NYC Apartment Renovation Guides
MyHome has renovated Manhattan and Brooklyn apartments for 25 years. These guides cover what homeowners ask us most: how co-op and condo board approval works, what a renovation costs, how design and construction fit together, and what to expect once work begins.
Every MyHome project runs through the same three roles — a Renovation Expert who defines the project, a Designer who shapes it, and a Project Manager who leads from the confirmation meeting through completion. Materials can be reviewed in the MyHome showroom, and completed work carries a 10-year written warranty.
If you would rather talk it through, book a free renovation consultation.
Co-op & condo board approval
What boards and managing agents require, how alteration agreements work, and what to do if plans come back rejected.
- Beating the Co-op Board Summer Recess: The July Deadline for Fall Renovations
- Can a NYC Renovation Company Handle Co-op Board Approval for You? What “Full-Service” Actually Means
- How NYC Co-op and Condo Board Approvals Work—And Who Should Handle Them for You
- How to Get Your NYC Co-op Board to Approve Your Renovation (And What Happens If They Don’t)
- How to Get Your NYC Co-op Renovation Approved by the Board the First Time
- How to Get Your NYC Co-op Renovation Approved the First Time
- How to Hire an NYC Apartment Renovation Contractor Who Won’t Get Rejected by Your Board
- How to Renovate Your NYC Co-op Without Managing the Board, the DOB, or the Surprises Yourself
- NYC Apartment Combination: Who Handles the Board, DOB, Architect, and Renovation?
- NYC Co-op Renovation Board Approval: How to Get Your Alteration Agreement Approved the First Time
- NYC Co-op Renovation Rules: What Your Contractor Should Handle So You Don’t Have To
- NYC Co-op Renovation Rules: What Your Contractor Should Handle So You Don’t Have To
- NYC Co-op Renovation: How to Get Board Approval Without the Rejection Risk
- Should You Hire a Contractor Who’s Already Worked in Your NYC Co-op Building?
- What Is an Alteration Agreement — and Can Your Renovation Company Handle It for You?
- What Your Contractor Should Handle So Your Co-op or Condo Board Approves Your NYC Renovation
- What Your Contractor Should Handle So Your NYC Co-op or Condo Board Approves Your Renovation
- Who Handles What in Your NYC Co-op Renovation: Board, DOB, and Building Coordination Explained
- Who Handles Your Co-op or Condo Board Approval—You or Your Contractor?
- Why NYC Boards Reject Renovation Plans — And How Experienced Contractors Prevent It
- Why NYC Co-op and Condo Boards Reject Renovations—And How to Prevent It
- Why NYC Co-op Boards Reject Renovation Plans—and How to Submit a Package They’ll Approve
- Your Co-op Board Rejected Your Renovation — Here’s How to Fix the Package and Get Approved
Choosing and vetting a renovation company
How to compare firms, what to ask before signing, and the signals that separate a solid contractor from an expensive mistake.
- 9 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a NYC Renovation Contractor
- 9 Red Flags That Expose a Bad NYC Renovation Contractor Before You Sign
- Do NYC Renovation Companies Help You Pick Cabinets and Countertops — Or Do You Need a Separate Designer?
- How to Choose a Co-op Renovation Company in NYC: 8 Questions to Ask Before You Sign
- How to Choose a Design-Build Contractor in NYC: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Sign
- How to Choose a Kitchen Remodel Contractor in NYC: What Co-op and Condo Owners Need to Know Before Signing
- How to Hire an NYC Apartment Renovation Contractor Without Becoming the Project Manager
- How to Tell If a NYC Renovation Company Actually Has Co-op and Condo Approval Experience
- NYC Co-op Renovation Companies: 8 Questions to Ask Before You Hire
- What “Full-Service” Actually Means in NYC Design-Build — And How to Know Your Renovation Firm Will Deliver
- What Accountability Actually Looks Like in an NYC Renovation (After a Bad Contractor Experience)
- What Happens When Something Goes Wrong in Your NYC Design-Build Renovation (And How to Know You’re Protected)
- What NYC Condo Renovation Contractors Should Tell You Upfront (And What Most Don’t)
- What to Expect When You Hire a General Contractor in Manhattan Brooklyn
- Your NYC Contractor Disappeared Mid-Renovation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Project Finished
Costs, quotes and change orders
What NYC apartment renovations actually cost, how to read a quote, and how change orders should be handled.
