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General Contractor Clinton Hill Brooklyn

Clinton Hill Renovations Done Right, On Time

From 1870s brownstones to fourth-floor co-ops, we handle the renovations Clinton Hill actually throws at contractors permits, landmark rules, walk-up logistics, and all.
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NYC Licensed and Verified

We hold NYC DCA Home Improvement Contractor License #1302135-DCA. You can verify it yourself on the DCWP website before you hire us.

WBE Certified Contractor

New Era Development Group LLC carries WBE certification (MWCERT2018-1752), a formal government-issued credential that most Brooklyn contractors simply don't have.

Perfect Ratings Across Platforms

We hold a 5.0 rating on Houzz, Angi, and Awwhouse with zero negative reviews across every platform where clients have weighed in.

OSHA Certified Site Management

Our OSHA Construction Superintendent certification means your project is managed to a safety standard most residential contractors in Brooklyn never bother to meet.

Home Renovation Clinton Hill Brooklyn

Built for Clinton Hill's Specific Challenges

Clinton Hill isn’t like the rest of Brooklyn. The housing stock here brownstones, Italianate rowhouses, Beaux-Arts walk-ups, Victorian mansions was built mostly between the 1840s and 1920s. That age brings character. It also brings knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized pipes, plaster walls, and the kind of structural surprises that stop less experienced contractors cold. We’ve been doing this for over a decade in New York City. We know what’s behind those walls before we open them. We know which exterior changes need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval and which don’t. And we know how to keep a co-op board happy without making you chase us for paperwork. Whether you’re gutting a brownstone you just bought on DeKalb or renovating a fourth-floor co-op in a 100-year-old walk-up, we handle the full scope from permits and plans to the last coat of paint.
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Brownstone Renovation Clinton Hill Brooklyn

What You Get When the Job Is Done Right

A finished renovation that holds up, looks exactly how you planned it, and didn’t create a legal headache with the DOB or your co-op board.
  • Every required permit gets pulled so you're never sitting on an illegal renovation when it's time to sell.
  • Your co-op board gets the insurance certificates, work schedules, and documentation they need without you chasing anyone down.
  • You know what the project costs before it starts no surprise change orders halfway through demolition.
  • Your brownstone's exterior stays LPC-compliant, so a landmark violation doesn't derail your renovation or your timeline.
  • Clear updates throughout the project not radio silence between the estimate and the final walkthrough.
  • The finished space reflects the decisions you made, because we help you make them not just execute whatever you guessed at.

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Construction Company Clinton Hill NY

Older Buildings Require More Than Enthusiasm

A lot of contractors will take a Clinton Hill brownstone job. Fewer of them know what to do when they open a wall and find a century of improvised electrical work, or when a structural beam isn’t where the drawings said it would be. Clinton Hill’s housing stock is genuinely old. Buildings constructed in the 1870s through the 1910s were built to the standards of their time which means today’s renovations often involve upgrading electrical systems, replacing lead or galvanized plumbing, and working around original hardwood floors and plaster details that deserve to be preserved, not destroyed. We’ve handled this before. The fourth-floor co-op renovation in a 100-year-old walk-up in the middle of summer, no elevator that’s not a hypothetical for us. We delivered it on time. The client’s exact words: “I have never worked with a contractor like Michael, and I am not sure others like him even exist.” That’s the standard we hold ourselves to on every job, whether it’s a kitchen remodel on Clinton Avenue or a full gut renovation near the Pratt campus.
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Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Clinton Hill

Every Trade, One Team, No Coordination Gaps

Kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement work, home additions, tile installation, carpentry, drywall, plumbing, electrical, painting we handle all of it. That matters more than it sounds. When you hire separate subcontractors for each trade, you become the project manager. Scheduling conflicts, finger-pointing over defects, and communication breakdowns between crews become your problem to solve. When everything runs through New Era Development Group LLC, there’s one point of contact, one schedule, and one team accountable for the finished result. We also handle both residential and commercial renovations so if you own a mixed-use brownstone or a retail space in Clinton Hill, we’re equipped for that. Free estimates are always available, and we’ll walk you through exactly what your project involves before any work begins.
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Free On-Site Estimate

We visit your Clinton Hill property, assess the scope, and give you a clear, written estimate no vague ballparks, no pressure.

