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5 STARS ISN’T ENOUGH. THEY DESERVE A CONSTELLATION! When we began planning the gut renovation of our Upper East Side co-op, we knew we were taking on an enormous challenge. Our apartment hadn't been renovated in decades, and every wall was a mystery box we were afraid to open. We planned to reconfigure the layout, replace the HVAC system, upgrade electrical infrastructure, add a powder room, and rebuild virtually every inch of the apartment from the ground up. Add in NYC’s famously complex regulations and co-op requirements, and we asked ourselves: “Who could we possibly trust to pull off this miracle?” We interviewed several design-build firms but kept coming back to one name: Alex Ushyarov, Director of Business Development at Gallery KBNY. What distinguished Alex was his rare combination of technical expertise, calm leadership, honesty, responsiveness, and extraordinary problem-solving ability. No matter how many curveballs emerged — and in our apartment, there were many — Alex approached the challenge with professionalism, composure, and multiple solutions. Even our building’s demanding architect was impressed with Alex! Besides leading the project, Alex assembled an absolute dream team: Designer Kate Zharkova, whose eye for beauty and flow helped us imagine possibilities we would never have seen on our own. Project Manager Leo DeGiuseppe, whose meticulous oversight kept us three steps ahead of whatever the apartment tried to throw at us. And Project Coordinator / Design Assistant Morgan Depont kept communication flowing, details from slipping, and even had a gift for choosing paint colors. Together, they transformed a challenging apartment into a beautiful, functional showstopper! If you’re considering a renovation and looking for a team that can navigate complexity, logistics, creativity, surprises and NYC bureaucracy with grace and skill — Gallery KBNY is the firm you want. We’re still glowing over the result!
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