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Lincoln Square Condo Renovation At The Coronado | 155 West 70th Street
About This Renovation
This striking renovation in Lincoln Square was designed for a young family residing in a 20-year-old condo at The Coronado. Their focus was on modernizing the space to accommodate their growing family, which required a reconfiguration of key areas like the kitchen and bathrooms, while maintaining functional and aesthetic cohesion. The overall design of the condo took on a mid-century modern style, incorporating clean lines and functional features that ultimately helped turn this post-war fixer-upper into a family-friendly forever home.
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Galley Kitchen Reconfiguration
The apartment’s original galley kitchen was opened up to create a more spacious, open floor-plan living area. This change contributed to a more modern and fluid layout, which complemented the rest of the apartment’s updated aesthetic and kid-friendly framework. The focal point waterfall island is solidified by white ash french vanilla cabinets from Miralis and Valentino white marble, also featured on the backsplash. The smokey sky pendant lights from Room & Board add height to the design, especially when complimented by the staggered glass chandelier from West Elm in the dining room.
Designing & Renovating Three Bathrooms
Three bathrooms were renovated with a consistent color scheme and unique tile patterns in each space to ensure respective style. For instance, the children’s bathroom included shimmering Calacatta gold honed marble tiles to add a playful element, while the master bathroom featured more bold matisse-mosaic floor tiles, complimented by the 6" x 12" x 3/8" Bianco Carrara marble tiling on the wall. This overarching design strategy helped maintain a balance between uniformity and individuality across the spaces.
Challenging Master Bathroom Renovation
The client wanted to reconfigure the master bathroom to include a separate wet closet (a dedicated room for the toilet) and a double vanity. To achieve this, the team had to relocate the building’s hot and cold water risers, which presented a significant challenge. This was a key aspect of the condo renovation, as it was necessary to ensure the bathroom’s new layout was both functional and aligned with the client’s vision.
Pre-Construction Surprise
Beyond the challenge of relocating the building’s water risers to accommodate the master bathroom reconfiguration, the other difficulty we faced upon renovating was asbestos. Despite the building having post-war status, pesky asbestos still managed to form, requiring full asbestos abatement before renovation. We handled the whole process on the client’s behalf. Read more about Common Surprises When Renovating A NYC Apartment.
Post-Construction Surprise
When extremely last-minute change orders are requested by the client, they can sometimes come as a surprise. However, in this case, the surprise was a pleasant one. During the final stretch we were made aware the clients were about to have their second child. To accommodate, we adjusted the wallpaper in one of the bedrooms to be more aligned with their need for a nursery. Perfect timing.
Additional Highlights
Further points of interest from our Lincoln Square condo renovation at The Coronado include:
- Hidden Bar: In the living room adjacent to the kitchen, we custom-built a hidden bar, which was a specific request from the client. To ensure a cohesive design, the bar was fitted with pocket doors and cabinetry matching the kitchen’s aesthetic.
- Flooring & Painting: The floors throughout the apartment were replaced, and new paint was applied across all rooms.
- Dropped Ceilings to accommodate recessed lighting
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We are a New York Times-featured 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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NYC RENOVATION FAQS
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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