NYC Renovation Questions: Where to turn when something goes wrong after the contractor leaves

… will probably need to go down the route of litigation says  New York architect Stanley Wong New York architect Stanley … will not be valid In a nutshell if you use a handyman to buy and install your countertops you may not have any … a response to a toohigh humidity level in which case you could blame the HVAC contractor for putting the wrong …

By Tracy Kaler |January 30, 2013 - 8:58AM
NYC Renovation Questions: How much do architects charge?

… 40 Construction documents drawings required by the buildings board the Department of Buildings and to obtain complete pricing from Contractor …

By Tracy Kaler |January 16, 2013 - 8:58AM
Can't afford/find a two bedroom apartment? The right one-bedroom just might work

… to carve out a space In other words townhouse and tenement buildings probably wont work as well as highrise apartments  … to draw up the renovation plan …   … and submit it to your buildings management company Get bids from at least three … … Rent … The Market … Live … approvals … architects … boards … contractors … decorating … home office … Renovation …

By Tracy Kaler |December 19, 2012 - 8:55AM
10 ways to Sandyproof your building (or at least improve your chances)

… Sandy Battery Park seemed to emerge the strongest  The buildings didnt flood many of its residents stayed put and … of that was due to infrastructure in place in the newish buildings in the neighborhood Stormproofing has never come … … architects … Battery Park City … hurricane … boards … Neighbors … staff … 10 ways to Sandyproof your …

By Jill Krasny |December 10, 2012 - 10:42AM
NYC Renovation Questions: A few things to consider before combining those apartments...

… required You will need to go through the DOB Department of Buildings for permitting This can take up to eight weeks or … In buildings that have seen multiple combinations some boards may be wary of too many votes accumulating in the …   … Buy … Rent … Live … Improve … Renovation … architects … boards … maintenance & common charges … NYC Renovation Q's … …

By Tracy Kaler |September 20, 2012 - 3:50PM