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What a $3–5 Million Apartment Renovation Includes in NYC

What a $3–5 Million Apartment Renovation Includes in NYC

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 12, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Construction Practices, Lofts

In New York City, a $3–5 million apartment renovation represents a substantial architectural project involving a high level of design, coordination, and execution. This level of investment is typically associated with a full-gut renovation and a comprehensive...
Brooklyn Apartment Combination and Gut Renovation

Brooklyn Apartment Combination and Gut Renovation

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 1, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating

Brooklyn apartment combinations and gut renovations offer the opportunity to transform adjacent units into larger, more functional residences tailored to contemporary living. These projects involve merging separate apartments and fully reworking the interior to...
Loft Apartment Design in NYC: Architecture and Bespoke Interiors

Loft Apartment Design in NYC: Architecture and Bespoke Interiors

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 9, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Lofts

Loft apartments occupy a distinct place within New York City’s residential landscape. Originally constructed for manufacturing and commercial use, these buildings feature expansive floor plates, tall ceilings, and oversized industrial windows. Found throughout NYC in...
Combining Loft Apartments in NYC: Design and Regulatory Considerations

Combining Loft Apartments in NYC: Design and Regulatory Considerations

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 9, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Lofts

Loft apartments represent one of the most distinctive residential typologies in New York City. Originally constructed for industrial and commercial use, these buildings are valued for their expansive floor plates, generous ceiling heights, and large perimeter windows....
NYC Condo and Co-Op Renovation Board Approvals and Planning

NYC Condo and Co-Op Renovation Board Approvals and Planning

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 9, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Lofts

In New York City, co-op and condo apartment renovations are subject to building code compliance as well as review and approval by the building’s board and management. In condominium and cooperative buildings, renovation work is governed by formal procedures that...
Can You Combine Apartments in NYC?

Can You Combine Apartments in NYC?

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 9, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Architectural Services, Renovating

Many buyers in New York City consider purchasing adjacent apartments with the intention of combining them into a larger residence. Apartment combinations are an effective way to create a more spacious home within a given building. While the concept appears...
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