NYC Property Upgrade Program

Most renovations fail
before they begin.

Attorney-reviewed. Design-led. Built to completion.

In New York City, the biggest risk in renovation isn't budget overrun — it's permit rejection, Board disapproval, and illegal work that kills your resale value. We built this program to eliminate all three.

A licensed attorney handles compliance and legal clearance. An 8-year NYC interior designer handles everything that makes your property worth more. One team. One process. One outcome.

120%
Price premium, renovated vs. unrenovated Co-op
$125K
Max government grant, Long Island ADU program
8yr
NYC renovation experience, completed projects
0
Board rejections on completed Co-op applications
01
Contractors who don't pull permits.
Unpermitted work is disclosed at sale and can cost you tens of thousands in price reductions — or kill the deal entirely. NYC DOB violations follow a property, not an owner.
02
Co-op Board packages that get rejected.
Most architects and designers have never read an Alteration Agreement carefully. Boards reject packages for legal ambiguity, not design quality. The fix requires a lawyer, not a redraw.
03
ADU grants left on the table.
Nassau and Suffolk County homeowners can access up to $125,000 in non-repayable government grants for ADU construction — but the application process requires legal documentation most applicants can't prepare alone.
Services

Three programs.
One integrated team.

Each service is delivered jointly by a licensed attorney and an NYC-experienced interior designer. Legal compliance and design value are never separated.

Manhattan · Brooklyn

Co-op & Condo Renovation

Board Approval + Full-Service Design

We handle the part that gets most renovations rejected before they start — Board approval — then design and execute the project from concept to completion.

  • Alteration Agreement legal review
  • Board submission package preparation
  • NYC DOB permit filing & management
  • Interior design + material specification
  • Contractor coordination & site supervision
  • Final sign-off & Certificate of Completion
Board Package Review From $1,500
Full renovation projects priced by scope. Initial consultation $499 (credited to project fee).
All NYC Metro

Dual Expert Consultation

Attorney + Designer · Single Session

Not sure where to start? A single 90-minute session with both experts gives you a complete picture — legal standing, design potential, and estimated ROI — before you commit to anything.

  • Attorney: violation search & legal review
  • Designer: renovation scope & ROI estimate
  • Written summary report delivered within 72h
  • Grant eligibility check (if applicable)
  • Recommended next steps & budget range
Flat Fee $499
Risk-free guarantee: if we determine your project is not legally feasible, the consultation fee is fully refunded.
Market Data

The numbers behind
every decision we make.

We don't recommend a renovation unless the return justifies the investment. Here's the data we work with.

Manhattan Co-op / Condo

$800K
Unrenovated median
$1.78M
Renovated median
+120%
Price premium

Manhattan co-op buyers in 2025–2026 are highly selective. Inventory is at its lowest since 2017, and renovated units command a significant premium. A strategic renovation investment of $150–250K can yield $600K+ in value appreciation in the right building and neighborhood.

Long Island ADU

$125K
Max government grant
$2,200+
Est. monthly rental income
92,000
Nassau County ADU potential units

The Plus One ADU Program covers design, permitting, and construction costs for qualifying Nassau and Suffolk homeowners. With government funding covering a significant portion of construction cost, the ROI timeline compresses dramatically — often cash-flow positive within 18–24 months of completion.

How It Works

From first call to
final sign-off.

Every project follows the same five-phase process, with attorney and designer working in parallel — not sequentially — to eliminate delays.

01

Dual Expert Assessment

Attorney reviews legal standing, violation history, and regulatory eligibility. Designer evaluates renovation potential and ROI. Delivered as a single written report.

Legal Design
02

Legal Clearance & Compliance

All violations addressed. Board packages prepared (Co-op/Condo). Grant applications filed (ADU). Permits initiated with NYC DOB or municipal building department.

Legal
03

Design Development

Full interior design scope developed in parallel with permitting. Material selection, spatial planning, and contractor scope defined. No time lost waiting for permits.

Design
04

Construction & Coordination

Our network of licensed architects, contractors, plumbers, and electricians executes the build. Designer supervises on-site. Attorney monitors compliance throughout.

Build
05

Completion & Sign-Off

Final inspection, Certificate of Occupancy, and full documentation package delivered. Property is legally clear, beautifully executed, and market-ready.

Legal Design
The Team

Two disciplines.
One answer.

The combination of legal expertise and design experience isn't a marketing concept — it's what separates projects that close from projects that don't.

