Pre-War Co-Op Renovation In Greenwich Village | 61 West 9th Street

Pre-War Co-Op Renovation Greenwich Village NYC — Gallery KBNY
Gallery KBNY's eight-month design-build renovation of a 1,100-square-foot pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms in Manhattan's Greenwich Village
Map showing the location of The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY

About This Renovation

For our clients at 61 West 9th Street, what began as a desire to refresh the kitchen and flooring of their Manhattan pied-à-terre evolved into a comprehensive renovation that touched nearly every room. Our goal? Modernize the apartment while honoring the bones, introducing refined materials, improved functionality, and a cohesive mid-century modern aesthetic throughout.

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Project at a glace

Job Type
Pre-War Co-Op/Condo Renovation
Ownership Type
Co-Op
Building
The Windsor Arms
AddresS
The Windsor Arms, 61 West 9th Street
Neighborhood
Greenwich Village, Manhattan
Year Built
1926
Square Footage
1,100 sq ft
Duration
8 Months
SCOPE
Partial Renovation
SERVICES
Design-Build (Interior Design, Architectural, Board Approvals, Construction Management)
DESIGN STYLE
Transitional pre-war
DESIGNER
Design By Gallery

Scope Of Work

The renovation focused on new flooring throughout, a fully updated kitchen, custom millwork including radiator covers and living room built-ins, an electrical upgrade, fireplace updates, new light fixtures, and the addition of HVAC.

Renovated interior detail of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 1)
Renovated interior detail of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 2)

Complete Kitchen Refresh

Though compact in its galley configuration, the kitchen received a full renovation featuring updated cabinetry, millwork, and stone surfaces. A standout material choice — Quartzite, sourced from Ciot in a polished finish — was introduced at the fireplace and carried through the kitchen, creating a sense of material continuity that ties the apartment together. Underfoot, 24"x24" Kado Sand Cement porcelain tile in a natural finish and staggered pattern grounds the space.

Cabinetry is by Miralis Tribeca in an S-634 Collingwood exterior finish with maple interiors and clear glass upper cabinets with finished interiors — a refined, modern palette that keeps the compact kitchen feeling airy and intentional. Matching Edgecliff 12" appliance pulls and cabinet hardware carry the detailing consistently throughout.

Appliances were selected for both performance and aesthetic cohesion, including a Jennair 30" gas cooktop with five sealed burners, a Jennair Rise 30" single wall oven, and a Miele 30" panel-ready smart refrigerator. A Rohl Lux single-hole kitchen faucet and Delta Lorelai 23" workstation sink round out the package.

The adjacent dining area is anchored by a Sean Lavin Belterra Chandelier (the centerpiece of one of our most popular Instagram videos), complemented by existing wall sconces that were retained and integrated into the updated scheme.

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Renovated interior detail of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 3)
Renovated interior detail of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 4)

Living Room & Millwork

The living room serves as the heart of the apartment and its most design-forward space. A structural challenge presented itself in the form of an off-centered window — the result of existing beams — which required a creative millwork solution to restore visual symmetry. On one side, existing columns were clad in paneling; on the other, open recessed shelving was built out to mirror the composition. The interiors of the shelves were painted in a deep gray-navy tone to echo the fireplace surround, lending depth and intentionality to the space.

The fireplace itself is clad in Explosion Blue Quartzite, a dramatic, veined stone that anchors the room and informs the deep navy tones carried throughout the millwork and shelving. See close-up video of the fireplace via our IG. 

Knurled hardware from PLANK adds a tactile, mid-century-appropriate detail to the built-ins, while a pair of Anteriors Julius 2 wall sconces provide layered ambient lighting. 

The millwork color was carefully matched to the flooring finish, which is a detail that required close coordination but ultimately delivers a seamlessly unified palette across surfaces.

Fresh Flooring Throughout

New hardwood flooring was installed throughout the entry, living, dining, and bedrooms. Havwoods Presto 1-Strip Plank in the Platinum color group (a 4¾"-wide lacquered plank in lengths ranging from 31½" to 55⅛") brings warmth and continuity to every room. The floor finish was deliberately matched to the millwork color, creating a cohesive, considered feel from surface to surface. The window sills also use the elevated Explosion Blue Quartzite, subtly echoing the living room fireplace and tying the material story together. View video of the sills on IG.

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Renovated interior detail of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 5)
Renovated interior detail of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 6)

Additional Highlights

  • New HVAC: Comfort was a priority from the start. A fully integrated HVAC system was introduced as part of the renovation, replacing an outdated setup and delivering consistent climate control throughout the apartment — a meaningful upgrade for a space used as a primary city residence. See why custom HVAC are a must in pre-war renovations in NYC.
  • Fancy The Foyer: First impressions matter. The entry is finished with Zendo wallpaper by Harlequin in Graphite (Ref. 112171) — a bold, graphic pattern from the Momentum Wallcoverings Volume 6 collection that immediately signals the apartment's design intent. It sets a confident, considered tone before a single room has been seen.
  • ‍Landmark Building Requirements: As with many pre-war buildings in Greenwich Village, this project required careful coordination with building management to ensure all work met the requirements of the co-op board and the building's landmark status. Gallery managed this process from start to finish, keeping the project on track while maintaining full compliance throughout construction. Learn more about LPC requirements in NYC renovations.
  • Electrical Upgrade & Rewiring: A comprehensive electrical upgrade was completed as part of the renovation, bringing the apartment's systems up to current code. The rewire supported the new HVAC, updated lighting, and modern appliances, making sure the apartment's infrastructure is as refined as its finishes. For more details, read The Essential Guide to Electrical Updates in NYC Apartment Renovations.
  • Skim Coating & Paint Throughout: Every wall and ceiling in the apartment was skim coated and freshly painted, providing a clean, smooth canvas that ties the entire renovation together.

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Renovated interior detail of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 7)

BEFORE & PROGRESS Photos

Interior before a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 1)
Interior before a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 2)
Interior before a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 3)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 1)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 2)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 3)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 4)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 5)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 6)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 7)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 8)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 9)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 10)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 11)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 12)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 13)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 14)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 15)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 16)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 17)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 18)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 19)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 20)
Construction in progress during a pre-war co-op renovation at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 21)
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Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY

AFTER

Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 1)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 2)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 3)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 4)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 5)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 6)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 7)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 8)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 9)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 10)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 11)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 12)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 13)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 14)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 15)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (view 16)
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Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (continued view 1)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (continued view 2)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (continued view 3)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (continued view 4)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (continued view 5)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (continued view 6)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (continued view 7)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (continued view 8)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (continued view 9)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (continued view 10)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (continued view 11)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (continued view 12)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (continued view 13)
Renovated interior of a pre-war co-op at The Windsor Arms at 61 West 9th Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, by Gallery KBNY (continued view 14)
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NYC RENOVATION FAQS

How Long Does A Full Apartment Renovation Take?

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?

How Long Does A Kitchen Renovation Take?

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

How Long Does A Bathroom Renovation Take?

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

How Long Does Co-Op Board Approval Take?

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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