Gut renovation in NYC: brownstones, townhouses and whole homes
Brownstones, townhouses, houses and whole apartments in New York taken back to the structure and rebuilt, with one contractor responsible for all of it.
5.0 from 28 Google reviewsIn short
A gut renovation removes everything down to the structure so that wiring, plumbing, insulation and layout can be replaced at once. In New York it usually involves a DOB filing by an architect or engineer, licensed plumbing and electrical permits, and, in landmarked buildings, Landmarks Preservation Commission sign-off. MCG Corp coordinates every one of those under one contract.
Gut and full house renovation with MCG Corp
A whole-house renovation is the right call when the problems are in the walls: old wiring, failing plumbing, no insulation, a layout that no longer works. Fixing those room by room costs more and disturbs the house more than doing it once.
We build these projects floor by floor with a schedule you can read, and Billy oversees them personally. When the walls are open we show you what we find, and you decide with a price in front of you.
What this covers
- Townhouse and brownstone renovations
- Whole-apartment gut renovations
- New electrical, plumbing and insulation
- Structural repairs with an engineer’s design
- Kitchens, bathrooms, floors and finishes
- Restoration of original details where they survive
What New York adds to the job
Landmark districts
Many brownstones sit in historic districts. Exterior work, and interior work that needs a DOB permit, usually needs Landmarks Preservation Commission approval too. We work through your architect to get it.
Old structure, honest pricing
Joists, lintels and party walls are revealed during demolition. We price what we find in writing before fixing it.
One schedule, every trade
Demolition, framing, mechanicals, inspections and finishes are sequenced so no trade waits on another.
What decides the cost of gut and full house renovation in New York
Every job is priced from an itemized written estimate after a site visit. These are the things that move the number most.
Size and floors
Square footage and the number of floors set the base; brownstones add stairs and floor-by-floor logistics.
Structure
Joists, lintels and party walls found during demolition can need engineered repairs.
Landmark district
LPC review adds design and approval time for exterior and some interior work.
Systems replaced
A new electrical service, plumbing, heating and cooling make up a large share of a gut renovation.
How a project runs
Walkthrough and estimate
Billy visits, measures and asks what you want the space to do. You receive an itemized written estimate, not a ballpark.
Approvals and planning
Board package, landlord consent and any DOB filing are prepared and submitted. Materials with long lead times are ordered.
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.
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 28 Google reviewsBilly and his team did excellent work. They kept us apprised of how the work was going and asked questions of us regularly. Reasonable price. I would strongly recommend them and will be using them again if further projects arise.
Billy 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.
Great work! It's a rare contractor who not only does excellent work but is exceptionally easy to work with and communicates at all stages of the job. When Billy says he and his team will be there at nine they are.
Gut and full house renovation questions
Is it cheaper to renovate or rebuild a house in NYC?
In New York renovation is almost always the realistic route. Demolishing and rebuilding brings new zoning, permits and often landmark review. A gut renovation keeps the structure and replaces everything else.
In what order should you renovate a house?
Structure and exterior envelope first, then plumbing, electrical and HVAC rough-in, inspections, insulation, walls, and only then finishes such as cabinets, tile, floors and paint.
What does it mean when a house is gutted?
The interior has been stripped to the structure: no wall finishes, fixtures, wiring or plumbing left. It is the stage where every system can be replaced and inspected.
Gut renovation or cosmetic renovation: which do I need?
If the wiring, plumbing or layout no longer work, a gut renovation fixes them once. If they are sound, a cosmetic renovation of finishes, kitchens and baths costs far less. We tell you which after seeing the space.
Get a free gut and full house 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