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General Contracting · All Five Boroughs
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.
NYC Licensed GC #626219
22+ Years in Business
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
The Role
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. Here is what we handle.
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 before installation.
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.
One contract, one schedule
You call one number. We answer for every trade, every filing, and every inspection.
Call (718) 283-4154Recent Work
General Contracting Projects Across NYC
Structural work, mechanical rough-in, exterior restoration, and finished interiors — managed by the same team from permit to punch list.
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Our General Contracting Services
Every scope below is delivered under one contract, with our project managers coordinating the trades and the filings.
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.
More on Apartment RenovationKitchen and Bathroom Renovation
Kitchens and bathrooms are the most complex rooms in any home, requiring coordination of plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tile, cabinetry, countertops, and fixtures. We manage all these trades through a single project timeline to deliver these high-impact renovations efficiently.
More on Bathroom RenovationStructural 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.
More on Gut RenovationMechanical 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.
More on Electrical ServicesInterior Finishing
Flooring, painting, trim carpentry, built-ins, closet systems, and hardware installation. Our finish crews deliver the final details that make your renovation complete.
More on Flooring InstallationExterior 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.
More on Brownstone RenovationCost
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
Several rooms, phased schedule
$75,000–$200,000
Full Apartment Gut Renovation
All trades, new mechanicals
$150–$400+ / sq ft
Brownstone / Townhouse Renovation
Multi-floor, structure and facade
$200–$600+ / sq ft
How general contractor fees work
- Pricing is structured as cost-plus or fixed-price depending on project scope
- General contractor fees typically represent 10–20% of total project cost
- That management investment prevents costly mistakes, schedule delays, and quality issues
- Estimates are itemized — labor, materials, permits, and management fees separated
We provide itemized estimates that separate labor, materials, permits, and management fees for complete transparency.
Permits & Compliance
Permits, Boards, and Landmark Approvals Handled
Most NYC construction delays come from paperwork, not from the work itself. We file the applications, prepare the board packages, and schedule the inspections so your project starts legally and closes cleanly.
- DOB permit applications filed under our license (#626219)
- Co-op and condo alteration agreement packages prepared for board review
- LPC applications for landmark and historic district properties
- Inspections coordinated through to certificates of completion
Why Melani
Why Melani General Contractor
Licensing, insurance, code knowledge, and direct trade relationships — the four things that keep an NYC project on schedule.
NYC Licensed General Contractor (#626219)
Our active license authorizes us to pull permits, supervise subcontractors, and maintain DOB compliance for residential and commercial construction across all five boroughs. Valid through December 2028.
22+ Years of Verified Experience
Since establishing operations in Park Slope, Brooklyn, we have completed hundreds of projects across every property type and borough with documented references available upon request.
EPA Lead-Safe Certified (NAT-F277952-1)
Qualified to perform renovation work in pre-1978 housing stock, which includes a significant portion of NYC's residential and commercial building inventory.
NYS Licensed Mold Remediation Contractor (#25-64SK4-SHMO)
Licensed by New York State to assess and remediate mold, so moisture damage found behind walls, ceilings, and old plumbing lines is corrected properly instead of covered up.
Fully Insured
Comprehensive general liability and workers' compensation insurance protects property owners from financial exposure during construction.
NYC Building Code Proficiency
Current knowledge of residential and commercial building codes, co-op/condo alteration requirements, landmark preservation guidelines, zoning regulations, and DOB filing procedures.
Direct Trade Relationships
Long-standing relationships with licensed electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, tile setters, painters, and specialty subcontractors — ensuring quality workmanship and reliable scheduling.
Process
Our General Contracting Process
Five steps, in order — consultation through inspection and closeout.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Call (718) 283-4154 to schedule your on-site consultation.
Complete Range of Services
Every Trade Under One Contract
As a full-service general contractor, we offer every trade and service needed for residential construction in NYC.
Apartment RenovationLayout changes and full gut scopesBathroom RenovationWaterproofing, tile and fixturesBrownstone RenovationRestoration and LPC filingsCo-op & Condo RenovationAlteration agreements managedElectrical ServicesPanels, rewiring and lightingFlooring InstallationHardwood, tile and sound ratingsGut RenovationDown to studs, all trades newHome RenovationWhole-home scopes and additionsKitchen RemodelingCabinetry, stone and appliancesLoft RenovationConcrete slabs and mezzaninesPainting ServicesLead-safe prep and finishesPlumbing ServicesRisers, stacks and fixturesTownhouse RenovationMulti-floor rowhouse projects
Service Areas
Areas We Serve Across New York City
Our crews travel to job sites throughout all five boroughs from our Park Slope, 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 to request an estimate.
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FAQ
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.
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One Licensed Contractor for Your Entire NYC Project
Permits, trades, schedule, and inspections — managed from groundbreaking through final walkthrough.
- One point of contact for every trade on your project
- DOB filings, inspections and certificates of completion
- Residential and commercial work in all five boroughs
- Itemized estimates separating labor, materials and fees