Multifamily Architects In New York City

GROUND UP BUILDINGS | VALUE-ADD RENOVATIONS | INTERIOR DESIGN

Multifamily Architects with Vision and Results

With 30+ years of experience and over 10,000 residential units designed across New York City, Building Studio Architects delivers multifamily projects that deliver client goals and community support. Our multifamily architects, Michael Goldblum and John Field, lead with deep expertise in urban development, sustainable design, and regulatory navigation. Whether you’re developing a new skyline-defining high-rise or repositioning a historic asset, we’ll help you smoothly navigate complex city regulations, maximize your investment, and create residential spaces that outperform the market.

Streamlined Approvals – We handle LPC, DOB, DCP and other regulatory agencies, processing applications to keep your timeline on track.

Smarter Upgrades, Higher Value – From CapEx enhancements to iconic new builds, we help reposition your asset for long-term success.
Sustainability Built In – Our LEED-certified team ensures UGC LL97 compliance with forward-thinking, energy-efficient solutions.

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Soho Apartment Building, brick industry gold award winning, ground up new construction multi-famliy apartment building

Some of the Companies We’re honored to work with:

Multifamily Residential Projects Tailored for Success

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Luxury Condominiums

Premium residential spaces designed for sophisticated urban living.

Supportive housing design for women and children on Staten Island

Affordable Housing

Cost-effective solutions balancing budget constraints and community impact.

The Washington building is an award-winning adaptive reuse & historic preservation project in New Haven, CT. The building is mixed-use (residential & commercial)

Mixed-Use Residential-Retail

Integrated designs fostering vibrant communities and thriving retail spaces.

Blackstone Parc, ground up new construction building in the Bronx, NY by BSA's Multifamily Architects

Market-Rate Rentals

Highly competitive apartment buildings optimized for maximum occupancy and profitability.

Architectural & Design Services for Multifamily Building Projects

Our goal is to empower your project from inception to occupancy. With comprehensive architectural services tailored specifically to multifamily developments, we focus on maximizing efficiency, profitability, and market appeal. Here’s how we make your vision a reality:

Kips Bay Court in Manhattan was a capital expenditure (CapEx) amenity improvement project.

Ground-Up Design (mid- & high-rise)

From concept to completion, we deliver code-compliant, efficient new construction.

Feasibility & Zoning Studies

Understand site potential, maximize FAR, and navigate early development hurdles, including City of Yes.

Amenity-Space Design

Create sought-after amenities that drive leasing & retention: gyms, co-work, recreation spaces, pools, playrooms and outdoor amenities

Capital Improvements / CapEx Planning

Prioritize high-impact upgrades that improve asset value and tenant experience.

Interior Upgrades and renovations

Modify existing buildings to suit new needs and market realities: unit combinations, ADA compliance, cosmetic upgrades

Adaptive Reuse & Office-to-Residential Conversions

Turn underperforming properties into thriving residential communities.

Specialty Agency Approvals

Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Standards and Appeals, Dept City Planning

Sustainability Retrofits & Electrification

Achieve LL97 compliance with envelope upgrades and systems design.

"Collaborating with Building Studio Architects always is a pleasure"

As part of the General Contractor's office for many of our projects, collaborating with Building Studio Architects always is a pleasure. Their expertise and professionalism are evident in every aspect of their projects, from the initial design phase to the final construction. Throughout the process, they show a keen attention to detail so as to deliver great results. We always have seamless and successful projects. I recommend Building Studio Architects to any client seeking architectural services. Thanks for all your work!
-Sarah Youngberg, Key Construction
"My experience with Building Studio Architects stands out as truly exceptional"

As a contractor, I've had the pleasure of collaborating with the firm on numerous projects. My experience with Building Studio Architects stands out as truly exceptional. From the outset, it was evident that their team operated with the highest level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication to excellence.
-Aleks Vata, Contractor, Aleks & F Inc.
"We highly recommend Building Studio Architects"

For over twenty years Building Studio Architects (BSA) has provided The Hurley Group with expert full-service design services for numerous projects at our office, retail, industrial and mixed-use/multifamily properties. These projects included tenant fit-outs, renovations, redevelopment, and ground-up site development. The BSA team has always been reliable and responsive to our needs and budget, while professionally coordinating with our development team, contractors and building officials. We highly recommend Building Studio Architects and encourage everyone to give them your fullest consideration for your project(s).
— Darlene Reilly, Director of Real Estate, The Hurley Group

Featured Multifamily Residential Projects

StuyTown Peter Cooper Village | Manhattan

The largest rental community in the US, we have been working closely with Ownership’s Management team to perform improvements to the buildings, public spaces and amenity improvement in addition to apartment renovations across the 80-acre site.

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Summit Parc Apartment Building, Bronx

Winner of the Bronx Building Association Award, this new rental building has a facade design intended to transition between deeply inset townhouses to its east and a older apartment building to its west. Balconies and corner windows take advantage of this anomaly,

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The Bakery Apartments, Upper East Side Manhattan

This former commercial bakery, a through-lot midblock building, was completely changed when it was converted into back-to-back apartment buildings in the 1970s. The new lobbies seek to emphasize and celebrate both the connections between the buildings and their differences.

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Multifamily Apartment Building Portfolio

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Our Process

Site Evaluation & Feasibility Study

Optimize site use, zoning, and design to maximize return on investment.

Navigating Approvals

Confidently secure necessary approvals, ensuring your project progresses without unnecessary delays.

Integrated Design Excellence

Deliver cohesive solutions combining architecture, interiors, and sustainability, elevating your project’s appeal.

Construction Administration

Direct partner involvement ensures meticulous oversight from approvals to occupancy.

Kips Bay Court New Social room with stylish seating, beautiful lighting, and a pool table

Build Smarter with a Trusted Multifamily Architecture Team

From feasibility to final inspection, Building Studio Architects brings clarity, creativity, and confidence to every stage of your multifamily project. Our partner-led team doesn’t just design buildings—we help you unlock long-term value, streamline approvals, and deliver residential spaces that exceed expectations.

Let’s talk about your next development, renovation, or repositioning opportunity.

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