How much will it cost to paint my NYC apartment?

… for months on end A fresh coat of paint will definitely do the trick transforming a tired space into one that looks … because of supply chain issues the cost to paint a home is much higher than in the past so plan accordingly Indeed the … have to factor in the cost of labor which can vary wildly How do you cut through the rigamarole and know which …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 10, 2022 - 3:00PM
My renovation project needs approval but the board is stalling—how can I speed things up?

… harder than usual to keep the timing and therefore cost of New York City renovations on track A board that is dragging … you have to start the whole process over again  If youre buying with the purpose of renovating you need to dig in to …

By Emily Myers |November 30, 2021 - 9:30AM
How to blow out the back of your NYC brownstone

… The most popular renovation project for a New York City brownstone or townhouse is to blow out the … rules for adding an extension  … One of the reasons people buy townhouses as opposed to coops is the freedom to make …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 4, 2020 - 9:30AM
Considering renovating your NYC kitchen? Here are 5 (make that 6!) trends to think twice about

… backsplash and undercounter lighting to make it really pop Hes also a fan of texture citing a recent client who … both trends that are going to last he says As a dissenting voice Kelly Giesen founder of Kelly G Design still believes … a little groove at the top or along the side are incredibly popular Theres also the less popular option where you push …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 25, 2019 - 2:00PM
How do you make an illegally installed gas line in your NYC co-op legal and safe?

… What if you bought a New York City coop with a hookup for a washerdryer and found out … all prospective owners to do their due diligence before buying an apartment so you dont end up having to legalize …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 4, 2019 - 9:00AM