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If a work is done in a co-op that hasn’t been authorized, the next steps depend on the nature of the non-conforming renovation, at what point it was discovered, and the willingness of the shareholder to work with the co-op board to resolve the issues. 

Being out of town for medical reasons, including caring for a sick family member is typically permitted for rent-stabilized tenants, says Sam Himmelstein, an attorney at Himmelstein, McConnell, Gribbin & Joseph.

“Depending on the house rules in your building—and the proprietary lease if it’s a co-op—your board may be within its rights to fine or take action against residents for excessive noise,” says James Woods, Esq., managing partner at Woods Lonergan PLLC, a Manhattan-based law firm focused on real estate.

It’s important to give owners—and their tenants where necessary—reasonable notice about the work that needs to be done. Most bylaws contain a provision that says unit owners have to provide access to their apartments if building repairs are necessary. 

If you’re planning on renovating a New York City apartment or house in the near future, factoring in the impact of inflation should be your main priority. Here's how you can work around inflation costs, according to Bolster, a NYC design-build firm.

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