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Luxury Home Renovation Contractors New York City
You recently purchased a gorgeous apartment in Manhattan, but the property’s full potential is untapped. Whether your new dream home is an industrial Soho loft or modern duplex with an eclectic Art Deco-inspired style, there’s always room to improve. See how Gallery KBNY can elevate your space’s potential with our full-service, design-build renovation process.
Award-Winning Design-Build Firm For Luxury Home Renovations In NYC
Since striving to exceed the standards for New York City renovations is second nature, we’re quite proud to be a consistent recipient of the community Houzz awards in Service and Design. We are equally as proud of the reviews our clients have given to both Houzz and Google, resulting in a combined average of 4.9 stars. You won’t find anyone better suited to handle your luxury renovation project in Manhattan or Brooklyn, whether your home is a co-op or condo, brownstone or townhome, or loft. Your vision is preserved and enhanced with our expertise to create a home that is as gorgeous as it is comfortable and functional.
Once we start working together, you can rest assured every aspect of your renovation is in careful, expert hands. Our benefits, beyond our technical expertise in renovation, center around the value we place on keeping our clients informed while handling every step of the process. A home renovation contains many moving parts, so our goal is to ensure no part ever falls out of place.
Full Service Design Build Contractors For Luxury Renovations In NYC
Full Interior Renovations
Our specialty is full renovations of condos, co-ops, brownstones, townhomes, lofts and pre-war apartments in Manhattan and Brooklyn. As part of our seamless approach to renovation, we don’t do partial jobs and focus on complete remodels in your home. A typical interior renovation can include a kitchen overhaul, multi-bathroom overhaul, room creation, new flooring, plus any other component of an interior renovation.
Gut Renovations
While gut renovations in NYC offer owners the utmost personalization and peak property value, they also require a significant amount of investment mentally and monetarily. That’s why working with a design-build firm that includes all moving parts makes such a complicated project much easier. Considering a gut renovation in NYC? Set full expectations with our article, Gut Renovations In New York City 101.
Apartment Combinations
Many moving parts are involved in a New York City renovation, especially one involving combining two units into a single home. There’s planning and design, board approvals, Department of Buildings approvals, material selection and procurement, and finally the actual construction. Projects like these require a firm to supervise the many variables for a successful outcome. For more on our specialization in NYC apartment combinations, see our Westside Manhattan Apartment Combination Before + After and ‘Combining Two NYC Apartments Into One? Here’s What You Need To Know.’
Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations
At Gallery, one major consideration for both kitchen and bathroom renovations in New York City is the current layout: can we improve? If you want to maintain the classic New York galley but make some adjustments, easily done. If you need to work around columns in a loft, update traditional molding in a brownstone, or take down a wall to make the kitchen and dining room feel connected, our full-service home renovation contractors have the expertise to execute.
Expertise In Iconic NYC Properties
Gallery’s extensive experience in New York City means we’re extremely knowledgeable in renovating various property types. The detail required extends beyond architecture, interior design, and material selection to include understanding all the necessary legalities and logistics.
Condos & Co-Op Renovations
Since condo and co-op renovations are common in New York City, Gallery has a thorough understanding of co-op boards and their alteration agreements. Our experienced home renovation contractors will always adhere to alteration agreements, and if needed, be an advocate for change if there’s a case for appropriate exceptions. Plus, we always establish rapport with a building’s super in order to make the renovation process streamlined and stress-free for our clients, as well as their neighbors.
Brownstone & Townhouse Renovations
One of our most common requests is brownstone and townhouse renovations, which have unique challenges. Some are nearly 200 years old and have been renovated several times over since the original build, while others have barely been touched. In either case, a firm taking on the renovation will now either have to fix piecemeal work from previous owners or begin the process of modernizing from scratch. Our team is well-versed in handling any specific need that arises during a brownstone renovation, from the negatives (outdated electrical and plumbing) to the positives (original moulding restoration).
Loft Renovations
As experts in loft renovation in New York City, we make the most of high-end, engaging spaces with historic charm and untouchable ceilings. We are committed to craftsmanship and impart each loft renovation project with our expert blend of architectural and design know-how.
Pre-War Apartment Renovations
Renovating pre-war apartments in New York is one of our core specialties. When comparing a pre-war apartment or condo renovation to a modern renovation, the differences are essential to understanding the cost and timeline for the project.
- Landmark Status: Many pre-war buildings are designated landmarks by the Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC). If landmark, the LPC must also approve all exterior street facing materials and design aesthetics prior to implementation, otherwise an LPC certificate of no effect is obtained. If you’re considering renovating a landmarked property, working with a contractor who has experience with the LPC – like we do at Gallery – is critical to successfully completing the project.
