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NYC Co-Op vs Rent-Stabilized Renovations: Permit Traps in Kitchen & Bath Projects 2025
Introduction New York City homeowners and tenants often assume that kitchen or bath upgrades follow the same rules across all apartments. In reality, they don’t. A co-op in Park Slope or SoHo might only approve renovations once a managing agent signs off on insurance and DOB filings, while a rent-stabilized unit in Harlem or Astoria can’t even change fixtures without HPD review. By understanding which filings apply — Alt-1 vs Alt-2, licensed trade work, or simple cosmetic
Richard Golding
Oct 242 min read


Top 5 DOB filing mistakes that delay NYC projects
If your approval stalls, labor and elevator reservations slip. In NYC co-ops and condos, one missing checkbox can push a start date by 2–3 weeks. This guide breaks the top filing mistakes we still see across Harlem, UWS, Astoria, and Brooklyn Heights, and shows how to avoid them. It is written for owners, boards, and design teams who want predictable schedules.
Richard Golding
Oct 193 min read
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