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Queens Remodeling
About Remodeling in Queens
Queens is a borough of small multi-family houses as much as apartments: Census estimates show 30% of housing units are in buildings of two to four units, 32% in buildings of 20 or more, 19% in detached houses and 9% in attached houses, and 45% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. The housing is old, with 30% of units from 1939 or earlier and a median year built of 1953. Remodels follow New York City rules. As a free matching service, Goodhaus does not perform the work, and a match is not guaranteed.
Services
Remodeling Services in Queens
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Local Background
Good to Know About Queens
General background about the area, for information only. It is not professional advice.
Older buildings
83% 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 trades
In New York City, plumbing permits are issued only to a Licensed Master Plumber, and an electrical installation or modification needs a permit and a Licensed Master Electrician.
Contractor licence
New York City requires a Home Improvement Contractor licence from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection for residential remodeling work.
Ideas & Inspiration
Remodeling Ideas to Consider in Queens
General ideas for inspiration only. These are not projects performed by Goodhaus, which is a free matching service and not a contractor.
Two-family house renovations
Owner-occupants often renovate the rental unit between tenants and their own unit later.
Attached and detached houses
Kitchens and baths in houses built before 1960 usually come with wiring and plumbing upgrades.
Co-op apartments
In the borough's co-op buildings, the board's alteration agreement sets what can change and when.
Service Area
Where You Can Request Remodeling in Queens
Areas where we accept requests in Queens. Contractor availability varies by area and project, and a match is not guaranteed.
Neighborhoods
ZIP Codes
11004 · 11005 · 11101 · 11102 · 11103 · 11104 · 11105 · 11106 · 11109 · 11354 · 11355 · 11356 · 11357 · 11358 · 11360 · 11361 · 11362 · 11363 · 11364 · 11365 · 11366 · 11367 · 11368 · 11369 · 11370 · 11372 · 11373 · 11374 · 11375 · 11377 · 11378 · 11379 · 11385 · 11411 · 11412 · 11413 · 11414 · 11415 · 11416 · 11417 · 11418 · 11419 · 11420 · 11421 · 11422 · 11423 · 11426 · 11427 · 11428 · 11429 · 11432 · 11433 · 11434 · 11435 · 11436 · 11691 · 11692 · 11693 · 11694 · 11697
Questions
Queens FAQs
Do Queens kitchen and bath renovations need a permit?
Usually. The NYC Department of Buildings says most kitchen and bathroom renovations need an ALT2 permit application filed by a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.
What happens with work 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.
When can renovation work happen in Queens?
New York City noise rules allow construction from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays; co-ops and condos often set stricter hours.
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