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Design insight and education on cost, timelines, board approvals, and pre-war renovation across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

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AD Italia Features Our Williamsburg Loft Renovation With Nicholas Obeid — Gallery KBNY
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AD Italia Features Our Williamsburg Loft Renovation With Nicholas Obeid

Our Williamsburg loft with interior designer Nicholas Obeid is featured in Architectural Digest Italia. See the feature and our role in bringing it to life.

October 22, 2026
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NYC Interior Design

How Much Can You Expand a NYC Townhouse? Understanding FAR & Zoning

How FAR, zoning and building codes set the limits on building up, out or down on a Manhattan or Brooklyn townhouse.

October 21, 2026
Rendering of staircase and kitchen from vertical combination in Manhattan by Gallery KBNY deign build firm.
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Designing The Focal Point Of A Vertical Apartment Combination At 505 W 43rd St.

Combining two stacked apartments at 505 W 43rd St. in Hell's Kitchen starts with a staircase. Explore the renderings, material choices, and stair walkthrough.

October 9, 2026
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Built-in mudroom cabinetry with coat hooks, bench and brass pulls beside a sage entry door at 119 West 82nd Street townhouse by Gallery KBNY
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NYC Interior Design

Why Do Clients Who Already Have an Architect Call a Design-Build Firm?

Why do NYC owners who already have architects turn to Gallery KBNY? See how budget gaps, buildability, value engineering, and pre-war conditions play in.

September 30, 2026
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Walnut-veneer kitchen with marble slab backsplash, integrated hood and brass pulls at 119 West 82nd Street townhouse by Gallery KBNY
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Evergreen Design Is Driven By Life, Not Social Media Trends

Why lasting NYC apartment design starts with how you cook, entertain and raise a family. Gallery KBNY's design-build team on homes that outlast trend cycles.

September 29, 2026
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Flooring and marble fireplace from Upper West Side Co-Op Renovation at 119 West 82nd Street by Gallery KBNY
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NYC Renovation Costs

Why NYC Renovation Budgets Don’t Stop At 30% Of Purchase Price

The 30% rule ties renovation budget to purchase price, overlooking the value gap between an apartment as bought and as renovated, the stronger benchmark.

September 17, 2026
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2026 planning ranges for NYC renovations
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Interior from Gallery KBNY's Tribeca loft renovation at 335 Greenwich Street.

Choosing A Contractor

From Blueprint to Build: How Effective Project Management Streamlines NYC Renovations

Purchasing An Apartment In NYC and Looking to Renovate? Here's What You Need To Know by Gallery KBNY

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Purchasing An Apartment In NYC and Looking to Renovate? Here's What You Need To Know

The NYC Kitchen Accessories Guide: Smarter Storage, Sleeker Design by Gallery KBNY

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The NYC Kitchen Accessories Guide: Smarter Storage, Sleeker Design

What Type Of Contractor Do You Need For An Apartment Renovation In NYC? by Gallery KBNY

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What Type Of Contractor Do You Need For An Apartment Renovation In NYC?

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Kitchen and dining area from a Gallery KBNY renovation, illustrating the multi-family-to-single-family conversion topic discussed in this guide.
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Planning Your NYC Renovation

Unlocking Value In NYC: Converting a Multi-Family To Single-Family Home

Explore the options for converting a multi-family residence to a single-family home in NYC, and the benefits of consulting a design-build firm beforehand.

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How To Successfully Renovate Your NYC Pied-à-Terre Remotely by Gallery KBNY
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Choosing A Contractor

How To Successfully Renovate Your NYC Pied-à-Terre Remotely

Renovating your NYC pied-à-terre from afar? See how we help clients pull it off seamlessly with smart design, trust, and no need to hover.

5 Mins To Read

Design-Build vs Design-Bid-Build: What's The Difference? by Gallery KBNY
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NYC Apartment Renovations

Design-Build vs Design-Bid-Build: What's The Difference?

Weighing design-build against design-bid-build for an NYC renovation? Here is how the two approaches differ and which one suits your project.

6 Mins To Read

347 President Street Brooklyn renovation, featured image for Gallery KBNY's NYC expediter guide
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Choosing A Contractor

The Role of an Expediter in Your NYC Renovation: A Detailed Look

If you're renovating in NYC, an expeditor plays a vital role in streamlining the success of your project.

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NYC Small Bathroom Design: 6 Moves That Make a Compact Room Feel Larger by Gallery KBNY
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Bathroom Renovation

NYC Small Bathroom Design: 6 Moves That Make a Compact Room Feel Larger

Six designer moves that make a compact NYC bathroom read larger, and how each one performs best when planned within a coordinated whole-home renovation.

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5 Factors in the Cost of a Luxury Bathroom Renovation in NYC by Gallery KBNY
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NYC Renovation Costs

5 Factors in the Cost of a Luxury Bathroom Renovation in NYC

The five cost factors behind any NYC renovation, from a single bathroom to a full apartment gut, explained by Gallery KBNY's design-build team.

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Want Your Home Renovation to Succeed? You Need a Good Contractor by Gallery KBNY
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Choosing A Contractor

Want Your Home Renovation to Succeed? You Need a Good Contractor

Licensed and insured is the baseline for an NYC renovation contractor. Here is how to choose a contractor wisely for a successful renovation in New York City.

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Cost To Renovate A 2,000 Square Foot Apartment In NYC by Gallery KBNY
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NYC Renovation Costs

Cost To Renovate A 2,000 Square Foot Apartment In NYC

Prepare for your 2,000 square foot renovation in NYC with our guide on what to expect from a cost perspective.

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Full Home Renovations In NYC 101: What to Know & Where to Start by Gallery KBNY
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Brownstone Renovation

Full Home Renovations In NYC 101: What to Know & Where to Start

Expert guidance on costs, expectations and timelines for full home renovations in New York City from a full-service design-build firm managing every phase.

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