Studio ADU NYC

VL Architects

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Exterior Rendering

$185,000 - $265,000

Studio

1 Bathroom

439 sq. ft.

Project Information

This detached 444 SF contemporary studio ADU provides a full kitchen, bathroom, and open living-sleeping space in a compact, efficient layout. Designed for sustainability, it operates entirely on electricity with high-efficiency appliances, a heat pump, electric water heater, and rooftop solar with battery backup. The unit’s exterior can be adapted with various façade materials, while accessibility options include a ramp entry and ADA-compliant bathroom. Compact yet complete, it fits most NYC residential lots, offering an independent single dwelling that supports modern, sustainable living.

ADU Type

Detached

Building Shape

Rectangular

Square Footage

439 sq. ft.

Width Maximum dimension of the building exterior

16.6 ft

Length Maximum dimension of the building exterior

26.5 ft

Building Height Maximum dimension including apex of any pitched roofs

14 ft

Ceiling Height Living Space

10 ft

Ceiling Height Bathroom

8 ft

Ceiling Height Sleeping Space

8 ft

Business Information

Business Name

VL Architects

Business Designation

Not Applicable

Business Location

1115 BROADWAYFL 12NYNY 10010

Email

info@vlarchitects.comVLarchitects@aol.com

Phone Number

212 631 0590

Registered Design Professional (RDP)

Haein Vieira Lisboa

Email of Registered Design Professional

haein@vlarchitects.com

Phone Number of Registered Design Professional

Not Applicable

Estimated Cost

Estimates should be rounded to the nearest $10,000 and include building construction, architecture blueprints, engineering blueprints (if applicable), contractor coordination, and city coordination. This estimate does not include costs associated with establishing site connections or any anticipated site specific costs.

What is the current lowest total estimated construction cost of the ADU?

$185000

What is the current highest total estimated construction cost of the ADU?

$265000

Project Components

Appliances

Dishwasher

Washer/Dryer

Refrigerator

Construction Type

Stick-built

Architectural Features

Outdoor Deck

Style

Contemporary

Material and Finishes

Primary Structural System Material

Not Applicable

Facade Material

Fiber cement

Kitchen Flooring

Wood

Bathroom Flooring

Tile

General Flooring

Wood

Certifications

Industry certifications such as LEED certification, Passive House Certification, and a Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) are acquired after building construction. By checking the boxes below, the applicant certifies to the best of their knowledge that the submitted design is compatible with the following standards:

LEED v4.1 Residential: Single Family Certification

No

Passive House Certification

No

Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH)

Yes

ENERGY STAR (75 or higher on EPA's 1–100 scale)

No

Other

No

Accessibility

Is the ADU designed with architectural barriers such as steps at the entrance or between rooms?

No

Is the ADU designed with assistive railings (grab bars) installed in the bathroom?

Yes

Is the ADU designed to accommodate a wheelchair users?

Yes

Sustainability Features and Certifications

Criteria for energy efficient mechanical systems, building envelope, material sourcing, and material circularity are met when the ADU design exceeds sustainability standards established by New York City, federal agency, and industry standards.

For sustainable design practices, please refer to existing city guidelines and standards such as:

  • HPD Design Guidelines for New Construction
  • New York City, Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP), Minimum Standards for Construction
  • Clean and Circular: Design and Construction Guidelines (NYCEDC)

Mechanical Systems and Building Envelope

Is the ADU designed to incorporate a heat pump that operates with higher-than-minimum equipment efficiencies according to HPDs Electric Heating Policy?

Yes

Is the ADU designed to incorporate drain-water or wastewater heat recovery?

No

Does the ADUs insulation exceed the minimum requirements for New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC)?

Yes

Is the ADU designed to harvest, treat, and reuse greywater to meet a portion of the project’s non-potable water needs?

No

Is the ADU designed with windows with a U-Factor of ≤ 0.27?

Yes

Is the ADU designed with windows with a Solar Heat Gain Efficient (SHGC) of ≤ 0.4?

Yes

What is the Window to Wall Ratio (WWR) of the ADU?

34 %

Material Sourcing and Circularity

Is the ADU design specified to use building materials or products have been extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured within a 500-mile radius of the project site?

Not Applicable

If the ADU is designed to use wood as a construction material, is it designed to use wood from a sustainable forest?

Not Applicable

If the ADU is designed to use concrete as a construction material, is it designed to use low-carbon concrete?

Not Applicable

If the ADU is designed to use steel as a construction material, is it designed to use recycled steel and/or steel from electric arc furnaces (EAFs)?

Not Applicable

Information provided on this site is for educational purposes only and may not reflect current laws or policies. Always verify details with the NYC Department of Buildings or other New York City agencies before proceeding.

No guarantees of eligibility or approval are made.

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