Lower East Side Co-Op Renovation | 413 Grand St

About This Renovation

When this post-war Lower East Side co-op needed a refresh, our client first turned to another firm. The result? An over-designed concept that leaned too industrial with recommendations that literally didn’t fit the space. Looking for a more thoughtful approach, they came to Gallery. Together, we reshaped the vision into something more authentic, livable, and timeless in design. The renovation unfolded smoothly, with a decisive, engaged client who trusted the process from start to finish. The result is a stylish, inspired home with tasteful modern touches, perfectly optimized for cooking, entertaining, and everyday ease.

Job Type
Co-Op Renovation
DESIGNER
Design By Gallery
LOCATION
Lower East Side, Manhattan
Building/Street
413 Grand St
SQUARE FOOT
950
DURATION
5 Months

Added Personalization Via Layout Reorganization 

In this renovation, personalization drove every design decision. Our client—an avid cook and frequent traveler who loves to entertain—wanted a home that reflected both lifestyle and taste. To hone in, we reorganized the original two-bedroom, one-bath layout into a one-bedroom with an office/den and 1.5 baths. By blending mid-century inspiration with modern functionality, we honored the co-op’s 1950s roots while layering in earthy tones, clean lines, and subtle MCM influences. The transformation created a home with added functionality for daily living and thoughtful design for hosting friends and family.

Customized Comfort In The Kitchen  

Inspired by resort‑meets‑mid‑century Mexico, we reimagined the kitchen to be more warm and inviting, serving as a focal point for delicious eats and open arm entertainment. We enlarged the room to flood the space with natural light and expanded the Caesarstone Cloudburst concrete island into a true centerpiece. Eco‑conscious Fisher & Paykel appliances blend performance with sustainability (a specific request from the client), while floating shelves, a custom microwave cubby, and a slim shelf above the balcony window keep essentials close without cluttering the space. Finally, we restored the 1950s parquet floors, tying the redesign back to the building’s history, creating a kitchen that feels both fresh and timeless.

Bathroom & Powder Room Refresh

The primary bathroom proves a small footprint can still feel upscale. The compact space features modern Kohler fixtures, a surface‑mount Robern Presence medicine cabinet, and carefully crafted details like a custom glass shower enclosure and floating walnut vanity. Together, these choice elements elevate the room’s elegance, while reiterating the home’s modern design. Meanwhile, the powder room embraces personality with bold Schumacher Indigo Garden wallpaper, a wall‑to‑wall tinted mirror, oval coupe wall sconce lighting and a stylish handmade Mini Manhattan concrete sink from Concretti, welcoming guests into the home’s most vibrant, jewel‑box corner.

Additional Highlights

  • Electrical Work: For enhanced glow, we upgraded outlets and lighting throughout, dropped ceilings for recessed fixtures where needed, and creatively routed wiring through closets and vestibules to work around structural constraints
  • Plumbing Adjustments: To remove unwanted obstacles in key storage areas, we made minor pipe adjustments in closets, resolved without major impact.
  • Painting In Bedroom: To boost the bedroom’s aesthetic, we added a fresh coat of paint in a tone that complements the home’s design palette, transforming the space with calming tones and renewed warmth.

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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.”
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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!
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Upper East Side Condo Renovation At The Promenade | 530 East 76th Street
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
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Manhattan Apartment Renovation | 91 Central Park West
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
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Chelsea Co-Op Renovation | 107 W 25th St.
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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