Planning Your NYC Renovation | Blog Category

Buying a fixer-upper in NYC with plans to renovate? Get inside insights into all types of residential renovations in Manhattan and Brooklyn via the Planning Your NYC Renovation section of our NYC Renovation & Design Blog below.

NYC Apartment renovations

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combining apartments

pre-war renovation

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The Impact and Value of Layered Lighting in a Manhattan Apartment Renovation

Why layered lighting defines a high-end Manhattan renovation. Gallery KBNY explains ambient, task, accent, and decorative layers, plus the switching and dimming logic behind a well-designed NYC apartment.

NYC Apartment renovations

BEfore and after

combining apartments

pre-war renovation

countertop ideas

kitchen and bath design ideas

Bathroom renovation

kitchen renovation

bathroom project photos

Appliance ideas

What They Don't Tell You About Renovating in NYC: When the Resident Manager Goes Rogue

How Gallery KBNY navigates building staff dynamics, informal payment requests, and co-op politics during high-end Manhattan apartment renovations.

NYC Apartment renovations

BEfore and after

combining apartments

pre-war renovation

countertop ideas

kitchen and bath design ideas

Bathroom renovation

kitchen renovation

bathroom project photos

Appliance ideas

How Much Does It Cost to Hire an Architect for a NYC Apartment Renovation?

Two NYC renovation case studies show why the small details matter most. Gallery KBNY walks through electrical amperage surprises, PTAC cascades, board rules, and the planning decisions buyers rarely anticipate.

NYC Apartment renovations

BEfore and after

combining apartments

pre-war renovation

countertop ideas

kitchen and bath design ideas

Bathroom renovation

kitchen renovation

bathroom project photos

Appliance ideas

Why Nuance Wins: The Strategic Planning Details That Make or Break a NYC Renovation

Two NYC renovation case studies show why the small details matter most. Gallery KBNY walks through electrical amperage surprises, PTAC cascades, board rules, and the planning decisions buyers rarely anticipate.

NYC Apartment renovations

BEfore and after

combining apartments

pre-war renovation

countertop ideas

kitchen and bath design ideas

Bathroom renovation

kitchen renovation

bathroom project photos

Appliance ideas

How Much Does It Cost to Renovate an Estate-Condition Pre-War Apartment on the Upper East Side?

Buying an estate-condition UES pre-war? Read this first.

NYC Apartment renovations

BEfore and after

combining apartments

pre-war renovation

countertop ideas

kitchen and bath design ideas

Bathroom renovation

kitchen renovation

bathroom project photos

Appliance ideas

Best Manhattan Apartment Renovation Contractors, Design-Build Firms & Architects (2026 Guide)

Choosing a Manhattan renovation firm? What to look for before you hire.

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Sutton Place Co-Op Renovation At The Sovereign | 425 East 58th Street

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Chelsea Co-Op Renovation | 107 W 25th St.

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