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Queens homes, Queens projects
Queens has the most varied housing stock in New York City: brick single-family homes in Bayside and Douglaston, pre-war garden co-ops in Forest Hills and Jackson Heights, two-family houses in Astoria and Ridgewood, new condos in Long Island City. The through line is that Queens homeowners own their walls — which means real renovations, not just cosmetic updates.
We're a general contractor in Queens handling kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, basement finishing, full home renovations, and additions. One licensed, insured team, itemized estimates, and straight answers about what your project will really cost.
What we build in Queens
Kitchens. The most-requested project in the borough — mid-range full remodels typically $30,000 to $60,000. See our kitchen remodeling approach.
Bathrooms. Hall baths, primary suites, basement bathrooms — typically $18,000 to $40,000.
Basement finishing. Queens basements are gold mines of unused square footage: family rooms, home offices, guest suites, and legal secondary spaces where zoning allows. Finished basements typically run $40,000 to $90,000 depending on size, plumbing, and egress requirements.
Full home renovations & additions. Whole-house updates, dormers, and extensions — see what a full gut renovation involves. Additions and major structural work always start with an honest feasibility conversation before anyone signs anything.
What does it cost in Queens?
Realistic 2026 Queens ranges: kitchen refresh $12,000 to $25,000; mid-range full kitchen $30,000 to $60,000; high-end $65,000 to $110,000+. Bathrooms $18,000 to $40,000. Basement finishing $40,000 to $90,000. Full single-family home renovation $120,000 to $350,000+ depending on size and scope.
Queens projects benefit from easier logistics than Manhattan — driveways, street parking for dumpsters, and no elevator scheduling — which keeps labor costs honest. Our estimates are itemized line by line so you can see exactly that.
The Queens-specific stuff that affects your project
DOB permits are required for plumbing, gas, electrical, and structural work — including most basement finishing with new bathrooms. Two-family and multi-family rules matter here: converting space or adding kitchens triggers zoning and Certificate of Occupancy questions we help you navigate.
Flood zones affect low-lying areas near the water — parts of Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach, Broad Channel, and the Rockaways — where basement work and mechanicals need flood-aware planning. And in pre-1978 homes, lead paint testing is required and asbestos testing on old flooring and insulation is common. We plan for all of it upfront.
Why hire M&M GC in Queens
We're fully licensed & insured (NYC DOB license 2097705-DCA), we give free itemized estimates, and we'll tell you straight if your budget doesn't match your wish list — before anyone signs anything. Queens homeowners hire us once and call us back for the next project. That's the business model.
Queens neighborhoods we serve
- Astoria
- Long Island City
- Sunnyside
- Woodside
- Jackson Heights
- Elmhurst
- Flushing
- Bayside
- Douglaston
- Forest Hills
- Rego Park
- Kew Gardens
- Ridgewood
- Jamaica
- Howard Beach
- Also serving Brooklyn · Manhattan · Staten Island
Frequently asked questions
- Do you finish basements in Queens?
- Yes — basement finishing is one of our most-requested Queens projects. Family rooms, offices, guest suites, and bathrooms. Note that adding bedrooms or kitchens in basements involves egress and zoning requirements we'll walk you through.
- Do I need permits for a basement renovation in Queens?
- If the work includes plumbing, electrical, or structural changes — which most finished basements do — yes, DOB permits are required. We handle all filings as part of the project.
- How long does a Queens kitchen remodel take?
- A mid-range full remodel runs 6 to 10 weeks. Cosmetic refreshes take 2 to 4 weeks. Permit-heavy projects with layout changes can run 10 to 14 weeks.
- Do you work on two-family homes?
- Yes. Two-family houses are a huge part of Queens' housing stock, and we renovate them regularly — including navigating the zoning and Certificate of Occupancy questions that come with multi-family properties.
- What does basement finishing cost in Queens?
- Typically $40,000 to $90,000 depending on size, whether you're adding a bathroom, egress windows, and finish level. We give free itemized estimates so you see the full breakdown.