Can you legally run a business from a home office in New York City? Yes there are some Home Business Zoning Laws in NYC that restrict the types of business and size, but it is allowed. For Home Occupation NYC Zoning requires the home business...
What is an alteration agreement? An Alteration Agreement is a contract one must enter before renovating an apartment. This contract is between an individual apartment owner in a condo or shareholder in a Co-Op and their building board. The Alteration Agreement outlines the building rules, requirements,...
NYC apartment renovations typically need to be filed as An Alteration Type 2 with the NYC Department Of Buildings by a Registered Architect. NYC Apartment Renovation Laws List of some examples of projects that require permits for apartment renovations in NYC: Building or Removing Walls Adding Rooms...
The price range will vary for NYC Apartment Renovation Costs dependent on the extent of the work and the quality of the work. Architects like me tend to use a cost per square foot as a range for describing project budgets. Lets discuss a few...
Kitchen cabinets are one of the most expensive parts of a home renovation. The responsibility of measuring for ordering kitchen cabinets should be in the hands of the manufacturer or the installer. This way they assume liability if the cabinets do not fit. Additionally the...
An open kitchen design is the current standard for modern homes. Opening a kitchen by removing partition walls can make the space feel larger. Open kitchens are also a more modern way of living in contrast to the small closed kitchens common in older homes...
Replacing a tub with a shower is a growing trend in bathroom renovations. In most cases you can easily do a tub to shower conversion in your existing bathroom. This work should be performed by a licensed plumber and conform with all local building codes. Tub...
Interior Renovations in an NYC Landmarked building will require a permit from the Department Of Buildings, DOB, and from the Landmarks Planning Commission, LPC. Most interior renovations can be filed as an expedited review which is the fastest and easiest application with Landmarks. If you...
Adding a bathroom in NYC is allowed by some buildings and not allowed by others. If you are planning to add a bathroom check with your building management first. You will need to consult with an architect in order to see if it is possible...
Smart Home Devices are for automating your house, from temperature to lighting to locks and everything in between you can now control from the touch of your smart phone. SMART HOME DEVICES HOME AUTOMATION Home automation is currently at the forefront of technology. The largest makers of appliances...