10 first-time renovation mistakes even New Yorkers make

… contacted when a project goes wrong says architect  Gordon Kahn of GK Associates Gordon Kahn of GK Associates  in Manhattan This may be because a … the structural members not sized or placed correctly says Kahn in which everything needs to be reworked or moved …

By Tracy Kaler |December 24, 2013 - 12:32PM
NYC Renovation Questions: Where to turn when something goes wrong after the contractor leaves

… things arent holding up as well as I expected What can I do Whos responsible … A Every renovation project requires a … Degnan of  Degnan Design Group LLC Degnan Design Group However he says there is no standard warranty policy in the … will not be valid In a nutshell if you use a handyman to buy and install your countertops you may not have any …

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

… not included in the original agreement  … Costplus … Gordon Kahn of Manhattanbased  GK Associates prefers to use … its installation on our drawings we commission it says Kahn  If the client is working with a kitchen designer we … phone call or moment spent on a project is invoiced While Kahn doesnt bill hourly for this reason Arnold says his firm …

By Tracy Kaler |January 16, 2013 - 8:58AM