Apartment Renovations In Greenwich Village

Award-Winning Apartment Renovations In Greenwich Village

Winner of Houzz awards in service and design.

As property values rise in the Gold Coast, West Village, NoHo, and the more secluded corners of Greenwich Village, many homes in the area require renovation. One of NYC’s most historic neighborhoods, the Village offers a mix of classic brownstones, pre-war co-ops with unique character, and industrial lofts converted for residential use—each presenting challenges.

As experienced NYC apartment renovation contractors, Gallery manages every aspect of your Greenwich Village renovation under one roof—from architecture and interior design to board approvals, permitting, and construction management. Our meticulous work has earned us numerous service and design awards, and our clients consistently rate us highly on Houzz and Google, with a combined average of 4.9 stars.

Navigating Greenwich Village’s Architectural Landscape

When considering residential opportunities in The Village, this evergreen slice of the Big Apple offers architectural styles as diverse as the residents. There is everything from pre-war federal-style rowhouses and Italianate townhouses to revitalized industrial lofts and some of the city’s most charming boutique co-ops - all ideal for customization.

Loft Renovations In Greenwich Village

Since much of Greenwich Village was once home to a mix of manufacturing and small-scale industrial buildings, much of the area’s real estate has evolved into spacious industrial lofts, offering expansive open floor plans and floor-to-ceiling windows for maximum natural light. As experts in loft renovation in NYC, we always make the most of these cast-iron loft spaces and their historic charm. By combining architectural expertise with design innovation, our full-service approach to loft renovations addresses the unique challenges of these open book spaces, turning obstacles like load-bearing columns and sky high ceilings into stylish, functional design opportunities.

Condo Renovations In Greenwich Village

Condos and co-ops are prevelant throughout Greenwich Village, whether in historic brownstones, pre-war buildings, or modern builds. While most are ripe for renovation, the difficulty with renovating a co-op in NYC comes with strict board regulations aiming to preserve the building’s character. To navigate the approval process and avoid delays, your best bet is working with a full-service design-build contractor like Gallery who can handle the logistics and leverage our ongoing rapport with building boards and the permit offices to streamline a seamless path to your ideal Village home.

Townhouse Renovations In Greenwich Village

While condos and co-ops make up much of Greenwich Village’s prized real estate, historic townhouses can still be found tucked along the neighborhood’s tree-lined residential streets. These timeless homes each come with their own backstories, along with various renovation challenges. Some have been modernized over the years, while others remain largely untouched in order to preserve details from the early 20th century.

The architectural character can be a double-edged sword when purchasing with intent to renovate, as many older townhouses reveal a mix of past renovations, outdated electrical systems, and aging plumbing—sometimes with asbestos present. Not good. These common surprises when renovating add complexity to townhouse renovations, as older wiring often struggles to support modern electrical demands, and asbestos must be meticulously managed to ensure a safe and compliant path forward.

Pre-War Apartment Renovations In Greenwich Village

Because of The Village’s industrial roots, many of the area’s residential buildings are pre-war. While that versatile history gives each home one-of-a-kind charm and usually more room than modern residential spaces, the added cache also brings added considerations when renovating.

Similar to townhouses, pre-war apartments renovated multiple times in the past often come with hidden surprises once walls start opening up. This may include anything from asbestos and outdated wiring to corroded plumbing and insufficient load capability. Furthermore, many pre-war buildings in areas like the Historic District and along lower Fifth Ave hold landmark status, meaning any changes require additional approval on specifics like exterior street facing materials and design aesthetics prior to implementation. Partnering with Gallery for your pre-war renovation in NYC alleviates these challenges, as we handle all formalities on your behalf.

Our Comprehensive Renovation Services

The reason Greenwich Village residents prefer working with Gallery is simple - we do everything so you don’t have to. In more traditional renovation methods, such as hiring a design-bid-build general contractor or interior designer, the homeowner is often responsible for sourcing the additional parties required to complete the job. This also includes handling many of the permits and approvals, plus much of the material sourcing. That’s a lot of work. With a design-build renovation contractor, the renovation experience is hands off. That’s because a design-build firm includes all services required for your Greenwich Village renovation under one roof.  

