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Measuring a scant 20 feet wide, the building’s interior will be completely gutted and rebuilt. One of the first projects is sandblasting the walls and existing framing to remove decades of dirt and debris.

Waterfront Warehouse Rehab Project

Demolition and Preservation in Brooklyn (HA1402)

Chris Vila joins Bob again to tour a loft space in the neighboring Sweeney Building. In addition to stunning views of the Brooklyn Bridge and downtown Manhattan, the building boasts a “tar beach” rooftop deck space. Bob and Chris are joined by David and Jed Walentas, the owners of the project building, who share with us their vision for the area. Back on site, demolition is underway and Bob meets Bill Higgins from Higgins and Quasebarth preservation experts to find out more about the history of the building.

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	Roof Deck Construction Bob and Chris Vila meet with David and Jed Walentas from Two Trees Development, the developers of the waterfront warehouse rehab, on the top of a nearby building to get ... Watch video and view full description
	Interior Demolition for the Warehouse Conversion Bob meets with construction foreman Keith Elmore of Two Trees Development to discuss the demolition work in progress in the project building. The crew has already removed a service elevator, ... Watch video and view full description
	Architectural History of the Brooklyn Warehouse Bob meets with Bill Higgins of Higgins and Quasebarth Restoration to discuss the project building's history. Higgins utilizes historical records, pictures, and other archival information, in addition to the physical ... Watch video and view full description