Retail store build-outs and renovation in NYC
Store build-outs and refits in Manhattan and across NYC, planned backwards from your opening date.
5.0 from 28 Google reviewsIn short
A retail renovation in New York is a race against rent. The lease and the landlord’s approval define what can change, DOB filings cover layout and system work, and storefront changes can bring extra review. MCG Corp builds the schedule backwards from the opening date and orders long-lead items first.
Retail renovation with MCG Corp
Fixtures, lighting and flooring sell the product, so they get the attention. Behind them, we make sure electrical capacity, ventilation and accessibility are right for the use.
We order long-lead items, such as lighting and custom fixtures, at the start so they are not what holds the opening.
For brands opening more than one location, we build to the brand’s drawings and specifications and keep the details consistent from store to store, so each opening looks like the last one.
What this covers
- Store build-outs from shell
- Franchise and multi-location roll-outs to brand standards
- Refits of existing stores
- Fixtures, millwork and displays
- Lighting and electrical
- Flooring and finishes
What New York adds to the job
Landlord and lease
The work letter in your lease often defines what the landlord provides and approves. We read it with you.
Storefronts
Storefront changes may need extra approval, especially in landmark districts.
Opening date
A schedule built backwards from opening, with inspections booked in advance.
What decides the cost of retail 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.
Shell or refit
A store built from shell needs every system; a refit reuses what is there.
Storefront
New storefronts can need extra approval, especially in landmark districts.
Fixtures and lighting
Custom millwork and display lighting are usually the largest finish costs.
Opening date
A tight opening date means more crew and overtime.
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 did a phenomenal job on my gym. We had a structural issue where the foundational joists were cracked and needed to be replaced. Billy and his amazing team got everything done within a quick time span, exceeding all expectations. Now my gym is up and running.
Billy 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.
Retail renovation questions
How long does a retail build-out take in NYC?
Approvals and long-lead items usually set the timeline more than construction. We give you a schedule that starts from your opening date.
Can you build to our franchise brand standards?
Yes. We build from the brand’s drawings and specifications and can repeat the same build across several New York locations.
Do you work with landlords on retail build-outs?
Yes. We supply the scope, schedule, insurance certificates and any documents the landlord’s work letter requires, and coordinate with the building on deliveries and noisy work.
Get a free retail 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