Quick answer: In New York City, the renovations that reliably raise appraised and resale value are the ones that close the gap between your apartment and the best comp in your building, done with proper permits and board approval. That means modernized kitchens and...
Quick answer: An alteration agreement is a written agreement between an apartment owner and a co-op or condominium that establishes the conditions for renovation work in the building. It typically addresses approvals, insurance, contractor requirements, permitted work...
Choosing kitchen cabinets isn’t about learning what types exist, it’s about matching the right choice to your budget, timeline, kitchen layout, and how you use the space. Cabinets are also one of the few kitchen decisions that touch nearly every other...
At NYKB, some of the projects we take on involve families with young kids still living in the apartment, sometimes through the whole renovation, sometimes with a partial move-out for the noisiest phases. It’s one of the most common concerns we hear in a first...
If you’ve gotten a few renovation quotes in Manhattan, you’ve probably noticed something confusing: the proposals don’t look anything alike. One firm’s document is three pages. Another is thirty. One firm mentions permits in passing. Another...
