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Brooklyn Remodeling
About Remodeling in Brooklyn
Brooklyn has the oldest housing of any area Goodhaus serves: Census estimates put 47% of its housing units in 1939 or earlier and the median year built at 1944. It is also a borough of small buildings, with 32% of units in buildings of two to four units and only 5% in detached houses, while 29% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Goodhaus does not build or remodel; it is a free, no-obligation matching service.
Services
Remodeling Services in Brooklyn
Tell us about your project and we will try to connect you with independent local contractors who may offer free quotes.
Local Background
Good to Know About Brooklyn
General background about the area, for information only. It is not professional advice.
Pre-war buildings
80% of units were built before 1980; under the federal EPA rule, anyone paid to disturb painted surfaces in a home built before 1978 must be certified in lead-safe work practices.
Licensed contractors
New York City requires a Home Improvement Contractor licence from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection for residential remodeling work.
Filed renovations
The NYC Department of Buildings says most kitchen and bathroom renovations need an ALT2 permit application filed by a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.
Ideas & Inspiration
Remodeling Ideas to Consider in Brooklyn
General ideas for inspiration only. These are not projects performed by Goodhaus, which is a free matching service and not a contractor.
Row house renovations
Older row houses and brownstones often get full kitchen and bath renovations along with new wiring and plumbing.
Two- to four-family buildings
Owners who live in one unit often renovate the others one at a time, keeping rental units in service.
Co-op and condo apartments
Inside larger buildings, the board's alteration agreement and the building's work rules come before design.
Service Area
Where You Can Request Remodeling in Brooklyn
Areas where we accept requests in Brooklyn. Contractor availability varies by area and project, and a match is not guaranteed.
Neighborhoods
ZIP Codes
11201 · 11203 · 11204 · 11205 · 11206 · 11207 · 11208 · 11209 · 11210 · 11211 · 11212 · 11213 · 11214 · 11215 · 11216 · 11217 · 11218 · 11219 · 11220 · 11221 · 11222 · 11223 · 11224 · 11225 · 11226 · 11228 · 11229 · 11230 · 11231 · 11232 · 11233 · 11234 · 11235 · 11236 · 11237 · 11238 · 11239 · 11249
Questions
Brooklyn FAQs
Who can do plumbing and electrical work in Brooklyn?
In New York City, plumbing permits go only to a Licensed Master Plumber, and electrical installations or modifications need a permit and a Licensed Master Electrician.
What if work was done without a permit?
In New York City, construction without Department of Buildings approval or permits is illegal, and the work must be legalized or removed, which is worth checking before buying or renovating.
When can construction happen?
New York City noise rules allow construction from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays; owners of one- or two-family homes they live in may also do alterations on weekends from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, if more than 300 feet from a house of worship.
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