Kitchen Renovation in Manhattan
Euro Restoration has been renovating Manhattan kitchens since 2001. We work across co-ops on Park Avenue, pre-war apartments on Riverside Drive, and condos in Tribeca. We know every building type, every co-op board expectation, and every constraint that makes a Manhattan kitchen project different from anywhere else in the world.
Why kitchen renovations in Manhattan are different
Co-op board approvals
Most Manhattan kitchens are in co-op buildings, and co-op boards have the legal authority to reject contractors, materials, and even work schedules. After 25 years, we know what managing agents want to see: licensed and insured paperwork, detailed scope letters, alteration agreements drafted correctly the first time. We've never had a project rejected by a board.
Building access windows
Manhattan buildings typically limit trade access to 8am–5pm on weekdays, and many buildings ban certain work on Fridays entirely. Freight elevator reservations must be made days in advance. We schedule every phase around these constraints before demo begins — never after.
Noise and dust rules
Jackhammering, saw work, and other loud trades are often restricted to specific hours — sometimes as narrow as 10am–4pm. Co-op buildings with white-glove lobbies also require full dust containment: sealed corridor doors, floor runners from the service entrance to your apartment, and elevator padding on every visit.
Tight floorplans
Pre-war Manhattan kitchens were designed for staff, not modern cooking. Maximizing a 60 sq. ft. galley kitchen takes a different skill set than building a 200 sq. ft. suburban kitchen. Our designers have solved this problem hundreds of times — pulling every inch from upper cabinet depth, toe-kick drawers, and panel-ready appliances that vanish into the millwork.
What’s included in every Euro Restoration kitchen
Every project is scoped, designed, and built entirely in-house. No subcontracted cabinetmakers. No third-party installers. One crew, one standard, one locked-in price.
Custom cabinetry & millwork
Designed to your kitchen's exact dimensions — not modified stock. Face-frame and frameless options, painted or natural wood finishes, full-extension soft-close hardware throughout.
Stone countertops
Calacatta Oro, Calacatta Borghini, Quartzite, Soapstone, and honed Carrara. We source slabs directly and template on-site — no seams in bad places, no surprises at installation.
Integrated appliance packages
Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf ranges and ovens, Miele dishwashers and steam ovens. Panel-ready installations that disappear into the cabinetry for a seamless built-in look.
Design specialist consultation before work begins
You work with a dedicated design specialist to map out every detail before a single cabinet is ordered. Getting everything right upfront means no surprises once work begins.
Locked-in pricing
Your signed quote is your final invoice. We absorb cost overruns from labor or materials — they are never passed to you. Our price does not move unless you change the scope.
Post-project warranty
Workmanship warranty on all labor and installation. If something fails because of how we built it, we come back and fix it — no charge, no argument.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a kitchen renovation in Manhattan take?
Most Manhattan kitchen renovations run 3–5 weeks from demolition to final walkthrough. A galley kitchen refresh may finish in 2.5 weeks; a full gut renovation with custom cabinetry and premium appliance integration typically takes 4–6 weeks. We produce a detailed room-by-room schedule before you sign, and we build in buffer for building access windows and freight elevator wait times.
Do you handle co-op board approval paperwork?
Yes, fully. We prepare the entire alteration agreement package: scope-of-work letter, licensed contractor certificates, general liability and workers' compensation insurance binders, DOB permit applications, and any material spec sheets the co-op's managing agent requires. Most boards want a single experienced contractor who understands the process. After 25 years in Manhattan buildings, we do.
What is your process for a Manhattan kitchen renovation?
It starts with a site visit and a detailed discovery conversation about how you cook, what you hate about your current kitchen, and what your building requires. Our design specialists then work with you to map out every detail and deliver a fixed-price quote before you commit to anything. Once you approve, we handle permits, building notifications, material procurement, and the full build. Your price does not change.
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Ready to renovate your Manhattan kitchen?
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