Yorkville Co-Op Renovation At The Newbury | 250 East 87th

Light oak kitchen with island, lit wall panel and round marble dining table at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street, Yorkville by Gallery KBNY
Gallery KBNY's five-and-a-half-month design-build renovation of a 1,600-square-foot post-war co-op at The Newbury in Manhattan's Yorkville
Street map of Yorkville with a red pin near East 87th Street marking The Newbury project location

About This Renovation

When our clients approached us to renovate their previously-combined co-op in Yorkville, their goals centered on function, clean lines, and a sense of calm throughout. With a scope that included a full kitchen overhaul, two bathroom renovations, reworked closet space, and layered LED lighting details, the result is a thoughtfully modern home that balances daily practicality with a quiet, personalized design that holds up well over time.

Project at a glace

Job Type
Post-War Co-Op Apartment Renovation
Ownership Type
Co-Op
Building
The Newbury
AddresS
The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street
Neighborhood
Yorkville, Manhattan
Year Built
1970
Square Footage
1,600 sq ft
Duration
5.5 Months
SCOPE
Partial Renovation
SERVICES
Design-Build (Interior Design, Architectural, Board Approvals, Construction Management)
DESIGN STYLE
Transitional
DESIGNER
Design By Gallery

Kitchen Layout & Structural Accommodation

The focal point of our renovation at 250 East 87th was certainly the clean, minimalist kitchen design. While planning initially aimed for a fully open kitchen, the layout was strategically adapted to accommodate an existing four-foot structural wall. Rather than disrupt the design, the wall was seamlessly wrapped in the same cabinetry finish, maintaining visual consistency and style. With a modern design in aim, we leaned into Scandinavian influence, emphasizing material cohesion and modern simplicity - accentuated with Porcelanosa X-Tone Aged Clay Nature stone for the countertop and backsplash.  

To add a functional exclamation point to the space, we implemented custom LED lighting details, such as toe-kick illumination at the front and back of the kitchen. With a faucet from Hansgrohe Aquno, sink from Kohler and a restrained material palette overall, the final result is a streamlined, thoughtfully executed kitchen that feels both contemporary and calm.

Open living room with oak panel partition, sectional sofa and skyline windows at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Bathroom with wood-look tile, floating white vanity and soaking tub at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY

Master Bathroom Expansion

To expand the primary bathroom and create a more spa-like layout, we reconfigured an adjacent closet, carefully working around an inconveniently-placed Verizon building riser to incorporate a functional water closet with a wall-hung TOTO toilet and integrated bidet. The adjusted space features a distinct blend of wood-effect Porcelanosa Ice Nebraska Tea tiles, delivering a textured, organic aesthetic. High-quality fixtures from Grohe and Kohler complement the design, while an Anatoli Yellow polished quartz stone adds warmth and texture to the palette. The final product is a personalized retreat that balances function with calm, curated design.

Spa-Like Secondary Bathroom

The secondary bath also leans into spa-like simplicity, highlighted by Liston Hannover Bone Topo tiles offering a soft concrete look for added warmth and texture. A floating Chiara vanity and wall-to-wall LED niche offer clean, modern lines, while Kohler fixtures and Caesarstone Organic White quartz keep the overall palette crisp. The result is a calm, functional, and thoughtfully refined space that feels more like a getaway than a bathroom.

Bathroom with textured stone-look walls, fluted gray vanity and wall-mounted faucet at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Dining area reflected in a black-framed floor mirror at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY

Ready To Renovate?

We're here to successfully guide your condo or co-op renovation in NYC. For timely inspiration, consider our latest piece, 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 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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BEFORE & PROGRESS Photos

