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Why The Smallest Apartment Renovation Might Need A Proper Work Permit
When apartment owners in a NYC co-op or condo want to renovate their units, most will sign an alteration agreement and then their plans are sent to the building's architect for review. Difficulties ensue when the reviewing architect says the work needs a permit from the city, and the apartment owner insists it doesn't. Kevin Bone, co-founder of Bone/Levine Architects, explains the ramifications of this push-back and why boards should be strict about allowing certain types of work to proceed without a permit. Habitat Magazine's Emily Myers conducts the interview. This episode is sponsored by NYSERDA.
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