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By: Custom Built-in Bookshelves and Costs in NYC | Sweeten

Custom Built-in Bookshelves and Costs in NYC | Sweeten — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:02:49 +0000

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By: Home Remodels on the Upper West Side of Manhattan

Home Remodels on the Upper West Side of Manhattan — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:05:44 +0000

[…] within the parameters of the co-op’s remodeling budget, Jan successfully completed her project despite unforeseen obstacles, including Jan being the first […]

By: How to Combine Apartments in NYC: Everything You Need to Know

How to Combine Apartments in NYC: Everything You Need to Know — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 08:54:38 +0000

[…] with other renovation projects, understanding the scope of your project is the first step to creating a budget. While apartment combination projects usually run in the six figures, let’s start with a baseline […]

By: A Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation “Flips” for the Better | Sweeten

A Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation “Flips” for the Better | Sweeten — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:48:05 +0000

[…] Aligning our budget was our major obstacle, but consulting with our contractor was great. He worked with us to determine where we could splurge and save. Once our Sweeten contractor realized we were quite handy, we were able to figure out what we could do ourselves versus what we should leave to the professionals. For example, we chose to take on all the painting, which was a huge undertaking. I’m talking all ceilings, all walls, all trim, and multiple coats! I don’t think we understood what a huge task it was—and that in certain spaces, the contractor was unable to move forward until we completed painting. I’m glad we did it, but it was a grueling several months and I’m pretty sure I gave myself carpal tunnel. […]

By: A West Village Studio Apartment Renovation During COVID-19

A West Village Studio Apartment Renovation During COVID-19 — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 19:33:27 +0000

[…] renovation in New York City and we were nervous. We didn’t know where to find a contractor or what standard pricing would be. Where to start? To add to the challenge, we decided to keep the budget down by not hiring a […]

By: A Sage Green Kitchen Plus Bathroom Remodel in Kips Bay, NYC

A Sage Green Kitchen Plus Bathroom Remodel in Kips Bay, NYC — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:17:59 +0000

[…] They’ll be happier to know about it before it’s too late to fix it. In the end, we spent about $45,000 on our renovation and we’re really proud that we live in such a beautiful […]

By: A Kitchen Remodel in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn with an Open Plan – CIZAR CONSULT & GLOBAL INVESTMENT COMPANY LTD

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:29:27 +0000

[…] best advice as new renovation veterans is to add in padding for your timeline and budget. We went in thinking that we’d never need a change order, but unforeseen circumstances require […]

By: A Cozy Brooklyn Loft Remodel in a Converted School

A Cozy Brooklyn Loft Remodel in a Converted School — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:56:29 +0000

[…] the company provides. I wanted to complete the renovation within an allotted time frame, and keep within a firm budget. Our Sweeten contractor proposed great ideas and was enjoyable to work with; we had a few […]

By: An Artsy Bronx Rowhouse Remodel with Live-Work Space

An Artsy Bronx Rowhouse Remodel with Live-Work Space — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:27:42 +0000

[…] was a valuable service. As first-time renovators, our biggest question before starting was how much overhauling the home would cost. the project were about cost. In addition to an in-home studio, we wanted to open up every floor of […]

By: A Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel in Rosedale, Queens

A Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel in Rosedale, Queens — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:46:00 +0000

[…] accountable for their promises but prepare for the unexpected if you open walls. We hoped to keep costs under budget but we went […]

By: NYC Apartment Combination Examples from 3 Families

NYC Apartment Combination Examples from 3 Families — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:11:10 +0000

[…] create a more inviting one. Construction took a total of six months of work. The time, effort, and renovation costs were well worth it. The homeowner said the apartment, “feels like living in a peaceful oasis […]

By: A Mid-Century Modern Living Room in Manhattan – My WordPress

A Mid-Century Modern Living Room in Manhattan – My WordPress — Thu, 25 May 2023 16:44:46 +0000

[…] terms of our budget, we did pretty well and came within 1% of the projected cost. It was about $35,000 including the fireplace. Overall, we couldn’t be happier. The space is […]

By: A Modern Living Room Remodel in Manhattan Warms Up

A Modern Living Room Remodel in Manhattan Warms Up — Thu, 25 May 2023 16:22:37 +0000

[…] terms of our budget, we did pretty well and came within 1% of the projected cost. It was about $35,000 including the fireplace. Overall, we couldn’t be happier. The space is […]

By: See How a Family's Clinton Hill Co-Op Renovation Comes to Life

See How a Family's Clinton Hill Co-Op Renovation Comes to Life — Tue, 23 May 2023 19:29:36 +0000

[…] biggest challenge was realizing that, because we were renovating the entire space, we would have to move out for an extended period of time. We didn’t initially budget to live […]

By: A Renovated Railroad Apartment Makes Sense for a Home Office

A Renovated Railroad Apartment Makes Sense for a Home Office — Thu, 18 May 2023 22:32:58 +0000

[…] as well,” said Lavanya. During the renovation, their contractor came up with ideas to keep costs at the right place and also substituted some expensive ideas with affordable […]

By: A Kitchen Transform in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn with an Open Plan - Cures Health

A Kitchen Transform in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn with an Open Plan - Cures Health — Wed, 17 May 2023 19:26:10 +0000

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By: How to Remodel an Apartment in NYC

How to Remodel an Apartment in NYC — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:17:03 +0000

[…] to follow. Allowable construction hours, protecting the common areas, or service elevator hours impact the cost and timeline of your […]

By: An Apartment Remodel on the Upper West Side for a Film Director

An Apartment Remodel on the Upper West Side for a Film Director — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:15:27 +0000

[…] fabric, every can of paint. As a result, I never paid fees for purchasing materials. I was also in control of the budget on a visceral level; I was personally responsible for every penny that was spent. It was a lot of […]

By: An Apartment Remodel on the Upper East Side | Sweeten

An Apartment Remodel on the Upper East Side | Sweeten — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:17:41 +0000

[…] had no idea how expensive it would be to renovate in NYC, but seeing the new layout coming together, honestly, I enjoyed every part of […]

By: Bathroom Remodeling Costs in NYC 2023 | Sweeten.com

Bathroom Remodeling Costs in NYC 2023 | Sweeten.com — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:22:55 +0000

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