by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 17, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Renovations
Kitchen cabinets are one of the most expensive parts of a home renovation. The responsibility of measuring for ordering kitchen cabinets should be in the hands of the manufacturer or the installer. This way they assume liability if the cabinets do not fit....
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 30, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Bathroom Design, Renovations
Can You Replace a Tub with a Shower in NYC? To convert a bathtub into a shower in NYC, you will need permits from the Department of Buildings and licensed professionals to perform all the work. At the completion of the work, you will have to pass all necessary...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 12, 2020 | Apartment Renovations, New York City, NYC DOB, Renovations
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 Jan 22, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Bathroom Design, Renovations
Can you add a bathroom to an apartment in NYC? You can add a bathroom to an apartment in NYC if you have approval from your building management and Condo or Co-Op Board. You will also need to hire an architect and file for permits with the Department of Buildings. In...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 12, 2020 | NYC DOB, Renovations
Building a wall in NYC requires a permit. This means you will need to hire an architect and file plans with the Department Of Buildings to get a permit before you can start construction. Building a wall in a building or house will typically be filed as an Alt 2 or...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 28, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Architects, Renovations
Renovating an apartment in NYC is a big deal and starts with selecting the right team for your project. You will need a competent team of experienced professionals, including a good general contractor and a residential architect. NYC apartment renovations require...