Open Plans
Full Loft Renovations
Open floor plates reworked into functional living space while keeping the industrial character — exposed brick, timber beams, and original columns retained where structure and code allow.
Williamsburg Loft Renovation
Loft Renovation in Williamsburg
Melani General Contractor renovates Williamsburg lofts in converted industrial buildings — mezzanines, partitions, core-drilled plumbing, and modern kitchens installed under DOB permits with building and board coordination handled.
Open-Plan Conversions
DOB Permits Filed
Licensed & Insured
Core Services
Loft Renovation in Converted Buildings
Concrete slabs, timber columns, and 12-foot ceilings create possibilities the standard apartment does not — and constraints that need engineering.
Mezzanines
Mezzanine and Sleeping Loft Construction
Added levels require load calculations, egress review, and headroom that satisfies code. Engineer drawings and DOB filings are completed before framing begins, and railings and stairs are built to current standards.
Partitions
Bedrooms, Partitions, and Legal Rooms
Creating enclosed rooms in an open loft means addressing light, air, and egress requirements. Legal partitions are built with proper framing, insulation, and where needed windows or transoms rather than temporary pressurized walls.
Kitchens & Baths
Kitchens and Bathrooms on Concrete
Plumbing in concrete-slab buildings often requires core drilling and careful routing to existing risers. Waste slope, waterproofing, and slab penetrations are engineered and filed before fixtures are set.
Also Included
What Loft Buildings Require
The structural and regulatory work specific to converted industrial space.
Engineering and Filings
Load calculations and sealed drawings for mezzanines and slab penetrations.
HVAC and Ventilation
Ductwork and mini-split systems routed through high, open ceilings.
Acoustic Treatment
Soundproofing between units and within open plans in hard-surfaced buildings.
Electrical Distribution
New panels, exposed conduit runs, and lighting layouts for tall open spaces.
Why Melani
Why Williamsburg Loft Owners Hire Melani
Loft conversions get complicated fast: what can be built depends on the slab, the columns, the egress path, and the certificate of occupancy. Those questions are answered before design money is spent.
Feasibility First
Structure, egress, and C of O reviewed before drawings are commissioned.
Structural Experience
Mezzanines, beam work, and slab penetrations executed under engineer oversight.
Industrial Character Preserved
Brick, timber, and steel retained and restored rather than covered over.
Itemized Estimates
Engineering, filings, structure, and finishes priced as separate line items.
Coverage
Williamsburg and North Brooklyn Loft Buildings
Converted factories, warehouses, and new construction across North Brooklyn.
North Williamsburg
South Williamsburg
East Williamsburg
Greenpoint
Bushwick
Bed-Stuy
Fort Greene
Clinton Hill
Downtown Brooklyn
Bedford Avenue Corridor
Additional Services
Other Services Available in Williamsburg
Apartment, commercial, and trade services delivered by the same licensed crews.
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.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.
Areas We Serve
Serving Williamsburg and the Rest of New York City
Loft renovation crews work throughout the five boroughs under the same permitted process.
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The walkthrough covers what the structure allows, what the building's certificate of occupancy permits, and what has to be filed before construction.
You receive a written scope and an itemized estimate covering engineering, permits, structure, and finishes separately.
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Often yes, subject to ceiling height, floor area limits, egress, and structural capacity. An engineer's review and DOB filing are required before construction.
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Mezzanines, partitions, plumbing, and finishes engineered, filed, and built by one licensed team.