Skilled General Contractor Serving SoHo, New York City, NY
Melani General Contractor handles full-scope construction and renovation work across SoHo and the surrounding Manhattan neighborhoods. Our crews manage residential and commercial builds from permits through finish carpentry. Call (718) 283-4154 today for a project consultation.
Full-Service Renovation Solutions Built for SoHo Cast-Iron Buildings
Our crews handle every layer of residential and commercial construction work, from cosmetic refresh jobs to gut-down-to-the-studs rebuilds. Roughly 500 buildings in this area fall inside the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1973, which means many projects require LPC review alongside standard NYC DOB filings. We carry the licensing, scheduling experience, and trade partnerships that complex Manhattan renovations demand.
Here is the full list of construction services we provide:
Why Choose Melani General Contractor?
Melani General Contractor brings extensive field experience to every project across the five boroughs. Our license, insurance, and trade partnerships cover every scope a SoHo property owner is likely to encounter. Here are the reasons clients in the cast-iron district keep hiring us:
Neighborhood Blocks We Serve Across SoHo
Melani General Contractor takes on renovations and new construction throughout the entire neighborhood, from converted manufacturing lofts on Greene Street to mixed-use buildings along Broadway. Many properties here date to the 1860s through 1880s, so every project starts with assessments of cast-iron facades, oversized window assemblies, and original joist systems from the manufacturing era.
We work across the entire community, including the following streets and corridors:
Broadway
Broome Street
Crosby Street
Greene Street
Mercer Street
Prince Street
Spring Street
Thompson Street
West Broadway
Wooster Street
Start Your SoHo Renovation Today
Construction schedules in lower Manhattan fill quickly, and waiting puts your project further down the calendar. Melani General Contractor is currently accepting new residential and commercial projects in SoHo and the surrounding cast-iron district. Initial consultations include a walkthrough, scope review, and budget discussion at no cost to the owner.
Reach out to discuss timelines, filings, and pricing for your upcoming build. Contact Melani General Contractor directly, or speak with a project manager now at (718) 283-4154.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our crews work on properties throughout SoHo, including those within the Cast-Iron Historic District. We handle the additional Landmarks Preservation Commission filings that landmark-protected facades and exterior elements require.
Interior alterations require NYC Department of Buildings filings through the Manhattan borough office, and exterior or facade work generally requires Landmarks Preservation Commission approval. Our team manages both processes in parallel so your construction timeline stays on track.
Cast-iron buildings carry loads differently from modern steel-frame construction, so structural changes call for engineering review and often custom-fabricated reinforcement. We bring in licensed structural engineers familiar with the Cast-Iron Historic District whenever a scope touches load paths.
Yes, our team regularly works on Civil War-era and Reconstruction-era lofts in the neighborhood, preserving original wood joists, tin ceilings, and cast-iron columns when clients want them retained. We also coordinate sister-joist reinforcement with engineers when current load requirements call for it.
Interior work continues year-round, though deliveries can slow during heavy snowfall and street-parking hold-ups for material drop-offs. We schedule exterior, rooftop, and facade work for the drier months between April and October to avoid weather-driven delays.
Manhattan labor rates, co-op building access restrictions, parking permits for deliveries, and landmark filing requirements all add to project budgets in this area. We provide line-item estimates so clients can see exactly where the costs originate before signing a contract.