Home additions in NYC
Rear extensions, extra floors and room additions for New York houses, built with the architect, the zoning check and the DOB filing in order.
5.0 from 97 Google reviewsIn short
An addition in New York City starts with zoning, not construction. Your lot’s zoning sets how much floor area and height are allowed, an architect or engineer files the plans with the DOB, and landmarked houses need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval. MCG Corp builds the addition once that path is clear.
Home additions with MCG Corp
Additions make most sense on houses in Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and The Bronx, where lots allow a rear extension or an extra story. We work with your architect, or introduce one, and price the build from their drawings.
The structure has to tie into a house that may be a hundred years old. We open up, look, and price the connection honestly.
What this covers
- Rear and side extensions
- Second-story and dormer additions
- Foundations, framing and roofing
- Tie-in to existing plumbing, heating and electrical
- Interior finishes matched to the house
What New York adds to the job
Zoning decides the size
How much you can add depends on the lot’s zoning district and what is already built. Your architect confirms this before design.
Filed and inspected
Additions need DOB approval, inspections during construction and sign-off at the end. We keep the job ready for each inspection.
Neighbors and party walls
Attached houses share walls. Protection and notice for neighbors are planned before excavation.
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 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.
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.
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.
Home additions questions
Do I need an architect for a home addition in NYC?
Yes. Additions require plans filed with the DOB by a registered architect or professional engineer. We work with yours or can recommend one.
How long does a home addition take in NYC?
Design, zoning review and DOB approval usually take longer than the build itself. Construction length depends on size and foundations; we give you a schedule with the estimate.
Get a free home additions 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