About Melani General Contractor
Melani General Contractor is a Park Slope-based general contracting firm handling gut renovations, brownstone work, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and full apartment buildouts across all five NYC boroughs. The business was built on repeat clients and referrals, the kind that come from doing the work right the first time. From navigating DOB permits on a Park Slope brownstone to coordinating co-op board approvals in SoHo, this team understands the layers that NYC renovation projects carry that simply do not exist in most other markets.
What Does Melani General Contractor Do?
Melani General Contractor is a full-service construction firm handling everything from kitchen and bathroom work to full gut renovations across all five NYC boroughs. The scope of general contracting services covers residential, commercial, and multi-unit projects, including the co-op and condo board coordination that so many outside contractors are unprepared for.
Projects run from pre-war apartment renovations in Brooklyn to SoHo co-op buildouts in Manhattan. Whatever is hiding behind the walls of an older NYC building, this team has seen it and handled it, DOB permits included.
- Kitchen and bathroom work through full gut renovations
- Residential, commercial, and multi-unit projects
- Pre-submittal co-op and condo alteration agreements
- Insurance certificates naming the building and managing agent
- Scheduling around building quiet hours and elevator reservations
- NYC Department of Buildings permits, filings, and inspections
Three Things Come Up Consistently In Client Feedback
Done correctly, a gut renovation in a pre-war Park Slope building means pulling permits with the NYC Department of Buildings, coordinating board approvals where required, and managing whatever is hiding behind the walls. That gap is where experience shows.
Reliability
The firm was built on repeat clients and referrals, the kind that come from doing the work right the first time. Our team maintains long-term client relationships in Bay Ridge specifically, with repeat work across multiple properties in the neighborhood.
Cleanliness On The Job Site
The practical default here is to keep the site clean enough that clients can stay in the building during work. That is not a selling point. It is the baseline.
Speed That Does Not Cut Corners
Flag problems early, price honestly, and keep the schedule moving. Done without that discipline, the same project becomes a code violation, a failed inspection, and a much larger bill.
Brownstone Renovation Adds Another Layer Entirely
This crew treats these conditions as the starting assumption, not a surprise change order halfway through.
Plaster Walls
Plaster walls that crack the moment you open them.
Cast-Iron Stacks
Aging cast-iron plumbing stacks that need full replacement.
Knob-And-Tube Wiring
Knob-and-tube electrical that needs full replacement.
Landmarks Rules
Landmarks rules on the front facade that generalists routinely underestimate.
Done without that discipline, the same project becomes a code violation, a failed inspection, and a much larger bill.
Beyond The Residential Core Of The Business
Beyond the residential renovations that make up the core of the business, the team handles work across the five boroughs, all as a licensed general contractor in Brooklyn.
A Licensed General Contractor In Brooklyn, Working Citywide
Gut renovations in Park Slope, co-op buildouts in SoHo, commercial fit-outs in Manhattan, and remodeling work out in Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
Every Service We Offer Across New York City
Residential, commercial, and multi-unit projects, all coordinated under one point of contact from permit filing through final inspection.
Apartment Renovation
Single room updates through full gut renovations that reconfigure layouts and replace mechanical systems.
Bathroom Renovation
Walk-in showers, heated flooring and waterproofing in pre-war and postwar buildings.
Brownstone Renovation
Facade restoration, parlor floor remodels, staircase rebuilds and garden-level conversions.
Commercial Renovation
Buildouts and refits coordinated around building management and DOB inspection schedules.
Condo & Co-op Renovation
Alteration agreements, board packages and shared infrastructure coordination handled end to end.
Electrical Services
Knob-and-tube and early BX wiring upgraded to modern 200-amp panels.
Flooring Installation
Hardwood refinishing and engineered flooring with STC-rated underlayment for managed buildings.
General Contracting
All trades coordinated, permits filed, inspections managed from demolition to closeout.
Gut Renovation
Complete multi-floor renovations addressing structure, plumbing risers and electrical service.
Home Renovation
Room additions, basement finishing and exterior work on detached and semi-detached homes.
Kitchen Remodeling
Open-concept layouts, custom cabinetry and stone countertops with full appliance rough-in.
Loft Renovation
Mezzanine construction and core-drilled plumbing on concrete slabs in converted industrial buildings.
Painting Services
Interior painting with EPA Lead-Safe surface preparation for pre-1978 housing stock.
Plumbing Services
Galvanized pipe and cast iron waste stack replacement in pre-war buildings.
Townhouse Renovation
Multi-floor limestone and rowhouse renovations, including landmark district properties.
Local Law Compliance Contractor
LL11 facade work, LL97 emissions upgrades and LL126 parking inspections filed and corrected.
Property Maintenance Contractor
Recurring building maintenance, repairs and emergency dispatch for owners and managing agents.
Co-op Board Approved Contractor
Board packages, alteration agreements, insurance certificates and architect coordination.
Multi-Unit Renovation Contractor
Building-wide rehabs of multiple units, risers and boilers scheduled around occupancy.
Emergency Building Repair
24/7 response for water damage, structural failures, and DOB violation stabilization.
Hallway & Common Area Renovation
Lobby, hallway and common area upgrades with historic finish matching and code-compliant egress.
Apartment Turnover Contractor
Fast paint, floor and fixture turnovers that shorten vacancy between tenants.
Commercial General Contractor
Office, retail and restaurant buildouts filed and inspected around business operations.
Start Your Project
Ready to get started? Reach out and describe what you are working with. Call us at (718) 283-4154 to talk through your project and schedule a free estimate.