Design your apartment with an Architect
— INTERIOR DESIGN
— ARCHITECT OF RECORD
— CO-OP/CONDO APPROVALS ASSISTANCE
— DOB EXPEDITING IN-HOUSE
— DOB PROGRESS AND SPECIAL INSPECTION SIGN-OFFS
— LETTER OF COMPLETION/CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ASSISTANCE
Service provided by LENKA ILIC ARCHITECTURE D.P.C.
Service provided by LENKA ILIC ARCHITECTURE D.P.C.
Apartment renovations in New York City require thoughtful design and coordination between the Owner’s goals, existing conditions, co-op/condo requirements, building code, approvals, expediting of application for permits, and construction oversight.
Apartment Renovation NYC provides architectural and interior design services for apartment renovations and remodels throughout NYC. We assist Owners in navigating a complex system of good industry practices that shall be employed on their project for Owner’s protection, including selection of a contractor, the form of Owner/contractor agreement and how to minimize delays and increased costs during construction. Read more on false design-build advertising before retaining a team.
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An apartment renovation may involve selected rooms or broader changes throughout the residence, including floor plan modifications, kitchens and bathrooms, custom millwork, lighting, finishes and updates to plumbing, electrical or mechanical systems. The scope depends on the existing apartment, the Owner’s goals and the co-op/condo board’s requirements.
For extensive reconstruction throughout the residence, see our Gut Renovation service.
The Architect develops the design and drawings, coordinates co-op or condo submissions and applicable NYC DOB filings, assists with contractor bidding and selection, and remains involved during construction, inspections and project closeout.
A defined scope on construction drawings allows contractors to price the same work, making proposals easier for the Owner and Architect to compare.
Apartment renovation and apartment remodeling are often used interchangeably. Our approach begins with the floor plan, considering circulation, storage, room relationships, kitchens, bathrooms and furniture placement as one coordinated design.
Interior finishes, cabinetry, millwork, lighting and architectural details are then developed from that framework, with 3D visualizations as an interactive tool for design. Read more about renovation steps.
Interior design for apartment renovations in NYC.
Apartment Renovation NYC provides apartment renovations that are predictable with an experienced Architect in this industry niche. A bathroom remodel, kitchen remodel, apartment combination, or gut renovation are saturated with intricacies that we are experts in.
Designing together with you, we guide you through the legal aspects necessary to protect your interests in the world of NYC renovations!
Apartment renovations in Manhattan and Brooklyn vary considerably by building type and existing conditions. Prewar apartments, postwar buildings and newer condominiums present different structural conditions, plumbing locations, electrical capacity, HVAC systems and building management restrictions.
Co-ops/condos have different requirements established by the building’s management in addition to NYC administrative code regulations. Alteration agreements establish contractor’s insurance requirements, work-hour restrictions, protection requirements and limitations affecting plumbing, flooring, wet-over-dry limitations or other building systems.
Apartment renovation costs in NYC vary depending on apartment size, scope, existing conditions, co-op/condo requirements, materials, fixtures, appliances and the level of customization.
As a general budgeting reference, apartment renovations involving kitchens, bathrooms and broader interior work commonly fall around $350 - $450+ per square foot, with more extensive or higher-end projects increasing from there.
Specialty millwork, premium stone, custom cabinetry, plumbing relocation, extensive electrical work and higher-end fixtures can increase the budget.
The construction cost becomes more defined as the design becomes more complete.
For a more detailed cost breakdown, see our Design & Cost page.
Millwork design for NYC interiors.
3D visualization for NYC interiors.
From the initial consultation video call to completion the average time for a completed project starts at 6 months.
The complete apartment renovation timeline includes architectural design, co-op or condo review, applicable NYC DOB approvals, contractor selection, material procurement and construction.
Duration varies according to the scope of work, complexity of the design, building requirements, agency review, consultants and material lead times and Owners’ decision making. Some phases can overlap, while others depend on approvals or design decisions.
See our Renovation Steps Timeline for a detailed breakdown of the process and typical project phases.
Apartment remodel services are matched to the scope and requirements of each renovation and include:
Flooring selection.
Furniture and interior design.
Millwork for NYC renovations.
Yes. Many apartment renovations require architectural services because the work involved affects floor plan changes, building systems, code requirements, and triggers co-op or condo approvals and NYC DOB filings.
Yes. Oftentimes buildings require an alteration application and architectural drawings for review.
Yes. The scope must be properly documented, filed and permitted.
Yes. We assist Owners with contractor bidding and selection after the project scope has been developed sufficiently for meaningful pricing.
Yes. Our services include interior design, finish selection, cabinetry and millwork, lighting design, kitchen and bathroom coordination and 3D visualization where appropriate.
Planning an apartment renovation starts with understanding the existing residence, what you would like to change and the building and approval requirements that may affect the project.
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