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General Contractor Kensington, Brooklyn

Kensington Rowhouses Deserve a Contractor Who Gets It

Your home has history. It also has outdated plumbing, a kitchen that hasn’t been touched in decades, and a renovation project you’ve been putting off. We’re a licensed, MWBE-certified general contractor in Brooklyn and we handle everything so you don’t have to.
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DCA Licensed and Verified

We hold NYC DCA Home Improvement Contractor License #1302135 publicly verifiable and legally required for every project we take on.

MWBE Certified by NYC

Our MWBE certification isn't just a label it's a government-vetted credential that holds us to a higher standard of accountability on every job.

OSHA Construction Superintendent Certified

On-site safety is managed at a level most contractors don't reach protecting your property, our crew, and everyone in between.

Over a Decade Building in Brooklyn

More than ten years of Brooklyn renovation experience means we know the buildings, the codes, the co-op boards, and the DOB process inside and out.

Home Renovation Kensington, Brooklyn

Full-Scope Renovation for Brooklyn's Oldest Homes

Kensington is full of brick rowhouses, American Foursquare homes, and pre-war apartment buildings most of them built between the 1890s and the 1940s. Beautiful bones, but real renovation challenges: outdated electrical, galvanized plumbing, original plaster, and layouts that were never designed for modern living. We’re a full-service general contractor handling everything from design through final finishes. Kitchens, bathrooms, basement remodeling, home additions, ADUs, gut renovations we manage every trade under one roof. You get one point of contact, one clear plan, and a crew that shows up. That’s what home renovation in Kensington actually requires. Not a handyman. Not four separate subcontractors you’re coordinating yourself. A licensed general contractor who knows what they’re doing and can prove it.
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Construction Company Kensington, Brooklyn

What You Get When the Right Crew Shows Up

Working with a licensed, experienced general contractor in Kensington means fewer surprises, cleaner results, and a project that actually finishes on time.
  • You'll know exactly who's responsible for every part of your project no finger-pointing between subcontractors.
  • Your renovation gets pulled with proper DOB permits, so there are no legal headaches when you sell or refinance down the road.
  • If your building requires co-op board approval, we've navigated that process before and can help you get through it without losing months.
  • You get a written contract with a real scope, timeline, and payment schedule not a verbal estimate that shifts every week.
  • Your kitchen or bathroom renovation gets done to code the first time, so it passes inspection without costly rework.
  • You stop living in a half-finished space and start using a home that looks and functions the way you actually imagined it.

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Rowhouse Renovation Kensington, Brooklyn

Pre-War Buildings Need More Than a General Contractor

Most of Kensington’s rowhouses were built before World War II. That means the bones are solid but almost everything inside needs updating. Knob-and-tube wiring that hasn’t been touched since the 1930s. Galvanized pipes that are slowly corroding. Original plaster walls that hide surprises. Load-bearing configurations that can’t be changed without knowing exactly what you’re doing. We’ve worked in these buildings throughout Kensington. We know what to expect when you open up a wall in a 100-year-old rowhouse off Ditmas Avenue or a pre-war co-op on Ocean Parkway. That experience matters because the contractor who’s never dealt with a century-old structure will find out on your dime. Renovation in Kensington isn’t just about picking tile and cabinets. It’s about understanding what’s behind the walls before you touch them. We do both.
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Kitchen Remodeling Kensington, Brooklyn

Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Everything Between

Kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling are two of the most common projects we handle in Kensington and two of the most complex when you’re working in a pre-war building. Plumbing that needs rerouting. Electrical panels that need upgrading before a modern kitchen can function. Tight footprints that require smart layout decisions, not just cosmetic updates. We handle the full scope: design, demo, framing, electrical, plumbing, tile, cabinetry, fixtures, and finishes. You’re not managing a parade of separate contractors we coordinate everything. In Brooklyn’s current market, bathroom remodeling averages $40,000 to $45,000; kitchens typically run $45,000 to $50,000. We give you a clear written estimate upfront so you know what you’re committing to before any work begins.
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Free On-Site Estimate

We visit your Kensington home, assess the project, and give you a clear written estimate no obligation, no vague numbers.

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Scope, Plan, and Permits

We finalize the project scope, pull all required NYC DOB permits, and handle any co-op or condo board documentation your building requires.

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Build, Inspect, and Deliver

Our crew manages every trade through completion and we don't call a project done until it passes inspection and you're satisfied with the result.

Kensington FAQs

Common Questions About Our Service

In most cases, yes. NYC requires DOB permits for renovations involving electrical work, plumbing changes, structural modifications, or work in multi-family buildings. This applies throughout Brooklyn, including Kensington and it’s especially relevant if you’re in a co-op or condo on Ocean Parkway or Coney Island Avenue, where your building’s alteration agreement adds another layer of approval. Skipping permits isn’t just risky during the project it can create serious legal and financial problems when you sell or refinance. We pull all required permits before any work begins, so you’re covered from day one.
Every contractor doing home improvement work in New York City is required by law to hold a NYC Department of Consumer Affairs Home Improvement Contractor license. You can verify any license number directly through the NYC DCA website. Our license number is #1302135 look it up. Beyond the DCA license, NYC contractors should also carry general liability insurance (at minimum $1 million), workers’ compensation coverage, and a surety bond. Ask any contractor you’re considering to provide these credentials in writing before you sign anything. If they hesitate, that tells you something.
In Brooklyn’s current market, home renovation costs vary widely depending on scope, materials, and building type. A kitchen remodel typically runs $45,000 to $50,000, while a full bathroom renovation averages $40,000 to $45,000. Larger gut renovations or multi-room projects can range from $75,000 to well over $300,000. Brooklyn and NYC renovation costs generally run 30 to 50 percent higher than the national average, largely due to stricter permitting requirements, higher labor rates, and the added complexity of working in older buildings like those throughout Kensington. We provide a detailed written estimate before any work starts so there are no surprises.
Yes, and this is something we have real experience with. Co-op renovations in Brooklyn require board approval, a signed alteration agreement, and often specific insurance documentation naming the building as an additional insured. The process can take months, and it requires a contractor who understands what boards are looking for and can provide the right paperwork without delays. We’ve helped clients in Kensington navigate nine-month DOB and co-op approval processes from start to finish. If your building has specific requirements, we’ll work within them not around them.
In NYC, a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) license issued by the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs is required for any residential renovation work valued at $200 or more. A General Contractor is typically the entity that manages the full scope of a construction or renovation project, coordinating all trades (electrical, plumbing, framing, finishes) under one contract. We hold both the DCA HIC license and operate as a full-service general contractor, meaning we can legally pull permits, manage every aspect of your project, and be held accountable for the complete result not just one piece of it.
Carefully, and with a lot of experience. Kensington’s rowhouses and American Foursquare homes most built between the 1890s and 1940s come with predictable challenges: outdated wiring, aging plumbing, original plaster, and structural configurations that require careful assessment before any demo begins. We assess what’s behind the walls before we commit to a scope, so unexpected conditions don’t blindside your budget mid-project. We’re also OSHA Construction Superintendent certified, which means job-site safety in these older structures is managed at a higher standard than most contractors in this market can claim. We’ve done this work in Kensington it’s not new territory for us.