A grand duplex apartment in one of the great Candela buildings. The apartment had not been renovated since the 1930’s.

The 12 room apartment was reconfigured and fully renovated. Many of the original details were replicated where they could not be restored, while other details were added that reflect the owners more understated style.

Architecture: May Architects
Interior Dessign: Pamela Ortega Design
Photography: © Nicholas Venezia

This expansive apartment is in the Historic Apthorp Apartment Building, one of the earliest apartment buildings in NYC.

The existing apartment, with dramatic views into the grand courtyard, was completely renovated to bring back all the original detail that had been removed over the years.

We documented the original details from adjacent apartments and had them replicated in the both the public and private rooms of the apartment - plaster moldings, cabinetry, mosaic floors

This estate condition prewar duplex penthouse apartment was fully restored and renovated.

Renovations on this 3,300 square foot apartment included reconfiguration of bathrooms, kitchen and bedrooms as well as integrating central air conditioning. 

A combination of two adjacent apartments and a reconfiguration of public and private spaces.

Beyond the combination, the apartment was completely transformed from a bland 1980's developer apartment into a traditional apartment more representative of the neighborhood. 

The apartment is 3,200 square feet with central air, new wood floors, a new kitchen and wine cellar, 4 new bathrooms, all with extensive millwork.

The existing carriage house was an underutilized part of an estate on Lee Avenue in Easthampton.  The project involved virtually demolishing and rebuilding the existing carriage house.

The rebuilt carriage house has been made much more liveable with new windowed dormers, a full bath, kitchen and bar, billiard room/entertaining room and sitting room. It's now one of the favorite parts of the estate.

A great 8 room pre-war apartment that had last been renovated in the 1960, with dropped ceilings and curved walls, was completely transformed to appear as the original apartment might have been.

Complete renovation included new central air conditioning, a new enlarged kitchen, new bathrooms and panelled public rooms.

A complete renovation included new central air conditioning, a new enlarged kitchen, new bathrooms and panelled public rooms.

An expansive 8 room pre-war apartment that had last been renovated in the 1980s. The 3400 square foot apartment was completely gutted and reconfigured.

The result is a very understated apartment with an expansive eat in kitchen, 3 new bathrooms, new wood floors, central air-conditioning, new windows, and new cabinetry.

An unusual six room maisonette with private Park Avenue entrance, completely transformed, including reconfigured living spaces and bedrooms, new bathrooms, kitchen and guest room/breakfast banquette.

New mouldings were added throughout, including wainscotting, extended jambs, coffered ceilings and crowns.