Manhattan Renovation Journal

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Plan your renovation with confidence.

Practical guidance for Manhattan condos, co-ops and townhouses—from the first scope decisions to building coordination and finish details.

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Choose a topic or neighborhood. Requirements depend on your building, existing conditions and proposed work.

Building Rules and Budget Planning

Apartment and Loft Planning by Neighborhood

Townhouse Planning

Kitchen, bathroom & neighborhood details

Neighborhood guides provide planning context. Documented project records are identified separately.

Manhattan multifamily hallway with decorative wall trim and tile flooring photographed in January 2015.

Manhattan Multifamily Common Hallway — 2015 Renovation Progress

Oct 31, 2026

Documented January 2015 progress photographs of Corniel Construction common hallway renovation work at a Greenwich Village multifamily building.

Illustrative townhouse exterior planning scene with elevation drawings and material samples

Planning Exterior Work on a Manhattan Townhouse

Oct 9, 2026

Illustrative planning image only; not a completed Corniel Construction project. Exterior work on a Manhattan townhouse is rarely decided at the…

Illustrative townhouse façade with a green sidewalk shed, scaffolding and protective netting

Sidewalk Sheds & Façade Protection for Manhattan Townhouse Renovations: What Owners Should Know

Oct 9, 2026

Illustrative planning image only; not a completed Corniel Construction project. For Manhattan townhouse owners planning exterior renovation work,…

Renovation collage with exposed framing, kitchen and bathroom interiors, drawings and before-and-after rooms

Brooklyn Renovation & Remodeling Specialists

Mar 23, 2026

Planning a Brooklyn renovation? Explore brownstone and apartment scopes, existing-building considerations, design coordination and construction logistics.

Kitchen renovation collage with exposed framing, an island, drawings and tile samples

Manhattan Kitchen Renovation Guide: From Board Approval to Final Polish

Mar 23, 2026

Plan a Manhattan kitchen renovation around layout, cabinetry, building requirements and construction logistics. Understand the decisions to review before demolition.

Bathroom remodeling collage with demolition, floor plans and tile samples

Bathroom Remodeling Brooklyn NYC | Expert Renovations & Design

Mar 23, 2026

Explore bathroom renovation planning for Brooklyn homes, including existing conditions, plumbing coordination, waterproofing, finishes and building requirements.