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Multi-Unit Renovation Contractor · All Five Boroughs

Multi-Unit Renovation Contractor for NYC Apartment Buildings

Melani General Contractor renovates apartment buildings across NYC for investors and landlords focused on rent roll growth. Our bulk-unit pricing and phased schedules return units to market faster, with documentation ready for refinancing or sale. Call (718) 283-4154 today for a portfolio assessment.

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Apartment Building Renovation Services Across the Five Boroughs

Property owners across the city often watch operating budgets erode as outdated units sit vacant between tenants, draining monthly cash flow. Melani General Contractor restores rentable square footage through bulk-priced multi-unit construction that raises achievable rents throughout the metropolitan area.

Restored pre-war NYC apartment unit with refinished parquet floors and original plaster moldings

Pre-War Building Restoration

Pre-war structures across the region command premium rents once mechanical systems and finishes meet current tenant expectations. Our team preserves architectural detail that supports above-market pricing while upgrading systems landlords need for long-term hold strategies.

Renovated walk-up apartment building stairwell and hallway with new treads and corridor lighting

Walk-Up Apartment Building Upgrades

Three to six story walk-ups dominate investor portfolios throughout the five boroughs, and turnover speed directly determines annual yield on each property. We sequence staircase, hallway, and unit work so collected rent continues from occupied apartments while vacant units return to market within compressed windows.

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Mid-Rise Residential Construction

Elevator buildings between seven and twelve stories typically generate the strongest refinancing appraisals in this part of the country after full renovation. We coordinate freight elevator windows, material lifts, and waste haul-out around the operational schedule that protects existing tenant retention.

NYC mixed-use building with open ground-floor retail and apartments above during renovation

Mixed-Use Property Renovation

Buildings combining ground-floor retail with residential units above produce two income streams that investors rarely want to interrupt simultaneously. Our project managers stage retail and residential work in sequences that maintain commercial rent collection and residential occupancy throughout the construction period.

Full-Building Rehabilitation

Apartment Building Repair and Construction Management

Deferred maintenance compounds quickly in older urban properties, where a leaking parapet can damage twenty units before anyone notices the source. Melani General Contractor performs full-building rehabilitation that addresses structural, mechanical, and cosmetic concerns simultaneously throughout the city.

Masons repointing brick facade and cornice of an NYC apartment building for Local Law 11 compliance

Roof and Facade Restoration

Local Law 11 inspection cycles force property owners across the boroughs to address brick, cornice, and lintel conditions on a five-year schedule. We handle the scaffold permit, the repointing work, and the DOB sign-off documentation under one contract.

Renovated NYC apartment building lobby with tile floor, mailbox bank, and new sconce lighting

Lobby and Common Area Buildouts

First impressions affect rental rates throughout the metropolitan housing market, and tired lobbies often suppress what owners can charge per square foot. Our finish carpenters and tile crews modernize entryways, mailbox banks, and corridor lighting within tight occupancy windows.

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Plumbing and Electrical Risers

Vertical mechanical infrastructure ages out of code roughly every fifty years in buildings throughout the region. We replace cast iron stacks, copper risers, and aluminum branch wiring on a floor-by-floor schedule that keeps water and power on for every tenant.

New high-efficiency boiler and hot water tank in an NYC apartment building boiler room

Boiler Room and Utility Upgrades

Heating plant failures during winter generate HPD violations within hours across the city. Our mechanical division installs high-efficiency boilers, hot water heaters, and submetering systems that reduce annual fuel costs.

Ongoing building upkeep between capital projects is handled by our property maintenance and local law compliance divisions.

Why Melani

Why Choose Melani General Contractor for NYC Buildings?

Property owners across the five boroughs select contractors based on licensing, scheduling discipline, and track record with occupied buildings. We have completed multi-unit projects from the South Bronx to Bay Ridge with a strong DOB compliance record, keeping schedules on track and buildings operational throughout construction.

Licensed and Insured Throughout New York City

Our DOB-registered status covers every borough and every building classification under the construction code.

Phased Scheduling for Occupied Buildings

We complete unit turnovers and common area work in sequences that preserve rent rolls across the metropolitan housing market.

In-House Trades Across All Disciplines

Our plumbers, electricians, and finish carpenters work directly for the company, which removes subcontractor coordination delays common throughout the urban contracting industry.

Documented DOB and HPD Compliance Record

Every project carries proper permits, inspection records, and certificate of completion paperwork required by the city.

Additional Services

Additional Construction Services for NYC Properties

Melani General Contractor maintains a full service catalog that supports building owners, tenants, and developers throughout the metropolitan area. Our trade divisions handle individual unit work, structural construction, and specialty installations across every borough. Property managers often combine multiple service lines under a single contract to consolidate billing and project oversight.

Service Areas

Areas We Serve Across the Five Boroughs

Melani General Contractor maintains active crews and project managers throughout every borough of the city. Our service radius covers residential, commercial, and mixed-use buildings from the northern tip of the region to the harbor. The locations listed below represent our standard coverage area for multi-unit construction work.

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Vacant units cost property owners thousands in lost rent every month across the metropolitan housing market. Melani General Contractor reduces turnover time through coordinated multi-unit construction that returns apartments to market faster. Our project managers handle permits, materials, and labor under one accountable contract throughout NYC.

Contact Melani General Contractor to start the assessment process before another month of vacancy passes. Call (718) 283-4154 now to schedule a building walkthrough with one of our project managers.

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Project duration depends on building size, scope, and tenant occupancy status across the metropolitan area. A twenty-unit walk-up with phased turnovers generally runs eight to fourteen months from permit filing through final DOB sign-off.
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One accountable contract for permits, materials, and labor — priced in bulk across your units and scheduled to keep collected rent flowing while work is underway.

  • Bulk-unit pricing across the whole building
  • Phased turnovers that protect the rent roll
  • DOB and HPD paperwork ready for refinancing
  • In-house plumbing, electrical, and carpentry