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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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The NYC Kitchen Accessories Guide: Smarter Storage, Sleeker Design

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

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AD Italia Features Our Williamsburg Loft Renovation With Nicholas Obeid

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

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Designing The Focal Point Of A Vertical Apartment Combination At 505 W 43rd St.

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

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How Long Does A Full Apartment Renovation In New York City Take? by Gallery KBNY

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How Long Does A Full Apartment Renovation In New York City Take?

Remodeling in NYC? Familiarize yourself with every aspect of a full apartment renovation timeline.

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NYC Neighborhood Spotlight: Our Favorite Bed-Stuy Renovations by Gallery KBNY

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NYC Neighborhood Spotlight: Our Favorite Bed-Stuy Renovations

Planning guide to Bed-Stuy brownstones, the largest intact Victorian brownstone stock in the US, with three historic districts and 8,800 protected buildings.

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