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Co-ops & Condos

Alteration agreements, board approvals, and the realities of renovating in a building you share with your neighbors.

When and Why You Need an Architect for an NYC Renovation

May 11, 2026 · 24 min read

When and Why You Need an Architect for an NYC Renovation

When NYC renovations require an architect, when they don't, and how to tell the difference.

Reviewing an alteration agreement for a NYC condo or coop

April 14, 2026 · 16 min read

The NYC Alteration Agreement, What It Is and What It Cover

A plain-language walkthrough of the document every co-op or condo owner signs before renovation work begins.