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Upper East Side · Pre-War Co-op Contractor

Licensed General Contractor on the Upper East Side, NY

Melani General Contractor delivers full-service construction and remodeling across the Upper East Side. The team manages every project phase, from permits and demolition through finish carpentry, with full licensing. Call (718) 283-4154 today to schedule a free estimate.

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Pre-War Co-op Specialists
Alteration Agreements Handled
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Full-Service Renovation

Renovation and General Contracting for Upper East Side Co-ops, Townhouses, and Pre-War Buildings

Renovating in this section of Manhattan calls for a contractor who understands co-op alteration agreements, NYC Department of Buildings filings, and the realities of pre-war infrastructure. The Upper East Side housing stock is dominated by buildings constructed between 1900 and 1940, with several blocks falling inside Landmarks Preservation Commission historic districts that require additional review.

Our team has completed full renovation projects across every property type found between East 59th Street and East 96th Street. Work here runs through our borough-wide Manhattan general contracting team, with one project manager handling filings, trade scheduling, board correspondence, and inspections.

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1900–1940

Era of most residential buildings we renovate here

E 59th–E 96th

Streets our crews cover across the neighborhood

Alt-1 / Alt-2

DOB filing types we prepare and submit

In-House

Licensed plumbing and electrical trades

Upper East Side Work

Construction Built Around Board Rules and Pre-War Conditions

Co-op renovations, gut rebuilds, townhouse restoration, and luxury kitchens and baths — each scope filed, scheduled, and supervised by our own project managers.

Co-ops & Condos

Co-op and Condo Renovations Filed Through the Board

Renovating here starts with the alteration agreement, not the demolition. We prepare the full application package most Manhattan boards require and keep building management in the loop from the first walkthrough to final sign-off.

  • Alteration application packages with architect-stamped plans and project schedules
  • Certificates of insurance and contractor credentials formatted to house rules
  • Board meeting attendance on request, with management kept current throughout
  • Weekday work windows, freight elevator reservations, and quiet-hour compliance
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Renovated pre-war Upper East Side co-op living room with herringbone floors, plaster moldings, and tall windows
Pre-War Infrastructure

Gut Renovations in Buildings Built Between 1900 and 1940

The neighborhood's older infrastructure frequently calls for upgraded electrical service, full repipes, and structural reinforcement once walls are open. Our crews expect what they find behind pre-war plaster and price contingency into every estimate.

  • Knob-and-tube wiring replaced and service upgraded to current NYC code
  • Galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains repiped end to end
  • Plaster-and-lath walls repaired or rebuilt to match original profiles
  • Structural reinforcement coordinated with licensed engineers before layout changes
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Pre-war Manhattan apartment mid-gut-renovation with exposed studs, new copper lines, and a new electrical panel
Townhouses & Landmarks

Townhouse and Brownstone Work Inside Historic Districts

Several blocks fall inside Landmarks Preservation Commission historic districts that require additional review. Exterior, window, and facade scopes run through LPC while the interior work moves on the DOB track.

  • Certificate of Appropriateness and Certificate of No Effect filings assembled in-house
  • Limestone and brownstone repointing, cornice, and stoop restoration
  • Window replacement scopes reviewed against protected exterior features
  • Whole-house scopes from cellar mechanicals through top-floor finishes
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Limestone Upper East Side townhouse facade with restoration scaffolding on a tree-lined Manhattan block
Kitchens & Baths

Luxury Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels

Kitchens and bathrooms here carry wet-over-dry restrictions, riser access limits, and finish expectations that leave no room for improvisation. We build to shop drawings and protect occupied common areas throughout.

  • Custom cabinetry, stone slab, and finish carpentry built to approved drawings
  • Waterproofing and plumbing tie-ins filed with licensed trade permits
  • Wet-over-dry and riser constraints resolved with building engineers up front
  • Line-item estimates covering demolition, mechanicals, finishes, and contingencies
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Contractors installing custom white cabinetry and a marble countertop in an Upper East Side kitchen renovation

Trade Services

Standalone plumbing, electrical, flooring, and painting work is available throughout the neighborhood, most often legacy system replacement in buildings that date from 1900 through 1940.

PlumbingFull repipes and riser tie-ins replacing galvanized and cast-iron pre-war systems.
ElectricalService upgrades and rewiring that retire knob-and-tube to current NYC code.
FlooringHerringbone and parquet refinishing plus new installation over pre-war subfloors.
PaintingLead-safe prep, plaster repair, and high-end finish paint work.
Why Melani

Why Choose Melani General Contractor?

