by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 12, 2020 | Apartment Renovations, NYC DOB, Renovating
Interior Renovations in an NYC Landmarked building will require a permit from the Department Of Buildings, DOB, and from the Landmarks Planning Commission, LPC. Most interior renovations can be filed as an expedited review which is the fastest and easiest application...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 25, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Bathroom Design, Renovating
Adding a bathroom to an apartment in New York City is often possible — but it is rarely simple. The feasibility of a bathroom addition depends less on design preference and more on plumbing stack location, building governance, structural constraints, and regulatory...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 31, 2026 | NYC DOB, Apartment Renovations, Renovating
Adding a wall in a New York City apartment may appear straightforward, but it involves building regulations, design considerations, and coordination with multiple parties. Dividing space can affect the layout, circulation, and legal use of the apartment, making it...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 28, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating
Renovating an apartment in New York City is a highly technical process that demands careful planning, disciplined coordination, and a thorough understanding of the city’s regulatory environment. From co-op and condominium board approvals to filings with the New York...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, NYC DOB, Renovating
Do You Need a Permit To Remove a Wall in NYC? Removing a wall in New York City will typically require a permit. You must hire an architect to produce plans and paperwork for filing an Alteration with the NYC Department of Buildings. A General Contractor can pull the...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 19, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, NYC DOB, Renovating
Can you add a bedroom to an apartment in NYC? In NYC, you will need a permit to add a bedroom or change the number of rooms in an apartment or house. Bedrooms and habitable spaces have room requirements regarding size, dimensions, windows, accessibility, and fire...