Case Study
Luxury Bathroom Remodel
- Neighborhood
- Chelsea, Manhattan
- Building type
- Post-war condo
- Timeline
- Approximately 3 months (board approval through completion)
A full gut bathroom renovation in a Chelsea condo — premium tile, frameless glass shower enclosure, and wall-mounted vanity in a compact Manhattan bath footprint. Baran Renovation's in-house plumbers handled rough-in, waterproofing, and ventilation to building standards.
The challenge
The original bathroom had dated fixtures, failing grout, and poor ventilation in a roughly 45-square-foot condo bath. The building required insurance certificates, floor protection in common areas, and exhaust ducting tied to existing shaft paths. Keeping the toilet and shower drain locations avoided riser work and shortened board review compared with a full layout change.
Scope of work
- Full gut demolition and debris removal
- Plumbing rough-in — supply, drain, and vent updates
- Waterproofing and cement board prep for wet areas
- Large-format porcelain floor and wall tile
- Frameless glass shower enclosure
- Wall-mounted vanity, toilet, and brushed-nickel fixtures
- Exhaust fan and ventilation to building standards
- GFI electrical, lighting, and NYC DOB permit close-out
Timeline
Approximately 3 months (board approval through completion)
- Condo board approval4 weeks
- DOB permits3 weeks
- Construction7 weeks
The outcome
The renovated bath features large-format porcelain tile, a frameless glass shower enclosure, a wall-mounted vanity with recessed medicine cabinet storage, and updated GFI electrical and exhaust ventilation. Waterproofing and cement board prep were completed before tile installation. The project finished on schedule within building work-hour limits.
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