- 57 Bathroom Renovation Cost NYC: Budget & Permit Guide
- Bathroom Remodel Cost NYC: The Ultimate Price Guide
- Gut Renovation Cost NYC: Per Square Foot Cost Guide
- How NYC Apartment Renovation Contractors Handle Change Orders—And How to Protect Yourself
- How to Protect Your NYC Renovation Budget: Itemized Proposals, Change Orders, and What “Transparent Upfront” Actually Means
- How to Read a Manhattan Renovation Quote: What Should Be Itemized, What’s a Red Flag, and What to Ask Before You Sign
- Kitchen Remodel Cost in NYC: The Complete Budget Blueprint
- NYC Co-op Fixer-Upper Renovation ROI Explained
- NYC Co-op Renovation Costs: What Manhattan and Brooklyn Owners Actually Pay in 2025
- NYC Kitchen Remodel Costs: What the Guides Leave Out About Your Building, Your Board, and Your Timeline
- Open Concept Kitchen Renovation in a NYC Apartment: Can You Remove Walls, and What Does it Cost?
- Pre-War Apartment Renovation in NYC: What Should Happen When Your Contractor Finds Something Unexpected Behind the Walls
- The Impact of Square Footage on Bathroom Renovation Costs: A Comprehensive Analysis
- What Does a Co-op Apartment Renovation Cost in NYC? A 25-Year Contractor’s Honest Guide
- What Should Happen When Your NYC Contractor Finds Something Unexpected Behind the Walls
- What Your NYC Co-op or Condo Renovation Will Actually Cost—And How to Avoid Surprise Bills
- What Your NYC Condo Renovation Will Actually Cost (And How to Avoid Surprise Charges)
Kitchen renovations
Layout, feasibility, appliances and building rules for NYC apartment kitchens.
- Can You Remove a Kitchen Wall NYC? 4 Checks Before Opening Your Apartment Kitchen
- How to Choose an NYC Kitchen Renovation Company for Your Co-op or Condo
- How to Prepare For a Kitchen Remodel in NYC?
- NYC Induction Cooktop Requirements: Electrical Codes & Benefits
- Wet-Over-Dry Rule NYC: Bathroom and Kitchen Relocation Guide
Bathroom renovations
Planning a bathroom remodel in a co-op or condo, including water damage and single-bathroom logistics.
- How Long Does a Bathroom Remodel Take in NYC?
- How Long Will You Really Be Without Your Bathroom During a NYC Renovation?
- Water-Damaged Bathroom Renovation: Repair or Gut in NYC?
Design-build and turnkey: how the model works
What one-team delivery means in practice, and how design, approvals and construction connect.
- Before You Hire an NYC Design-Build Firm: 9 Questions to Ask About Design, Materials, Board Approval, and Construction
- How Design-Build Actually Works in NYC Apartments: What to Know Before Hiring a Firm
- Just Bought a Brooklyn Apartment? Here’s How Turnkey Renovation Actually Works
- What “Turnkey Renovation” Actually Means in NYC — And How to Know Your Contractor Will Deliver
- What Is Design-Build? The NYC Apartment Owner’s Guide to a Smarter Renovation Model
Living through the renovation
Building hours, site protection, neighbours and what happens on site once approval is granted.
- NYC Renovation Logistics: What Happens After Your Building Approves the Work
- Renovating Your NYC Co-op While Out of Town: How to Manage Your Board, Super, and Building Relationships From Anywhere
Pre-war, brownstone and special projects
Apartment combinations, landmarked buildings, townhouses and building-wide compliance work.
- Converting NYC Multi-Family to Single-Family Townhouses: ALT-1 vs. ALT-2
- East Village Pre-War Renovation: How Building Approval Works Before Construction
- Hiring a Contractor for a Full Gut Renovation of Your Upper West Side Pre-War Co-op: The Questions That Protect You
- Landmarked Building Renovation NYC: Understanding LPC Approvals
- NYC Apartment Combination Guide: Merging Units for Modern Living
- NYC Apartment Mini-Split Installation: Navigating Board Approvals and Line-Set Red Tape
- NYC Brownstone Renovation: How It Differs From a Co-op or Condo Remodel
- NYC In-Unit Laundry Installation: Heat Pump Dryers and Board Approval
- NYC Landmark Renovation Guide: How LPC Approvals Work
- NYC Local Law 126 Parapet Inspection Requirements
- NYC Studio Apartment Renovation: How to Maximize Space with Smart Design
- NYC Townhouse Backyard Extensions: Deck Permits & Zoning Laws
- Renovating or Moving? How to Decide Which Option Makes the Most Sense for Your Home
- You Just Bought a Manhattan Co-op That Needs a Total Renovation — Here’s Exactly Where to Start
More NYC renovation guides
Additional guides for Manhattan and Brooklyn apartment owners.