NYC Renovation Guide

NYC Renovation Guide

Brooklyn Renovations,

Managed with Confidence

Townhouses, brownstones, and condos across Park Slope, Williamsburg, Brooklyn Heights, and beyond. We handle co-op packages, DOB filings, LPC where needed, logistics, and build.

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Park Slope Renovation Snapshot

What to know before you build in Park Slope

Guidance based on recent Park Slope projects. Confirm specifics with your building, architect, and DOB.

Building Types

Brownstones, pre-war co-ops, and condo conversions. Parlor-floor beams are common for open plans.

Typical Approvals

ALT-2 interior renovations, co-op/condo board packages, and TPP if occupied. Landmark checks where applicable.

Logistics

Stoop entry and narrow streets. Limited curb space; plan staging windows, floor/adjacent protection, and debris routes.

Lead Items

Cabinetry ~10–14 wks, windows ~8–12 wks, stone ~2–4 wks from template. Order early to lock schedule.

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Timeframes and requirements vary by building and scope. We verify board, DOB and site constraints before finalizing cost and schedule.

Brooklyn Services

Renovation services we handle in Brooklyn

Townhouses, brownstones, and apartments across Park Slope, Williamsburg, Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene, and more.

Kitchen Renovations

  • Layout changes, ventilation, appliance planning
  • Custom cabinetry, stone tops, lighting design
  • Board coordination, deliveries, and protection

Bathroom Remodels

  • Waterproofing systems and proper sloping
  • Fixture moves, ventilation, heated floors
  • Tile setting standards for long-term durability

Full Apartment & Townhouse

  • Parlor openings with engineered beams
  • Floor plan reconfigurations and MEP upgrades
  • Occupied work sequencing and dust control

Custom Millwork & Cabinetry

  • Built-ins, closets, media walls, paneling
  • Shop drawings, samples, and finish schedules
  • Precise site measuring and install management

Painting, Skim & Plaster Repairs

  • Full skim-coat for pre-war walls and ceilings
  • Historic molding repair and replication
  • Low-VOC systems and clean jobsite standards

Project & Home Management

  • Schedules, vendor coordination, site logistics
  • Submittals, RFIs, and progress tracking
  • Punch-list closeout and documentation
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Process & Logistics

How our Brooklyn renovation process works

Sequenced to minimize disruption and keep boards, DOB, and neighbors happy. Details adjust by building and scope.

Discovery

Quick call to map goals, constraints, and timeline. We review photos, preliminary drawings, and any alteration agreement.

  • Gather building rules, work hours, COI requirements
  • Identify occupied vs. vacant conditions
  • Confirm must-haves vs. nice-to-haves

Site Visit

Measure, photo log, and verify access routes. We note stoop protection, freight/elevator windows, and staging limits.

  • Baseline conditions, utilities, and riser locations
  • Protection plan for floors, neighbors, and common areas
  • Preliminary long-lead check (cabs, windows, stone)

Scope & Budget

We draft a scope with allowances and alternates so you can dial finish level without blowing the schedule.

  • Line-item scope with allowances and exclusions
  • Critical path and lead-time map
  • Stakeholder review and lock

Board & DOB Coordination

We coordinate alteration packages and filings (ALT-2/MEP as needed), plus LPC where triggered.

  • Drawings, licenses/insurance, COIs, neighbor notices
  • TPP if occupied; inspections scheduled early
  • Freight reservations and delivery plan

Build & Protection

Demo, protection, and rough-in. We maintain dust control and quiet-hour compliance; subs coordinated to avoid dead time.

  • HEPA negative air, zipper walls, daily cleanup
  • MEP roughs, inspections, then close-in
  • Finish installs sequenced to protect new work

Close-Out & Handover

Punch list, documentation, and sign-offs. You get manuals, finish schedules, warranties, and final photo set.

  • Board/DOB close-out where applicable
  • Deficiency log resolved and verified
  • Warranty and maintenance brief
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Cost & Timeline

What affects cost and duration in Brooklyn

Use this as a planning lens. Exact numbers come from drawings, building rules, and finish choices.

Kitchens

Townhouses, brownstones, and apartments

Cost drivers

  • Cabinet level (custom vs. semi-custom)
  • Appliance package and ventilation type
  • Stone selection and slab count
  • Layout moves (gas, plumbing, electrical)

Timeline drivers

  • Lead times: cabinets, stone, specialty fixtures
  • Board approvals and freight windows
  • Occupied work sequencing and protection
  • Electrical capacity and panel upgrades
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Bathrooms

Pre-war co-ops and condo conversions

Cost drivers

  • Waterproofing system and tile format
  • Fixture moves and venting upgrades
  • Custom vanity, glass, and stone niches
  • Building-required sound/TPP measures

Timeline drivers

  • Board package completeness and review cadence
  • Glass fabrication after tile template
  • Inspection scheduling for plumbing and exhaust
  • Noise/dust hour restrictions
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Full Apartment & Townhouse

Replans, beams, and finish packages

Cost drivers

  • Structural scope (parlor openings, stair work)
  • MEP upgrades and panel/service capacity
  • Finish level across rooms (millwork density)
  • Window/door replacements and lead times

Timeline drivers

  • LPC/DOB triggers, ALT-2 filings and inspections
  • Material sequencing and storage limits
  • Multi-trade coordination in tight spaces
  • Occupied vs. vacant conditions
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Final pricing depends on drawings, building rules, inspections, and verified site conditions. We confirm assumptions before locking scope.