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General Contractor Park Slope Brooklyn

The Contractor Who Actually Answers

Park Slope brownstones deserve more than a contractor who disappears mid-project. We handle the full scope permits, trades, finishes and we communicate every step of the way. From the first call to final walkthrough, you know exactly where your renovation stands.
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WBE Government-Certified Contractor

We hold WBE Certification No. MWCERT2018-1752 independently verified, not self-reported. That accountability carries into every project we take on.

NYC Licensed and Fully Insured

We carry NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor License No. 1302135-DCA, plus full general liability and workers' compensation insurance on every job.

Five Stars Across Every Platform

Houzz, Angi, Awwhouse 5.0 across the board. Multiple independent platforms, real verified clients, consistent results.

One Team, Every Trade

Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, tile, drywall, painting we handle it all in-house so you never manage a revolving door of subcontractors.

Home Renovation Park Slope Brooklyn

Built for Park Slope's Specific Challenges

Park Slope isn’t a generic Brooklyn neighborhood, and renovating here isn’t a generic project. The homes along Carroll Street, President Street, and Montgomery Place were built between the 1880s and 1920s and they come with everything that century of age implies. Original plaster walls, single bathrooms per floor, outdated electrical, cast-iron plumbing that hasn’t been touched in decades. These buildings require someone who understands what’s behind the walls before the first demo swing. We’ve been working in Brooklyn’s historic housing stock for over a decade. We know how to modernize a brownstone without destroying what makes it worth owning. We also know how to navigate the Park Slope Historic District, DOB permits, and co-op board approvals so you don’t become an expert in NYC construction law just to get a new kitchen.
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Brownstone Renovation Park Slope Brooklyn

What You Actually Get Working With Us

From the first call to the final walkthrough, you stay informed, on budget, and in control of your project.
  • One point of contact not a different person every time you have a question about your renovation.
  • Permits, DOB filings, and LPC compliance handled by us, not handed back to you as homework.
  • Your project runs on a real timeline you agreed to not an optimistic guess that quietly doubles.
  • Co-op board submissions and alteration agreements managed by us, not surprises you discover mid-project.
  • Regular updates from us not just when something goes wrong or when a check is due.
  • When the job is done, it's actually done clean, inspected, and finished to the standard your home deserves.

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Kitchen Remodeling Park Slope Brooklyn

Kitchens That Work for How You Actually Live

Most Park Slope kitchens were designed for a different era tucked into the rear extension of a brownstone, narrow, with layouts that made sense in 1910 but don’t hold up against modern family needs. A gut kitchen renovation in this neighborhood isn’t just cosmetic. It often means rerouting plumbing, upgrading electrical panels, addressing structural elements, and working within the footprint the building gives you. We start by understanding how you actually use the space. What’s broken about the current layout? What do you need more of counter space, storage, natural light? From there, we build a scope that solves the real problem, not just the surface one. Custom cabinetry, countertops, full plumbing and electrical work we handle every part under one roof, so nothing falls through the cracks between trades.
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Bathroom Remodeling Park Slope Brooklyn

More Bathrooms, Better Bathrooms Done Right

One of the most common requests we get from Park Slope homeowners is adding a bathroom to a floor that doesn’t have one. It sounds straightforward. It rarely is. Running new plumbing stacks through existing chases in a 100-year-old building, without disturbing original finishes elsewhere in the home, takes real experience and careful planning. Whether you’re doing a full gut renovation of an existing bathroom or adding a new one to a floor that’s never had plumbing, we manage the entire scope from the DOB permit through final tile installation. Bathroom remodeling in Park Slope is one of the highest-ROI investments you can make in a home at this price point, and we make sure the work reflects that value when it’s finished.
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Free On-Site Estimate

We come to your home, assess the scope, and give you a clear, honest estimate no obligation, no vague ballpark.

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Detailed Scope and Permits

We build a written plan covering every trade, timeline, and permit required so nothing surprises you once work begins.

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Full Build, One Team

Our crew handles every phase from demolition to final finishes, keeping you informed and on schedule throughout.

Park Slope FAQs

Common Questions About Our Service

It depends on the scope. Cosmetic updates new tile, a vanity swap, fresh paint typically don’t require a permit. But if your renovation involves plumbing changes, electrical work, or any structural modifications, you’ll need a NYC Department of Buildings work permit before work begins. Most meaningful kitchen and bathroom renovations in Park Slope fall into this category, because they involve moving plumbing lines, upgrading electrical panels, or altering the layout. We handle all permit filings on your behalf. You won’t need to figure out the DOB process yourself that’s part of what we do.
Brownstone renovations in Brooklyn vary widely based on scope, finishes, and the condition of the existing structure. Full gut renovations of multi-story brownstones with quality finishes can run $150,000 to $500,000 or more. Single-floor renovations are typically less intensive. What drives cost in Park Slope specifically is the age of the housing stock homes built in the 1880s through 1920s often reveal surprises once walls come down: outdated wiring, aging plumbing, structural joists that need attention. We provide detailed, itemized estimates so you understand exactly what you’re paying for before any work starts.
If your property falls within the Park Slope Historic District designated in 1973 and expanded in 2012 any exterior-facing changes require approval from the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission before work can begin. This includes changes to facades, stoops, windows, and rooflines. Interior renovations generally don’t require LPC review, though they still require standard DOB permits when structural, plumbing, or electrical work is involved. LPC approval can add a few weeks to your project timeline, which is why it’s important to factor that into your planning from the start. We account for this in every project scope we build.
In NYC, there are two separate licensing systems that apply to most residential renovation work. The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) issues Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) licenses, which are required for any home improvement work valued over $200. The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) handles GC registration for structural and new construction work. You can verify any HIC license number directly on the NYC DCWP public portal. Our HIC license number is 1302135-DCA look it up. We also hold WBE Certification No. MWCERT2018-1752, which requires independent government verification of our business credentials.
Timeline depends heavily on scope. A single-floor brownstone renovation typically runs 8 to 14 weeks. A full gut renovation of a multi-story brownstone the kind that touches every floor, every trade, and every finish can take 4 to 8 months. What extends timelines in Park Slope specifically is the regulatory layer: DOB permit review, LPC approval for landmark properties, and co-op or condo board approvals if you’re in a multi-unit building. We build all of these into your project schedule from day one, so you’re not caught off guard when an approval takes longer than expected. Realistic timelines, clearly communicated that’s how we operate.
Yes. We offer full-service project delivery, which means we manage the project from initial planning through final finishes. That includes helping you work through design decisions, coordinating every trade plumbing, electrical, carpentry, tile, drywall, painting, HVAC and handling all permit filings and inspections. We also work with commercial clients, including restaurants, offices, and medical facilities, which means we bring a level of project management discipline to residential work that you don’t always find with contractors who only do home renovations. One team, one point of contact, one scope that covers everything. That’s how we keep projects on track.