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We have gutted the interior of our 1,000 sqft floor through co-op apartment. It previously had one bath, but we are thinking of adding another (there is room) and then obviously (see from the photo) putting in a new kitchen, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), a new floor (old one couldn’t be salvaged), and changing the layout of the bedrooms (basically swapping them). Wondering where to go to from here – we obv. need a building permit to be lodged for & then a GC to look after everything. We are astonished at one quote we have received, basically for construction costs, $33-36k for kitchen and $50k for two bathrooms. We aren’t doing anything adventurous and each bathroom will be 8′ x 5′, and kicthen the typical U-shape 11′ X 8′.
Can anyone help with words of wisdom on construction costs or some advice on where to turn?

We aren’t living in there but are subject to time and cost constraints.

PS we also have a terrace space 11′ X 14′ of which we’d like to install a water and gas line and build a proper deck – any tips on that?