Fifth Avenue 1st Floor Renovation

Fifth Avenue 1st Floor Renovation

Rojas AP worked with the property owner to renovate the 1st floor of this six-story apartment building located in the Upper East Side. The proposed scope entailed adding an exercise room for the tenants and converting six of the existing office spaces into residential units, ranging from a studio to a two bedroom apartment.

The work also included installing new vestibule doors, new lighting, flooring, and wall panels in the common hallway area, all done in coordination with interior design firm C McKEOUGH Unltd. Rojas AP filed with the Department of Building an Alteration Type 1 application to change the use and dwelling unit count. Approvals from the Landmarks Preservation Commission were also obtained. In addition to coordinating with the interior designer, Rojas AP worked closely with the mechanical and structural engineers for coordination.

LOCATION
UPPER EAST SIDE, NY

Washington Heights Multifamily Amenities Renovation

Washington Heights Multifamily Amenities Renovation

Rojas AP worked with the property owner to renovate the basement of this six-story apartment building located in Washington Heights. The scope of work included relocating the laundry room into the existing basement garage, converting the former laundry room into a new tenant storage room, and incorporating a new trash room into the basement lobby.

The design featured a glass partition and door at the laundry room entrance which provides tenants with clear visibility. To meet fire code requirements, a sprinkler deluge system was installed to protect both the glass assembly and the new dryer units. Rojas AP successfully navigated the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) predetermination process to remove parking from the garage and approve the change of use for the new laundry room and ensuring ADA accessibility and egress compliance was a key consideration throughout the redesign.

LOCATION
NEW YORK, NY

Astoria Two Family Renovation

Astoria Two-Family Renovation

Rojas AP led the interior renovation of a two-story brick residential building, transforming the space to include two new three-piece bathrooms and two laundry rooms. The scope involved full plumbing, electrical, and mechanical installations, along with carefully selected finishes to modernize and enhance the functionality of the home.

During construction, the team encountered persistent water infiltration caused by existing cracks in the building’s exterior façade. Rojas AP conducted a series of water tests to trace the source of the leaks and provided solutions that included lintel replacement, window sill repair, mortar repointing, and replacement of waterproofing seal gaskets. These exterior interventions required a Post Approval Amendment with the NYC Department of Buildings, which was successfully coordinated and filed by Rojas AP’s in-house team.

LOCATION
ASTORIA, NY

Historical Home Restoration

Historical Home Restoration

Rojas AP was engaged by the Lewis Latimer House Museum to manage interior repairs while preserving the historic integrity of the landmarked structure. The project involved identifying repair areas, specifying materials, and coordinating efforts to meet ADA requirements and align with upcoming exhibition schedules. Special care was taken to protect the home’s historic elements and artifacts throughout the process.

Rojas AP coordinated the contractor selection process, organizing a pre-bid walkthrough with qualified contractors, reviewing proposals, and leveling bids to ensure alignment with project goals and preservation standards.

During construction, Rojas AP provided oversight, conducted regular site visits, and verified that all work adhered to the project’s specifications and historic preservation guidelines. The team also managed communications between the museum and contractor, addressed any issues that arose, and completed final inspections to ensure project completion to the museum’s satisfaction.

LOCATION
QUEENS, NY

Commercial Office Renovation

Commercial Office Renovation

Rojas AP was hired by an apparel manufacturing company based in Midtown to streamline their office spaces across multiple floors within a 27 story commercial and office building. Tasked with consolidating operations from partial areas on the 6th and 8th floors into the existing 9th floor headquarters, Rojas AP embarked on a comprehensive project. Rojas AP worked closely with the client to develop a schematic and code compliant plan for optimal use of space on the 9th floor to accommodate additional employees. This involved reconfiguring existing offices, creating new workspaces, and integrating various rooms into a cohesive layout. A pivotal aspect of the project was the removal of the existing staircase connecting the 8th and 9th floors, situated within the gallery space. Additionally, relocating the antique chandelier above the existing staircase to a new position required meticulous planning and execution. Rojas AP was also responsible for creating a comprehensive bid package and performed bid coordination amongst bidding contractors, alongside obtaining approvals from the DOB.

LOCATION
MANHATTAN, NY

Far Rockaway Laundry Room

Far Rockaway Laundry Room

Rojas AP was engaged by the owner of this multi-building apartment complex in Far Rockaway to redesign an old laundry room located in the cellar of a cluster of three apartment buildings. The previous room had access through a solid door, as the partition between the hallway and laundry room requires a rated partition. Rojas AP was able to open up the laundry room with a glass door and glass wall by adding a sprinkler deluge system to maintain the fire rating. This design allows for a safe and pleasant experience for tenants using the laundry facilities. The tenants have good visibility in and out of the room. The rear of the washing machines were meticulously piped to a covered trench drain to maintain a clean and sanitary maintenance area. Similarly the rear of the dryers was designed with ample space for maintenance access. Tenants are provided with seating, baskets and a folding table for their convenience.

LOCATION
QUEENS, NY

Greenwich Village Unit Combination

Greenwich Village Unit Combination

Rojas AP worked closely with the unit owners general contractor, and interior designer to do a gut renovation of a combined unit in a landmark district. The scope of work consisted of combining a two-bedroom and one-bedroom apartment that acquired a spacious a dining room and living room with a wet bar. During the schematic design phase, Rojas AP focused on code compliance which included converting a 3-piece bathroom into an ADA adaptable powder room and a kitchenette into an ADA adaptable master bathroom. It was especially challenging to obtain approval from the Coop Board as the scope included mechanical work. Given the landmarked status of the building, throughwall units that were intended to be installed were not allowed as the units are located on the third floor facing the street where the stone facade of the building cannot be penetrated. The resolution was to install a ductless split AC system with a model that had less noise output than a traditional window AC unit. The board approved the condenser to be wall mounted in the rear courtyard. Rojas AP was also responsible for coordinating with the building’s expediting company to do the filings with the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) and NYC Department of Buildings.

LOCATION
MANHATTAN, NY

Upper East Side Apartment

Upper East Side Apartment

Rojas AP worked with the property owner of this six-story apartment building to renovate three apartments stacked vertically on the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors. The former four-bedroom apartments were turned into three-bedroom units so that the living room, kitchen, and study could enjoy a more spacious and integrated area now facing Central Park. Rojas AP took advantage of the space gained by the removal of an obsolete fireplace and chimneys. Also, the renovation to the top three floors provided straight-forward roof access for mechanical equipment to serve the renovated apartments. Rojas AP worked with NYC Landmarks to gain approval for the rooftop equipment. In addition coordination between the interior designer, mechanical engineer, and structural engineer was provided by Rojas AP.

LOCATION
NEW YORK, NY