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Permits, Plans, and Approvals

We handle DOB permits, co-op board documentation, and LPC requirements if your property sits in a landmark district so you don't have to navigate that alone.

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Build, Update, Deliver

Our crew gets to work on schedule, keeps you informed throughout, and completes the job to the standard we agreed on on time.

Clinton Hill FAQs

Common Questions About Our Service

Yes and the licensing requirements in New York City are specific. Any home improvement work costing more than $200 on a residential building in NYC requires the contractor to hold an active Home Improvement Contractor license from the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). That license requires a surety bond, general liability insurance of at least $1 million, and workers’ compensation coverage. Hiring someone without it isn’t just a risk to the quality of the work it means permits can’t be properly pulled, which can leave you with DOB violations that have to be resolved before you can sell the property. You can verify any contractor’s license on the DCWP website. Ours is #1302135-DCA.
It means any exterior alteration new windows, façade work, changes to the stoop, railings, or roofline requires approval from the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission before the Department of Buildings will issue a permit. That’s an additional step in the approval process that many contractors either don’t know about or don’t mention until it causes a delay. Interior renovations are generally not subject to LPC review, so you have much more flexibility inside the building than most people assume. We’re familiar with the LPC approval process in Brooklyn and can help you understand what requires a certificate of appropriateness and what doesn’t before you commit to a scope of work.
It depends heavily on the scope and the condition of the building. For context, a mid-range kitchen remodel in Brooklyn typically runs $45,000 to $90,000, with luxury kitchens exceeding $150,000. A standard bathroom remodel in the $25,000 to $50,000 range is common for mid-range finishes, with high-end bathrooms running $60,000 to $90,000. Full gut renovations in Brooklyn generally cost $350 to $450 per square foot for mid-range work, and $450 to $800 or more per square foot for high-end finishes. In Clinton Hill specifically, where brownstones often sell for $1.5 million to over $3 million, renovation budgets tend to reflect the value of the property. We offer free estimates so you know exactly what your project involves before committing to anything.
Co-op renovations in Clinton Hill involve an extra layer of approval that a lot of buyers don’t fully anticipate when they close on their unit. Before any work begins, your co-op board will typically require a renovation agreement, a detailed scope of work, a work schedule, proof of your contractor’s insurance, and sometimes an alteration agreement that holds you financially responsible for any building damage. The board usually meets monthly, which means timing matters if you miss a meeting cycle, your start date can slip by a month or more. We’ve been through this process before and can provide everything the board needs quickly, so you’re not stuck chasing documentation while your project sits idle.
Start with the NYC DCWP license lookup it’s a public database and takes about 30 seconds. A valid Home Improvement Contractor license confirms the business is bonded, insured, and legally authorized to work in New York City. Beyond that, look for consistent reviews across multiple independent platforms, not just one site. Check that the contractor has a verifiable physical address in Brooklyn not a P.O. box or a number that goes to voicemail. Ask directly whether they’ll pull the permits, and if they hesitate or suggest you pull them yourself, that’s a significant red flag. Home improvement scams are consistently among New York State’s top consumer complaints, so the verification step is worth the few minutes it takes.
Yes kitchen and bathroom renovations are among the most common projects we take on in Clinton Hill and across Brooklyn. Kitchens and bathrooms in older Clinton Hill buildings often come with additional complexity: outdated plumbing that needs to be brought up to code, limited ventilation that requires creative solutions, and original tile or layout details that owners want to preserve where possible. We manage the full scope of both demo, plumbing, electrical, tile, cabinetry, fixtures, and finish work so you’re not coordinating multiple trades yourself. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, a bathroom renovation, or both as part of a larger home renovation, reach out for a free estimate and we’ll walk through the specifics of your space.