Exterior Renovations

 

  • Extensive repair and re-pointing of brickwork throughout building.

  • Front of building will be fully repointed and acid washed providing a new and clean resurfacing

  • Front entry will be completely redone using a herringbone brick pattern with new granite stairs and new bluestone. New curbing around the front garden. Front garden will be completely redone with new wrought iron rail that has been approved by Landmarks.

  • Repair or replace all lintels and sills as necessary

  • New water recharge system in rear yard per Boston building code

  • New JELD-WEN, wood 2/2 windows throughout installed in accordance with Boston Landmark Commission Standards. 

  • Dramatic rear glass walls at Parlor, Street and Garden levels optimizing natural light and dramatic feel.

  • Slate roof will be upgraded as necessary. New roof across the top of building. New insulation, .60 mil rubber. New copper drip edge.

  • New Fencing in rear, new hardscaped patio with fence lighting. It will include gas for BBQ, water and power

  • There will be a Juliet Balcony off the Parlor Level as part of a dramatic rear glass wall.

  • 2 Parking spaces

Rear Patio

Backyard area is newly landscaped with water, electric and gas. High end materials will be used; bluestone or equivalent, granite and artful landscaping.

Balcony & Roofdeck

There will be a new roof deck with panoramic views of Boston. The size is approximately 23’X 17’ featuring high quality composite decking, new wrought iron railings, gas for grilling, water, and electric outlets.

A 16’ X 6’ wrought iron Balcony will be constructed off of the kitchen and living area at the Parlor level. We will use steel thread railings with handsome wooden trim.

Interior Renovations

 

  • Handsome crown moldings throughout living, dining, master bedroom and kitchen areas.

  • All new lighted staircases constructed throughout building

  • Solid core 1+3/4” MDF/wood doors throughout. Single panel style with Emtek or equivalent high quality brushed nickel door hardware

  • Baseboards, door and window trim will be appropriate in size and style blending  traditional and contemporary style

  • New 5/8 sheetrock and plastering throughout. 

  • All new wood and structural framing throughout entire building in accordance with building codes - Pitman and Wardley Architects and Webb Structural Services.

  • All new floor systems with I-Joist technology including new ceilings and walls.

  • Interior walls receive one coat of latex undercoat primer and two coats of Benjamin Moore finish paint.

  • Handsome hand railings throughout stained dark walnut or buyer’s choice.


Insulation

  • Building fully insulated and compliant with all building codes for maximum energy conservation and meet or exceed ‘stretch code’ standards

  • Combination of spray foam and fiberglass insulation throughout. Spray foam used on all exterior walls and entire ‘ceiling envelope’ of the building          

  • Bathrooms and bedrooms will be insulated for sound and privacy

Flooring

  • 3 ¼ hardwood Oak flooring throughout with walnut stain (or buyer’s choice).

  • Bathroom floors will be designer tile.

Kitchen

  • High quality custom wood cabinetry; contemporary design, solid wood construction, ‘soft close’ drawers

  • Stainless Steel under Mount sink Franke or similar brand

  • Quartz countertops. 

  • Moen ‘touchless’ kitchen faucet with measurement controls

  • LeGrande under cabinet system providing lighting, speakers, IPhone charging

  • Low voltage Recessed lighting throughout 

  • Pendant lighting over kitchen islands

  • Pot filler faucet over the gas range

  • Designer tile backsplash-porcelain and/or glass

  • Appliances: Thermador Professional series-36”stove, 6 burners.

  • 7’ Refrigerator

  •  Dishwasher

  • Garbage disposal with air pressure activation

  • Microwave with ‘convection baking option’

  • Stainless  steel range hood vented to exterior


Primary Bathroom

  • Radiant heat flooring    

  • Grohe luxury shower hardware with 10” shower head along with a handheld plus ‘rain shower’ station from above. Marble seat in shower for comfort.

  • Curbless shower system creating a spa-like atmosphere.

  • Free standing Tub

  • Custom glass shower doors

  • Designer tiling on floors and showers

  • 7’ Double vanity sink with  quartz  counter tops with Grohe 8” spread faucets 

  • Full mirrors across vanity.

  • Motion activated bath fans

  • Lighted 6’ niches in shower

  • Toto wall hung toilet with ‘soft close seat’

  • Accessories

    1. Towel bars

    2. Tissue roll holder

    3. Robe hooks

    4. Tower warmer

Guest Bathrooms

  • Toto Wall hung toilet bowl

  • Soft close toilet seats

  • 5 foot ‘soaking’ tub (Maxx) with shower and handheld and designer tile surround. 

  • Grohe luxury shower hardware

  • Lighted niches

  • Custon vanity with quartz countertop

  • Motion-activated bath fans

  • Designer tiling on floors and showers

  • Accessories

    • Towel bar

    • Tissue roll holder

Half Bathroom (in garden and parlor levels)

  • Toto Wall Hung elongated toilet bowl with soft close seats

  • Designer tile

  • Motion activated bath fans

  • Wall hung contemporary sink

  • Accessories

    • Towel bar

    • Tissue roll holder

Closets

The closets will be built and customized to the taste and needs of the buyer if presold.

Our closet carpenter will meet with you and design and build your closet to your specs. A

budget $4,000 has been established. Alternatively, Buyer will receive a $4,000 credit at

closing.

Mechanical

 

  • New Mitsubishi heat and cooling system, state of the art, Heat  pump technology

  • Thermostatic controls on each floor. Thermostats allows for remote control of heating and cooling systems via IPhone or IPad

  • Central Air Conditioning also with thermostat zone control on each floor

  • Navien ‘On Demand’ high efficiency condensing boiler- for hot water

  • 2 Gas fireplaces; the Parlor Living room (floor to ceiling) and Family room in the

    Garden level

  • All new plumbing throughout including drains, waste pipes, gas piping and water lines

  • Laundry Center with Washer/Dryer

  • Building is sprinkled with latest fire safety apparatus, compliant with Boston Fire Department and ISD

Electrical

 

  • New 200 amp circuit panel. 

  • All new electrical wiring throughout building

  • Pre-wiring for cable provided in Parlor, Master Bedrooms and Garden levels.

  • Pre-wired for Sonos audio system in Parlor and Family areas.

  • Lutron Casseta lighting controls (allows for remote control of lighting via smartphone)

  • State of the art security system installed  ready for activation

  • Low voltage recessed lighting throughout with dimmers

  • Designer lighting throughout

  • Building will be fully compliant with 2022 fire safety codes; smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

  • ‘Nest’ State of the Art Video intercom system for optimal safety and security. IPhone is your window to view guests, providing remote viewing of visitors from anywhere when doorbell rings. Enhances security as you can view who is at the door from anywhere.