New York Harbor Water Taxi Tour
Tom Fox, founder and former president of New York Water Taxi, takes Bob on a tour of the Brooklyn waterfront, highlighting various points of interest.
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Interior Sandblasting and Installing the Plywood Subfloor
Interior beams, walls, and ceilings have been sandblasted, exposing raw surfaces that will become an integral part of the interior design. Reggie Ray of Georgia-Pacific talks with Bob about the plywood sub-floor.
Brooklyn Warehouse Architectural History
Bob meets with Bill Higgins, of Higgins and Quasebarth Restoration, to discuss the project building’s history. Higgins utilizes archival information and on-site physical evidence to piece together a portrait of the building’s history.
Interior Demolition for Warehouse Conversion
Bob meets with the construction foreman to discuss the demolition work that’s underway. Having removed the elevator shaft, the crew plans to move ahead by taking out select support posts, adding new beams, and enlarging window openings.
Roof Deck Construction
Bob and Chris Vila meet with David and Jed Walentas of Two Trees Development on the top of a nearby building to get some ideas for the project building’s roof deck.
Architects’ Design for Warehouse Rehab
Bob meets with architectural restoration specialist Jack Beyer who reviews some of the challenges posed by developing a landmark building. It’s revealed that this is (at least) the second time in the building’s history that it is being converted.
Architectural Plans for Warehouse Conversion
The rehabilitation of this disused warehouse will consist of 1) converting each of the three upper floors to separate living spaces and 2) remodeling the commercial space on the ground floor.
Welcome to Brooklyn!
Bob recounts history of the Brooklyn Bridge, and of the borough itself. He also talks about DUMBO, the neighborhood location for this project. Once an operating pepper mill, the warehouse building to be rehabbed has stood vacant for several decades.
Ultra Low-Flow Toilet Installed
Lenora Campos shows Bob a Toto energy-efficient toilet.
Hurricane-Resistant Garage Doors
Ernie Hutto installs a garage door and explains to Bob why it’s the most important door in the house.