Hi - I am a first time home buyer in NYC and found a co-op that I like, but it needs to be renovated – I am looking to do the following (plans should not have a problem being approved by the board): Kitchen: take down half of a wall (non-structural) to open up the kitchen, new cabinets and appliances (mid-price range) Bathroom: new everything - but no structural changes Alcove: put up wall to... [more]
Hi -
I am a first time home buyer in NYC and found a co-op that I like, but it needs to be renovated – I am looking to do the following (plans should not have a problem being approved by the board):
Kitchen: take down half of a wall (non-structural) to open up the kitchen, new cabinets and appliances (mid-price range)
Bathroom: new everything - but no structural changes
Alcove: put up wall to close off sleeping area and make 2 closets into 1 large walk in closet
Floors: refinish hardwood floors
Living area: install 2 California closets
Does anyone have an estimate for what that would cost or can anyone recommend a contractor that they have had a good experience with that can give me an estimate for the renovations??
I want to make sure I understand what the total cost is going to be before putting in an offer.
Any help/recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
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Response by NYCmover
over 18 years ago
Posts: 8
Member since: Jul 2007
Try Ambienti Construction & Development.
my contact there was Sharon his phone number is 646-721-2266
I work for http://www.divinemoving.com and in my line of work I have seen many contractors, trust me this one is outstanding..
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Response by anonymous7
over 18 years ago
Posts: 4
Member since: Jul 2007
Hi. I'm not an expert, just a fellow recent first time co-op buyer, but that sounds like maybe around a $60,000 job?
I recommend Anthony Riccio of AD Custom Interiors. 347-267-1681. He did a similar job to what you describe on my apartment and I couldn't be more pleased. Impeccable work. You can check out more references and see a few photos of his work on www.apartmenttherapy.com. Just type Anthony Riccio in the search box.
Good luck.
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Response by siam
about 18 years ago
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Member since: Sep 2007
I recommend Lexcore associates, they are priced well and specialize in condo and co-ops in the metro area, the number is 212-481-7982 ask for Peter he is a great man to work with.
I found my contractor there who was amazing, Sheridan & Sugrue. I had done a smaller renovation before this last one and used a contractor recommended by my super -- BIG LESSON learned there about the super not being the most objective person to get recs from.
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Response by mpin
about 10 years ago
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Unlike the above responses we did not have such a great experience dealing with Anthony Riccio of AD Custom Interiors. We found him arrogant, rude. He was going to be bidding on our renovation project and never submitted the bid on time...kept asking for extensions. I saw his work. His work was good but i would never hire him as my contractor for the high handed attitude.
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Response by Primer05
about 10 years ago
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AnonymousNYC,
On thing you should know is more and more buildings are requiring you to obtain a permit if you are removing a wall and or putting on up. You would need to hire an architect and that could cost you anywhere from 5-10k. As far as your scope of work you should budget it yourself to be around 80k but without knowing the size of the apartment it is tough to say.
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Response by Mestatenyc
about 10 years ago
Posts: 24
Member since: Dec 2013
Empire City Construction-Andrew Galdau. The best person and contractor!Andrew Galdau andrew@empirecitynyc.com
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Try Ambienti Construction & Development.
my contact there was Sharon his phone number is 646-721-2266
I work for http://www.divinemoving.com and in my line of work I have seen many contractors, trust me this one is outstanding..
Hi. I'm not an expert, just a fellow recent first time co-op buyer, but that sounds like maybe around a $60,000 job?
I recommend Anthony Riccio of AD Custom Interiors. 347-267-1681. He did a similar job to what you describe on my apartment and I couldn't be more pleased. Impeccable work. You can check out more references and see a few photos of his work on www.apartmenttherapy.com. Just type Anthony Riccio in the search box.
Good luck.
I recommend Lexcore associates, they are priced well and specialize in condo and co-ops in the metro area, the number is 212-481-7982 ask for Peter he is a great man to work with.
I can recommend a great place to find contractors: http://www.franklinreport.com/
I found my contractor there who was amazing, Sheridan & Sugrue. I had done a smaller renovation before this last one and used a contractor recommended by my super -- BIG LESSON learned there about the super not being the most objective person to get recs from.
Unlike the above responses we did not have such a great experience dealing with Anthony Riccio of AD Custom Interiors. We found him arrogant, rude. He was going to be bidding on our renovation project and never submitted the bid on time...kept asking for extensions. I saw his work. His work was good but i would never hire him as my contractor for the high handed attitude.
AnonymousNYC,
On thing you should know is more and more buildings are requiring you to obtain a permit if you are removing a wall and or putting on up. You would need to hire an architect and that could cost you anywhere from 5-10k. As far as your scope of work you should budget it yourself to be around 80k but without knowing the size of the apartment it is tough to say.
Empire City Construction-Andrew Galdau. The best person and contractor!Andrew Galdau andrew@empirecitynyc.com
lots of good tips