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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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Powder Room Ideas For Your NYC Renovation by Gallery KBNY
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Powder Room Ideas For Your NYC Renovation

Make the most of your New York City powder room. Review ways around the constraints of these tight spaces, then see some of our favorite NYC powder rooms.

7 Mins To Read

Why Are NYC Renovations So Complex? by Gallery KBNY
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Why Are NYC Renovations So Complex?

Why are renovations in New York City so complex? Read this blog to find out before you embark on your own NYC apartment renovation.

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NYC Neighborhood Spotlight: Our Favorite Upper East Side Renovations by Gallery KBNY
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NYC Neighborhood Spotlight: Our Favorite Upper East Side Renovations

Explore how our full-service design-build approach has transformed these standout Upper East Side renovations.

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What Type Of Flooring is Best For My NYC Renovation? by Gallery KBNY
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What Type Of Flooring is Best For My NYC Renovation?

See why flooring is maybe the most important design factor in any renovation.

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NYC Neighborhood Spotlight: Our Favorite Tribeca Renovations by Gallery KBNY
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NYC Neighborhood Spotlight: Our Favorite Tribeca Renovations

Tribeca homes often hold more value than their interiors express. See how our design-build approach helped Tribeca properties reach their full potential.

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Ceiling The Deal: Standout Lighting From Our NYC Renovations by Gallery KBNY
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Ceiling The Deal: Standout Lighting From Our NYC Renovations

From pre-war co-ops to modern lofts, explore how lighting shapes character, mood, and cohesion in NYC renovations.

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The Exhale Moment: How Home Design Shapes Well-Being in NYC Renovations by Gallery KBNY
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The Exhale Moment: How Home Design Shapes Well-Being in NYC Renovations

Gallery KBNY explains how light, material, silence, and spatial sequence make a home feel restorative across the full arc of an NYC renovation.

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How To Distinguish True Design-Build Expertise For NYC Apartment Renovations by Gallery KBNY
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Choosing A Contractor

How To Distinguish True Design-Build Expertise For NYC Apartment Renovations

With so many pretenders claiming 'design-build,' the key to hiring a truly full-service design-build firm is knowing what to look for in a renovation partner.

10 Mins To Read

What Kind Of Architect Is Best For Your NYC Apartment Renovation? by Gallery KBNY
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What Kind Of Architect Is Best For Your NYC Apartment Renovation?

Learn how architectural services work within NYC apartment renovations and how to identify the most suitable architect for your particular project needs.

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