Permits & Boards
Alteration Agreement in NYC: A Co-op and Condo Owner’s Guide
What a co-op or condo alteration agreement covers in New York City, how board approval usually runs, and how to avoid the delays that hold renovations…
Renovating in New York City: answers and guides
Permits, co-op boards, timelines and what a project really involves, written by the team that does the work.
Articles
Cost Guides
Commercial Build-Out Cost in NYC: Office, Restaurant and Retail per Sq Ft
Published per-square-foot ranges for office, restaurant and retail build-outs in New York City, and what moves a commercial build-out up or down.
Cost Guides
Gut Renovation Cost in NYC: Per Square Foot Ranges and Hidden Costs
Published per-square-foot ranges for a gut renovation in New York City, the costs that sit outside a contractor's quote, and what decides where your project lands.
Cost Guides
Bathroom Remodel Cost in NYC: Ranges and What Drives the Price
Published market ranges for a bathroom remodel in New York, why Manhattan co-op and condo bathrooms usually cost more, and the decisions that move your own…
Renovation Tips
How Long Does a NYC Apartment Renovation Take?
One of the first questions every NYC homeowner asks is “how long will this take?” The honest answer is that a typical apartment renovation runs 3…
Blog
Gut Renovation vs Cosmetic Renovation: Which Does Your NYC Apartment Need?
When NYC homeowners start planning a renovation, one of the first real decisions is how deep to go. Do you refresh what’s there, or tear it…
Blog
What Is a Co-op Board Package? A Complete NYC Renovation Guide
If you own in a New York City co-op, you can’t simply hire a contractor and start knocking down walls. Before any work begins, you submit…
Blog
The NYC Renovation Permit Process Explained: DOB Alt-1, Alt-2, and Alt-3
Renovating in New York City means working within one of the most regulated building environments in the country. The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) classifies most…
Blog
Co-op vs Condo Renovation in NYC: What’s the Difference?
If you’re planning a renovation in New York City, the type of building you own in matters as much as the work itself. Co-ops and condos…
Blog
How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in Manhattan?
Published market figures put a full gut Manhattan kitchen at about $90,000 to $150,000. What drives the cost, and why your price needs an estimate.
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