An architect proposes $100K upgrades that could make a huge difference for a $519K Manhattan two-bedroom

… Drive  in Inwood could be the place youve been dreaming aboutwith a few upgrades that is We spoke with architect Gordon Kahn of Gordon Kahn Associates about what this apartment already has going for it and what … under $5000 A new countertop is around $2500 A new sink is about $1000 The backsplash is $500 And the paint and labor …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |March 2, 2016 - 8:59AM
These NYC houses are around $500k — but they're all in need of a little TLC

… While few owners or brokers will be forthright enough about the state of a property to actually use the word wreck …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |July 2, 2015 - 9:09AM
How to fix up a fixer-upper without losing your mind

… by all there is to do  Over at DesignSponge a recent NYC transplant to upstate New York offers tips for revamping … for you Related 9 things I learned from my twoyear DIY renovation NYC Renovation Chronicles 3 DIY projects worth trying yourself NYC

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |January 6, 2015 - 12:59PM
In the market for a fixer-upper? 4 must-dos before making an offer

… and coop buildings in the city have specificand strictrules about the kind of work you can do and when you can do it For … the home consider rethinking the purchase … 2 Be realistic about your timeline and anticipate it will take longer than …

By Fraser Patterson |June 26, 2014 - 8:59AM
Would You Rather: Save on a fixer-upper or splurge on move-in ready?

… with paint and shelving and decor But I dont want to worry about the big things like remodeling a bathroom or even … something stops working Kay Midtown West … Nothing blah about turnkey … I used to think that movein ready apartments … it your own with furniture and art without having to worry about big costly repairs Nichole Queens … Monthly costs at a …

By Mayra David |March 14, 2014 - 11:59AM