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Manhattan Co-op & Condo Renovations, Managed with Precision

Board approvals, elevator windows, quiet-hour rules, and occupied-home protection—handled. We deliver pre-war and luxury apartment renovations without drama or delays.

  • Board package prep + ALT-2/ALT-CO filings
  • Freight elevator windows and building logistics
  • Dust, noise, and protection plans for occupied units (TPP)
  • Weekly progress tracking with photo updates
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Serving UES, UWS, Tribeca, SoHo, Gramercy, Chelsea, FiDi, Midtown, and more.

What’s Different in Manhattan Buildings

Co-op/condo rules, logistics, and occupied-home protection drive the plan. We build your scope and timeline around them so work moves without drama.

Board Approvals & DOB Filings

  • Alteration agreements and house-rule compliance for co-ops/condos
  • Typical DOB submissions: ALT-2, TR1/TR8 special inspections as required
  • Wet-over-dry checks, quiet hours, and work windows scoped in
How approvals shape scope →

Building Logistics

  • Freight elevator booking and COIs coordinated with management
  • Staging, corridor/lobby protection, service-entrance routing
  • Delivery timing, material holds, weekend rules (if allowed)
Our protection standards →

Occupied-Unit Work (TPP)

  • Zip walls, negative air, HEPA filtration, daily clean-downs
  • Elevator path and neighbor protection; egress maintained
  • TPP when required for occupied buildings
How we control dust & noise →

Lead Items & Timeline

  • Typical lead times: millwork 8–12 wks, stone 3–5 wks, fixtures 3–6 wks
  • Board review 2–6 wks, freight windows 1–3 wks
  • After approvals: kitchen 6–8 wks, bath 3–5 wks, full gut 4–7 mo
How NYC renovation pricing works →
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Featured Manhattan Projects

Representative scopes across the UES, Tribeca, and the West Village. Timelines shown are after approvals and elevator scheduling.

Upper East Side • Pre-War Kitchen & Millwork

  • Layout tweak with wet-over-dry review; new gas shutoff and appliance locations.
  • Custom oak cabinetry, stone slab, integrated lighting, skim coat throughout.
  • Co-op alteration agreement, work hours, and elevator bookings mapped into schedule.

Typical execution: 6–8 weeks after approvals and deliveries.

Tribeca • Loft Full-Gut Modernization

  • New kitchen + 2 baths, subfloor leveling, wide-plank install, upgraded electrical.
  • Fire-rated doors, partition reconfiguration; slab core checks where needed.
  • Freight windows and delivery holds sequenced to avoid idle labor.

Typical execution: 5.5–7 months after approvals.

West Village • Bathroom Suite (Occupied Unit)

  • Tub-to-shower conversion, recessed niche, stone top, upgraded valves and traps.
  • Zip walls, HEPA filtration, negative air, daily clean-downs and path protection.
  • Noise and quiet-hour compliance coordinated with building staff.

Typical execution: 3–5 weeks after approvals and tile delivery.

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Board-first workflow

Manhattan Co-op & Condo Playbook (Architect-Led Filings)

Your architect/expediter runs DOB filings. Our team drives board readiness, building logistics, and execution without drama.

Board Package & House Rules (We Prepare)

  • Board-formatted scope sheets, drawing set from your design team, finish schedules.
  • Contractor licenses and insurance certificates with required additional insureds.
  • Noise windows, debris/elevator rules, and daily protection plan spelled out.
  • Occupied-unit protection (TPP) procedures implemented per board requirements.

Typical board review: 2–4 weeks once docs are complete (some buildings 6–8+).

Architect & Expediter Filings (We Coordinate)

  • Your architect/expediter determines filing type and submits to DOB.
  • We keep submittal deliverables flowing (specs, contractor info, logistics notes).
  • We sync schedule to approvals/permits and inspection holds to avoid idle time.

Role split: architect files & signs; we coordinate milestones and implement on site.

Building Logistics & Occupied-Home Protection

  • Book freight elevator windows, protection, and deliveries without blocking egress.
  • Staging plans for small service areas; no surprises for management or staff.
  • HEPA filtration, soft seals, and daily cleaning for low-stress occupied work.

Freight booking: usually 7–14 days after board approval & permits.

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Manhattan Renovation FAQs

Who handles DOB filings?
Your architect/expediter selects the filing type (ALT-2, LAA, etc.) and submits to DOB. We coordinate information and schedule around approvals, permits, and inspections.
Will the board require a TPP even if DOB doesn’t?
Often yes. Many Manhattan buildings request TPP-level protections for occupied units. Your design team prepares the document; our crew implements the procedures on site.
How long do board approvals usually take?
2–4 weeks once drawings and forms are complete; some management companies run longer. We front-load deliverables to keep review cycles tight.
Can you work within quiet hours and in occupied homes?
Yes. Loud work is sequenced inside quiet windows with HEPA filtration, soft barriers, and a daily clean. Expect tighter windows in luxury condos; we plan around them.
Crew planning reference

Manhattan Neighborhood Logistics Cheat Sheet

Quick notes we plan around day-to-day. Building rules vary; these are patterns we encounter most often across boards and supers.

Upper East & Upper West

  • Elevator bookings in 2–4 hour blocks; pad time for staging and protection.
  • Noise and wet-work limits mid-day; sequence skim coat and tile saws accordingly.
  • Common corridor/elevator protection daily; cleanouts logged by staff.
  • Occupied-unit work often needs TPP-level protections with HEPA/negative air.

Midtown & FiDi

  • Loading-dock calendars drive deliveries; reserve early for stone and millwork.
  • Service-elevator size limits slab length and panel sizes; pre-cut and re-join on site.
  • Work badges and daily worker lists; build 15–20 min buffer for morning access.
  • After-hours work restricted; schedule loud tasks in defined mid-day windows.

Tribeca & SoHo

  • Subfloor leveling and fire-rating at demising walls are frequent in lofts.
  • Freight shared with neighboring trades; expect holds, split loads, tight staging.
  • Long runs for waste/vents; coordinate early with architect to avoid re-work.
  • Historic envelopes require careful routing for penetrations, sleeves, exhausts.

West Village, Chelsea & Gramercy

  • Street permits for deliveries are tight; book early for heavy items.
  • Brownstone stairs mean smaller, more frequent loads and added protection.
  • Occupied-unit upgrades favor dust control and short daily cycles.
  • Staff prefer predictable weekly schedules; we publish day-by-day task lists.

We coordinate the schedule around board rules, elevator calendars, and your architect’s drawings so crews aren’t idle and deliveries actually land.

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What Manhattan Homeowners Say

Rated 5 out of 5
Board package, quiet hours, and freight windows were handled end-to-end. Our UES kitchen stayed on schedule and management was happy.

J.D. · Upper East Side ·

Rated 4 out of 5
Tribeca bath and floors were planned around freight and inspections. Clear updates and a tidy site; one delivery ran tight but they padded the schedule.

L.K. · Tribeca ·

Rated 5 out of 5
West Village apartment refresh in an occupied home. Dust was contained, the crew cleaned daily, and work finished on the timeline we agreed.

M.R. · West Village ·

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