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.
Renovation and General Contracting Services 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.
Here are the services available for residential and commercial clients:
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:
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.
We serve the entire Upper East Side, including the following neighborhoods:
Carnegie Hill
Fifth Avenue
Gracie Square
Lenox Hill
Madison Avenue
Museum Mile
Park Avenue
Yorkville
Start Your Upper East Side Construction Project Today
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Most apartment and townhouse renovations in this area fall under Alteration Type 2 filings with the NYC Department of Buildings, while full gut jobs often require an Alteration Type 1. Our team prepares the architectural drawings, files the work permits, and pulls plumbing and electrical permits when the scope calls for them.
If your property sits inside one of the LPC-designated historic districts on the Upper East Side, including the Upper East Side Historic District, Carnegie Hill Historic District, or Hardenbergh-Rhinelander Historic District, any exterior, window, or facade work will need LPC review. We assemble the application materials and coordinate the Certificate of Appropriateness or Certificate of No Effect filing as part of the project workflow.
Most residential buildings in the area date from 1900 through 1940, which means renovations frequently uncover knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized supply lines, plaster-and-lath walls, and cast-iron drains, all of which require careful replacement. Older mechanical systems can create unexpected schedule pressure, so contingency is built into every estimate.
Co-op alteration agreements typically restrict construction to weekday business hours, freight elevators must be reserved through building management, and material deliveries are limited to a single elevator load at a time. Our project managers coordinate these access constraints with building staff before demolition begins.
Yes, our team prepares the alteration application package, including architect-stamped plans, certificates of insurance, contractor credentials, and project schedules required by most Manhattan co-op boards. We attend board meetings when requested and maintain communication with building management throughout the project.