How long does a kitchen remodel take in NYC?

A typical full kitchen renovation takes 4 to 8 weeks of construction, depending on scope and whether walls or plumbing move. Board approvals and DOB permits can add a few weeks before work starts — we file everything as early as possible to keep the timeline tight.

Do I need DOB permits for my kitchen renovation?

If you're moving plumbing, gas, or electrical, or doing structural work, yes. Cosmetic-only updates usually don't require permits. We assess your specific project and handle all required filings.

Can we stay in the apartment during the remodel?

In most cases, yes. We set up dust barriers, protect floors and hallways, and sequence the work so disruption is minimal. For very small apartments we can discuss a phased plan during the estimate.

Kitchen Remodeling in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens & Staten Island

The kitchen is the hardest-working room in a New York home — and the least forgiving to renovate badly. Between pre-war layouts, tight co-op alteration rules, and DOB permits, a kitchen remodel in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, or Staten Island takes a contractor who knows the boroughs, not just the trade. M&M GC Contractor Inc has been remodeling kitchens across New York City since 2001, and we run every project with our own in-house crews: demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, tile, and finish carpentry.

Whether it's a galley kitchen in a Park Slope brownstone, a dated cook-space in a Staten Island colonial, or a full luxury build-out in a Manhattan condo, you get one accountable contractor from first sketch to final walkthrough.

Kitchens designed around the way you actually live

We don't do cookie-cutter kitchens. During the consultation we look at how you cook, how many people the kitchen serves, and what drives you crazy about the current layout. Then we design for it: smarter storage, better workflow between sink, stove, and fridge, proper lighting over work surfaces, and materials that stand up to real daily use.

We install custom and semi-custom cabinetry, stone and quartz countertops, backsplashes, new flooring, recessed and under-cabinet lighting, and full appliance packages. Because our electricians and plumbers are in-house, moving a gas line or adding a dedicated circuit doesn't mean waiting on a subcontractor — it just gets done.

One contractor for the whole kitchen — permits, boards, and all

Kitchen renovations in NYC come with paperwork. Many projects need DOB permits, and co-ops and condos require alteration agreements, insurance certificates, and work-hour compliance. We prepare the full board package and file the permits ourselves — it's routine work for us, and it keeps your project from stalling in an approval queue.

We also protect the rest of your home while we work: dust barriers, floor protection, and daily cleanup are standard on every job. Most of our clients stay in the home during the remodel, and we plan the schedule so you're never without the basics longer than necessary.

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 kitchen remodel take in NYC?: A typical full kitchen renovation takes 4 to 8 weeks of construction, depending on scope and whether walls or plumbing move. Board approvals and DOB permits can add a few weeks before work starts — we file everything as early as possible to keep the timeline tight.
Do I need DOB permits for my kitchen renovation?: If you're moving plumbing, gas, or electrical, or doing structural work, yes. Cosmetic-only updates usually don't require permits. We assess your specific project and handle all required filings.
Can we stay in the apartment during the remodel?: In most cases, yes. We set up dust barriers, protect floors and hallways, and sequence the work so disruption is minimal. For very small apartments we can discuss a phased plan during the estimate.

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