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Manhattan renovations are a different game
In Manhattan, the construction is often the easy part. The hard part is everything around it: co-op board alteration agreements, building insurance requirements, elevator reservations, restricted work hours, and landmark regulations. A contractor who doesn't run this playbook every week will stall your project before it starts.
We're a general contractor in Manhattan built for exactly this environment — kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, and full apartment gut renovations in co-ops, condos, and pre-war buildings. Licensed & insured, board-paperwork fluent, and honest about cost and timeline from day one.
What we build in Manhattan
Co-op & condo kitchen remodels. From galley kitchens on the Upper East Side to open-concept renovations in Tribeca lofts. Mid-range Manhattan kitchens typically run $45,000 to $85,000.
Bathroom renovations. Hall baths, primary suites with radiant heat, powder rooms — typically $25,000 to $60,000 in Manhattan, where building logistics add real cost.
Full apartment gut renovations. Down-to-the-studs rebuilds: new electrical and plumbing, reconfigured layouts, custom kitchens and baths, wide-plank floors, and millwork. See what a full gut renovation involves.
Pre-war apartment restorations. Plaster repair, restored moldings and millwork, and modern mechanicals hidden behind period-correct finishes.
What does it cost in Manhattan?
Manhattan runs roughly 15 to 25 percent above the outer boroughs — building fees, logistics, and labor all cost more here. Realistic 2026 ranges: mid-range kitchen $45,000 to $85,000; bathroom $25,000 to $60,000; full one-bedroom gut $150,000 to $300,000; two- to three-bedroom gut $250,000 to $600,000+.
On top of construction, budget for the building side: board application fees, elevator deposits ($500 to $2,000+), and DOB filing fees. Our itemized estimates separate construction costs from building and filing fees so you see exactly where every dollar goes.
Boards, buildings, and logistics
Alteration agreements are the gatekeeper for most Manhattan renovations. Boards require detailed scope submissions, licensed-contractor insurance certificates (we carry them), security deposits, and strict work hours — typically 9 to 5 on weekdays only, which stretches schedules versus private homes.
Elevator logistics — freight elevator reservations, padding, and limited delivery windows — add labor hours to every phase. Landmarked buildings and historic districts need Landmarks Preservation Commission sign-off for regulated work. And DOB permits apply to any plumbing, gas, electrical, or structural work. We manage this entire layer as part of the job, not as an afterthought.
Why hire M&M GC in Manhattan
We're fully licensed & insured (NYC DOB license 2097705-DCA), we produce the insurance certificates and documentation boards require, and we give free itemized estimates with honest timelines. In a borough where the wrong contractor can get your project shut down by the building, hire one the buildings already know how to work with.
Manhattan neighborhoods we serve
- Upper East Side
- Upper West Side
- Tribeca
- Chelsea
- West Village
- East Village
- SoHo
- Financial District
- Battery Park City
- Midtown East
- Gramercy
- Lower East Side
- Harlem
- Washington Heights
- Inwood
- Also serving Brooklyn · Queens · Staten Island
Frequently asked questions
- Will you deal with my co-op board?
- Yes — it's a core part of our Manhattan work. We prepare scope submissions, provide insurance certificates, comply with alteration agreements, and coordinate with building management on scheduling and elevator use.
- How do elevator reservations and building logistics work?
- Your building assigns freight elevator windows; we schedule deliveries, debris removal, and crew movements around them. Elevator deposits typically run $500 to $2,000+. We handle the coordination.
- How long does a Manhattan gut renovation take?
- A one-bedroom gut: 3 to 5 months including board approval and permits. Two- to three-bedrooms: 4 to 8 months. Board review alone often takes 4 to 8 weeks before construction starts.
- Do you work in landmarked buildings?
- Yes. Work in landmarked buildings and historic districts may require Landmarks Preservation Commission approval, which we factor into the project timeline from the start.
- What does a Manhattan kitchen remodel cost?
- Mid-range full remodels typically run $45,000 to $85,000 in Manhattan — about 15 to 25 percent above the outer boroughs due to building fees, logistics, and labor costs.