How to Renovate in New York City
A HOW-TO GUIDE
- How much does it cost to renovate in NYC?
- How long does it take to renovate in NYC?
- Hiring the right renovation team
- Do you need an architect and/or an interior designer, as well as a contractor? What’s a design-build firm?
- How (and how much) do NYC designers, architects, contractors and design-build firms charge for their services?
- Other renovation specialists you may need—or want—to hire
- How to find the best architect, designer, contractor and/or design/build firm for your NYC renovation
- How to check a contractor’s references
- How to get and understand renovation bids
- How to negotiate with a contractor
- What should be in a renovation contract?
- Should you have an attorney review your renovation contract?
- Getting your renovation approved by your co-op or condo board
- How to get your renovation approved by the city
- Managing your renovation project through construction & beyond
- The stages and timeline of construction
- Getting along with your neighbors, board and super during your renovation
- How to work effectively with your contractor and architect
- 6 common problems that can slow down or increase the cost of your renovation
- What are change orders? (and how to handle them)
- The punch list: what goes on it––and how to get your contractor to finish it
- When do you need a new certificate of occupancy—and how do you get one?
- How to get problems fixed after your renovation is done