Tenant improvement contractor in NYC
Office, retail and medical tenant improvements across Manhattan and New York City, built to the lease, the landlord’s rules and the date you need to move in.
5.0 from 28 Google reviewsIn short
A tenant improvement, or TI, is the build-out a commercial tenant makes to fit a leased space, often paid partly by a landlord allowance set in the work letter. In New York it usually needs the landlord’s approval of the drawings, an asbestos investigation before the DOB permit, and filings for the layout and systems. MCG Corp prices from the drawings, supplies the landlord’s insurance and paperwork, and builds to your move-in date.
Tenant improvements with MCG Corp
Most tenant improvements start with a lease and a deadline. The work letter sets what the landlord provides, what the allowance covers and what the building requires of contractors. We read it with you before pricing, so the estimate matches what you will actually be billed for.
We build TIs for offices, stores, medical and dental suites and restaurants, from a light refresh of a second-generation space to a full build-out from shell.
What this covers
- Office build-outs and fit-outs
- Retail and restaurant tenant improvements
- Medical and dental suite build-outs
- Partitions, ceilings, doors and finishes
- Electrical, lighting, data and HVAC coordination
- Landlord insurance certificates and close-out documents
What New York adds to the job
The work letter
It sets the allowance, the landlord’s scope and the building’s standards for doors, ceilings and lighting. The build has to match it.
Asbestos before permits
Alteration work in NYC generally needs an asbestos investigation before the DOB will issue a permit. It is arranged at the start so it does not hold the schedule.
Building rules
Freight booking, after-hours noise and, in some buildings, labor requirements are set by the landlord. We price to them.
What decides the cost of tenant improvements 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 second generation
Reusing an existing layout and systems costs much less than building from shell.
Building standard
Required building-standard materials can raise or lower the cost of finishes.
Mechanical and electrical
Supply air, power and data for the new layout are often the largest share.
Schedule
A tight move-in date or after-hours requirements add labor.
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.
Tenant improvements questions
What is a tenant improvement allowance?
Money the landlord contributes toward the tenant’s build-out, set in the lease. Costs above the allowance are paid by the tenant, so the estimate should separate the two.
Who hires the contractor for a tenant improvement?
Usually the tenant, with the landlord approving the contractor and the drawings. Some leases have the landlord build it; the work letter says which.
How long does an office build-out take in NYC?
Drawings, landlord approval and permits usually take longer than construction. Build-outs run from a few weeks for a refresh to a few months from shell.
Get a free tenant improvements 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