RENOVATIONS/CONSTRUCTION OF UNITS
A. Major renovations must be reported to the Board in writing.This must include details of planned work. Board approval is needed before work can begin.
B. Replacing windows and doors must also be reported
C. Proof of insurance must be received from all contractors. Plumbers and electricians must be licensed and/or insured.
D. When upgrading plumbing, accessible shut-off valves must be installed where needed. If the renovations require bringing existing elements up to current codes (i.e. electrical, plumbing), the additional cost is the responsibility of the owner, not the Co-op.
E. Hours for construction work are weekdays between 8:00AM and 6:00 PM and on weekends between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
F.Turning off water in a building may be required when having plumbing work done. Maintenance must be notified at least 2 days in advance so that building residents can be notified.
G. Hardwood floors may be installed on second and third floor, but be aware that this may cause extra noise to the unit below. Please consider using area rugs in highly trafficked areas. When hardwood floors are being installed, underflooring must be installed to lessen sound, and the floors must be screwed down.
Sections of the proprietary lease that all owners have signed on to:
ALTERATIONS ·21. (a) The Lessee shall not, without first obtaining the written consent of the Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, make, in the apartment or the building, or on any roof, penthouse, terrace or balcony appurtenant thereto, any alteration, enclosure or addition or any alteration of or addition to the water, gas, or steam risers or pipes, heating or air-conditioning system or units, electrical conduits, wiring or outlets, plumbing fixtures, intercommunication- or alarm system, or any other installation or facility, as may be owned by the Lessor in the apartment or building, or, except as hereinafter authorized, remove any additions, improvements or fixtures from the apartment. The performance by Lessee of any work in the apartment shall be in accordance with any applicable rules and regulations of the Lessor and governmental agencies having jurisdiction thereof. The Lessee shall not in any case install any appliances which will overload the existing wires or equipment in the building. Anything contained herein or in subparagraph (b) hereinbelow to the contrary notwithstanding, the written consent of the Lessor shall not be required for any of the foregoing alterations, enclosures, additions made by, or the removal of any additions, improvements of fixtures from the apartment by a holder of \"Unsold Shares\" provided the holder does not permanently encroach upon any public area and complies with any applicable provisions of local law.
REMOVAL OF FIXTURES (b) Without Lessor's written consent, the Lessee shall not remove any fixtures, appliances, additions, or improvements from the apartment except as hereinafter provided. If the Lessee, or a prior lessee, shall have heretofore placed, or the Lessee shall hereafter place in the apartment, at the Lessee's own expense, any additions, improvements, appliances or fixtures, including but not limited to fireplace mantels, lighting fixtures, refrigerators, air conditioners, dishwashers, washing machines, ranges, woodwork, wall paneling, ceilings, special doors or decorations, special cabinet work, special stair railings or other built-in ornamental items, which can be removed without structural alterations or permanent damage to the apartment, then title thereto shall remain in the Lessee and the Lessee shall have the right, prior to the termination of this lease, to remove the same at the Lessee's own expense, provided: (i) that the Lessee at the time of such removal shall not be in default in the payment of rent or in the performance or observance of any other covenants or conditions of this lease; and (ii) that the Lessee shall, at the Lessee's own expense, prior to the termination of this lease, repair all damage to the apartment which shall have been caused by either the installation or removal of any of such additions, improvements, appliances or fixtures; (iii) that if the Lessee shall have removed from the apartment any (Evergreen Park Garden Owners, Inc., PROPRIETARY LEASE, Page 12) articles or materials owned by the Lessor or its predecessor in title, or any fixtures or equipment necessary for the use of the apartment, the Lessee shall either restore such articles and materials and fixtures and equipment and repair any damage resulting from their removal and restoration, or replace them with others of a kind and quality customary in comparable buildings and satisfactory to the Lessor; and (iv) that if any mortgagee had acquired a lien on any such property prior to the execution of this lease, the Lessor shall have first procured from such mortgagee its written consent to such removal, and any cost and expense incurred by the Lessor in respect thereof shall have been paid by the Lessee.