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High End Gut Renovation Cost in NY

High End Gut Renovation Cost in NY

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 5, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, New York City, Renovations

In New York City a high end apartment gut renovation can cost $500 to $600 per square foot (or more) with a high quality contractor and good quality designer products. Highly custom luxury gut renovations will be in the range of $700 to $800 per square foot.    I...
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...
Wall-Mounted Toilets Pros and Cons

Wall-Mounted Toilets Pros and Cons

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 3, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Building Systems, Renovations

Toilets can be put into two categories: floor mounted and wall-mounted (also referred to as wall-hung). Like any other fixture or finish that you choose for new home renovations, toilets have implications related to aesthetics, ergonomics, cost, installation, and...
How to Elevate an Ikea Kitchen

How to Elevate an Ikea Kitchen

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 7, 2022 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design

Perhaps you’ve decided to renovate your kitchen or you are building a new home. Somewhere along the way, you’ll need to determine what you’re willing to spend on your kitchen. If your budget is on the lower end of the spectrum, then you will probably...
Masculine Interior Design Ideas

Masculine Interior Design Ideas

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 4, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Loft Design in NYC

  Add Texture One of the most straightforward ways to add a sense of Masculinity to home is with raw textures. By avoiding polished materials, you achieve a more rugged and imperfect look. A space that appears almost unfinished can really emphasize its...
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