How long does a full gut renovation take?

A one-bedroom apartment gut typically takes 3 to 4 months of construction; larger apartments, brownstones, and houses run 5 to 8 months. Permits and board approvals add lead time before work starts — we file early to compress the schedule.

Do you handle DOB permits and inspections?

Yes. We prepare and file the permit applications, coordinate required inspections, and close out the permits at the end. It's included in our scope, not an extra you chase yourself.

What does a gut renovation cost per square foot in NYC?

It depends heavily on the building, systems, and finish level, but most full guts in our market land in a broad range we can narrow down fast. The honest answer comes from a site visit — call (917) 251-9318 and we'll walk your space and give you a real number.

Full Gut Renovation Contractor in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens & Staten Island

A full gut renovation is the biggest investment most homeowners ever make in their property — and the one where the contractor matters most. When every wall is open, there's nowhere to hide sloppy work. M&M GC Contractor Inc has been performing complete gut renovations across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island since 2001, with our own crews handling demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, flooring, and finishes.

We specialize in the projects other contractors walk away from: pre-war apartments with plaster and lath, brownstones needing full system replacements, and houses where everything from the panel to the pipes is due for an upgrade.

Everything new behind the walls — not just pretty surfaces

A real gut renovation replaces what's failing, not just what's visible. We strip interiors to the studs and joists, then rebuild: new electrical panels and wiring, new supply and waste plumbing, new HVAC and ventilation, soundproofing and insulation, level floors, and straight walls. Only then do kitchens, bathrooms, and finishes go in.

This is the work that determines whether your renovation lasts 5 years or 50. Our in-house electricians and plumbers mean system work is done by people we employ and supervise — not whoever was available that week.

Permits, board approvals, and occupied buildings — handled

Full gut renovations in New York City require DOB permits, and in co-ops and condos they require detailed alteration agreements. We file permits, prepare board packages with all required insurance and license documentation, and coordinate inspections. We've worked in hundreds of NYC buildings and know what boards and the DOB expect to see.

We also know how to run a major renovation in an occupied building: protection for common areas, elevator scheduling, dust control, and strict adherence to work hours. Your neighbors won't hate you when we're done.

Why homeowners and businesses choose M&M

Licensed & insured general contractor operating in New York City since 2001 — over two decades of finished jobs, not promises.
Big jobs only. We do full renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, brownstones, waterproofing, roofing, commercial and exterior work. We don't do handyman calls, which means your project gets a real crew and real project management.
In-house crews for demolition, framing, drywall, flooring, electrical and plumbing — fewer subcontractors, fewer delays, one accountable team.
NYC building know-how: DOB permits, co-op and condo board packages, Landmarks Preservation Commission approvals, occupied-building logistics — we've done it hundreds of times.
Direct line to the owner. Call (917) 251-9318 and you talk to the people actually running your job.

How your project runs, start to finish

Consultation & site visit. We walk the space, listen to what you want, and flag anything structural, code-related, or permit-related up front.
Detailed scope & estimate. You get a clear written scope and a firm price — no allowances hiding the real number, no surprise change orders later.
Construction. Our in-house crews handle demolition through final finishes. The site stays clean, protected, and on schedule, with one point of contact throughout.
Final walkthrough. We go through every detail together before sign-off. If something isn't right, we fix it. That's the "built on trust since 2001" part.

Proudly serving Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens & Staten Island

We're a local contractor, not a lead broker. Our crews work every day across the three boroughs we serve:

Brooklyn — Park Slope, Bay Ridge, Williamsburg, Bushwick, Flatbush, Brooklyn Heights, Bed-Stuy
Manhattan — Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Harlem, Chelsea, Lower East Side, Washington Heights
Staten Island — St. George, Stapleton, New Dorp, Tottenville, Great Kills, Annadale

If your project is in one of these boroughs, we'll come out, walk the space, and give you a straight answer on scope and price.

Common questions

How long does a full gut renovation take?: A one-bedroom apartment gut typically takes 3 to 4 months of construction; larger apartments, brownstones, and houses run 5 to 8 months. Permits and board approvals add lead time before work starts — we file early to compress the schedule.
Do you handle DOB permits and inspections?: Yes. We prepare and file the permit applications, coordinate required inspections, and close out the permits at the end. It's included in our scope, not an extra you chase yourself.
What does a gut renovation cost per square foot in NYC?: It depends heavily on the building, systems, and finish level, but most full guts in our market land in a broad range we can narrow down fast. The honest answer comes from a site visit — call (917) 251-9318 and we'll walk your space and give you a real number.

Full Gut Renovation in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens & Staten Island