Our proposed design for combining and renovating two NYC Upper West Side apartments. Combining the 2BR and 1BR apartments, can accommodate as many as five bedrooms by eliminating the additional kitchen and making more efficient use of the overall space. Another option is to combine with the unit above or below to create a duplex, although this may not be ideal for properties with high ceilings due to the increased number of stairs.
With large apartments becoming increasingly scarce in many New York neighborhoods, combining two apartments can be an excellent solution. The approvals process is relatively smooth, as the Department of Buildings (DOB) has eased some restrictions that once made it quite complicated. A renovation to combine two units and reimagine the space would typically take about six to ten months.
