We want to switch from gas to electric, but our apartment can't handle an increased electrical load. What can we do?

… Converting buildings from gas and oil to electric is a key part of New York Citys plan to reduce … However the electric loadthe limit to your apartments electrical circuitmay mean you are not able to … Hershkowitz says b ringing in more cables from the street if you live in a townhouse or up from the basement of …

By Emily Myers |March 3, 2022 - 12:30PM
My renovation project needs approval but the board is stalling—how can I speed things up?

… … S upply chain bottlenecks and labor shortages are making it even harder than … on track A board that is dragging their feet approving your project only compounds the problem So how can you speed up … and lien waivers  What you are required to submit in a condo differs from what is required in a coop so  you need …

By Emily Myers |November 30, 2021 - 9:30AM
My NYC apartment has a concrete ceiling. How do I install overhead lighting?

… If you rent or own a New York City apartment and feel like it lacks … firm DesignBite Theyre also common in newer buildings for aesthetic reasons  In new buildings the developers are … overhead lighting in a concrete ceiling may be worth it for the resale boost You can give your apartment new highend …

By Amy Plitt |August 18, 2020 - 1:30PM
Renovating a brownstone in a NYC historic district? Here's what you can—and can't—do

… an essential first step for work on buildings in designated areas The commission is very much concerned with all the … for figuring out which is which in your situation   … What you can and cant do depends on getting the right … brownstone They dont care about what you do inside so long as it doesnt create something they dont want to see on …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 1, 2019 - 9:00AM