Co-Op Apartment Combination Gut Renovation In Greenwich Village | 180 Thompson St

About This Renovation

Our client purchased a one bed, one bath co-op in a seven-story building in the storybook Greenwich Village neighborhood. Years later, another one bedroom sponsor unit became available next to his, which he purchased in hopes of an apartment combination. The goal was to create a more spacious apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while also combining the two outdoor deck spaces each unit offered. 

To accommodate, we fully gut renovated both spaces (with the exception of one recently-updated guest bathroom), then combined the two apartments to create an immersive and elegant home that allowed him to settle into his post-bachelor life with added comfort and desirability.

Job Type
Co-Op Apartment Combination Gut Renovation
DESIGNER
Design By Gallery
LOCATION
Greenwich Village, Manhattan
Building/Street
180 Thompson Street, Between West Houston & Bleecker
SQUARE FOOT
1,500
DURATION
5 Months

CHALLENGES OF COMBINING TWO APARTMENTS

Apartment combinations in NYC rarely come without difficulty, but this one was especially challenging. First off, there was an elevator shaft partially dividing the two units with literally no way to work around. As a result, our architectural team conspired creative ways to position the space plan around the protruding elevator bank, making most of the challenge by creating an L-shaped hallway that led to a new home office space. 

Two entrances can sometimes pose a challenge in NYC apartment combinations, but this particular building allowed the closure of one entrance. As a result we were able to create a large en-suite bathroom connected to a walk-through dressing room. The old 2nd entrance wall became the area for the freestanding tub.


OUTDOOR LIVING

One of the most appealing outcomes from this keen NYC apartment combination is the beautiful outdoor patio space. Without combining two apartments into one, finding Manhattan real estate with this much outdoor square footage for a reasonable price is extremely rare. By combining the two smaller patios from each respective apartment our client was able to maximize his incredible views of South Village and create the ultimate house party focal point, ready for the wall-mounted projector and movie night in the city.

To achieve the exterior patio, structural work was required, which also allowed us to account for movement of the HVAC compressor. We also repaired previous steel damage, along with flashing and waterproofing around like all window areas.

TIMELESS DESIGN

To ensure evergreen appeal in our renovated Manhattan co-op, we delivered a transitional design style with warming undertones, with uber modern touches throughout, creating a mix of modern and classic that doesn’t lean too far in either direction. Notice timeless touches from the farmhouse sink, white and gold fixtures, white oak wood floors, shaker cabinets, and subway backsplash. Very traditional. Very New York.

EN SUITE BATHROOM EXPANSION

The traditional design style carries into the five piece bathroom, which offers basket weave tile on the floors, marble subway on the walls, a freestanding tub, plus a shower. The tub and shower combo can be rare in NYC apartments, but because we combined the apartments, we were able to leverage the old kitchen plumbing for added amenities. The en suite is accessible via an extended walk-through closet and dressing area in the main bedroom. The fact the building was open to wet over dry conditions also allowed us more flexibility when expanding the bathroom space.

ADDITIONAL UPDATES 

  • New Flooring Throughout
  • Painting Throughout
  • Custom Pella Doors and Closet Doors Throughout
  • Base and Crown Moulding
  • Electrical Updates
  • Mini-Split AC System: This mini-split system mimics a true central air system, except it’s hidden inside the ceiling. The solution is ducted, even though they were mini splits, which helps save money on energy bills and removes the need for units on the wall the way a traditional mini-split system requires. 

Considering a condo or co-op renovation in NYC? For timely inspiration, consider our latest piece, Condo Renovation Ideas 2026. View our portfolio of co-op & condo renovation before and afters, learn more about Gallery, or simply contact us today.

We are an award-winning design-build firm in New York City with a full-service approach to residential renovations in Manhattan and Brooklyn 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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Forget about any horror story you have heard about contractors. Stop right here. This is the design-build contractor you want to HIRE. It was a breeze working with Gallery on our apartment combination project. We looked at quiet a few design-build companies and chose Gallery because of the great communication and the fact that they were able to manage material purchasing and product selection for us. They were honest, took responsibility and pride in their work.”
Zoe C
Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY.
Gallery KBNY has been absolutely amazing with my renovation. As a complete newbie, I was expecting a stressful process, but they made everything incredibly smooth—and I learned so much along the way. They’re truly a concierge-level service that genuinely cares about both their clients and the quality of their work. I know I couldn’t have chosen a better team. Colin, Morgan, and Leo were fantastic with logistics; Kate is a brilliant designer; and Alex was, hands down, one of the most responsive and professional contacts I’ve ever worked with. The entire experience was marked by ease, efficiency, quality, and grace. 10/10 recommend!
Irene G.
Manhattan, NY.
We used Gallery KBNY to re-design our kitchen and other rooms. Avi Zikry's design was amazing. His vision enabled us to create a whole new look and a better functioning space. That was a year ago, and we are very happy with the results. I highly recommend him. View full renovation: https://www.gallerykbny.com/our-work/manhattan-apartment-renovation-91-central-park-west
Shivraj B.
Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY.
We loved working with Avi and the whole team at Gallery Kitchen and Bath. From our very first meeting, we felt like we were in great hands. Avi is so responsive—always available, quick to come up with solutions, and he and his team helped us pivot whenever needed without losing momentum. Renovating in NYC is complicated, but they handled all the logistics seamlessly and made the process so much less stressful. They do everything—design, architectural work, and managing every detail and skilled trade needed for a full gut renovation of our loft apartment —so we never had to worry. They are in full control of their workers, which allows them to stay on track and adapt quickly. They were creative and helpful when we needed to pivot on design unexpectedly. We felt like we had true partners that genuinely cared about our project and our well being! The finished space truly exceeds our expectations—we are so proud of our beautiful new home. It’s hard to put into words how positive our experience was overall. We would not hesitate for a moment to recommend Avi and the entire team at Gallery. They will be our very first call if we ever need to renovate again in the future… and you should call right now if you’re considering a renovation! View The Renovation: https://www.gallerykbny.com/our-work/chelsea-co-op-renovation-107-w-25th-st
Jason C
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY.
I enthusiastically recommend Gallery, who did a superb job renovating our once decrepit 2-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn Heights. The project involved a full kitchen and bathroom renovation, as well as new electrical, refinished floors, new doors, new baseboards, and some rearranged bedroom closets. What is more, when I have them the wrong paint color for my daughter’s bedroom, and the team started to paint that color, they got the paint I wanted and corrected the “mistake” (which has actually been my mistake) and didn’t charge me for that either. I’d choose them again 100 times over and definitely recommend them to anyone considering a similar project.
Jane M
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY.
We interviewed about 8 different companies before hiring a contractor for our apartment renovations. Although Gallery was not the cheapest option, we chose them based on their upfront billing format, high client reviews, and depth of knowledge. We loved how it was a “one stop shop” and were paying one bill, up front. Everything was very transparent and we could not be happier with the results! Our apartment looks exactly how we imagined. Thank you!!
Fiki K.
Gramercy Park, Manhattan, NY.
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