COURSE
A step-by-step system that shows you what happens next: who to hire, how to budget, how to avoid delays, and how to prevent cost ballooning—plus a wellness module that helps you make healthier home decisions without the overwhelm.
Built for NYC families renovating a co-op, condo, or townhouse—whether this is your first renovation or your fifth.
18+ years of NYC residential experience, distilled into a clear roadmap.
This is for you if…
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You want a renovation plan that’s clear enough to follow when life is busy.
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You don’t want to learn the hard way (through delays, budget creep, and re-dos).
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You want to understand the NYC sequence: board requirements, DOB filings, permits, inspections.
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You want a healthier home—materials, ventilation, and choices that support wellness.
You’ve experienced these pain points…
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You’re not sure who to hire first—and everyone has a different opinion.
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You’ve heard “it’ll cost more once we open the walls” one too many times.
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You’re trying to budget, but you’re missing the soft costs and the true timeline.
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You’re worried you’ll get stuck mid-project with no clear next step.
You’re piecing together advice from Google, group chats, and contractor anecdotes—without a NYC-specific plan you can actually trust.
Old way (what people are told to do)
Most renovation advice starts with finishes, mood boards, and contractor quotes—before you have clarity on scope, approvals, and a real budget.
That’s how smart people end up stressed:
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decisions happen out of sequence
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timelines slip
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costs balloon
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and the process becomes harder than it needs to be
New way (TDA reframe)
There’s a calmer path: clarity first, then execution.
When you know the sequence—and the roles—everything changes:
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you make decisions faster
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you reduce surprises
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you protect your timeline
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and you keep your budget grounded in reality
Renovate with Calm Clarity is the missing piece that ties the whole process together—so you’re not guessing your way through one of the biggest projects of your life.
NYC renovations have unique constraints—co-op boards, condo rules, DOB filings, inspections, neighbors, tight access, tight schedules.
This course turns that complexity into a clear step-by-step plan.
You’ll learn:
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what happens next (so you can stop spiraling)
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how to choose the right team (and avoid common hiring mistakes)
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how to budget for reality (not wishful thinking)
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how to prevent delays before they happen
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how to design with wellness in mind—even during construction
Clients say it best: “They know what comes next… and address the inevitable challenges.”
Here are a few notes from people I’ve worked with—real words, real outcomes.
“They know what comes next… and have the experience to address the inevitable challenges.”
“Their attention to detail, creative vision, and clear communication make the construction process smoother from start to finish.”
“They truly understand how to bring beauty and function together in a way that respects the construction timeline and budget.”
Renovation can be intense. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s a clear process and strong decisions that hold up under pressure.
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Know the renovation sequence—so you can move forward without second-guessing
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Hire the right people at the right time (and ask the questions that reveal red flags)
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Build a budget that includes soft costs and protects you from “surprise” expenses
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Reduce delays by understanding approvals, filings, and common friction points
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Make wellness-forward choices for materials, air quality, and daily life—without overwhelm
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Feel calmer because you have a plan you can trust
This isn’t theory. It’s the sequence, decision rules, and tools you’ll use during a real renovation.
Module 1 — The NYC Renovation Roadmap
Your clear sequence from planning to close-out—so you always know what comes next.
Module 2 — Scope + Priorities That Hold
Define what matters, what doesn’t, and how to stop mid-project decision drift.
Module 3 — Who to Hire (and When)
Architect, GC, expeditor, engineers—roles, timing, and how to avoid costly mis-hires.
Module 4 — Budget That Reflects Reality
Soft costs, contingencies, allowances, and how to compare numbers without getting fooled.
Module 5 — Co-op/Condo Approvals Made Clear
How to prepare what boards actually require—and reduce back-and-forth.
Module 6 — DOB Filings + Permits
What matters, what slows projects down, and how to respond when something gets stuck.
Module 7 — Bids, Contracts + Payment Schedules
Protect yourself with cleaner terms, clearer scope, and fewer surprise add-ons.
Module 8 — Construction + Inspections (The Smoothest Path)
How to prevent common delays, communicate clearly, and keep momentum.
Module 9 — Wellness in the Renovation
Materials, ventilation, dust control, and choices that support a healthier home and calmer day-to-day.
What’s included (tangible assets)
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NYC Renovation Roadmap (download)
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Budget + soft costs worksheet
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Contractor interview questions + red flags checklist
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Scope clarity template (so you stop re-deciding)
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Email scripts for board / GC / project coordination
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Quick reference “What to do next” guide
Support
You won’t be left alone with questions. You’ll have a clear way to get support as you move through the modules. Contact us at hello@tongdong-arch.com
In NYC, a single preventable mistake—an unclear scope, the wrong hire, a missed approval step—can cost far more than a course.
This is designed to help you avoid the common traps before they happen.
You get:
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9 modules
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templates + worksheets + scripts
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support when questions come up
Price today at $47, Value at $297
“Can’t I just google this?”
You can—but you’ll get scattered advice that isn’t NYC-specific, and it won’t be organized in the order you actually need. This course gives you the sequence, the decision rules, and the templates in one place.
“What if my situation is unique?”
Every renovation is unique. The process is predictable. This course teaches the framework and shows you how to adapt it to your home type: co-op, condo, or townhouse.
“What if I already started?”
Perfect. You can drop in where you are, clean up what’s unclear, and move forward with more confidence and fewer surprises.
“Will this guarantee approvals or a perfect timeline?”
No one can guarantee that. But you can dramatically reduce avoidable delays and confusion by understanding the sequence, expectations, and roles.
I’ve spent 18+ years working on NYC residential renovations—beautiful homes, complex constraints, real families living real life while construction happens.
I built this course because I kept seeing the same pattern:
not a lack of taste—
a lack of sequence.
When you know what comes next, you stop spiraling.
You make better decisions.
And the process becomes what it should be: a process.
If you want a renovation that feels grounded—not chaotic—this is for you.
Download the Roadmap, go through Module 1, and decide.
If it doesn’t make your next steps clearer, request a refund within 30 days.
Q: Who is this for?
NYC families renovating co-ops, condos, or townhouses—first-timers and repeat renovators.
Q: How long do I have access?
It is for you to keep. Refer to it whenever you need.
Q: How long does it take?
You can complete it in a weekend, then use it as a reference throughout your renovation.
Q: Does it include wellness?
Yes—there’s a dedicated module plus guidance woven throughout decision-making.
Q: What kind of support do I get?
If you have any questions throughout the course, email at hello@tongdong-arch.com
Renovate with Calm Clarity gives you the NYC sequence, the budgeting guardrails, the hiring clarity, and the wellness-forward decisions that support your home—and your family—through the process.
Start with Module 1 and the Roadmap today.