[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":77},["ShallowReactive",2],{"guide-coop-condo-renovation-en-US":3},{"guide":4,"related":57},{"title":5,"seoTitle":6,"description":7,"summary":8,"sections":9,"faq":34,"date":41,"service":42,"order":43,"sources":44,"slug":55,"locale":56},"Alteration agreements and board approval for co-op and condo renovations","Co-op & Condo Renovation Approval","What NYC co-op and condo boards usually ask for before a renovation: alteration agreement, drawings, insurance, work hours, deposits and wet-over-dry rules.","Before work starts, most co-ops and many condos require a signed alteration agreement, plans, the contractor's insurance certificate and a deposit. Approval often takes several weeks, so submit early.",[10,18,23,30],{"heading":11,"list":12},"What the board usually asks for",[13,14,15,16,17],"Alteration agreement signed by you","Scope of work and, for larger jobs, architect's drawings","Contractor license and certificate of insurance naming the building and managing agent","Work schedule and expected duration","Refundable security deposit and review fees",{"heading":19,"paragraphs":20},"Rules that shape the design",[21,22],"Many buildings do not allow wet areas such as kitchens and bathrooms to be placed over a neighbor's dry rooms. This wet-over-dry rule often determines where a new bathroom or kitchen can go.","Some buildings also limit kitchen exhaust, washer-dryers, gas work and changes to risers. Ask the managing agent for the building's rules before you design.",{"heading":24,"list":25},"During the work",[26,27,28,29],"Work hours are set by the building, commonly weekdays during business hours","Elevator and hallway protection, and booked elevator use for deliveries","Daily cleanup of common areas","Inspections by the building's architect or engineer on some jobs",{"heading":31,"paragraphs":32},"Timing",[33],"Board review commonly takes several weeks, and longer if the building's engineer has questions. If DOB permits are needed, they proceed in parallel. Allow for this time in your schedule.",[35,38],{"q":36,"a":37},"Is a condo stricter than a co-op?","Condos are usually less strict, but they still have alteration rules and insurance requirements. Review your building's bylaws or ask the managing agent.",{"q":39,"a":40},"Who prepares the paperwork?","The owner signs the agreement, the contractor supplies the insurance certificate, license and schedule, and the architect supplies drawings when needed. We prepare our documents and help you assemble the complete package.","2026-10-24","kitchen",8,[45,49,52],{"title":46,"url":47,"publisher":48},"Home Improvement Contractor Permit Requirements","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nyc.gov\u002Fsite\u002Fbuildings\u002Fproperty-or-business-owner\u002Fhome-improvement-contractor-permit-requirements.page","NYC Department of Buildings",{"title":50,"url":51,"publisher":48},"After Hour Variances","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nyc.gov\u002Fsite\u002Fbuildings\u002Fproperty-or-business-owner\u002Fafter-hour-variances-info.page",{"title":53,"url":54,"publisher":48},"Know Your Construction Professional","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nyc.gov\u002Fsite\u002Fbuildings\u002Fproperty-or-business-owner\u002Fknow-your-construction-professional.page","coop-condo-renovation","en-US",[58,63,67,73],{"slug":59,"title":60,"description":61,"service":62,"date":41},"nyc-renovation-permits","NYC permits for renovation, electrical and plumbing work","Which renovation, electrical and plumbing jobs need a NYC Department of Buildings permit, who files it, and what changes on Long Island.","electrical",{"slug":64,"title":65,"description":66,"service":62,"date":41},"electrical-panel-upgrade","Electrical panel and service upgrades for NYC and Long Island homes","When an older NYC or Long Island home needs a new panel or a bigger electrical service, what the work involves, and how long it takes.",{"slug":68,"title":69,"description":70,"service":71,"date":72},"ev-charging-without-service-upgrade","EV charging without an expensive service upgrade","Load sharing, CT-clamp load management, dryer-outlet sharing and right-sized chargers: ways to add EV charging in NYC and Long Island without upgrading your electrical service.","ev-charging","2026-10-25",{"slug":74,"title":75,"description":76,"service":71,"date":41},"ev-charger-installation","Installing a home EV charger in NYC or Long Island","Level 1 vs Level 2 charging, panel capacity, permits, Tesla Powershare, and what to know for houses and buildings in NYC and Long Island.",1792924280206]