Manhattan / Apartment renovation
Manhattan Apartment Renovation Contractor
Apartment renovations planned around the building, the board, the systems behind the walls, and the details that make a home feel resolved.
Company estimates
A premium apartment renovation starts at $50,000+.
Most Manhattan apartment renovation projects begin at $50,000+. These typical estimates orient the conversation; a property and feasibility review gives the project its accurate budget.
Partial Apartment Renovation
$50K–$100K+
Kitchen, bathroom, flooring, painting, and upgrades.
Full Apartment Gut Renovation
$100K–$250K+
Layout modifications, electrical, plumbing, and finish upgrades.
Luxury Apartment Renovation
$250K–$500K+
Custom millwork, premium materials, and designer finishes.
Building requirements
The apartment is inside a system.
Co-op requirements
Co-ops may require high-limit liability insurance and workers’ comp minimums; strict 9-to-5 work hours with no weekends or holidays; building-specific rules for wet-area layouts; and security deposits held by the board.
Read the NYC wet-over-dry guide ↗Condo board-ready package
Prepare a detailed scope of work, architectural plans when structural or layout changes are involved, contractor licenses and insurance certificates, and lead-based paint disclosures for older buildings.
We help coordinate filings through licensed professionals when required.
Final approvals are determined by the building, board, or applicable agency.
Planning That Prevents Costly Surprises
Feasibility first. Logistics visible early.
Feasibility first
Riser locations can dictate bathroom placement. Electrical capacity matters for induction ranges and central air. Some slabs cannot be trenched. Discovering these conditions early helps prevent change orders.
Read the NYC wet-over-dry guide ↗Logistics under control
Restricted work hours, shared service elevators, delivery scheduling, protection, and debris routes are part of the plan from the beginning.
Pre-construction discovery
Probe behind walls early for hidden gas lines, unplanned beams, degraded plumbing, and other existing conditions that can change the scope.
Apartment services
One project lead across the scope.
- Full gut renovation
- Kitchen renovation
- Bathroom renovation
- Electrical and plumbing upgrades
- Flooring, plaster, and painting
- Co-op and condo board approval coordination
- DOB permit and filing assistance
- Project management
The process
From first consultation to final inspection.
01
Initial Consultation
Understand the property, scope, building, budget, and decision-makers.
02
Board Submission
Prepare the scope, drawings, insurance, and building-specific package.
03
Approval & Permits
Coordinate approvals and DOB filing assistance with licensed professionals when required.
04
Renovation Work
Sequence protection, demolition, trades, deliveries, inspections, and finishes.
05
Final Inspection
Complete punch-list work, closeout documentation, and the building handoff.
Apartment FAQ
Questions to answer before the package.
How long does a gut renovation take?
Plan on 9–12 months overall: 3–5 months for design, board review, and permits; 4–7 months for construction; and about 1 month for closeout and a Letter of Completion.
What building rules affect an apartment renovation?
Co-ops and condos may control work hours, weekend and holiday work, service elevator use, deliveries, debris, protection, insurance, deposits, and wet-area layouts. Read the NYC wet-over-dry guide for the layout-specific questions.
Do electrical and plumbing upgrades require DOB coordination?
Electrical and plumbing upgrades require DOB coordination and board sign-off when the scope triggers those requirements. We help coordinate through licensed professionals when required.
What does the $50K+ starting point mean?
Most Manhattan apartment renovation projects begin at $50,000+. The final budget depends on scope, building requirements, access, existing conditions, design, selections, and approvals.
Manhattan apartment consultation
Make the building part of the plan.
Bring the apartment, the building requirements, and the scope you are considering. We will help clarify the next useful step.