Manhattan Design-Build Contractors Specializing In Home Renovation

Manhattan Renovation Types

Condo & Co-Op Renovation

Partnering with Gallery provides a dedicated team specializing in all aspects of condo and co-op renovations in NYC. Thanks to expertise that spans the city, keen attention to detail, and tactful rapport building, we streamline approvals from co-op boards and meet alteration agreements that impose rules around what is and isn’t allowed in terms of condo renovation and construction (IE: Plumbing restrictions, when work can be done, types of materials, types of construction method, etc).

Loft Renovation

As experts on loft renovation in New York City, we make the most of high-end, engaging spaces with historic charm and untouchable ceilings. We're committed to craftsmanship and impart each of our NYC loft renovations with a blend of architectural and design know-how. At Gallery, value and customer satisfaction are the bottom line.

Brownstone & Townhome Renovation

Our years of experience as brownstone and townhouse renovation contractors throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn allow us to navigate the challenges of historic NYC homes and deliver the thoughtful craftsmanship needed to modernize your timeless space. 

Pre-War Apartment Renovation

As experienced pre-war renovation contractors in New York City, Gallery KBNY helps our clients turn their pre-war palettes into masterpieces. We also know how much work is needed before each unveiling. Thanks to scattered ownership and inevitable decay, pre-war properties often require significant renovation before they can meet their full and pristine potential. 

Apartment Combinations

With a sole focus on NYC properties, we’re quite well-versed in what it takes to combine apartments – everything from how to approach the new layout and accounting for building codes to wet over dry restrictions and communicating with co-op boards. See our expertise for yourself via this apartment combination project in Columbus Circle, which involved combining an existing one-bedroom apartment with a newly purchased one-bedroom unit next door.

Room Creation

A common New York City housing scenario is to purchase an apartment with the intention to create an additional bedroom. By focusing on residential renovations in New York City, our expertise includes any unique room customization imaginable. Whether you’re in need of additional bedrooms, a room that can serve as an office or a study, or a laundry room to store your washer and dryer, we are experts in building new rooms in existing apartments.

What To Look For In A Manhattan Design-Build Firm

All Renovation Services Under One Roof

With so many moving parts during an interior renovation, effective communication is essential to a successful end result. Since design-build firms have all parties involved under one roof, communication between design and construction is seamless and leaves minimal project management for clients beyond cost and material selection. Beyond getting both a designer and project liaison who guide your project from start to finish, our design-build offering includes both architectural and interior design services. 

Board Approval And Permit Pros

We take on the responsibility of handling all red tape involved in a NYC renovation, which is often extensive. This can include reviewing and satisfying a condo board’s alteration agreement, filing all relevant architectural plans with the Department Of Buildings, and procurement of all necessary permits. We also handle all LPC approvals and requirements.

Vendor-Agnostic Material Selection & Procurement

With a focus on residential renovations throughout NYC, our kaleidoscopic experience and full-service approach allows clients to raise the bar on their home renovation goals and truly distinguish themselves via their fully-realized, contemporary dream home. Furthermore, since Gallery is brand and vendor-agnostic, we’re not limited in any way with our material selections. Some firms or contractors sell their own materials or have relationships with particular vendors, but our commitment is to our clients. We’ll procure from any vendor, whether international or local. This quality makes our ability to design for both taste and budget fairly flexible.

 Design Renders

Renovations that disturb asbestos-containing material cannot proceed until the asbestos is remediated by a company that specializes in asbestos removal, so testing prior to demo is essential. Still, just because a property contains asbestos does not necessarily mean the asbestos has to be removed or automatically poses a hazard to your health. If the asbestos will be untouched, we can occasionally work around the issue. However, best practices warrant remediation. 

Change Orders Less Likely

With a full team of design and construction professionals experienced in the complexities of NYC renovations, design-build firms make change orders and mid-project budget adjustments less likely.

Manhattan Classic 8 Pre-war Apartment Renovation

This project was a full home renovation of an Upper West Side classic 8 pre-war apartment, meaning we updated all the flooring, renovated the kitchen, bathrooms, closets, and office space, then painted throughout. The cherry on top: we maintained and enhanced the pre-war charm with restoration and refinishing work throughout the apartment. View the full renovation before and after.

Why Choose Gallery As A Design-Build Firm?

Considering a renovation in NYC? View our full portfolio of New York City renovation before and afters, learn more about Gallery KBNY, or simply contact us today.

We are an award-winning 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 architecture services to filing permits and construction. We’re experts in renovating pre-war homes, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, sourcing custom pieces, building entirely new rooms, millwork, and all that falls in between. Let Gallery bring your dream home to life.