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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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Strategies For Site Management & Streamlined Execution Of New York City Renovations by Gallery KBNY
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Strategies For Site Management & Streamlined Execution Of New York City Renovations

A project is only as strong as the plan guiding it. A clear supervision strategy keeps even the finest blueprints on course through NYC construction.

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Common Surprises When Renovating A NYC Apartment by Gallery KBNY
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Common Surprises When Renovating A NYC Apartment

Proper planning is the key to a successful renovation in NYC. Here's how to account for the three most common surprises found when renovating a NYC apartment.

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Before/pre-renovation photo of a NYC co-op, illustrating the cost topics discussed in this gut renovation guide.
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What Goes Into the Cost of a Complete Gut Renovation in NYC?

Get details of what drives the cost of a complete gut renovation in NYC, along with pricing per square foot and a timeline for your project.

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How Does A Buyer Gauge The Timeline For A NYC Renovation? by Gallery KBNY
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How Does A Buyer Gauge The Timeline For A NYC Renovation?

Thinking of renovating your new NYC apartment? Here’s what can delay your timeline, and how to plan accordingly from day one.

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Site Conditions That Have Material Impact On Renovations In NYC by Gallery KBNY
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Site Conditions That Have Material Impact On Renovations In NYC

Navigate the complexities of NYC renovations with our guide on critical site conditions you may not be considering, but we always do.

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How to Get Co-op Renovation Approval in Manhattan Without Wasting Time by Gallery KBNY
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How to Get Co-op Renovation Approval in Manhattan Without Wasting Time

How experienced Manhattan renovation teams prepare co-op alteration submissions to clear board and engineering review without losing weeks to revisions.

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Nuances in Smart Home Technology And What to Understand Before Installing by Gallery KBNY
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Nuances in Smart Home Technology And What to Understand Before Installing

Family not holding their own around the house? Let smart home technology help with the hassle of regular routine and enhance your daily productivity.

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Brick Restoration During Apartment Renovations In NYC: What’s Possible & What’s Not by Gallery KBNY
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Brick Restoration During Apartment Renovations In NYC: What’s Possible & What’s Not

Thinking about restoring brick walls in your NYC home? Here’s what’s realistic, what’s not, and design-forward alternatives to consider.

12 Mins To Read

Studio Apartment Combinations In NYC: Costs, Timelines & Surprises To Plan For by Gallery KBNY
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Studio Apartment Combinations In NYC: Costs, Timelines & Surprises To Plan For

Thinking about combining two studios in NYC? From costs to timelines, here’s what to know before you start.

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