Apartment renovation in Manhattan
Full and gut renovations of prewar and postwar Manhattan apartments: layout, kitchen, bathrooms, floors and finishes, delivered under one contract.
5.0 from 97 Google reviewsIn short
Renovating an NYC apartment is as much about approvals as construction. The board signs off the plans, insurance certificates go to the managing agent, a DOB filing covers any wall, plumbing or gas changes, and the work fits the building’s hours. MCG Corp runs that sequence so the construction can start on a fixed date.
Apartment renovation with MCG Corp
An apartment renovation touches every trade at once: demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, plaster, tile, millwork, floors and paint. Coordinating them in one unit, with neighbors on every side, is the job.
We have renovated whole apartments on the Upper West Side, including a full renovation on West 95th Street, and gutted a 1,400 square foot unit for a client who wrote that we “turned it to a masterpiece.” The process is the same at any size: approvals first, then a schedule we keep.
What this covers
- Gut renovations and full apartment remodels
- New layouts, walls and doorways
- Kitchens and bathrooms in one project
- Hardwood floors, plaster repair and painting
- Electrical and lighting upgrades
- Restoration after leaks and water damage
What New York adds to the job
The alteration agreement
Co-ops and condos set the rules for your renovation in an alteration agreement: approved hours, deposits, insurance, and which drawings they need. We read it with you before pricing.
Insurance certificates
Managing agents ask contractors for certificates naming the building and agent as additional insured. We supply them in the building’s required form.
Neighbors and common areas
Elevators are padded, hallways protected and noise kept to permitted hours. Buildings remember contractors who make their lives harder.
How a project runs
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Walkthrough and estimate
Billy visits, measures and asks what you want the space to do. You receive an itemized written estimate, not a ballpark.
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Approvals and planning
Board package, landlord consent and any DOB filing are prepared and submitted. Materials with long lead times are ordered.
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Construction
Work runs inside your building’s hours with common areas protected and the site cleaned daily. You get updates without having to chase them.
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Inspections and walkthrough
Required inspections are passed, the punch list is closed with you, and the building receives its close-out paperwork.
What clients wrote on Google
5.0 from 97 Google reviewsBilly and team are absolutely incredible. They helped us transform our apartment from something generic into something spectacular, assembling an all-star team for electrical work, stonework, painting, and tiling. They dealt diligently and patiently with our stringent condo board and all the paperwork required.
Billy and his team did my full apartment renovation on 95th St between Amsterdam Ave and Broadway. Their service was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. I am very happy to recommend MCG to others.
Billy Loka and his crew were beyond expectations. A complete gut renovation in 3 months is unheard of. He was always available and on top of every aspect of the job. He gave me advice which led to a perfect experience and a home we're proud to live in.
Apartment renovation questions
Can you renovate an apartment in NYC without board approval?
Not in a co-op or condo. Almost every building requires its approval before work starts, and many require plans reviewed by the building’s architect. Rentals need the landlord’s written consent.
How long does a full apartment renovation take?
A full gut renovation commonly takes a few months of construction after approvals. One client wrote that our complete gut renovation in three months was “unheard of.” Approvals add time before that, which is why we start them first.
What is a gut renovation?
Taking the apartment back to the structure: walls, floors, kitchen, bathrooms, wiring and plumbing removed and replaced. It is the point to fix everything hidden, because it will not be this accessible again.
Get a free apartment renovation estimate
Tell us about the space and what you want from it. Billy will come and see it, measure, and send an itemized written estimate.
- No charge for the visit or the estimate
- Itemized, in writing
- 10-year labor warranty
Or call (917) 445-7155