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ARCHITECT-LED
NYC APARTMENT RENOVATION!

ONLY CORRECT WAY

BY LENKA ILIC ARCHITECTURE D.P.C.

CONTENT PREPARED AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY FULL-SERVICE NYC-BASED ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE LENKA ILIC ARCHITECTURE D.P.C.
Communication between a Builder and an Owner is through an Architect, for transparency and an Owner’s protection.

An Architect advises on floor plan layout, approvals and permitting, assists with selecting a builder and reviews contractors’ bids. Our office suggests on form of contract between owner and contractor and oversees construction phase. The Architect’s role is to protect an Owner’s interests and review a builder’s deliverables. Contractors are not qualified and authorized to advise on floor plan layout, approval requirements, and cannot sell/broker architectural services.

WHY
ARCHITECT

ARCHITECT SUGGESTS BUILDER
NOT OTHER WAY AROUND

COMMON IRREGULARITIES

GET INFORMED
BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE

HOW WE
WORK

OVERVIEW

ARCHITECT VS
BUILDER

LEGAL CLARIFICATION ON
ROLES OF ARCHITECT
AND BUILDER

As Featured In

Recognized by New York’s Leading Publications

Our expertise advising on apartment renovations in NYC has been featured across New York’s trusted news, local community and housing, real estate, co-op & condo, and lifestyle press.

As featured in CooperatorNews New York As featured in Manhattan Buzz NYC As featured in New York Weekly As featured in Voyage New York As featured in New York Wire As featured in Real Estate Today As featured in City Limits
NYC apartment renovation interior by Lenka Ilic Architecture

Tea, project manager in a NYC Midtown showroom selecting tile for our Chelsea kitchen remodel.

What our clients say

★★★★★Verified reviews on Google
★★★★★

Lenka was such a great architect for our renovation. She made our little Upper West Side apartment feel twice the size with custom cabinets and millwork. It really made the space lighter and functional. We weren't sure how the millwork would look in the space compared to the showroom but her team made these 3D renderings so quickly it sold us on the whole project. If you're not sure give them a call, they walked us through the whole process.

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Bojan
★★★★★

Lenka and her team were amazing! They helped us visualize our kitchen remodel, as great communicators and professionals. We went with chic stone from Bas Stone NYC - all suggested by her team. Went fabulous with the white cabinets. Have always loved her sleek eye and talent - a great addition to our living space and life.

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Cameron Guckert
★★★★★

Apartment Renovation NYC was able to help me with the remodel on my bathroom and kitchen. Easy to talk with and walked me through the whole process from layout planning, permits, design, helping me select the contractor, and getting everything closed out with the DOB and with my touchy building. They were always available and quick to respond, would definitely recommend.

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Damian Kukulj

ROLES / PRACTICE PRINCIPLES

ARCHITECT AS ADVISOR TO OWNER
With Builders it is a widely spread misconception that an Architect’s role is to obtain approved drawings only. Architect is an advisor to Owner, from the first call to obtaining final letter of completion.

BUILDER’S ROLE
IS TO BUILD
A Builder’s role is in short to build per an Architect’s drawings. Builders are not trained to advise Owners on apartment renovation questions. For an Owner’s protection, communication shall be through an Architect.

YOUR ARCHITECT TALKS TO BUILDER
It is a conflict of interest that a Builder signs contract with an Owner prior engaging Architect! Do not fall for Builder sweet talk and how they “Have done this for years”! Experience does not replace oversight. Construction requires careful coordination. What seems simple, rarely is.
An Architect serves as your safeguard throughout the process. A protection, ensuring you are not left to decipher technical requirements or contractual obligations on your own.
To give undertone to your apartment renovation project – an Architect reviews and verifies all Builder’s payment applications on your behalf. This is not an added benefit, it is a core responsibility of the profession and a critical layer of security for your project.

Bathroom floor plan design for NYC apartment renovation

Bathroom remodel design.

Bathroom installations floor plan design for NYC apartment renovation

Assistance with plumbing fixtures’ selection.

Renovated NYC apartment bathroom shower by Lenka Ilic Architecture

Bathroom remodel design in NYC is enhanced with contemporary finishes.

CONTENT PREPARED AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY
FULL-SERVICE NYC-BASED ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE

LENKA ILIC ARCHITECTURE
D.P.C.

FAQ

DO YOU NEED AN ARCHITECT FOR YOUR NYC APARTMENT RENOVATION? YES
WHERE DO I START? TALK TO AN ARCHITECT
DO I HIRE AN ARCHITECT OR A BUILDER FIRST? ARCHITECT
HOW DO I KNOW A BUILDER IS GOOD? HAVE AN ARCHITECT TALK TO THE BUILDER
DO I NEED A PERMIT FOR KITCHEN/BATHROOM REMODEL? YES (95% TIMES)
WHAT IS DESIGN-BUILD FOR NYC APARTMENT RENOVATIONS? FALSE ADVERTISEMENT. READ MORE
HOW MUCH WILL MY RENOVATION COST? READ HERE
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