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Curbless Shower Pros and Cons

Curbless Shower Pros and Cons

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 8, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Bathroom Design, Interior Design

When designing and building a shower you have generally two options to go with: a Shower Curb or a Curbless Shower.   What is a Curbless Shower? A curbless shower is a shower where the bathroom floor is continuous to the shower without a curb or any other...
How To Renovate Your Co-Op in NYC

How To Renovate Your Co-Op in NYC

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 16, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, General Architecture, Renovations

If you own a Co-Op apartment or are planning to purchase one in NYC, you may need to perform some remodeling. So, the question is, can you renovate your Co-Op in NYC, and what steps must you take to do so? You can renovate your Co-Op apartment as long as you abide by...
NYC Apartment Renovation & Walkthrough, UES

NYC Apartment Renovation & Walkthrough, UES

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 22, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design

There is a lot of work that goes into renovating an apartment in NYC. Along with all this work there are many decisions and details to be figured out. In this post we will be looking at an apartment gut renovation we completed in Manhattan on the Upper East Side. We...
Why You Need a Separate Workspace at Home

Why You Need a Separate Workspace at Home

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 9, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Home Design, Interior Design

Working from home has become a very common aspect of daily life. Many people work from home full time while some others work between home and the office. One common problem with working from home is the constant distraction coming from the home infiltrating into the...
Converting a Studio To One Bedroom in NYC

Converting a Studio To One Bedroom in NYC

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 22, 2022 | Apartment Renovations, NYC DOB

Can you turn a studio into a one bedroom apartment? It is possible to legally turn a studio apartment into a one bedroom apartment in NYC provided the studio has sufficient floor area and windows. An architect can obtain approval from the NYC Department of Buildings...
What Is A Classic Six Apartment?

What Is A Classic Six Apartment?

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 8, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, General Architecture, New York City

A “Classic Six Apartment” is a term commonly used in New York City real estate parlance to describe an apartment in a prewar building that has six rooms consisting of a kitchen, living room, dining room, two bedrooms and a maid’s room.   Classic...
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