Most people meet a contractor in a stressful moment: a dead kitchen, a leaking shower, a closing date, a board that has just asked for six documents. So the first thing you want to know is not our slogan. It is who we are, how we work, and what happens if something goes wrong.
N.Y. Renovation Services LLC is a design-build general contractor based at 1 Teleport Dr on Staten Island. We work in all five boroughs, in Nassau and western Suffolk counties, and in northern and central New Jersey. Our tagline, "Built on Trust. Crafted for Life.", is easy to say; the sections below show what it means in practice.
We are a general contractor with an in-house design and build team. That phrase is used loosely in the industry, so here is what it means for us: the people who prepare your drawings, price your scope and run your site work as one team, under one contract, and they talk to each other daily.
For a typical project the team looks like this:
We prefer to say plainly what we are not. We are not a marketplace that sells your lead to the lowest bidder, and we are not a design studio that hands you plans and wishes you luck. We take responsibility for the full path from drawings to the last coat of paint.
Our services are broad because most NYC projects touch several trades, but a few areas are where we put the most care.
A full gut takes a space down to the structure and rebuilds it: new framing, new mechanicals, new finishes. It is the most complex work we do because approvals, hazmat testing and sequencing all collide. Our gut renovation guide lays out scope, sequence and cost.
These two rooms carry the most plumbing, waterproofing and cabinetry risk per square foot. See kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling for how we approach layouts, rough-ins and finishes.
Finishes expose every shortcut underneath them. Tile that cracks, floors that cup and paint that peels almost always trace back to prep. Read our guides on tile installation, flooring installation, interior painting and exterior painting.
Bump-outs, finished basements, cellar conversions and structural openings. The additions and remodels page explains what these projects involve.
Construction dust gets everywhere. We include final cleaning in project closeout, and post-construction cleaning is available as a service.
We also handle commercial fit-outs, restroom upgrades and property-management support for owners who need repairs coordinated across several units.
Our About page used to say "commercial vetting," and it is worth explaining that honestly. Before we commit to a schedule, we vet the project the way a good project manager should.
The building. Is it a co-op, condo, rental, brownstone or house? What is the age of the structure? Pre-war buildings often hide plaster over lath, cast-iron drain stacks and early wiring. Buildings from before 1987 commonly trigger asbestos surveys, and homes built before 1978 trigger EPA lead-safe work rules for paid work that disturbs paint.
The rules. Does the alteration agreement restrict hours, floors, noise or flooring underlayment? Does the building require a specific architect, a security deposit or a particular insurance wording? Many co-ops and condos limit work to weekdays from roughly 9 AM to 5 PM.
The access. Where does the freight elevator go, and how long are the windows? Does debris leave through a loading dock or down four flights of stairs? Access often shapes pricing more than finishes do.
The scope. Does the plan move plumbing, gas or structure? That usually requires a New York City Department of Buildings filing by a registered design professional. The DOB's permit overview explains the process. Does the building sit in a landmark district? Then the Landmarks Preservation Commission may need to review exterior work.
We do this vetting at no charge during the estimate. If something looks risky, we tell you before you sign. Sometimes the right answer is a smaller scope.
We avoid inventing numbers about ourselves, so here are commitments we can state without exaggeration.
What does that look like on a Tuesday morning? A crew arrives within your building's allowed hours, floors and elevators are already protected, and the day's work is written on a sheet the project lead has shared with you. When something unexpected turns up behind a wall, such as an old cast-iron stack, knob-and-tube wiring or a patch of rot under a tub, you hear about it the same day with a photo, a recommended fix and a priced change order for your approval. Nothing proceeds on an assumption, and nothing is billed without your sign-off. That discipline is what N.Y. Renovation Services means by transparency.
We also stay in our lane on regulated work. Structural changes, gas and plumbing relocations and changes to egress go through registered design professionals and the proper filings. Hazardous materials go to certified testers and abatement firms. We would rather add a step than create a liability for you or your building.
Confidentiality matters too. We treat client addresses, photos and schedules as confidential.
Here is the sequence you can expect, from first contact to the final walkthrough.
| Phase | What happens | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate | Site visit, measurements, building review, questions | Days to a couple of weeks |
| Scope and quote | Design direction, allowances, itemized written quote | 1-3 weeks |
| Drawings and board | Alteration package, architect or engineer when required, insurance | Weeks to months |
| DOB filing (if needed) | Filing through DOB NOW, review, permit | Weeks for simple, months for complex |
| Construction | Demolition, rough-ins, inspections, finishes | Bath 3-6 weeks, kitchen 6-12 weeks, full gut 4-9 months incl. approvals |
| Closeout | Punch list, final clean, handover | Days |
These are typical durations, not promises. Your own schedule depends on your building, your layout and how quickly selections are made. The renovation timeline planner lets you see how the phases stack up.
It is tempting to hire whoever is cheapest and quickest. Here is why that goes wrong in New York.
Residential remodeling in New York City requires a Home Improvement Contractor license issued by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. The city publishes a HIC license checklist that is worth reading before you sign with anyone. Outside the city, the rules differ. Nassau and Suffolk counties license home improvement contractors through county consumer affairs offices, and New Jersey requires Home Improvement Contractor registration through the state Division of Consumer Affairs.
Insurance is the second leg. Co-op and condo boards usually require a certificate of insurance naming the building and managing agent before any worker enters. If a contractor cannot produce one, your project does not start. Worse, if an unlicensed or uninsured worker is hurt on your site, or a water leak damages the unit below, the claim can land on you and your building's policy.
When you compare proposals, check these items:
Our hiring checklist turns these into a question list, and it applies to any contractor, not just us.
Our site includes several free planning aids. None of them replaces a site visit, but each makes the first conversation more productive.
As of October 2026, typical planning ranges are roughly $30,000 to $60,000 or more for a full bathroom, $25,000 to $85,000 or more for a kitchen, and about $250 to $500 or more per square foot for a gut renovation. These figures guide your budget; a written, itemized quote governs.
Because we are based on Staten Island, we reach most of the region quickly. Each area has its own rhythm.
We donate 5 percent of the total project cost to a nonprofit of the client's choosing. You choose the organization, whether that is a local food pantry, a school, a shelter or a cause close to your family. We make the donation after the project. It is part of how N.Y. Renovation Services runs its business, not a marketing stunt, and it does not change the price you are quoted for the work. Clients often pick the organization that matters to their block or their family, and we simply cut the check. If you are weighing two proposals that are close on scope and price, this is a fair tie-breaker: the same dollars you spend on your home also support a cause you care about.
You can reach us Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at (347) 455-1741, by text, or through the contact page. Our office is at 1 Teleport Dr, Staten Island, NY 10311. The office is closed on Sundays.
If you have a project in mind, the quickest way to start is the quote request page. Send the address, a few photos and a note on what you want to change. We will follow up to schedule a site visit and give you a written, itemized estimate at no charge.
If you are still researching, browse the blog for practical planning guides from our crews, or read our guide to NYC renovation permits first. There is no pressure either way. When you are ready, request your free estimate here and N.Y. Renovation Services will take it from there.