

For this NYC co-op renovation in Greenwich Village, the clients wanted a contemporary kitchen with a striking accent color. To make matters more interesting, the slender galley space had no windows or natural light. In the renovated kitchen, white flat panel custom cabinets preserve as much openness as possible, with three-dimensional deep blue subway tile backsplash providing color and contemporary flair.
In galley kitchens without natural light, the design contrast between light and dark must be connected with a neutral anchor point. In this Manhattan kitchen renovation, that point was the concrete-colored floor, providing a sense of balance between the ultra-modern cabinets and the vibrant personality of the backsplash. Under-cabinet lighting, Carrara Grigio quartz countertops, and rectangular brushed nickel cabinet pulls complete the contemporary update.


A popular feature in both modern and transitional kitchen renovations in Manhattan is the use of paneling to seamlessly blend large appliances into the overall design. In this renovation, we built custom panels to match the finish of the cabinets. The fridge itself is never revealed in the photos, allowing the kitchen to maintain a sleek and clean look.
Considering a condo or co-op renovation in NYC? Find inspiration for your upcoming condo renovation via our recent blog, 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 specialize in full renovations of New York City homes, from pre-war brownstones and apartments to townhomes and lofts. Our start-to-finish approach includes everything from interior design and architectural services to facilitating building management and board approval, to construction and construction management. We’re experts in kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, custom closets, built-ins, and everything in between. Let us bring your dream home to life.






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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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