Legal Partner

Licensed Attorney

New York State Bar · Real Estate & Property Law

Practicing attorney with deep expertise in New York real estate compliance, building regulations, and property law. Handles every legal dimension of your project — from initial violation research to permit approval and grant applications — so your renovation is built on solid legal ground from day one.

  • New York State Bar Association, licensed attorney
  • NYC DOB violation research & clearance
  • Co-op Alteration Agreement review & Board negotiation
  • Plus One ADU grant application (Nassau/Suffolk)
  • NYC & Long Island building permit management
  • Real estate transaction legal support
Design Partner

G Project Design Studio

Interior Designer · 8 Years NYC Renovation Experience

Eight years designing and executing residential renovations across Manhattan and Brooklyn — from pre-war Co-ops on the Upper East Side to modern condos in Midtown. Every project is approached as an investment optimization problem: where does design spend generate the highest return? Backed by a vetted network of licensed architects, contractors, plumbers, electricians, and material suppliers.

  • 8 years NYC residential renovation, 6+ completed projects
  • Projects: Upper East Side, Midtown, Brooklyn
  • Full material sourcing & procurement management
  • On-site supervision, contractor coordination
  • Network: architects, GCs, MEP trades, material suppliers
  • 3D visualization & concept development
Execution Network

We don't just plan it.
We build it.

Unlike advisory firms that hand you a report and walk away, our integrated trade network means the same team that plans your renovation executes it — with accountability at every stage.

Licensed Architect
Structural drawings, DOB filings, code compliance
General Contractor
NYC licensed, fully insured, on-site accountability
Plumbing
Licensed master plumber, NYC Licensed
Electrical
Licensed electrician, NYC permits included
Material Supply
Trade pricing on tile, stone, millwork, fixtures
Selected Projects

Completed renovations
in the NYC market.

Every project shown was executed with full permit compliance, contractor oversight, and documented value improvement.

Co-op Renovation · Upper East Side

Kitchen + Bath Overhaul

175 East 62nd Street, Manhattan
Full
Permit compliance
2025
Completion year

Complete kitchen and bathroom renovation in a pre-war Upper East Side co-op. Full Board approval process, Alteration Agreement compliance, and NYC DOB permit filing managed in-house. Material specification, contractor coordination, and on-site supervision by G Project Design Studio.

Condo Renovation · Midtown East

Kitchen + Bath + Flooring

211 East 53rd Street, Manhattan
Full
Permit compliance
2024
Completion year

Full interior renovation of a Midtown condo unit including kitchen, both bathrooms, and full-apartment flooring replacement. Managed complete material procurement at trade pricing, reducing client material spend by approximately 22% versus retail.

Residential Renovation · Brooklyn

Full Unit Renovation

415 9th Street, Brooklyn
Full
Permit compliance
2023
Completion year

Complete renovation of a multi-room Brooklyn unit, including kitchen, bathroom, and living space reconfiguration. Full NYC DOB permit management and licensed contractor coordination. Property marketed for rental at above-neighborhood-median pricing post-completion.

* Property value figures are based on published market data (StreetEasy, NYC DOF) and comparable sales analysis. Individual results vary based on building, neighborhood, unit condition, and market timing. Past projects are shown as indicative of scope and execution capability, not as guaranteed investment returns.

Get Started

Start with a
Dual Expert Consultation.

One conversation with both our attorney and designer gives you a complete, honest assessment of your property's legal standing, renovation potential, and estimated return — before you commit a dollar to construction.

Dual Expert Consultation
$499
Flat fee · 90 minutes · Written report within 72 hours
Fee credited toward full project if you proceed.
  • Attorney: violation search, legal eligibility, compliance review
  • Designer: renovation scope, material estimate, ROI projection
  • ADU grant eligibility check (Long Island projects)
  • Written summary report with recommended next steps
  • 30-day follow-up window for questions

Risk-Free Guarantee: If our assessment determines your project is not legally feasible or not financially worth pursuing, we refund the consultation fee in full. No questions asked.

Ready to get started?

Tell us about your property and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

The consultation covers your property's legal standing, renovation potential, and estimated ROI — all in one session. No commitment required until you receive the written report.

  • Manhattan Co-op & Condo Renovation
  • Long Island ADU & Government Grant Program
  • Dual Expert Consultation — $499 flat fee
  • Not sure — open to all inquiries
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Attorney-client relationship established only upon signed engagement letter.
Legal services performed by licensed New York attorney.