Know the House before You Buy It.
An architect’s assessment of a townhouse’s potential, constraints, and renovation costs—before you commit.
Is this house right for your project?
Can you create the floor plan you want? Add a rear extension or another floor? What will zoning or Landmarks allow? Are there conditions that could make the renovation significantly more complicated or expensive?
These are questions we regularly help our clients answer when renovating New York townhouses and brownstones.
If you are deciding between properties, we can also visit more than one house and help you understand the differences from a renovation perspective.
Your inspector tells you the condition of what is there. We tell you what it could become, and what that would cost.
How it works
1
Send us the listing
Tell us a little about the property you’re considering and what you’d like to understand before making an offer through our contact form. We’ll confirm availability and schedule the intro call.
2
Introductory call
A 20–30 minute video call about the property, your plans, and any specific questions or concerns. We’ll explain what the consultation covers and make sure it’s the right fit for your needs.
3
Property visit
Approximately one hour at the property with a reBuild principal or architect. We walk the house from cellar to roof, and talk through your plans.
4
Written report
Within 48 hours of the property visit: a written summary of what we found and what to do next.
What you’ll know
By the end of the consultation, you should have a clearer understanding of:
What you can do with the house
Significant conditions that may affect the renovation
Relevant zoning, code (Department of Buildings) and Landmarks considerations
Likely project scope, an all-in budget range, and an approximate timeline.
What should be investigated next
Answers to your specific questions.
Get in touch
Considering a townhouse? Send us the address or listing and your offer deadline. You’ll have our written report within 48 hours of the visit, in time to inform your offer.