Melani General Contractor renovates Brooklyn apartments in brownstones, pre-war walk-ups, co-ops, condos, and new-construction buildings. Licensed, insured, and experienced with the board approvals, DOB filings, and building rules that govern work across the borough.
From single-room updates to complete gut renovations, every project runs under one contract, one project manager, and one schedule agreed before demolition begins.
Walls come down, layouts open up, and plumbing and electrical systems are brought current in one coordinated sequence. Typical Brooklyn apartments run 8 to 16 weeks depending on scope, building access hours, and how much of the original pre-war infrastructure has to be replaced.
Cabinetry, stone counters, appliance rough-in, and new gas and electric runs installed to code. Wall removals between kitchen and living areas are reviewed for load-bearing conditions and filed with DOB when structural work is involved.
Full waterproofing assemblies, new supply and waste connections, tiled shower systems, and ventilation that satisfies both building management and inspection. Wet-over-dry restrictions in co-ops and condos are checked before layouts are finalized.
Original moldings, plaster, and hardwood are protected or replicated while cast iron waste stacks and knob-and-tube wiring are replaced. Landmarked exteriors and district rules are handled with the appropriate LPC filings.
Everything needed to move an apartment from walkthrough to sign-off, coordinated in-house.
Insurance certificates, architect drawings, and building forms prepared and submitted for co-op and condo approval.
Panel replacements, dedicated circuits, and rewiring of legacy knob-and-tube and early BX systems.
Galvanized supply lines and cast iron waste stacks replaced with modern materials in occupied buildings.
Hardwood refinishing and new floors with STC-rated underlayment that meets 80 percent carpet rules.
Renovating in Brooklyn means working with buildings a century old, boards with strict alteration agreements, and neighbors on the other side of the wall. Two decades of borough-wide work sit behind every estimate, schedule, and filing.
Written timelines with milestone dates, built around building work-hour restrictions.
NYC DCWP licensed with full liability and workers compensation coverage on file.
Line-item pricing before demolition, with change orders documented and approved in writing.
A single project manager coordinates every trade, inspection, and building notification.
Crews work throughout the borough, from landmarked brownstone blocks to new waterfront condo towers.
Residential and commercial contracting handled under a single contract by the same licensed crews.
The same licensed crews take apartment renovation assignments across all five boroughs.
Every project begins with an on-site walkthrough, a written scope, and an itemized estimate — no demolition starts before the schedule, permits, and board approvals are in place.
Bring floor plans, your alteration agreement, or simply a list of what needs to change. A realistic budget and timeline will be outlined on the spot.
Board packages, DOB permits, and every trade coordinated from first walkthrough to final sign-off.
