Demo Week: Why We Take a Renovation Down to the Studs
Inside a real demo week on one of our current projects: what opening the walls tells us, what we check, and the questions to ask your contractor.
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Apartment Turnover in NYC: Floors and Paint Between Tenants
A practical checklist for landlords and property managers: which floor fix to choose, how to standardize paint, and the right order to turn a vacant unit fast.
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Refinish, Repair or Replace? Prewar Hardwood Floors in NYC
Most original oak and parquet in NYC prewar apartments and brownstones can be saved. Here's how to tell what your floors need.
Read the articleWhat Kitchen Remodels Actually Cost in NYC
A realistic breakdown of where the money goes on a mid-range to high-end kitchen remodel in NYC, and how to avoid the most common budget surprises.
Read the articleHardwood vs. Luxury Vinyl Plank: What's Right for Your NYC Apartment?
Solid hardwood and high-end LVP both have a place in NYC apartments and brownstones. Here's how to decide, room by room.
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