Prewar Contemporary Partial Reno in Carnegie Hill, NYC
1065 Park Ave, NYC
Prewar Contemporary Partial Reno in Carnegie Hill, NYC
1065 Park Ave, NYC
Prewar Partial Contemporary Reno with Principal Bath Reno
Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors
This 2 BR/1 Bath apartment in Carnegie Hill was in a typical ’70s residential NYC building, last renovated in the ’80s, with completely encased interior walls, wood paneling, and black granite tile floors. It desperately needed a gut renovation to bring it into the 21st century.
Project Overview
Type: Contemporary 2 BR w/ Den, Principal Bath Renovation
Location: Upper East Side (1065 Park Ave)
Construction Duration: 4 1/2 months
The Full Story Behind This Park Ave Partial Renovation
The challenge for us was that this project needed a full gut renovation, including the bathrooms and kitchen, but it had to be scheduled in two phases. The key drivers were budget constraints, elevator shutdowns for replacements, and delivery timing constraints for kitchen appliances. Since converting this apartment layout into a three-bedroom was the priority for moving into their new home—with bedrooms for their son and daughter—we tackled this layout scope first and will continue with the bathrooms and kitchen when the elevator replacements are finished in summer 2024.
What Changed?
We ripped out the dark, heavy finishes and changed walls, closets, and old recessed lighting. The finishes were inspired by a contemporary, transitional design with lighter rift-cut white oak floors, taller doors, new crown, base, and casing moldings, and new hardware. Wired window treatments and new recessed lighting made all the difference. Painting the existing PTAC built-ins helped us trim the budget.
The Result
Once completed, the combination of the European white oak floors and the paint color palette created the oasis they love for their home in the city! We love it!
Additional Partial Reno Highlights & Features
Custom Interior Features
- Custom built-ins and closets by Paula McDonald
- Ceiling recessed lighting
- New flooring and wall finishes
- Window treatments
Before & Afters – Walkthrough Videos
For those of you who love the ups and downs of challenging renovations, don’t miss this project’s highlights. See before-and-afters, and the walkthrough video for this Prewar Contemporary Partial Reno on Park Ave. on my YouTube Channel. For more Prewar renovations, check out my Prewar playlists featuring before-and-after videos as well as walkthrough videos.
If you love this Prewar Partial Renovation on the UES as much as we do, and you’re ready to renovate, contact Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors today!