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Pro Spotlight: 3 Factors to Help Find the Right Renovators in NYC
A New York City-based renovation pro shares what sets the best above the rest
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Who: Todd Sunko of MyHome Renovation Experts
Where: New York City
In his own words: “The resolution to every problem isn’t always obvious. I love out-of-the-box thinking that revitalizes a space.”
Home renovation projects aren’t usually considered a walk in the park, but they’re particularly difficult in the compact, historic and apartment-heavy environs of New York City. From negotiating with building managers to finding storage for incoming appliances, good contractors set themselves apart with their thoughtful problem-solving. MyHome Renovation Experts is a full-service shop, from design and project management to in-house purchasing and expedited paperwork teams. “We make tired, run-down apartments new again,” MyHome General Manager Todd Sunko says. “We love seeing our customers’ faces when they love their renovated home.”
Where: New York City
In his own words: “The resolution to every problem isn’t always obvious. I love out-of-the-box thinking that revitalizes a space.”
Home renovation projects aren’t usually considered a walk in the park, but they’re particularly difficult in the compact, historic and apartment-heavy environs of New York City. From negotiating with building managers to finding storage for incoming appliances, good contractors set themselves apart with their thoughtful problem-solving. MyHome Renovation Experts is a full-service shop, from design and project management to in-house purchasing and expedited paperwork teams. “We make tired, run-down apartments new again,” MyHome General Manager Todd Sunko says. “We love seeing our customers’ faces when they love their renovated home.”
A thriving, revitalizing business. Sunko has been in the home renovation business for more than two decades. “I used to work in home financing and then I flipped my first house in upstate New York 20 years ago,” he says. “Purchasing a run-down property and learning the entire process involved was my first taste, and I’ve been renovating ever since.” Sunko has worked with MyHome Renovation Experts as a general and project manager for eight years, during which he has thrived on revitalizing New York City homes.
A deep history of local expertise. MyHome sets itself apart by specializing in New York City apartments. “You can rely on our experience,” Sunko says. “We renovate hundreds of apartments a year, so we’ve had to work around every obstacle imaginable.” When selecting a contractor, it’s crucial to consider not only their business history but also their track record when it comes to looking forward. “We offer a five-year warranty because we stand behind our work. We’re not going anywhere if something goes wrong,” Sunko says.
Ready to renovate your run-down apartment? Sunko shares his advice on contractors below.
Ready to renovate your run-down apartment? Sunko shares his advice on contractors below.
1. An Approachable, Comfortable Experience
The best renovators for your New York City project won’t cut corners when it comes to your experience. “Even in this day of pictures and videos, I still feel the best thing you can do on a project is have a weekly on-site meeting with your clients,” Sunko says. “In person you get a better sense of the space, the color scheme, etc.”
With MyHome Renovation Experts you also have a single point of contact for all your project needs. For this fourth-floor walk-up in Midtown West, the homeowners could turn to their remodeling consultant for everything from plumbing to materials. “Once a customer has selected all their materials, we order them and store them in our warehouse until they’re needed,” Sunko says. “Most New Yorkers don’t have room to store a new bathtub before it’s installed.”
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The best renovators for your New York City project won’t cut corners when it comes to your experience. “Even in this day of pictures and videos, I still feel the best thing you can do on a project is have a weekly on-site meeting with your clients,” Sunko says. “In person you get a better sense of the space, the color scheme, etc.”
With MyHome Renovation Experts you also have a single point of contact for all your project needs. For this fourth-floor walk-up in Midtown West, the homeowners could turn to their remodeling consultant for everything from plumbing to materials. “Once a customer has selected all their materials, we order them and store them in our warehouse until they’re needed,” Sunko says. “Most New Yorkers don’t have room to store a new bathtub before it’s installed.”
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2. An Understanding of Building Permits and Approvals
Strict building requirements and being unfamiliar with the approvals process is a barrier for many New Yorkers interested in remodeling. “Building and insurance requirements are constantly changing,” Sunko says. “In a Manhattan apartment, you have to get permission from management on every design detail.”
The MyHome team is expert at navigating tricky approvals and helps guide its clients through the process. At this Upper West Side apartment, the owner had saved up to create her dream home. Through her remodelers, she saw her perfect apartment full of personality come to life without disrupting the rest of her building.
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Strict building requirements and being unfamiliar with the approvals process is a barrier for many New Yorkers interested in remodeling. “Building and insurance requirements are constantly changing,” Sunko says. “In a Manhattan apartment, you have to get permission from management on every design detail.”
The MyHome team is expert at navigating tricky approvals and helps guide its clients through the process. At this Upper West Side apartment, the owner had saved up to create her dream home. Through her remodelers, she saw her perfect apartment full of personality come to life without disrupting the rest of her building.
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3. A Deep Familiarity With the City
New York is unlike any other city in the world, and it’s helpful to rely on a renovation team that knows the landscape intimately. “We end up working on different projects on the same block or in the same building,” Sunko says. “So we get to know each building’s personality and how the staff prefer to work.”
When it came time to completely renovate this Park Avenue apartment, the team’s knowledge of the area and apartment type gave it a distinct advantage. What was once a cheaply renovated one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment became a totally new space that reflects the homeowner’s unique aesthetic.
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More: For more information on Todd Sunko and examples of his company’s work, visit MyHome Renovation Experts’ Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
New York is unlike any other city in the world, and it’s helpful to rely on a renovation team that knows the landscape intimately. “We end up working on different projects on the same block or in the same building,” Sunko says. “So we get to know each building’s personality and how the staff prefer to work.”
When it came time to completely renovate this Park Avenue apartment, the team’s knowledge of the area and apartment type gave it a distinct advantage. What was once a cheaply renovated one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment became a totally new space that reflects the homeowner’s unique aesthetic.
See more of this project
More: For more information on Todd Sunko and examples of his company’s work, visit MyHome Renovation Experts’ Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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