The Renovation Process: From Concept to Completion

The apartment renovation and remodeling process is largely determined by the type of contractor chosen for the job. There are two main types of contractors - traditional general contractors and design-bid general contractors.

While our design-bid approach offers a comprehensive renovation solution with all services integrated, the traditional general contractor model requires separate contracts for design and construction. In this model, you first hire a designer or architect to plan and render the project design. The construction is then bid out to a separate general contractor, who may further subcontract various tasks. This setup often requires additional coordination between designers and contractors, as they are not always contractually bound to one another. For more information on these two types of general contractor, read What Type Of Contractor Do You Need For An Apartment Renovation In NYC?

‍In this section, we’ll be detailing Gallery’s end-to-end design-build process for apartment renovation. Keep in mind every renovation has different requirements, and the process below can be flexible to accommodate unique specifications like pre-war or co-op status.

Co-Op Apartment Combination Gut Renovation In Greenwich Village | 180 Thompson St

Originally, our client purchased a one bed, one bath co-op in a seven-story building in the storybook Greenwich Village neighborhood. A few years later, another one bedroom sponsor unit became available next to his, which he purchased in hopes of an apartment combination. The goal was to create a more spacious apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while also combining the two outdoor deck spaces each unit offered.

To accommodate, we fully gut renovated both spaces (with the exception of one recently-updated guest bathroom), then combined the two apartments to create an immersive and elegant home that allowed him to settle into his post-bachelor life with added comfort and desirability. View the full renovation before and after.

Greenwich Village Apartment Renovation | 49 East 12th

The owners of this Greenwich Village co-op apartment purchased this home with the intent of renovating the entire space. The existing kitchen lacked character, the brick walls were hidden, and the existing hardwood floors were worn. During the design meetings our designers discovered that our customer leaned towards the traditional and industrial aesthetic for their NYC apartment renovation. For this reason, we incorporated custom kitchen cabinets in a matte black finish with champagne pull handles and fixtures. To give the kitchen contrast and incorporate the industrial look, we fully exposed the brick accent wall and gave it a distressed look. Lastly, we installed new hardwood 5″ select oak floors, renovated the entire bathroom and repainted the entire apartment. View the full renovation before and after.

Why Choose Gallery for Your Greenwich Village Apartment Renovation

Read below to see why Greenwich Village residents continue to choose Gallery as their NYC apartment renovation contractor during their full home renovation or luxury home remodel. 

Expertise Across All NYC Residential Building Types

At Gallery, we constantly aim to raise the bar for our clients, not only working towards their renovation goals - but exceeding them. For nearly two decades, we’ve delivered all-inclusive residential renovations that include everything from 4,000-plus square foot, pre-war co-op renovations to multi-floor townhouse conversions. 

Familiarity With Renovations In Greenwich Village

With the various regulations, neighborhood aesthetics, and strict building codes, renovations in The Village require a local contractor with all-encompassing design build expertise and familiarity with the locale that can provide peace of mind amidst an already challenging undertaking. At Gallery, we work exclusively in Manhattan and Brooklyn. 

Client-First Approach To Full-Service Renovations

Furthermore, Gallery’s specifically-customized approach allows clients to design a home that reflects their individual style and needs, opposed to a standard move-in ready new buy or over-the-top, over-priced renovation from an independent architect aiming to win awards. We’re client-first, always. 

Getting Started With Your Greenwich Village Renovation

If you’re someone who knows what they want design-wise and has a significant residential renovation in Greenwich Village that requires structural changes or custom design, a full-service NYC apartment renovation contractor like Gallery is the ideal partner.

We are an award-winning design-build general contractor in Manhattan with a full-service approach to renovations throughout New York City that includes everything from interior design and architecture services to filing permits and construction management. We’re experts in pre-war apartment renovations, apartment combinations, room creations, full gut renovations and all that falls in between. Let us bring your dream home to life.

‍Considering an apartment renovation in New York City? View our portfolio of NYC apartment renovation before and afters, learn more about Gallery, or contact us for an initial consultation and to schedule a walk-through of the space you’d like renovated.