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General Contractor Rego Park NY

The Contractor Who Actually Answers

Rego Park homeowners deserve a general contractor who shows up, communicates, and finishes the job. We serve Rego Park and surrounding Queens neighborhoods with full-service renovation kitchens, bathrooms, co-op gut jobs, and everything in between.
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Top 1% in New York

Our BuildZoom score of 120 ranks us above 99% of New York's 77,888 licensed contractors independently verified, not self-reported.

MWBE Certified Contractor

We hold government-issued MWBE certification, a credential many Rego Park co-op boards and building managers specifically require before approving renovation work.

Licensed, Bonded, and Insured

We carry an active NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor License and a Construction Superintendent license both on file and ready for your board's review.

Michael Answers Directly

Our owner, Michael Palmisano Jr., is personally reachable throughout your project not a call center, not a project manager you've never met.

Construction Company Rego Park Queens

Full-Service Renovation in the Heart of Queens

Rego Park is a neighborhood built on quality construction literally. The name comes from the Real Good Construction Company that developed it in the 1920s. The housing stock that’s still standing today tells you something about what good work looks like over time. We’re a general contracting company serving Rego Park and the surrounding Queens neighborhoods. From kitchen remodeling to full gut renovations, bathroom overhauls to co-op apartment builds, we manage every trade under one roof framing, flooring, electrical, plumbing, tile, and finishes so you’re not chasing six different contractors to get one project done. Whether you’re on the 4th floor of a pre-war walk-up off Queens Boulevard or in a postwar high-rise near Rego Park Center, we know how to work within the real constraints of this neighborhood and get it done right.
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Home Renovation Rego Park NY

What a Good Renovation Actually Feels Like

When the right contractor is on the job, you stop worrying and start seeing your space come together on time, on scope, and without the runaround.
  • Your co-op board gets the paperwork they need before the first tool comes out of the bag.
  • You can reach someone with a real answer the same day you have a question not three days later.
  • Your kitchen or bathroom remodel finishes when we said it would, not six weeks after.
  • Every trade plumbing, electrical, tile, carpentry moves in sequence so your project doesn't stall between phases.
  • Your DOB permits get opened and closed properly, so your co-op board releases your escrow without a fight.
  • You get a finished space that reflects what you actually wanted not what was easiest for us to deliver.

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Co-Op Renovation Rego Park Queens

Co-Op Renovations Done the Right Way

Most of Rego Park’s residential buildings are co-ops and renovating a co-op in New York City is genuinely different from any other renovation. It’s not just about the work itself. Before a single wall comes down, you need board approval, a signed alteration agreement, a certificate of insurance that names your building as an additional insured, and a work plan that fits within whatever house rules your building has set. We’ve done this before including a full renovation on the fourth floor of a 100-year-old walk-up in the middle of a New York summer. We know what co-op boards are looking for, and we know how to submit the right documentation the first time so your project doesn’t sit in limbo waiting for the next monthly meeting. As of 2026, co-op and condo projects in NYC also require board attestation in DOB NOW before a permit can even be filed. That’s a step a lot of contractors either don’t know about or don’t handle correctly. We do.
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Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Rego Park

Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Everything Between

A kitchen remodel in a Rego Park co-op isn’t the same as a kitchen remodel in a suburban house. You’re working with a defined footprint, pre-war plumbing that may need to be replaced, electrical panels that often can’t support a modern kitchen without an upgrade, and a building that has opinions about your work schedule. We account for all of that before we ever quote a number. The same goes for bathroom renovations. Whether you’re doing a full tile-and-fixture replacement or a compact refresh in a space that hasn’t been touched in 30 years, we handle the design, the demolition, the waterproofing, and the finish work as a single coordinated job not a series of handoffs between trades you’ve never met. We also take on full gut renovations, home additions, basement remodels, and commercial build-outs. If it involves construction in Rego Park, we’ve likely done it.
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Free On-Site Estimate

We come to your Rego Park home, assess the space in person, and give you a clear, written estimate no cost, no obligation.

2

Scope, Plan, and Permits

We finalize the project scope, handle all permit filings with the NYC DOB, and coordinate co-op board submissions if your building requires them.

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Build, Communicate, Deliver

We manage every trade from start to finish, keep you updated throughout, and close out all permits before we call the job done.

Rego Park FAQs

Common Questions About Our Service

In most cases, yes. Any renovation in New York City that involves changes to plumbing, electrical systems, or structural elements requires permits from the NYC Department of Buildings. This applies whether you’re in a co-op in Rego Park or anywhere else in the city. The permit process has two critical parts: filing the application and closing it out with a final inspection. If a contractor opens permits but never closes them, you’ll have open DOB violations on your record and if you’re in a co-op, your building may hold your renovation deposit until those permits are resolved. We handle the full permit lifecycle, from filing to final sign-off.
Before any work begins in a Rego Park co-op apartment, you need formal approval from your co-op board. That typically means submitting an alteration agreement, architectural plans for any structural or mechanical changes, a work schedule that fits within your building’s house rules, and a certificate of insurance from your contractor that names the building as an additional insured party. As of 2026, co-op and condo projects in NYC also require board attestation in DOB NOW before a permit can be filed. Many Rego Park buildings meet monthly, so submitting complete paperwork the first time is critical to avoid delays. We’re familiar with this process and can prepare the documentation your board needs.
New York City requires residential contractors to hold two separate credentials: a General Contractor Registration from the NYC Department of Buildings for structural and new construction work, and a Home Improvement Contractor license from the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection for renovation work. The HIC license requires at least $1,000,000 in general liability insurance with the City of New York named as an additional insured, plus active workers’ compensation coverage. We hold both credentials, along with a NYC Construction Superintendent license and OSHA certification. Our license numbers are on file and available for your co-op board or building manager upon request.
Timeline depends heavily on the scope of work, but for a typical bathroom remodel in a Rego Park co-op, you’re generally looking at two to four weeks of active construction once permits are in place and board approval has been granted. Kitchen remodels with full cabinet replacement, new countertops, tile, and appliance hookups often run four to eight weeks depending on material lead times and the condition of the existing plumbing and electrical. The board approval process itself can add time most Rego Park boards meet monthly, so submitting complete paperwork the first time is critical. We build realistic timelines into every estimate and stick to them.
You can verify a Home Improvement Contractor license directly through the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection website by searching the contractor’s business name or license number. For DOB registrations, the NYC Department of Buildings has a public license lookup tool as well. Third-party services like BuildZoom also independently verify contractor licenses and calculate scores based on permit activity and project history our BuildZoom score of 120 places us in the top 1% of New York’s 77,888 licensed contractors. We encourage every homeowner to check before they hire anyone, including us. Our DCA license number is 1302135 and our MWBE certification number is MWCERT2018-1752.
Yes, and this is something we have direct experience with. Pre-war buildings in Rego Park many of them built between the 1920s and 1950s come with real structural and mechanical challenges that newer construction doesn’t have. Load-bearing walls that can’t be moved without an engineer’s sign-off. Outdated electrical panels that need upgrading before a modern kitchen can function safely. Galvanized plumbing that may need full replacement. Older floor tiles and plaster that can contain asbestos and require licensed abatement before demolition begins. We assess all of this during the estimate phase so there are no surprises mid-project. We’ve completed full renovations in exactly these kinds of buildings, including fourth-floor walk-ups with no elevator access, and we know how to plan around the realities of older Rego Park housing stock.