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Design + Architecture

Parapet inspections: What NYC boards and building owners need to know about Local Law 126

By Celia Young |May 2, 2025 - 9:30AM

Renovation

Want the look of a wood-burning fire in your NYC apartment? Consider an electric or bio-fuel fireplace

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 20, 2024 - 12:30PM

Tall apartment building with air conditioning machine at almost every window in New York city during summer day.

Troubleshooting

Our building’s square footage may be too small to comply with Local Law 97. Should I get it remeasured?

By Celia Young |November 28, 2023 - 4:00PM

Renovation

What's involved in gut renovating a co-op or condo apartment in NYC?

Sponsored By Urban Standard |October 5, 2023 - 12:30PM

Renovation

At what point in the buying process should you hire a contractor to renovate your new co-op or condo?

Sponsored By Urban Standard |September 13, 2023 - 12:30PM

Improve

What you need to know about upgrading your electrical system when renovating

Sponsored By Bolster |April 18, 2023 - 2:30PM

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Renovation

How to deal with a renovation that violates your co-op or condo board's alteration agreement

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 17, 2023 - 11:00AM

Renovation

What renovation projects add the most resale value to your NYC property?

… that can potentially add longterm resale value to a NYC property Overall the key is to focus on upgrades and … benefits and are popular amongst a wide swath of potential buyers Here are some suggestions for how to add value to … modern kitchen is a major selling point for many homebuyers Consider enlarging your kitchens footprint by …

Sponsored By Bolster |March 16, 2023 - 12:30PM

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Renovation

What is the difference between a muntin and a mullion and are they still used in windows?

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 2, 2023 - 1:30PM

Renovation

What to know about adding skylights to your NYC brownstone or apartment

… can also be controlled by your smartphone rather than a manual crank So long as you stick with the same opening you … fullyoperable electric skylight that also allows our homeowners to have access to their roof she says See above and … with what will be a statement staircase Karp says The owner for whom access to sunlight was essential having moved …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 24, 2023 - 12:30PM