Our interior décor and surroundings can have a big impact on our mood, quality of life, productivity and happiness. For one client, sleeping by night and working by day in this Upper West Side multi-use bedroom space, meant restyling the walls in the sharpest of contrasts – black and white.
“Crimson and Clover” is an interesting song to get stuck in your head. The 1969 hit from Tommy James and the Shondells spent 16 weeks on the U.S. charts, hitting number one in February.
Lead paint in residential units was banned in 1978 due to health concerns. Lead dust, which comes from lead paint, is the most common source of lead poisoning for people and pets.
Interior wall finishes must follow NYC code 801.1 and National Fire Protection Association [NFPA] code 286 to maintain appropriate fire resistance inside buildings.
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) allows minor alterations and ordinary repairs to a property without a special permit as found in building code section §28-105.4.2.
