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Upper West Side Condo Renovation | 150 Columbus Ave
About This Renovation
Sometimes the most impactful renovations are not about adding square footage, but about refining what already exists.
At 150 Columbus Avenue, with Columbus Circle steps away and Central Park one block north, our client came to us wanting her home to feel lighter, more cohesive, and aligned with her needs. The apartment was functional, but lacked clarity. The kitchen felt enclosed, the entry paneling dated the space immediately, and the bathrooms worked but did not flow.
Through our full service design build process, we opened the kitchen without relocating a single plumbing riser, reconfigured three bathrooms within their existing footprints, introduced custom millwork, and unified the apartment through a warm modern palette anchored by soft greens, layered neutrals, and brass accents. The result is a calm and cohesive Upper West Side residence that feels intentional rather than overworked.
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Strategic Kitchen Reconfiguration
The original kitchen was compact and visually disconnected from the dining area. Our client wanted openness, but a structural plumbing wall sat directly in the center of the space and could not be relocated. Rather than fight the constraint, we transformed the obstacle into a painted architectural column and designed around it. Voila.
Custom Miralis cabinetry in a deep green and white finish anchors the space, paired with an Alaska White herringbone backsplash that adds movement without visual noise. An MSI Calacatta Miraggio polished quartz countertop delivers durability with a refined marble look, while a Brizo Odin faucet, Bosch 30 inch gas range, and Sub Zero refrigerator elevate performance. A green bar element introduces warmth and personality, becoming both a visual focal point and functional extension of the kitchen.
Storage was layered strategically, including cabinetry accessible from the dining side of the island, and a custom PTAC cover was designed to match the millwork so mechanical elements feel integrated rather than improvised. Below, new European Oak flooring brings warmth and continuity to the space. Just beyond, a Lia pendant light softens the dining space, reinforcing the home’s warm, feminine undertone.
No dramatic structural changes. Just disciplined planning and elevated materials that make the kitchen feel expansive and intentional.
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Three Bathrooms, One Cohesive Vision
While the apartment footprint remained intact, the bathrooms underwent the most meaningful transformation, each reworked for better flow while maintaining plumbing constraints.
The Primary Bathroom
By flipping the tub and shower and repositioning the toilet discreetly to the side, we dramatically improved the entry experience without major relocation of risers. The room now centers on a Belgian Floating 72 inch vanity paired with a Brizo Litze widespread faucet in Luxe Gold, complemented by a Kohler Verdera medicine cabinet and Natalia wall sconces in onyx and brass.
Calacatta Oro tile appears in both matte and polished finishes across the floors and vanity wall, while Cancos Forest KitKat glossy tile wraps the shower in a rich green hue that connects back to the kitchen. A Brizo Odin pressure balanced shower system and Imperial Black and White Bianchisimo quartz at the thresholds complete a space that feels warm, layered, and tailored rather than stark.
The Powder Room
The powder room leans confidently into personality. A vintage green 24 inch vanity sits beneath a brass asymmetrical mirror, set against Alina geometric wallpaper in a soft neutral. A Brizo Luxe Gold faucet and Astr wall sconces in white onyx add warmth and sculptural detail. Compact yet expressive, the design reinforces the green thread that quietly runs through the apartment.
The Guest Bathroom
The guest bath maintained the same layout but received a full material refresh. An Amberly single basin vanity in walnut introduces mid century warmth, paired with Kohler Castia brass faucets, matching accessories, and a Kohler Purist shower system. Thor Bone Beige floor tiles ground the space, while DreamStone Aztec Onyx Bianco polished tile wraps the tub walls in a luminous finish. Designed with visiting family in mind, the room prioritizes durability while maintaining elevated det
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A Green Thread That Connects the Home
Continuity is the quiet success of this renovation. Green appears in the kitchen bar, powder vanity, and primary shower tile. Brass repeats across plumbing fixtures. Calacatta surfaces echo in varying finishes. The dated wood paneling in the foyer was painted crisp white, transforming the entry into a bright, modern introduction. Recessed lighting, new base moulding, and fresh paint throughout sharpened the architectural lines without overcomplicating them.
Even the custom PTAC cover mirrors the kitchen cabinetry, reinforcing the idea that every element, including the mechanical ones, deserves thoughtful integration. The cohesion feels effortless, yet was highly intentional.
Flooring and Finishing Touches
Ferro one strip European Oak flooring from Havwoods now flows seamlessly through the main living areas, introducing subtle grain variation and a warm, natural foundation that ties together the cabinetry, stone, and brass details. The existing foyer tile was preserved, underscoring a guiding principle of this project: renovation is not about removing everything, but about knowing what deserves to stay.
This is not a showpiece designed only for photographs. It is a home designed for real life. Personal, warm, and cohesive. At 150 Columbus Avenue, thoughtful refinement proved more powerful than dramatic intervention.
Additional Highlights
- Recessed Lighting In Multiple Rooms
- Base Moulding Throughout
- Paint Throughout
Considering A Condo Renovation In NYC?
View our portfolio of condo and co-op 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 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.
BEFORE & PROGRESS Photos
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NYC RENOVATION FAQS
Yes. We handle the entire process start to finish, from architectural services, permits, and board approval to interior design, material procurement, project management and construction.
Consider The Details: Benefits Of Combined Design & Architecture Planning For Your Apartment Renovation
Yes. Our project minimum is $400,000.
Renovation costs vary significantly based on apartment size, scope, finish level, existing conditions, and building type. As a general benchmark in Manhattan:
- Full gut renovation, pre-war apartment (~1,800 sq ft), upper-mid-level finishes: $500 to $650 per sq ft, or approximately $850,000 to $1,000,000+
- Same scope with luxury finishes, elaborate millwork, and extensive HVAC or window work: $600 to $850 per sq ft, or $1,000,000 to $1,500,000+
- Newer building in good condition, primarily cosmetic renovation: $375 to $500 per sq ft, or approximately $650,000 to $900,000
Pre-war buildings typically cost more due to older infrastructure and additional labor requirements.
To better understand renovation pricing in 2026, start with our cost-per-square-foot analysis, then review our planning guide for budgeting insights and strategic considerations:
Gallery KBNY focuses exclusively on co-ops, condos, and pre-war apartments in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The firm's differentiators are rigorous pre-construction due diligence, a fully integrated design-build model, and deep experience navigating the board, DOB, and building-specific complexities that define NYC renovation. Architecture, interior design, project management, and construction operate under one coordinated team, reducing risk and keeping accountability clear from concept through completion.
Learn more about what separates us from other general contractors and so-called design-build firms.
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