Everything you need to know.

What is the Record?

The Record is a permanent, verified document of your residence including every room, every finish, every system, and every capital improvement that is combined with a complete design roadmap. It is produced in person by a design-build practice with fifteen years and hundreds of properties behind it. It is not a report, an appraisal, or a consultation. It is a plan written specifically for your residence, before a single purchase is made or a contractor is called.

What are the 18 sections?

Every Record is custom to the residence. There is no template — a pre-war co-op on the Upper West Side and a new development condo in Tribeca have entirely different rooms, systems, constraints, and priorities. The Record documents what is actually there and builds a plan around it. The most important sections cover capital improvements, design and sourcing, systems, financials, and the complete design roadmap. The full Record runs to eighteen sections.

Why $7,500?

Interior designers typically charge $40,000 to $150,000+ for a full-scope engagement on a three-bedroom residence before a single item is sourced or ordered. The Record compresses fifteen years of design-build expertise into one verified visit and a permanent document at $7,500. A single bad renovation decision costs more. The Record exists so that decision is never made blind.

Does it matter where I am in the process?

No. The Record is useful at every point in the residential ownership cycle. Before a renovation, it gives you a complete plan before money moves. During a renovation, it identifies what is working and what needs correction. After a renovation, it documents what was done and what comes next. Before a purchase, it tells you exactly what you are getting. Before a sale, it documents improvements in a form buyers and attorneys can verify. The Record works wherever you are.

I am already working with a designer. Is this redundant?

No. The Record complements any engagement. We partner with designers, and owners frequently ask their designer to coordinate the purchase. The design recommendations in the Record are there for the owner and their designer to act on, at whatever pace and with whoever they choose. Many designers request the Record for their own clients before beginning a project.

What happens during the visit?

One visit, up to two hours at the property. The owner or their designated representative must be present and able to relay the priorities and intentions for the residence. We document every room, every item, every system, and every building constraint. Nothing is estimated or assumed. The Record is delivered within two weeks of the visit.

Does the Record expire?

No. The Record is permanent. Active Membership including AI assistance, annual reports, and design recommendations renews at $1,500 per year. Year one is included with every Record. Without renewal, the Record remains readable and static permanently. Chat, new reports, and document submission go dark on expiry.

Can I purchase one for a property I am about to buy?

Yes. Before closing is one of the most common entry points. One visit tells you exactly what you are getting, what the building allows, and what it will cost to make it right. The most experienced buyers commission a Record before committing, not after.

Geography and availability

The standard Record covers residences in the tri-state area including New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and within approximately 120 miles of Midtown Manhattan. We also work outside the area in Florida, California and other part of the United States by separate engagement. For properties outside the tri-state area, contact us to discuss availability.

What about larger properties or developer packages?

The standard Record covers residences up to three bedrooms. Larger properties, penthouses, and multi-unit buildings are separate engagements. Developer packages for multiple units are available — contact us for scope and pricing. IDist takes a limited number of Records each quarter.