3BR Prewar Transitional Gut Reno on the UES
108 E 82nd St, NYC
Converting a UES Prewar 2BR into a 3BR
Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors
This prewar transitional gut renovation required a Department of Building Permit (DOB) permit to remove walls and drop ceilings to create an open floor plan. The project also involved complete rewiring, through-the-wall heating/air conditioning units, and built-in covers throughout. And that was just the beginning of successfully converting this 2-bedroom apartment into a 3-bedroom home.
Design Build Project Overview
Type: Prewar Transitional Gut Renovation
Rooms: Converted 3 BR (2 bedroom apartment converted to 3 bedrooms)
Location: Upper East Side (108 East 82nd Street)
Construction Duration: 5 months
The Full Story Behind This Prewar Transitional Gut Renovation
This gut renovation required a DOB permit, the removal of walls and dropped ceilings to create an open floor plan, complete rewiring, and the installation of through-the-wall heating/air conditioning units with built-in covers.
Expanding the Kitchen & Adding a Convertible Office / Bedroom
We refinished wood flooring throughout and installed new matching wood floors in the kitchen and hall. Wired window treatments were added for remote operation and programming convenience via a hub. The kitchen was expanded in width, and we built custom fireplace wall built-ins along with a matching PTAC cover built-in for the convertible third bedroom/office. Six-foot pocket doors allow this space to open seamlessly into the living room!
Tub-to -Shower Conversion & Custom Design Features
A new washer and vented dryer were installed, and the existing bathtub was converted into a shower, with exhaust fans added to each bathroom. Gorgeous accent walls feature Phillip Jeffries and Schumacher wallpapers, along with Farrow & Ball wallpaper in the entryway.
Custom-designed cabinetry by PMD, luxurious custom carpets by Odegard and Stark, and a bespoke Baker sectional and ottoman were incorporated to create the perfect oasis for this couple. We are thrilled to have brought their vision to life!
Additional Renovation Highlights & Features
Design Build Services
- DOB permit approval
- Kitchen expansion
- Addition of convertible third bedroom / office
- Custom interior features
Custom Prewar Renovation Features
- Refinished wood flooring
- Built-ins on the fireplace wall with a matching PTAC cover
- Wired window treatments for remote operation via a hub
- Addition of six-foot pocket doors
- Accent walls featuring Phillip Jeffries, Schumacher, and Farrow & Ball wallpapers
- Custom-designed cabinetry by PMD
- Custom carpets by Odegard and Stark
Prewar Apartment Renovation Videos – Before & After, Walkthroughs
For those of you who love the ups and downs of renovation transformations, don’t miss my prewar project playlists featuring before-and-after videos of some of my most challenging prewar apartment renovations, and a dedicated prewar walkthrough video playlist as well. Visit my YouTube Channel for even more Design Build Videos.
If you love this Design-Build project as much as we do, and you’re ready to renovate, contact Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors today!