The PE or RA will submit your plan to the Department and work with them to gain approval.

Much of the city’s housing stock—old and new—is part of a condo/co-op/HOA model. This detail can   NYC apartment remodeling    have a major impact on your project. If this applies to you, check your building’s alteration agreement to know what you can do in terms of remodeling your home. You may have to submit your design to your board, as well as to the Department of Buildings.

Cost factors in NYC
The basic reality of remodeling in NYC is that it’s more expensive than in other places in the US. Contractors cover higher business insurance and labor costs, for example. All these costs contribute to a median home cost that’s more than double the median figure in the rest of the country. The cost of living index reaches 168.6 overall.

Average renovation costs in NYC
Your alteration agreement outlines the building’s logistical requirements that the contractor will need to follow. Allowable construction hours, protecting the common areas, or service elevator hours impact the cost and timeline of your remodel.

Apart from logistical considerations, what are you dreaming of for your home? It’s important to know that the “wet” spaces—the kitchen and bathrooms—cost much more per square foot than the other rooms. In fact, you can plan on about $300 – $400 per square foot for these spaces. The other rooms, such as the living room and bedrooms, or the “dry spaces,” will be about $30–50 per square foot, depending on the level of finishes you choose.

Sometimes a “dry space” like a living room will surprise you in an older building and add value on its own as it did for Sweeten homeowners Emily and Dan. During the remodeling of their NYC condo, they found old brick hiding behind sheetrock. It turned out to be the perfect iconic New York touch they were looking for. The exposed brick wall is now an architectural focal point.

How much a kitchen remodel costs
Here are some cost examples for a medium-sized kitchen of 90-120 square feet, excluding the cost of appliances:

Budget kitchen renovation costs: Starting from $24,500
Mid-grade kitchen renovation costs: Starting from $37,500
High-end kitchen renovation costs: Starting from $76,000
How much a bathroom remodel costs
If you’re planning a complete renovation of a standard full bathroom in New York City, with basic general contracting services and no layout changes, here are the estimated starting costs for your project: