NYC Renovation Case Study
Long Island City Bathroom and Kitchen Renovation
A compact Long Island City bathroom and kitchen renovation with waterproofed tub/shower, subway tile, white cabinetry, butcher-block counters, and a farmhouse sink.
Get Your Free On-Site EstimateThis Long Island City apartment project renovated a compact bathroom and galley kitchen on one coordinated schedule. The documented work includes tub/shower waterproofing, white subway tile, hexagon floor tile, plumbing and fixture installation, plus white kitchen cabinetry, butcher-block counters, a farmhouse sink, full-height tile backsplash, and appliance connections. Comparable combined NYC projects today commonly cost $50,000–$100,000+ and take about 8–14 weeks, depending on plumbing, electrical work, selections, and building approvals.
The Project
Making Two Compact Rooms Work Harder
In a smaller apartment, the kitchen and bathroom carry a large share of the home’s plumbing, storage, lighting, and daily use. Renovating both together allowed trade work and inspections to follow one sequence instead of reopening finished areas later.
The bathroom uses classic white subway tile, dark grout, a white hexagon floor, and charcoal upper walls. The kitchen continues the same practical palette with white slab cabinets and subway tile, balanced by a warm butcher-block counter and deep farmhouse sink.
Completed Work
Long Island City Kitchen and Bathroom Details
Original project documentation and a coordinated completed view show the bathroom preparation, subway-tile work, compact kitchen installation, and finished bathroom design.
What Was Involved
Behind the Tile and Cabinets
- Tub/shower preparationWalls were opened where needed, rebuilt with appropriate backing, waterproofed, and prepared for tile.
- Bathroom tile installationSubway wall tile and small hexagon floor tile required consistent layout, cuts, grout joints, and transitions.
- Plumbing and fixturesThe tub, shower controls, rain-style shower head, toilet, sink connections, and shutoffs were coordinated before close-up.
- Compact kitchen installationWhite base cabinets, butcher-block counters, farmhouse sink, backsplash, range, and connections were fitted into a narrow plan.
- Electrical and close-outGFCI protection, switches, appliance power, sealants, hardware, testing, and punch-list work completed both rooms.
Cost & Timeline
Current Planning Ranges for a Similar LIC Apartment
| Comparable scope | Current planning range | Construction time |
|---|---|---|
| Compact bathroom renovation | $30,000–$55,000+ | About 5–8 weeks |
| Bathroom plus compact galley kitchen | $50,000–$100,000+ | About 8–14 weeks |
These are current NYC planning ranges, not the private invoice for this earlier project. Concealed plumbing, electrical upgrades, cabinet and fixture lead times, permits, management requirements, and finish selections can change both price and schedule.
Five Steps
How a Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation Moves Forward
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Confirm scope and approvalsReview plumbing, electrical service, ventilation, appliance requirements, building rules, and permits.
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Order selections earlyFinalize cabinets, sink, counters, tile, fixtures, appliances, and trim before demolition.
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Demolish and complete rough-insOpen the required areas, repair framing or substrate, and position plumbing and electrical connections.
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Waterproof and installTest the bathroom assembly, set tile, install cabinets and counters, then connect fixtures and appliances.
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Inspect and close outTest drainage, water supply, GFCIs, appliances, ventilation, sealants, hardware, and complete the punch list.
For Homeowners
Finalize the Sink, Range, and Tile Layout Before Rough Work
Compact rooms leave little tolerance for field changes. Confirm appliance clearances, counter depth, sink size, plumbing centers, outlet locations, tile termination points, and door swing before work begins. A complete written scope should also explain waterproofing, inspections, debris handling, and which fixtures or appliances the homeowner supplies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Long Island City Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation FAQs
How much does a bathroom and kitchen renovation cost in Long Island City?
A compact bathroom renovation commonly plans around $30,000u2013$55,000 or more. Renovating the bathroom and a compact galley kitchen together often plans around $50,000u2013$100,000 or more, depending on systems, materials, appliances, and building requirements.
How long does it take to renovate a bathroom and kitchen together?
Comparable combined projects often take about eight to fourteen weeks of construction. Cabinet lead times, building approval, permits, inspections, and concealed plumbing or electrical conditions can extend the overall schedule.
Can subway tile be used in both a kitchen and bathroom?
Yes. The tile can create a consistent visual language, while grout color, finish, waterproofing, backing, and edge details are selected for each roomu2019s different exposure and maintenance needs.
Can homeowners stay in the apartment during this work?
Usually it is difficult when the apartment has only one kitchen and one bathroom. The project should be planned around temporary housing, building access, utility shutdowns, dust control, and the exact dates when plumbing fixtures and appliances will be unavailable.
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