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2. Complete kitchen modernization or renovation, including fixtures and appliances installed as part of
such project
3. New air conditioner purchased and installed by the owner, including wiring and outlet for the air
conditioner where none previously existed
4. New washing machine and/or dryer, including wiring and outlet where none previously existed
5. New parquet flooring where none previously existed
6. New subflooring
7. New flooring, including linoleum and vinyl tiles, when a new subflooring is installed
8. New carpeting
9. New built-in clothing closets
10. New furniture
11. New lighting fixtures where none previously existed
12. New storm door
13. New storm windows
14. New windows if not part of a building-wide installation
15. New full-length screens where none previously existed
16. Balcony enclosure
17. Security alarm
18. New dropped and/or soundproof ceilings
19. Painting and plastering if part of a major renovation
20. Installation of sheetrock if done throughout the apartment
Other Costs:
The costs associated with the removal or demolition of the item(s) being replaced may be included in the amount
eligible for the rent increase when the removal or demolition is necessary and is performed contemporaneously
with the completion of the work.
Architectural or engineering services which are directly related to an IAI are considered part of the allowable
costs eligible to be included in calculating a rent increase when the work requires approval by a Registered
Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE), for the issuance of a permit by the New York City Department
of Buildings (DOB). More information about permits is available on DOB’s website.
B. Items that do not qualify as an IAI: