Renovating a Chalfonte oceanfront condo, done right
Full-unit reconstruction inside Boca Raton's landmark twin oceanfront towers — planned around the building's rules, its 50-year systems, and the ocean itself.
Owner-operated — on every jobsite
Custom homes & luxury condo reconstruction
Boca Raton & Palm Beach County
A 1974 oceanfront tower renovates differently — and we plan for it
Chalfonte’s two 23-story towers went up in 1974 with roughly 378 direct-oceanfront homes. Fifty years of salt air, original-era building systems, and a coastal high-rise’s strict rules mean a Chalfonte renovation is a very different job than a suburban remodel. Here’s what actually shapes the work — and how we manage it.
Original-era systems behind the finishes
Early-1970s towers were built with cast-iron drain lines, galvanized supply piping, and single-pane sliders. A luxury refit is the moment to re-pipe, upgrade the electrical panel and wiring, and swap glass for code-compliant impact glazing — so the new kitchen and baths sit on systems that will last, not on 50-year-old infrastructure.
Coordinating around building-wide projects
Older coastal towers periodically run association-directed, building-wide structural or facade projects. When one overlaps your renovation, we sequence your unit work around it — protecting finished areas and avoiding rework when the building’s crews reach your stack.
Association approval & high-rise logistics
Oceanfront boards require submitted plans, proof of a licensed and insured contractor, and adherence to work-hour windows, service-elevator reservations, protected walk-paths, and debris-haul rules. We build the building’s requirements into the schedule from day one, so approval is smooth and neighbors stay comfortable.
Impact glazing on the ocean line
Direct-oceanfront glass carries the toughest wind-load and product-approval demands in the county. We handle Notice-of-Acceptance product selection, permitting, and installation coordinated to the association’s approved specifications and exterior-appearance rules.
The kind of transformation we deliver
A representative luxury renovation — before, during, and finished. Steven Charlse projects are managed on-site from demolition through final walkthrough.
One owner, coordinating every trade
Walk-through & scope
Steven walks your unit, notes the building's realities, and defines the real scope — not a guess.
Plans & board approval
We prepare drawings and the association submittal, and carry the approval process for you.
On-site construction
Permitted work, daily on-site management, dust containment, and the building's rules honored throughout.
Final walkthrough
We hand back a finished home and handle the punch list to your standard.
Renovation questions, answered
Do I need board approval to renovate my Chalfonte unit?
Yes — like all Boca oceanfront towers, Chalfonte requires submitted plans and an approved, licensed, insured contractor before work begins. We prepare the submittal package and manage the approval process so it doesn’t fall on you.
What if my building is doing its own construction at the same time?
Older coastal towers periodically run association-directed structural or facade projects. We sequence your unit renovation around any building-wide work, so finished areas aren’t disturbed when the building’s crews reach your line.
Can you replace the impact windows and sliders?
Yes. Oceanfront glazing has the strictest wind-load and product-approval requirements in Palm Beach County. We manage product selection, permitting, and installation to both code and the association’s approved exterior specifications.
What about the old plumbing behind the walls?
Early-1970s units often still have cast-iron and galvanized piping. A full renovation is the right time to re-pipe and upgrade electrical, so your new finishes sit on modern, reliable systems.
Let's walk your Chalfonte unit together
Tell us about your Chalfonte project and Steven will walk the space with you personally. No pressure — a real conversation about what’s possible, the process, and the timeline.
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