Before renovation: empty bedroom with built-in cabinets and a skyline window at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street, Yorkville
Before renovation: powder room with diagonal gray tile and pedestal sink at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street, Yorkville
Before renovation: galley kitchen with cherry cabinetry, granite counters and stainless range at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street
Before renovation: kitchen corner with glass-front cabinets, over-range microwave and dishwasher at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street
During construction: living room with floor protection and taped layout lines before demolition at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
During construction: steel stud framing for a new partition in the living area at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
During construction: crew member working among exposed studs and open ceiling framing at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
During construction: stripped kitchen wall with design boards leaning against the window at The Newbury in Yorkville by Gallery KBNY
During construction: open living room with demolished wall opening and protected floors at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
During construction: new beam and exposed wiring in the kitchen opening at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
During construction: black waterproofing membrane lining a shower niche at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street, Yorkville by Gallery KBNY
During construction: crew member at the new kitchen opening with plywood floor protection at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
During construction: installer laying wide-plank laminate flooring in the kitchen at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
During construction: painter rolling the living room ceiling beside a new wood-veneer wall at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
During construction: freestanding wood-veneer partition rising in the open living area at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
During construction: unfinished island base cabinets awaiting counters in the kitchen at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
During construction: pale wood base cabinets and tall pantry unit being set by the window at The Newbury, Yorkville by Gallery KBNY
During construction: nearly complete kitchen with range hood, wall ovens and panel-ready refrigerator at The Newbury by Gallery KBNY
During construction: countertops installed on the island and sink run before finishing at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
During construction: fluted wood-look wall tile around a wall-hung toilet carrier at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
During construction: large-format stone tile shower and floating vanity taking shape at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
During construction: paneled refrigerator and wall oven tower in the kitchen at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
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Kitchen rendering beside the finished light oak kitchen with gray island, 250 East 87th Street in Yorkville by Gallery KBNY
Primary bathroom rendering beside the finished warm wood-tile tub alcove, 250 East 87th Street in Yorkville by Gallery KBNY

AFTER

Finished living room with taupe sectional, wood-veneer partition and glowing base lighting at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Living room corner with sculptural sofa, black arc lamp and wood-veneer wall lit from below at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Dining area with round table and counter stools beside a wood-veneer partition at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Compact kitchen with pale wood cabinets, quartz peninsula and cream stool at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street, Yorkville by Gallery KBNY
Kitchen island corner with oak-toned fronts, bright window and flowering branches at The Newbury in Yorkville by Gallery KBNY
Galley kitchen under a black pendant with wall ovens and marble dining table at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Toe-kick lighting illuminating the kitchen floor at The Newbury, a Manhattan co-op renovation by Gallery KBNY
Quartz peninsula and range hood opening toward the living area at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Undermount sink and brushed faucet beneath a tall window with skyline views at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Kitchen island with cooktop and range hood seen from the dining table at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Wall ovens and paneled refrigerator at the end of the kitchen under a pendant at The Newbury, Yorkville by Gallery KBNY
Black-framed floor mirror reflecting the dining table and pendant at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Detail of a honed quartz countertop edge above wood-grain drawer fronts at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Panel-ready refrigerator with steel bar handle and ice dispenser at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Recessed pull drawers in light wood grain beside the paneled refrigerator at The Newbury in Yorkville by Gallery KBNY
Open-plan living room with built-in oak cabinetry and sectional sofa at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Dining table and kitchen peninsula framed by a tall mirror at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street, Yorkville by Gallery KBNY
Sitting area with fiddle-leaf fig, bouclé chair and balcony doors at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Entry sitting nook with gray banquette, black marble bistro table and oak built-ins at The Newbury, Yorkville by Gallery KBNY
Oak built-in shelving and cabinets behind a bistro table and banquette at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Bathroom with wood-look plank tile, floating white vanity and soaking tub at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Wall-mounted faucet over a long white vanity with a lit mirror cabinet at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
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Mirror cabinet with integrated lighting above a floating vanity at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street, Yorkville by Gallery KBNY
Backlit tiled shower niche with a stone ledge and fluted wall tile at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Thermostatic shower controls and handheld shower over the tub at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Narrow bath with tub, wood-look tile surround and cantilevered vanity at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
White pocket door beside the wood-look tiled vanity wall at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Guest bath with large-format gray tile, glass shower and floating vanity at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Stone-look bathroom wall with wall-mounted brushed nickel faucet and fluted gray vanity at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Recessed tiled shower niche with a quartz ledge holding toiletries in a bathroom at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Square rain shower head, handheld sprayer and tiled niche in a pale stone-look shower at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
Compact bathroom with pale stone-look tile, floating quartz vanity and lit mirror cabinet at The Newbury, 250 East 87th Street by Gallery KBNY
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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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