General Contracting Services in New York City
Melani General Contractor is a licensed general contracting firm serving residential and commercial clients across all five boroughs of New York City. As your general contractor, we serve as the single point of contact for your entire project — managing all trades, coordinating permits, maintaining schedules, and ensuring quality control from groundbreaking through final inspection. Whether you need a kitchen remodel, a full gut renovation, or a multi-floor brownstone restoration, our team delivers professional construction management under one roof. Call (718) 283-4154 to schedule your free on-site estimate.
What a General Contractor Does for Your Project
A general contractor manages the entire construction process so you don’t have to coordinate individual trades yourself. We handle:
• Project Planning: Developing scopes of work, budgets, and construction schedules
• Permit Management: Filing DOB applications, coordinating inspections, and obtaining certificates of completion
• Trade Coordination: Scheduling and supervising carpenters, electricians, plumbers, tile setters, painters, and other specialists
• Material Procurement: Sourcing materials, managing deliveries, and verifying quality
• Quality Control: Inspecting work at every stage against plans and specifications
• Budget Management: Tracking costs, managing change orders, and maintaining financial transparency• Building Compliance: Ensuring all work meets NYC building codes, co-op/condo board requirements, and landmark regulations
Our General Contracting Services
Residential Renovation
We manage residential renovation projects of every scale — from single-room updates to complete gut renovations. Our residential experience spans apartments, co-ops and condos, brownstones, townhouses, lofts, and single-family homes across all five boroughs.
Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation
Structural Modifications
Wall removal, steel beam installation, foundation work, and structural reinforcement require engineering oversight and DOB permits. We coordinate with structural engineers, file permit applications, and execute structural modifications with proper inspections at every stage.
Mechanical System Installation
Complete plumbing, electrical, and HVAC system installation or replacement. We manage the sequencing of mechanical trades with other construction activities to maintain efficient project flow.
Exterior and Facade Work
Brick repointing, facade restoration, window replacement, roofing, and stoop repair — including landmark-compliant work in designated historic districts. We manage exterior projects with proper DOB and LPC filings.
How Much Does a General Contractor Cost in NYC?
General contractor pricing in NYC is typically structured as cost-plus or fixed-price depending on project scope. Here are general cost ranges by project type:
Single Room Renovation (kitchen or bathroom): $25,000–$75,000
Multi-Room Renovation: $75,000–$200,000
Full Apartment Gut Renovation: $150–$400+ per square foot
Brownstone/Townhouse Renovation: $200–$600+ per square foot
General contractor fees typically represent 10–20% of total project cost, covering project management, scheduling, coordination, and quality oversight. This management investment prevents costly mistakes, schedule delays, and quality issues that commonly occur when homeowners try to coordinate trades independently.
We provide itemized estimates that separate labor, materials, permits, and management fees for complete transparency.
Why Melani General Contractor
Our General Contracting Process
Step 1
On-Site Consultation
We visit your property, assess existing conditions, discuss your project goals, and identify any building-specific requirements (co-op boards, landmark districts, structural concerns).
Step 2
Scope and Estimate
We develop a detailed scope of work with an itemized cost breakdown. For complex projects, we coordinate with architects and engineers for drawings and specifications.
Step 3
Permits and Approvals
We file all DOB applications, prepare co-op/condo board packages, submit LPC applications when required, and obtain every necessary permit before construction begins.
Step 4
Construction Management
Our project managers coordinate all trades, manage material deliveries, maintain construction schedules, and ensure quality at every stage. You receive regular progress updates throughout.
Step 5
Inspection and Closeout
We coordinate all DOB inspections, obtain certificates of completion, restore common areas (in managed buildings), and conduct a detailed walkthrough before final closeout.
Complete Range of Services
As a full-service general contractor, we offer every trade and service needed for residential construction in NYC:
Areas We Serve Across New York City
Our crews travel to job sites throughout all five boroughs from our Bay Ridge, Brooklyn headquarters:
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Schedule Your General Contracting Consultation
Ready to start your project? Melani General Contractor provides detailed project estimates following on-site assessments. We evaluate existing conditions, discuss your goals, and prepare comprehensive proposals.
Call (718) 283-4154 to arrange your free on-site evaluation, or use the form below to request an estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions About General Contracting in NYC
For projects involving multiple trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, tile), a general contractor ensures proper sequencing, code compliance, and quality control. Simple single-trade projects may not require a GC, but most NYC renovations benefit from professional project management.
You can verify licenses through the NYC Department of Buildings website using the contractor’s license number. Our license (#626219) is active through December 2028 and can be verified at the DOB portal.
GC fees typically represent 10–20% of total project cost, covering project management, scheduling, trade coordination, and quality oversight. We provide transparent pricing in our itemized estimates.
General contractors are licensed by the DOB to perform and supervise construction work, pull permits, and ensure code compliance. Handymen handle minor repairs and maintenance. NYC law requires a licensed GC for work valued over a certain threshold and for any work requiring permits.
Timelines vary by scope: single-room renovations take 4–8 weeks, multi-room projects 8–16 weeks, and full gut renovations 3–6+ months. Our project managers provide detailed schedules during the estimation phase.
Yes. We prepare and file all DOB permit applications, coordinate required inspections throughout construction, and obtain certificates of completion at project closeout. We also handle co-op/condo board submissions and LPC applications when applicable.