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.
Each service is delivered jointly by a licensed attorney and an NYC-experienced interior designer. Legal compliance and design value are never separated.
We handle the part that gets most renovations rejected before they start — Board approval — then design and execute the project from concept to completion.
Accessory Dwelling Units can add a legally rentable unit to your property and qualify for up to $125,000 in non-repayable government grants. We handle the entire process.
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.
We don't recommend a renovation unless the return justifies the investment. Here's the data we work with.
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.
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.
Every project follows the same five-phase process, with attorney and designer working in parallel — not sequentially — to eliminate delays.
Attorney reviews legal standing, violation history, and regulatory eligibility. Designer evaluates renovation potential and ROI. Delivered as a single written report.
Legal DesignAll violations addressed. Board packages prepared (Co-op/Condo). Grant applications filed (ADU). Permits initiated with NYC DOB or municipal building department.
LegalFull interior design scope developed in parallel with permitting. Material selection, spatial planning, and contractor scope defined. No time lost waiting for permits.
DesignOur network of licensed architects, contractors, plumbers, and electricians executes the build. Designer supervises on-site. Attorney monitors compliance throughout.
BuildFinal inspection, Certificate of Occupancy, and full documentation package delivered. Property is legally clear, beautifully executed, and market-ready.
Legal DesignThe combination of legal expertise and design experience isn't a marketing concept — it's what separates projects that close from projects that don't.
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.
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.
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.
Every project shown was executed with full permit compliance, contractor oversight, and documented value improvement.
Full interior renovation of a Midtown condo — flat-front natural wood cabinetry, slate-blue subway tile, solid hardwood floors throughout. A rare tub/shower bathroom conversion in floor-to-ceiling sage green vertical tile. Full permit management and trade-pricing material procurement.
Open kitchen with central island, flat-panel oak cabinetry, and grey stone countertops. Contemporary urban renovation with frameless glass bathroom featuring a floating wood vanity and LED mirror. Full DOB permit filing and contractor coordination managed in-house.
Full gut renovation of a pre-war UES co-op kitchen and bathroom. Bosch appliances, integrated wine cooler, induction cooktop, brushed brass hardware. Executed within DOB thresholds without triggering architect sign-off — saving weeks and thousands in fees. Travertine bathroom with frameless glass shower.
Partial wall removed to create an open kitchen with custom white quartz peninsula bar and boucle counter stools. All-white flat-front cabinetry, large-format porcelain tile, warm parquet living floor. Carrara marble bathroom with frameless glass enclosure — within Alt-2 alteration scope, no plumbing relocation.
Complete renovation of a multi-room Brooklyn unit — white shaker kitchen with matte black hardware, marble-look quartz, bold sage green bathroom tile. Full NYC DOB permit management and licensed contractor coordination. Property rented above neighborhood median pricing post-completion.
High-contrast kitchen renovation — black 3D diamond tile backsplash, Calacatta marble island, brass fixtures, and exposed brick accent wall. Navy bathroom with Carrara marble tile and brass hardware. Full material procurement at trade pricing and on-site supervision throughout.
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
Attorney-client relationship established only upon signed engagement letter.
Legal services performed by licensed New York attorney.