NYC Neighborhood Spotlight: Our Favorite Upper East Side Renovations

With Central Park as a backyard and the most prestigious museums in the world as neighbors, the Upper East Side is a diverse, cultural hub with walkable charm, filled with a diverse array of architectural beauty that still leaves residents in awe when they finally get a chance to look up.

As the leading design build general contractor in Manhattan, our job is to advance the allure of these exclusive UES residences, at the behest of our clients. Whether that means customizing a glistening modern high-rise apartment on Fifth Ave to fit the personal tastes of an eclectic client or upholding the history of a pre-war, Beaux-Arts co-op in Central Park West, Gallery aims always aims to raise the bar with any of our many Upper East Side renovations.

View some of our favorite renovations in Upper East Side NYC below.

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Full Renovation Of Pre-War Co-Op In Manhattan | 1035 5th Avenue

Our recent renovation at 1035 5th Avenue found us in the middle of quintessential Manhattan. Overlooking Central Park, this beautiful Italian Renaissance Palazzo co-op is located on Fifth and 85th street, just down the street from The Met. When our client purchased this 4,000 square foot pre-war property, the space hadn’t been updated in more than 50 years. The vision for this renovation called for a complete design overhaul of the extensive space, while incorporating many of the prior architectural elements and elegant marble accents, while also creating an additional bathroom and powder room. While the results speak for themselves, the client’s glowing praise for our full-service approach went a long way. See Jennifer's testimonial below or view the full Upper West Side renovation before and after.

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Upper East Side Co-Op Renovation | 55 East End Ave

We’re beaming about our recent co-op renovation on the Upper East Side. Located at Riverview South, a few blocks from Gracie Mansion, this two bedroom, two bathroom was a dated post-war home that hadn't been renovated for years. That’s when the client, a facial surgeon living with his dog, brought Gallery into the equation. Our full-service approach allowed us to hone in on his design objectives, execute the architectural plans accordingly and then work together to materialize the construction of his dream home. View the full UES co-op renovation before and after.

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Manhattan Townhouse Renovation | 529 East 87th

Our clients occupied the first two floors of this Manhattan townhouse, converted to condos with coveted access to the outdoors via a patio. The overall space had been well-maintained, but was dated and didn't necessarily reflect the aesthetic of our clients. With renovations throughout the entire home and a focus on the kitchen, our goal was to brighten the home with character alongside modern elements. View the full Upper East Side townhouse renovation before and after.

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Manhattan Condo Renovation | 170 E 87th

While we’re often working in dated pre-war buildings with plenty of surprises, this Upper East Side condo renovation took place in a relatively new building, The Gotham. A young family had recently purchased the condo and wanted to renovate the three bathrooms, kitchen, and flooring before moving in. Our goal was to take the strong bones of the developer-build and upgrade with more personalization and space for our clients’ growing home. View the full UES condo renovation before and after.

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Manhattan Condo Renovation | 360 East 88th

Our clients purchased a condominium on the Upper East Side intent on a complete condo renovation before moving in. A post-war space, the bones had already been modernized but the overall vibe was outdated. The kitchen was not functional and the home lacked storage. On top of that, the original darker color palette failed to take advantage of the condo’s ample natural light. View the full Upper East Side renovation before and after.

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Considering A Renovation In Upper East Side NYC?

Find more priority content to help guide your upcoming Upper East Side renovation via our NYC Renovation & Design Blog, view a full portfolio of our renovations throughout NYC, or contact us to begin conversations regarding the home of your dreams. 

We are a client-first design build general contractor for Manhattan residents with experience in areas like Central Park West and beyond. We offer an award-winning, full-service approach to residential renovations in Manhattan that includes everything from interior design and architecture services to building/board approvals and construction management. That's why we're different from other renovations and remodel firms in NYC. We’re experts in pre-war renovations, combining two apartments into one, room creations, full gut renovations and all that falls in between. Let us bring your dream home to life. Let’s design-build together.