The Complete Timeline: How Long Does a Whole-Home Gut Renovation Take in NYC?

November 22, 2025•799 words

If you watch home improvement shows, you might think a whole-home renovation happens in a tidy 30-minute episode. But in New York City—and specifically here in The Bronx—the reality is much different. A "gut renovation" (stripping a home down to its studs and rebuilding) is a marathon, not a sprint. It involves navigating the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), managing complex logistics on narrow streets, and coordinating dozens of tradespeople. So, how long does it really take? For a standar...
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