Remodeling Contractors in Manhattan, NY
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Manhattan Remodeling
About Remodeling in Manhattan
Nearly every Manhattan remodel happens inside a multi-unit building. Census estimates put 79% of housing units in buildings with 20 or more units and 92% of owner-occupied homes in buildings with five or more, and 43% of all units were built in 1939 or earlier. That combination usually means a board or association approval, a Department of Buildings filing and a licensed trade for plumbing and electrical work. Goodhaus is a free service that connects owners with independent contractors; it is not a contractor.
Services
Remodeling Services in Manhattan
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Local Background
Good to Know About Manhattan
General background about the area, for information only. It is not professional advice.
Pre-war stock
The median Manhattan building dates to 1951 and 78% 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, and old plumbing and wiring are routine findings once walls are opened.
Filed work
The NYC Department of Buildings says most kitchen and bathroom renovations need an ALT2 permit application filed by a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect, while painting, plastering, new cabinets and resurfaced floors do not.
Licensed trades
In New York City only a Licensed Master Plumber can hold a plumbing permit, and an electrical installation or modification needs a permit and a Licensed Master Electrician.
Ideas & Inspiration
Remodeling Ideas to Consider in Manhattan
General ideas for inspiration only. These are not projects performed by Goodhaus, which is a free matching service and not a contractor.
Pre-war apartment kitchens
Galley kitchens in older buildings are often reworked within the same footprint, because moving a sink or range depends on the building's risers, gas service and the board's rules.
Bathrooms over other apartments
A bathroom sits above a neighbor's ceiling, so boards and condo associations usually review waterproofing and plumbing plans before approving a renovation.
Townhouse projects
Townhouses are rare here, with 1% of units detached houses and 1% attached, but they can take on larger layout changes, still under Department of Buildings filing rules.
Service Area
Where You Can Request Remodeling in Manhattan
Areas where we accept requests in Manhattan. Contractor availability varies by area and project, and a match is not guaranteed.
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Questions
Manhattan FAQs
Do I need a permit to renovate a Manhattan kitchen or bathroom?
Usually. The NYC Department of Buildings says most kitchen and bathroom renovations need an ALT2 filing by a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect, and minor work such as painting, new cabinets or resurfaced floors is the exception. Co-op board or condo association approval is a separate step.
When can renovation work happen?
New York City noise rules allow construction from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays, and many buildings set stricter hours of their own. Ask the managing agent for the building's work rules before scheduling.
What licence should a Manhattan contractor have?
New York City requires a Home Improvement Contractor licence from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection for residential remodeling work, and plumbing and electrical work need licensed master trades. Check the licence before you sign.
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