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When our clients welcomed their first baby, they saw an opportunity to create a more family-focused home without leaving their beloved Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. Having lived in the area for years, they valued the schools and community but needed more space. Instead of a full gut renovation, they chose to preserve the pre-war charm of their two-bedroom unit in their landmarked building at 61 Pierrepont, including original floors and the kitchen, while formally combining the space with a neighboring unit. Our team renovated all the bathrooms, added new wall moldings, updated the lighting, and installed HVAC, blending modern functionality with timeless details to turn their tight and dated apartment into a warm, family-friendly home.
The transformation of the integrated space was dramatic, with a former studio apartment completely absorbed into the original two-bedroom apartment design, then reconfigured beyond recognition. The studio was reimagined as a spacious master bedroom and en suite bathroom, blending effortlessly with the layout of the original unit to form a cohesive and functional space tailored to our client’s expanding needs. The design for the reimagined co-op carries a traditional style with ornamental wall mouldings, timeless lighting, and traditional door accents, enhancing the original detail and offering a true to pre-war look.
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With such adjusted floorplans, the master bathroom underwent a complete transformation, as the space was originally the kitchen and bathroom of the adjoining small studio. From outset, the client’s plan was to purchase part of the exterior hallway, in order to enlarge the space exactly the way they envisioned. However, when that plan was unable to be executed mid-way through the process, we had to pivot and adjust design plans significantly. Reconfiguring the space spontaneously required careful planning to maximize functionality amidst the abbreviated square footage, while addressing subsequent structural challenges.
In combining two condos, one of the necessities required was enhanced heating and cooling. To accommodate, we created a custom central air solution more appropriate for the freshly enlarged space, without sacrificing any of the original historic details garnishing our clients’ charming pre-war home. For more information, read our blog, Why Custom HVAC Solutions Are Essential for Pre-War Renovations in New York City.
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Additional Updates
Considering an apartment combination in Manhattan or Brooklyn? View our portfolio of NYC apartment combination before and afters, learn more about Gallery, or simply contact us today.We are a New York Times-featured design-build firm in New York City with a full-service approach to residential renovations that includes everything from interior design and architectural services to facilitating building management and board approval, to construction and construction management. We’re experts in renovating pre-war homes, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, sourcing custom pieces, building entirely new rooms (or even balconies), millwork, and all that falls in between. Let Gallery bring your dream home to life.
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For a full apartment of about 1,700 square feet, construction typically runs five to six months. Design, board approval, and permitting come first and usually take four to six months, so most full renovations move from first consultation to move-in in 10 to 12 months. Scope, building rules, and how much infrastructure is being replaced set where a project falls in that range.
Read More: How Long To Renovate An Apartment In NYC?
The construction portion of a full kitchen renovation typically takes 7 to 11 weeks. Door to door, the timeline depends mostly on the building: about 10 to 14 weeks in a private townhouse, 14 to 20 weeks in a condo, 16 to 24 weeks in a post-war co-op, and 20 to 30 weeks in a pre-war co-op, where board and engineering review take longer. Gallery KBNY orders custom cabinetry, stone, and long-lead appliances during design and approvals, so materials arrive ready for the build.
Read More: How Long Does a Kitchen Renovation in NYC Take? A 2026 Timeline Breakdown
The construction portion of a bathroom renovation typically takes three to four weeks. Gallery KBNY renovates bathrooms as part of larger interior renovations, so bathroom work is sequenced alongside the rest of the apartment within the overall project schedule.
Learn More: Our NYC Bathroom Renovations
Board review and execution of the alteration agreement typically take 6 to 10 weeks in a post-war co-op and 8 to 14 weeks in a pre-war co-op, where asbestos filings, electrical load letters, and engineering review add steps. DOB permits usually run at the same time. A complete package with full technical drawings and specifications tends to clear the building's reviewing architect in one or two rounds, which keeps the approval phase on schedule.
Get Into The Specifics: In-Depth Co-Op Board Approval Process For Complex NYC Renovations: What to Expect
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