Picking the right contractor in a neighborhood with strict building rules takes more than a quick phone search. Our reputation has been built on transparent pricing, completed projects, and consistently clean job sites. Here are several reasons clients across the Upper East Side choose our team for residential and commercial projects.

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Licensed and Insured in New York

Every project is backed by full New York State licensing, general liability coverage, and active workers compensation policies.

Familiar with Manhattan Co-op Board Approvals

Our crew has navigated alteration agreements, board approvals, and house rules across countless properties throughout the borough.

Proven Experience in Pre-War Buildings

Our work in historic structures across the area means we understand original plaster, knob-and-tube wiring, and dated plumbing systems.

Network of Vetted Local Subcontractors

Long-standing relationships with electricians, plumbers, and carpenters based in the city keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Coverage

Neighborhoods We Serve

Our crews cover every section of the Upper East Side, from pre-war buildings along Park and Fifth Avenue to walk-ups east of Lexington. The neighborhood's older infrastructure, much of it predating 1940, frequently calls for upgraded electrical service, full repipes, and structural reinforcement during a gut renovation. Whether the property is a Carnegie Hill duplex, a Yorkville rental, or a Lenox Hill condo, our team understands the building stock and the boards that govern it.

Carnegie Hill
Fifth Avenue
Gracie Square
Lenox Hill
Madison Avenue
Museum Mile
Park Avenue
Yorkville

DOB and LPC Filings

Most apartment and townhouse renovations fall under Alteration Type 2 filings with the NYC Department of Buildings, while full gut jobs often require an Alteration Type 1. Properties inside the Upper East Side, Carnegie Hill, or Hardenbergh-Rhinelander Historic Districts also need LPC review for exterior, window, or facade work.

Weekday Work Windows

Co-op alteration agreements typically restrict construction to weekday business hours. We build those windows into the schedule from day one so milestones stay realistic.

Freight and Delivery Access

Freight elevators are reserved through building management and material deliveries are often limited to a single elevator load at a time. Our project managers confirm access with building staff before demolition begins.

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Services Available for Residential and Commercial Clients

Residential and commercial contracting coordinated under a single contract and a single project manager.

Apartment RenovationSingle room updates through full gut renovations that reconfigure layouts and replace mechanical systems.Bathroom RenovationWalk-in showers, heated flooring and waterproofing in pre-war and postwar buildings.Brownstone RenovationFacade restoration, parlor floor remodels, staircase rebuilds and garden-level conversions.Commercial RenovationBuildouts and refits coordinated around building management and DOB inspection schedules.Condo & Co-op RenovationAlteration agreements, board packages and shared infrastructure coordination handled end to end.Electrical ServicesKnob-and-tube and early BX wiring upgraded to modern 200-amp panels.Flooring InstallationHardwood refinishing and engineered flooring with STC-rated underlayment for managed buildings.General ContractingAll trades coordinated, permits filed, inspections managed from demolition to closeout.Gut RenovationComplete multi-floor renovations addressing structure, plumbing risers and electrical service.Home RenovationRoom additions, basement finishing and exterior work on detached and semi-detached homes.Kitchen RemodelingOpen-concept layouts, custom cabinetry and stone countertops with full appliance rough-in.Loft RenovationMezzanine construction and core-drilled plumbing on concrete slabs in converted industrial buildings.Painting ServicesInterior painting with EPA Lead-Safe surface preparation for pre-1978 housing stock.Plumbing ServicesGalvanized pipe and cast iron waste stack replacement in pre-war buildings.Townhouse RenovationMulti-floor limestone and rowhouse renovations, including landmark district properties.
Beyond the Upper East Side

Serving the Upper East Side and the Surrounding Boroughs

The same licensed crews that renovate pre-war co-ops and limestone townhouses take assignments across the rest of New York City.

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Construction work in the Upper East Side requires crews familiar with pre-war buildings, co-op rules, and city permits. Our team brings the licensing, experience, and project history needed to deliver clean work on tight timelines. Every project receives the same level of attention, whether it is a small repair or a full gut rebuild.

Contact Melani General Contractor to discuss your project, review timelines, and request a written estimate. Call (718) 283-4154 today to schedule a free consultation and reserve a project slot in the area.

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Our crews work from East 59th Street through East 96th Street, covering Carnegie Hill, Lenox Hill, Yorkville, and every block between Fifth Avenue and the East River. Past project history includes townhouses, brownstones, condos, and pre-war co-ops across all three sub-neighborhoods.
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Pre-war co-op renovations, townhouse restoration, and full gut remodels — board packages, DOB permits, and LPC filings handled from first walkthrough to final sign-off.

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