Melani General Contractor provides professional interior and exterior painting services for residential properties across all five boroughs. Our painters handle everything from single-room refreshes to complete apartment and home renovations requiring finish painting throughout. With 22+ years of experience in NYC's diverse housing stock, we understand the surface preparation challenges unique to pre-war plaster, new drywall, exposed brick, and exterior masonry. Call (718) 283-4154 to schedule your painting estimate.
Cracked, peeling pre-war plaster repaired and skim-coated, primed, then finished with premium paint on walls, ceilings and trim.
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ExteriorWalls and ceilings, plaster repair and skim coating, trim and doors, cabinets, wallpaper removal, exteriors, and lead-safe work in pre-1978 buildings.
We paint walls and ceilings in apartments, homes, brownstones, townhouses, and commercial spaces using premium paints from Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, and Farrow & Ball. Our process includes thorough surface preparation — patching, sanding, priming — before applying finish coats for a smooth, professional result.
Pre-war NYC apartments and brownstones frequently have damaged plaster walls — cracks, peeling, water damage, and uneven surfaces. We repair structural plaster issues, skim-coat entire rooms to create smooth surfaces, and apply proper primers before painting. This preparation is critical for quality finishes in older buildings.
More on Brownstone RenovationBaseboards, crown moldings, window casings, door frames, and doors require different preparation and paint than walls. We sand, prime, and apply semi-gloss or high-gloss finishes to all trim elements for durability and crisp contrast against wall colors.
Painting existing kitchen and bathroom cabinets is a cost-effective alternative to replacement during kitchen and bathroom renovations. We properly prepare, prime, and spray-finish cabinets with durable paint for a factory-quality result.
More on Kitchen RemodelingRemoving old wallpaper without damaging underlying plaster requires proper technique and patience. We strip wallpaper, repair any adhesive damage to the wall surface, apply skim coat when needed, and prime before painting.
For houses, townhouses, and buildings with exterior exposure, we paint siding, trim, porches, fences, and decks using exterior-grade paints and stains. Proper surface preparation — scraping, sanding, caulking, priming — ensures adhesion and longevity in NYC's weather conditions.
More on Townhouse RenovationOur EPA Lead-Safe certification (NAT-F277952-1) qualifies us to properly handle lead-based paint in pre-1978 buildings. We follow federal containment, removal, and disposal procedures to protect residents and workers during painting projects in older NYC buildings.
Most of New York City's housing stock predates the 1978 lead paint ban. Our EPA Lead-Safe certification qualifies us to test, contain, remove, and dispose of lead-based paint under federal procedure — plastic containment, HEPA vacuum sanding, and documented cleanup verification — so residents and workers are protected while the work is underway.
Painting costs in NYC vary based on room count, surface condition, and preparation required. Here are general ranges.
We provide detailed estimates after assessing your surfaces and discussing your color and finish preferences — including high ceilings in lofts and any access rules your co-op or condo building imposes.
Occupied apartments in managed buildings, multi-floor brownstones and townhouses, and final-phase painting on renovation projects.
NYC apartment painting requires working within building hours, protecting common areas, and often addressing plaster damage from decades of use. We work efficiently within co-op and condo building schedules.
Apartment RenovationBrownstone and townhouse painting spans multiple floors with varying surface conditions, trim details, and ceiling heights. We coordinate multi-floor painting as part of larger renovation projects or as standalone work.
Brownstone RenovationEvery gut renovation and remodeling project ends with professional painting. Our painters work after all other trades are complete to ensure clean, damage-free results on new drywall, repaired plaster, and fresh millwork.
Gut RenovationLicensed, insured, lead-safe certified, and working only with premium paints and primers.
Our active license covers all painting and surface preparation work. Valid through December 2028.
Extensive experience with NYC's diverse surfaces including pre-war plaster, new drywall, exposed brick, and exterior masonry.
Qualified for proper lead paint handling in pre-1978 buildings.
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.
Comprehensive general liability and workers' compensation insurance.
We use high-quality paints and primers from Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, and Farrow & Ball for lasting results.
Painting can be scheduled as standalone work or as the final phase of a larger renovation managed by the same project manager.
Five steps, in order — color consultation through cleanup and final inspection.
We discuss color preferences, finishes, and any special requirements for your space.
We assess surface conditions and provide detailed pricing based on preparation needs and scope.
We protect furniture and flooring, repair surfaces, skim-coat as needed, and prime all surfaces.
Our painters apply finish coats with proper technique for each surface type — rolling walls, brushing trim, spraying cabinets.
We remove all protection, clean up completely, and walk through with you to confirm quality before closeout.
Call (718) 283-4154 to schedule your painting estimate.
Each scope below can be delivered alongside painting or performed independently.
Our painting crews travel to job sites throughout all five boroughs from our Park Slope, Brooklyn headquarters.
Call (718) 283-4154 to schedule a painting estimate. We respond to inquiries promptly and can arrange on-site assessments within 48 hours.
Interior and exterior painting, plaster repair, cabinet refinishing, and lead-safe work — from one licensed NYC contractor.
