Guides
Practical notes for co-op and condo owners, renters, and the agents who help them. Market ranges are labeled as market ranges, not Paint Squad prices.
Co-op Board-Approved Painting in NYC Painting a NYC co-op or condo? See when you need board approval, what goes in the package, and how Paint Squad NYC gets it approved the first time. Painters Who Provide COIs for NYC Co-ops and Condos Need a COI your co-op or condo will accept? Paint Squad NYC is insured and names your building and managing agent exactly as required. Here's how. NYC Apartment Painting Cost Guide 2026: Studio to 3-Bedroom What does it cost to paint a NYC apartment in 2026? Typical studio to 3BR ranges and what moves the price: plaster, ceilings, trim, COIs and floors. Should You Paint Before Moving In? An NYC Move-In Painting Timeline Should you paint before moving in? NYC timeline from closing or lease date: co-op and rental rules, COIs, elevator booking, bedroom costs, checklist. Matte, Eggshell or Satin? The Best Paint Finish for NYC Apartment Walls, Room by Room Matte, eggshell or satin? Best paint finish for NYC apartment walls, room by room: prewar plaster, kitchens, baths, trim, rentals and the paints we use.