Walls and Ceilings - Can I Remove This Wall (updated)?
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robgold
03-20-04, 07:02 AM
I think I finally found a way to link my image for public view, so I will try asking my prior question again.
I am purchasing an apartment with the attached floorplan (see link below). I would like to remove the half-wall extending from the kitchen separating the living room and the dining room, but do not know if it is a load bearing wall. My uneducated guess is that it is not, since it does not extend the length of the apartment, but I would really appreciate some advice. It is on the 5th floor of a 37 floor highrise building. Based on the location/size of the wall, can anyone tell me the likelikood that the wall cannot be removed? Thanks!
http://www.pbase.com/image/27103723/original
I am purchasing an apartment with the attached floorplan (see link below). I would like to remove the half-wall extending from the kitchen separating the living room and the dining room, but do not know if it is a load bearing wall. My uneducated guess is that it is not, since it does not extend the length of the apartment, but I would really appreciate some advice. It is on the 5th floor of a 37 floor highrise building. Based on the location/size of the wall, can anyone tell me the likelikood that the wall cannot be removed? Thanks!
http://www.pbase.com/image/27103723/original
Dave_D1945
03-20-04, 07:18 AM
Ask the building superintendent. Since you're in a highrise building, I would bet that the wall isn't carrying any structural loads. The super probably knows for sure - or can direct you to someone who does.
You might also want to check for any building CCR's which may dictate what you can/can't do when remodeling.
You might also want to check for any building CCR's which may dictate what you can/can't do when remodeling.
boardslinger
03-20-04, 06:16 PM
I would tend to say no. But with these drawings, it is hard to tell. You would need the structual framing section of the plans, or you would have to know which way the joists are running.
Also is there aheader running above teh open space? not a soffit, but a bulk head, with a structual header? I'd agree to ask the current owners/ super. Building inspectors. And so on. Good Luck
Also is there aheader running above teh open space? not a soffit, but a bulk head, with a structual header? I'd agree to ask the current owners/ super. Building inspectors. And so on. Good Luck
coops28
03-20-04, 08:11 PM
Hard to say whats in there. You say its a half wall. Do you mean half floor to ceiling? Or half because it only goes 5 feet. You could have plumbing, electrical, anything in there. I would say no.
robgold
03-21-04, 10:56 AM
Originally posted by coops28
Hard to say whats in there. You say its a half wall. Do you mean half floor to ceiling? Or half because it only goes 5 feet. You could have plumbing, electrical, anything in there. I would say no.
It goes from floor to ceiling, but I called it a "half-wall" because it extends from the kitchen by only about 5 feet before opening up to the dining entrance. Does the fact that it appears to be much thicker than other walls in the floorplan have any significance? What I wanted to do was knock down that wall so I could extend the wall on the other side (to accomadate furniture) but still retain a wide opening to the dining room. I guess if I have to leave that wall up, I can still add another 24" or so to the other wall and just making the entrance to the dining room smaller. Does anyone see any problem with that? Thanks!
http://www.pbase.com/image/27103723/original
Hard to say whats in there. You say its a half wall. Do you mean half floor to ceiling? Or half because it only goes 5 feet. You could have plumbing, electrical, anything in there. I would say no.
It goes from floor to ceiling, but I called it a "half-wall" because it extends from the kitchen by only about 5 feet before opening up to the dining entrance. Does the fact that it appears to be much thicker than other walls in the floorplan have any significance? What I wanted to do was knock down that wall so I could extend the wall on the other side (to accomadate furniture) but still retain a wide opening to the dining room. I guess if I have to leave that wall up, I can still add another 24" or so to the other wall and just making the entrance to the dining room smaller. Does anyone see any problem with that? Thanks!
http://www.pbase.com/image/27103723/original
awesomedell
03-24-04, 05:37 AM
Sounds like that idea in your last post will work to me. Good luck;)
homerthefoamer
03-25-04, 07:37 PM
From the thickness of the wall shown in the prints you may be looking at a chase wall. This wall may contain pluming or cold air returns or any list of items that extend from the lower point of the building to the top. This may be something to direct to the building committee should it have one or perhaps the management company responsible for the building. Good Luck.:D