demolition of the [*13]entire interior is not necessary, not
only because that framing should remain except for selected joists but also because
Respondents' experts' report does not call for removal of all framing; that he would
remove the finishes only, except for damaged joists; that Respondents include a line item
for removal of a slab on grade even though the DOB violations do not require that work;
that Respondents include a line item for repair of side walls even though Respondents'
expert's report does not identify work to be done at the side walls; that Respondents
include line items for removal of all floor joists even though only 20% have to be
removed and that Respondents' expert's report does not support removal of all floor
joists, but only first floor rear joists; that Respondents have a line item for replacement of
the entire roof when Respondents' expert's report does not call for that; that he assumes
replacement of 20% of the roof is needed; that Respondents include a line item for a new
concrete stoop, although that is not required to correct DOB violations; that he reduced
Respondents' estimate for repairs on the exterior wall by a factor of twelve, even though
the scope of work is more or less correct because it includes decorative work, like a
brownstone veneer which is not structural or required; that Respondents' line item for
rebuilding the parapet is not needed; that Respondents' expert's report does not require
the amount of work on the rear facade wall that the cost estimate calls for; that
Respondents' line item for rebuilding masonry in the chimneys was not required; that
Respondents' line item for an exterior door replacement is not a part of scope; and that,