Exterior of a charming townhouse with a wooden door, number 32, floral window boxes, and a fenced front garden with various colorful flowers and plants.

Greenwich Village Renovation Case Study: Full Process

Project Credits & Thank You!

Architecture :

Havard Cooper Architect, PLLC

Havard Cooper III

Jovencio Mercado

Liam Innes

Unai Artetxe

Interior Design: RKV Design, LP Creative

Structural Engineer: Martos Engineering

MEP Engineer: Tan Engineering

General Contractor: Structure NYC

Plaster Restoration: TBD

Flooring: Bates Flooring

Professional Photography: Kelly Marshall

Photoshoot Stylist: Elvis Maynard

We’d also like to thank the Condo Board and Landmarks Preservation Commission for their cooperation & ensuring the Greenwich Village heritage remains intact even as we modernise interiors for today’s needs.

Greenwich Village Renovation Series

A Landmark Transformation, Step by Step

This blog series offers an in-depth look at the full renovation of a landmarked 1840s maisonette in Greenwich Village. From the first site scan to the final reveal, we documented each phase of the architectural process to give readers a rare behind-the-scenes view of how design, construction, and preservation come together in a historic New York City context.

Whether you're navigating your own renovation, working with a co-op board, or simply curious about how old buildings become modern homes, this case study walks through it all—with checklists, insights, and visual progress updates.

Spacious empty room with intricate coffered ceiling, large windows, and a decorative fireplace in black and white.

What You'll Find in This Series

Each post explores a major phase of the renovation:

Elegant living room with a large beige sectional sofa, decorated with pillows and a throw blanket. A white marble coffee table holds decorative items, including a vase with greenery. A large bay window fills the room with natural light. The room features a classic fireplace, wood flooring, and wall art.

View Greenwich Village Maisonette: a Case Study

5: Greenwich Village Maisonette renovation: Bidding Negotiating & Permitting

5: Greenwich Village Maisonette renovation: Bidding Negotiating & Permitting

In this post, we unpack how we vetted contractors, negotiated final scopes, and secured approvals from the condo board, DOB, and Landmarks for our Greenwich Village maisonette. A behind-the-scenes look at one of the most complex but critical phases of any NYC renovation.

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4: Greenwich village Maisonette renovation: construction docs
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4: Greenwich village Maisonette renovation: construction docs

Construction Documents translate your renovation vision into detailed drawings, specs, and schedules. In this post, we explore how we tailored these for a landmarked 1840s duplex—ensuring compliance with LPC, DOB, and the condo board while preserving historic charm.

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2: Greenwich village maisonette: schematic design
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2: Greenwich village maisonette: schematic design

In this post, we translate ideas into action—developing layout options, evaluating kitchen relocations, and resolving historic constraints. From rain showers to exhaust routes, here’s how Schematic Design balanced 1840s charm with modern ambitions.

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