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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
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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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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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The Most Iconic Central Park West Apartments In Movie History by Gallery KBNY
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The Most Iconic Central Park West Apartments In Movie History

Iconic film moments, timeless NYC apartments: Central Park West steals the scene again and again.

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NYC Brownstone Renovations 101: What to Know & Where to Start by Gallery KBNY
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NYC Brownstone Renovations 101: What to Know & Where to Start

Renovating your brownstone? Educate yourself on the intricacies of renovating brownstones in the Big Apple.

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Can You Combine Two Condo Units in NYC? by Gallery KBNY
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Can You Combine Two Condo Units in NYC?

Considering combining two NYC condos into one? Our guide covers what is possible, where limits apply and how a design-build partner simplifies the process.

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What Is A Design Build Contractor? by Gallery KBNY
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What Is A Design Build Contractor?

Discover how a design-build team can simplify your NYC renovation: fewer delays, clearer costs, and one team from start to finish.

9 Mins To Read

NYC Neighborhood Spotlight: Our Favorite Carnegie Hill Renovations by Gallery KBNY
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NYC Neighborhood Spotlight: Our Favorite Carnegie Hill Renovations

With Central Park as your backyard, a home's interior should match its Manhattan appeal. See how our design-build approach elevated Carnegie Hill homes.

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Design-Build vs General Contractor: What’s The Difference? by Gallery KBNY
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Design-Build vs General Contractor: What’s The Difference?

Weighing a design-build firm against a standard general contractor for your NYC renovation? Here is how the two approaches compare in scope and risk.

8 Mins To Read

Gut Renovations In New York City 101 by Gallery KBNY
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Gut Renovations In New York City 101

Deciding to completely gut renovate your NYC home requires serious consideration and expertise. We're here to help.

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The Truth About Luxury Kitchen Cabinets Costs: What You’re Really Paying For by Gallery KBNY
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The Truth About Luxury Kitchen Cabinets Costs: What You’re Really Paying For

Discover what drives luxury kitchen cabinet costs, how Boffi, Henrybuilt, and Miralis compare, and how to secure the best value for your NYC renovation.

8 Mins To Read

Interior from Gallery KBNY's Brooklyn renovation at 61 Pierrepont Street, illustrating the electrical updates discussed in this guide.
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The Essential Guide to Electrical Updates in NYC Apartment Renovations

Upgrading an apartment’s electrical system in NYC comes with unique challenges. Here’s what to know before starting your renovation.

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