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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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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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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
10 Mins To Read
Flooring and marble fireplace from Upper West Side Co-Op Renovation at 119 West 82nd Street by Gallery KBNY
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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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Interior from Gallery KBNY's Tribeca loft renovation at 335 Greenwich Street.

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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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Why Every NYC Architect Should Build Their Own Home at Least Once by Gallery KBNY
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Why Every NYC Architect Should Build Their Own Home at Least Once

Architects imagine possibilities, but NYC buildings set limits. Learn how design build bridges the gap between paper and reality.

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Interior from Gallery KBNY's Tribeca loft renovation at 335 Greenwich Street.
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Choosing A Contractor

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

In NYC renovations, strong design plans rely on project management that keeps visions aligned, approvals moving, and challenges under control.

7 Mins To Read

New York City kitchen renovation with a gas range, featured image for Gallery KBNY's gas line relocation article
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Planning Your NYC Renovation

Can You Move A Gas Line During A NYC Renovation?

Relocating a kitchen in NYC? Here is what stays fixed, what your gas meter setup lets you move, and the pressure test and approvals a relocation requires.

9 Mins To Read

The Power of Real-Time Floor Plan Walk-Throughs In NYC Renovations by Gallery KBNY
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The Power of Real-Time Floor Plan Walk-Throughs In NYC Renovations

See how real-time floor plan walk-throughs elevate our NYC renovations, letting clients visualize layouts and decide with confidence through completion.

7 Mins To Read

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

Get an expert point of view on best practices when buying in New York City with plans to renovate.

11 Mins To Read

Navigating Material Choices for NYC Renovation: Top Tips by Gallery KBNY
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Navigating Material Choices for NYC Renovation: Top Tips

When mapping out options for your upcoming renovation, make sure material selection is closely considered.

10 Mins To Read

Combining Two NYC Apartments Into One? by Gallery KBNY
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Combining Two NYC Apartments Into One?

Combining two NYC apartments? A design-build guide to apartment combination cost, board approval, ALT2 filings, and the 10–13 month timeline.

18 Mins To Read

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

From hidden outlets to custom millwork, the right storage features can make an NYC kitchen both pristine and practical.

7 Mins To Read

8 Top NYC Home Remodeling Tips by Gallery KBNY
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8 Top NYC Home Remodeling Tips

Eight expert tips for remodeling a home in NYC, from setting a budget to navigating permits, board approvals, and design-build delivery.

5 Mins To Read

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