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Renovation Guides

Practical Manhattan renovation advice from Chris Baran and the Multi Art Renovations team — kitchen renovation cost planning, co-op and condo rules, NYC renovation permits, and how to hire a general contractor in Manhattan.

Guides are grouped by topic below. Each article is written for Manhattan buildings — board alteration agreements, wet-over-dry plumbing, and DOB inspections — not suburban timelines.

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Interior Painting Cost & How to Hire a Painter in Manhattan (2026)

Interior painting cost factors and hiring checklist for Manhattan co-ops and condos — prep scope, board approval, lead-safe work, and vetting painters.

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What Is a Gut Renovation in NYC? Types, Pros & Cons (2026 Guide)

What a gut renovation means in Manhattan — how it compares to cosmetic, functional, and structural work, pros and cons, timelines, and when a full gut makes sense for co-ops and condos.

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7 Things to Know Before Starting a Kitchen Renovation in Manhattan (2026 Planning Guide)

Manhattan kitchen renovation planning guide — board approvals, budgets, layouts, contractor hiring, plumbing upgrades, and lifestyle design before you start.

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Manhattan Kitchen Renovation Planning Guide (2026)

What affects your Manhattan kitchen renovation budget — scope, co-op rules, timelines, and how to get an accurate quote.

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Small Kitchen Renovation in Manhattan (2026 Planning Guide)

Planning a small kitchen remodel in Manhattan — layout tips, scope levels, and how to get a quote for your apartment.

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NYC Bathroom Renovation Planning Guide (2026)

What affects NYC bathroom renovation pricing — bath type, building rules, permits, and how to request a quote.

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NYC Gut Renovation Planning Guide (2026)

What affects gut renovation pricing in NYC — scope, building type, soft costs, and how to get an itemized quote.

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How to Hire a General Contractor in Manhattan

A practical guide to hiring a renovation contractor in Manhattan: credentials, estimates, contracts, red flags, and questions to ask before you sign.

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NYC Renovation Permits: What Manhattan Homeowners Need to Know

When do you need a DOB permit for a Manhattan renovation? Permit types, timelines, and how your GC handles NYC Buildings requirements.

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Manhattan Condo & Co-op Renovation Guide: Board Rules, Common Areas & Approval (2026)

Planning a condo or co-op renovation in Manhattan? Board approval, alteration agreements, common-area protection, insurance, timelines, and what differs between co-ops and condos.

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Manhattan Basement Renovation Planning Guide (2026)

Planning a basement renovation in a Manhattan townhouse? Egress, moisture, permits, and scope — what to know before you finish lower-level space.

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Planning a Manhattan renovation?

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