a complete overhaul. While the building remains structurally sound, years of neglect have left it in disrepair.


Home Again

Waterfront Warehouse Rehab Project


Welcome to Brooklyn! (HA1401)


Bob begins a new season in Brooklyn, New York, in an area known as “DUMBO,” or Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. With beautiful downtown Manhattan in the background, Bob begins with a brief history of Brooklyn’s waterfront area. Next we’ll meet Bob’s son Chris Vila, the project manager, and discuss what’s in store for our brick building. Initially, the property was in a bit of disarray, but the developers are confident there is enough to salvage. Chris and Bob tour the building, which is slated for three floors of residential space, with the first floor reserved for commercial use. The initial plan calls for each floor to be designed by a different architect. Chris chats with Jared Della Valle and Andrew Bernheimer who will be tackling the second floor space. Outside, Bob talks with Jack Beyer of Beyer Blinder Belle about his plans for the façade restoration.

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History of Brooklyn, New York

To open the 14th season of Bob Vila's Home Again, Bob greets his viewers from the Brooklyn, N.Y., waterfront. Standing in front of the world famous Brooklyn Bridge, which was ...
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Architectural Plans for Converting the Former Pepper Factory

Inside the vandal and age-damaged building Bob and Chris Vila have their work cut out for them. The rehabilitation will consist of converting each of the three upper floors to ...
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The Architect's Design for the Warehouse Rehab

In the recent past many of New York's historical landmarks have had facelifts to keep them both structurally and aesthetically sound as well as true to their roots. One of ...
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