Some of the improvements include:Replacing the existing carpet with LVP (They had animals and there is a distinct odor)Replacing the acoustic drop ceilings (They painted the existing drop ceiling black)Removing a sliding glass door and replacing it with a french door for rental entranceReplacing the existing fluorescent lighting with can lightingReplacing painted wood panel with drywall, finishing, and painting said drywallMoving walls around to block off some areas and to make some areas biggerAdding a kitchen, which include cabinets, sink, range, and maybe a dishwasherCreate a path leading from my driveway around the backyard to the basement entrance.My space is about 1200 SF and I mentally prepared to spend about 15K to redo the basement to an acceptable quality level.

Your Zillow link says the property is off the market and there is only a front pic.Is this your duplex also (still off the market):https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/9632-N-12th-Ave-2-Phoenix...Suggestions:Pics could be labeled with what the room/view isThe light over the kitchen sink looks crappy, try something with some pizzaz.Kitchen cabinets could use knobs or pullsPersonally hate fluorescent lights, suggest replacing kitchen light with LEDPic 8 shows unused drape mounts that should be removedShouldn't the plug by the bathroom sink be GFCI?

Also lights don't use that much electricity with modern fluorescent and LED bulbs.- I would make sure the rest of the home has appropriate outlets, GFCIs etc to meet modern use and safety .- For estimating electrical in my area a simple rule of thumb would be $100 for each box an electrician touches.

@Sam LeonHow about a stencil and fluorescent spray paint?  

Switching from fluorescence light bulbs to LEDs in 200 units saves thousands of dollars over a year. 

New4 bulb fluorescent light.

Fluorescent lighting in the kitchen appears dated.

Remember to keep the grout dark, grey or darker, as that minimizes the dirty look of light grout needing cleaning and re-sealing.Replace fluorescent lighting with cheap easy access standard bulb fixtures.

Three years ago today I was sitting under the fluorescent lights in my cubicle, enjoying a slow week of work because of the holiday, and I googled a question about zoning for one of my properties.Then this MAGICAL thing happened to me, a link for BP came up.  

I would need to live in the apartment throughout renovations, so not sure how that affects things.Looking for NYC specific advice and recommendations.I am looking to:- remove wood paneling from plaster walls- redo floors in whole apartment - wood floors and tile- redo kitchen- redo bathroom- remove drop ceiling in living room and kitchen- remove old fluorescent light fixture and add new fixture- add electric socket and/or gas for washer/dryer- repair saggy deck off back of apartment and add stairs to backyard- replace front door frame- paint whole apartmentI have been told on BP to assume $20,000 per unit for renovations like this... does this seem accurate?