3BR Prewar Transitional Gut Reno on the UES
108 E 82nd St, NYC
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Converting a UES Prewar 2BR into a 3BR
Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors
This prewar transitional gut renovation required a Department of Building Permit to remove walls and drop ceilings to create an open floorpan, as well as complete rewiring, and through the wall heating/air conditioning units and builtin covers throughout. And that was just the beginning for successful converting this 2BR into a 3BR apartment.
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, removing walls and dropped ceilings to create an open floorpan and complete rewiring, and through the wall heating/air conditioning units and builtin covers throughout.
Expanding the Kitchen & Adding a Convertible Office / Bedroom
Refinished wood flooring throughout and installed new matching wood floors in the kitchen and hall. Wired Window treatments included for remote/programming convenience with a Hub. Increased the size of the kitchen (width), builtins on fireplace wall and matching PTAC cover built in for convertible third bedroom/Office with 6 foot pocket doors opening to Living Room!
Tub to Shower Conversion & Custom Design Features
New Washer and vented Dryer, converted tub to shower with exhausts in each bath. Gorgeous Accent Walls feature Phillip Jeffries and Schumacher wallpapers, along with Farrow& Ball wallpaper entrance. Custom Design cabinetry by PMD, Fabulous custom Carpets by Odegard, Stark, and a custom Baker sectional and Ottoman along with everything needed to create the perfect oasis for this couple!! We are delighted to have created exactly what the client envisioned!!
Additional Renovation Highlights & Features
Design Build Services
- DOB Permit
- Kitchen Expansion
- Addition of convertible third bedroom / office
Custom Interior Features
- Refinished wood flooring
- Builtins on fireplace wall with matching PTAC cover
- Wired window treatments for remote/programming convenience with a Hub
- Addition of 6 foot pocket doors
- Accent walls featuring Phillip Jeffries and Schumacher wallpapers, along with Farrow& Ball wallpaper entrance.
- Custom Design cabinetry by PMD
- Custom Carpets by Odegard, Stark
- Custom Baker sectional and Ottoman
Prewar Apartment Reno 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.