- Outdated Internals: Due to their age, electric and plumbing tend to be outdated in pre-war homes, alongside the greater likelihood of finding asbestos and insufficient electrical capacity - which not only adds cost but highlights the importance of working with experts in the field. Read more about ‘Common Surprises When Renovating A NYC Apartment.’
- Historic Highlights: The historic aesthetic factor can be key with pre-war home renovations. Some clients want to stay true to the historic aspect, in which case we dutifully maintain the classic, traditional, or Art Deco interiors. See how we enhanced historic highlights in this Brooklyn Brownstone kitchen renovation before + after.
Why Choose A Full-Service
Design Build General Contractor?
More Streamlined Than Traditional General Contractors
While searching ‘general contractors in Manhattan’ may be the first route that comes to mind when renovating in NYC, this age-old path to your dream home is not always the straightest. Hiring a traditional design-bid-build general contractor usually requires additional design support you must source and manage yourself, plus complicated permit and approval work most homeowners are unfamiliar with. For more information, read Design-Build Vs General Contractor: What’s The Difference?
More Control And Lower Cost Than Independent Architects
On the opposite end of the spectrum is an independent architect. Hiring an independent architect may result in less work for the client, but this route can also become a burdensome partnership. Since independent architects often act with their own interests in mind, clients get very little input in the design process and wind up paying exorbitant material costs for interior design that may not even suit their style. Plus, since independent architects outsource the construction, you’re often not seeing the full scope of costs until after designs are completed - which could take up to six months in some circumstances. For more information, read What Kind Of Architect Is Best For Your NYC Apartment Renovation?
Full Interior Design & Lifelike Renders
With a full-service design build general contractor like Gallery, interior design services are included in all renovations. This includes design planning, material selections, and sourcing. After materials have been sourced, we create life-like digital renderings of the renovated apartment. This includes every aspect of the design, from flooring to fixtures, even showing how renovated rooms will look under different lighting settings. These high-end renderings provide a visual accompaniment to the blueprint that guides construction and helps clients tweak final design decisions like paint color or fixture height. The following image is a kitchen render from our Manhattan condo renovation at The Chelsea Mercantile on 252 Seventh Ave. See the completed kitchen directly afterwards.
Board Approval And Permit Pros
We take on the responsibility of handling all red tape involved in a NYC renovation, at no additional cost. This includes 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, plus fully take on the approval process with the building management company and co-op board.
Streamlined Communication
With so many moving parts during a home renovation, effective communication is essential to a successful luxury look and feel. Since our design-build approach includes all parties involved under one roof, communication between design and construction is seamless and includes all project management.
Extensive Planning To Avoid Unexpected Costs/Delays
With a full-service team of design and construction professionals experienced in the complexities of luxury NYC home renovations, design-build firms make change orders and mid-project budget adjustments much less likely.
Examples Of Our Luxury Renovations In New York City
While we have many high-end renovations in our portfolio, the following are a few of our favorite luxury renovations in NYC.
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Upper East Side Co-Op Renovation | 55 East End Ave
We’re getting rave reviews of this 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 Manhattan renovation before and after.
Full Renovation Of Pre-War Co-Op In Manhattan | 1035 5th Avenue
Our recent renovation at 1035 5th Avenue placed us in the heart of Manhattan. This stunning Italian Renaissance Palazzo co-op, located on Fifth and 85th street near The Met, overlooks Central Park. When our client purchased this 4,000 square foot pre-war property, it hadn't been updated in over 50 years. The renovation involved a complete design overhaul, incorporating prior architectural elements and elegant marble accents, while also creating an additional bathroom and powder room. The results speak for themselves, and the client's glowing praise for our full-service approach was especially gratifying. View the full Upper East Side renovation before and after and view the testimonial from our client Jennifer, below.
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Helpful Articles About
Luxury NYC Renovations
Looking for more information on design build renovations in New York City? Make time for these priority articles from our Design & Reno blog, which lend further expertise about our client-first, full-service approach to your upcoming NYC renovation.
Why Choose Gallery For Your Luxury Renovation In New York City
If you work with Gallery, you can rest easy knowing we plan, design, and execute all of our NYC renovations with client care front and center. To see why design-build is the best method for your NYC apartment renovation, explore more of our work, or contact us to see why our New York City apartment renovation and remodeling services are the most mindful choice when considering a residential renovation in Manhattan or Brooklyn.
