1. Complete bathroom modernization or renovation, including fixtures installed as part of such
project, and all painting and plastering if part of such modernization or renovation
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
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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.