Renovation preparation tips only the pros know

… send the standard neighbor letter   if it comes with your buildings alteration agreement  If it doesnt it may not be … situation and may not always be necessary or practical Most buildings require letters to be send to neighbors I suggest …

By Mayra David |August 13, 2015 - 1:59PM
Inside Brighton Beach's eco-friendly condo, Bright N' Green

… past weekend as part of Open House NY we had the chance to tour the punily named Bright N Green a new building in … with just about every ecofriendly innovation and gimmick currently on the market Its six condos are made up of three …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |October 14, 2014 - 12:59PM
Lessons learned from turning two penthouses into one

… going to expand the scope of the project Likewise most buildings have wet over dry rules which restrict owners from … a washerdryer in a building that bans them or modifying the buildings utilities like if you wanted to upgrade the … apartment … architects … Long Island City … Renovation … boards … Neighbors … staff … Lessons learned from turning …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |October 1, 2014 - 9:59AM
20 renovation ideas your architect will try to talk you out of

…  Serviansky cites examples of apartments in historic buildings where owners want to see authentic wooden beams …

By Marjorie Cohen |August 7, 2014 - 3:59PM
I want to add a window to my co-op. What kind of hassle am I looking at?

… Bites we try to get them answers … The problem … Coop boards are notoriously fussy about even minor home … or parts of the building owned by the coop as a whole Boards shy away from making changes Many boards also have a … A new window will require approval from the Department of Buildings and if your building is landmarked the Landmarks …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 30, 2014 - 1:59PM
10 first-time renovation mistakes even New Yorkers make

… Renovating anywherelet alone in New York Cityis certainly not easy even for the seasoned pro … Eisner of BuiltIn Studio   Among the common oversights that could be avoided this way Discovering much later that you … Can I get approved for a wetoverdry renovation before I buy The 7 most common indoor lighting problems in NYC and …

By Tracy Kaler |December 24, 2013 - 12:32PM