How We Won 2023 Best Of Houzz For Both Service And Design

For the third year in a row, Gallery KBNY took home two Houzz awards in 2023 - best in customer service and best in design.

April 13, 2023

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How We Won 2023 Best Of Houzz For Both Service And Design

Another year, another celebration of the Best of Houzz Awards for both Service and Design.

Despite occurring the last five years in a row, winning Best of Houzz awards for service and design in 2023 is something we're quite proud of. Sure, the prestige is nice — we were chosen by more than 40 million subscribers from more than 2.1 million industry professionals — but for us, the honor runs deeper.

The cornerstone of our success, and what we take the most pride in, is complete dedication to our customers. The core idea that drives Gallery KBNY has always been to provide high-touch, responsive, proactive, and honest service to our customers. No surprises. We want to be partners, not just contractors, in every NYC renovation we have the opportunity to take on.

That level of dedication is rare in the home renovation industry, and our fine balance of client care and thoughtful design is what makes us New York’s premier, full-service design-build firm. In such an evolving, competitive market, our goal is to consistently offer the most streamlined combination of service and interior design - and being named Best Of Houzz Design 2023 and Best Of Houzz Service 2023 by a respected leader in the high-end renovation space always earns cheers around the office. 

Lower level entry and living area from Brooklyn brownstone renovation in Bed-Stuy. View full renovation before and after.

With the largest database of home renovations in the world, Houzz.com is more than a platform. It’s a community of home designing, building, and remodeling aficionados, mixed together with highly involved industry professionals and anyone looking for ideas on how to create their dream homes. Every voice in the community holds weight in the Best of Houzz awards.

There is no application for the awards, as Houzz picks the winners for Best Service and Best Design on the basis of the community’s feedback. The Design Award is based on how many Houzz users saved a design’s photo to their idea books. With over 80 NYC renovations on display, our before + after project galleries regularly provide inspiration for those considering home renovation in Manhattan and Brooklyn. 

We’re extremely honored and would like to thank everyone for their appreciation of our work. Integrity and honesty are woven into our values and are paramount to our success. We take tremendous pride in everything we do. Ideas like “customer-centric approach” and “best possible customer experience” aren’t PR lingo to us — they’re values we truly believe in.

Receiving the Best of Houzz service and design awards validate we’re doing something right — but that doesn’t mean our work is done. The awards motivate us further. We look forward to another year of providing excellent service and customer-driven results for which the community has recognized us. 

Kitchen from Manhattan loft renovation Hell's Kitchen. View full renovation before and after.

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About Gallery KBNY

Gallery KBNY is an award-winning, full-service design-build firm specializing in the architecture, interior design, and renovation of apartments, co-ops, condominiums, townhomes, and lofts across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our integrated team of architects, designers, contractors, and project managers — with a founding partner involved in every project — manages every phase from board approvals and DOB permitting through design and construction. Because architecture, design, permitting, and construction are coordinated under one roof, the process remains streamlined, accountable, and transparent from start to finish. Our work has been recognized by Forbes, The New York Times, Architectural Digest, and Inc., and we have received Houzz Best of Design & Service seven consecutive years, along with 100+ five-star client reviews.

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Pre-War Co-Op Renovation Asbestos: Key Facts (2026)
TopicKey Detail
Where asbestos is typically foundBehind walls — pipe insulation, steam risers, branch heating lines
Surface test resultsOften negative on walls and floors — hidden asbestos requires invasive investigation
Required NYC testingACP-5 clearance certificate required before DOB permit filing
ACP-5 testing cost$1,500–$4,000 depending on scope and number of samples
Abatement cost — typical scope$3,000–$15,000+ depending on linear footage and materials
Abatement cost — extensive scope$15,000–$40,000+ for full riser or branch line replacement
Timeline impact — proactive planningMinimal — when abatement is scoped and contracted in pre-construction
Timeline impact — reactive discovery2–6 weeks of unexpected delay mid-construction
Buildings most affectedPre-war co-ops built before 1940; especially those with original steam heat

Source: Gallery KBNY pre-war co-op renovation project data (2026)

Managing Partner/CEO

Avi Zikryhttps://www.gallerykbny.com/authors/avi-z

Avi Zikry is the CEO and managing partner of Gallery KBNY, a full service design-build firm specializing in the design and interior renovation of apartments, townhomes, and lofts in NYC. Under his leadership, Gallery KBNY has earned the reputation for delivering exceptional service and beautiful homes to our select group of clients. Avi's strategic positioning extends beyond the brand. He has strategically cultivated a network of industry partners and suppliers, forging strong alliances that allow Gallery KBNY to access cutting-edge technologies and materials. By staying abreast of industry trends and technological advancements, Avi ensures the firm remains at the forefront of innovation, consistently offering clients the latest design solutions and construction methodologies.