Home Renovation in Manhattan, NYC

Multi Construction Co. has been renovating Manhattan apartments, townhouses, and commercial spaces for over 37 years. We understand how to navigate building management rules, prepare co-op board submissions, coordinate with the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and execute projects that meet New York City’s requirements from permit filing to final walkthrough.

Completed projects
350 +
Years of Expereince
20 +
Architects & designers
25 +
Industry Partners
65 +

Manhattan Renovation Requires More Than Construction Skills

Manhattan’s housing stock spans over a century of building types — pre-war co-ops constructed between 1910 and 1940, mid-century residential towers, cast iron loft buildings in SoHo and Tribeca, converted industrial spaces in Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen, and modern high-rise condominiums throughout Midtown and Lower Manhattan. Each building type carries its own structural realities, its own institutional requirements, and its own renovation process.

  • Co-op board approval is required before any renovation work begins in most Manhattan co-op buildings. That means submitting architectural drawings, contractor credentials, proof of insurance, and a detailed alteration agreement before a single permit is filed. Boards in pre-war buildings often impose restrictions on work hours, material delivery windows, and what can structurally be altered.
  • Landmark district restrictions cover large portions of Manhattan like Greenwich Village, SoHo, Tribeca, Carnegie Hill, and the Upper West Side. Any work affecting building exteriors in these areas requires Landmarks Preservation Commission review and approval before construction begins.
  • Pre-war building infrastructure, original cast iron plumbing, early electrical systems, steam radiator heating, and load-bearing plaster walls create conditions behind walls that are not on any drawing. Opening a wall in a Manhattan pre-war building regularly reveals conditions that require scope adjustments.
  • High-density building logistics add time and cost that out-of-borough contractors never account for. Freight elevator scheduling, loading dock windows, building management work hour restrictions, and daily cleanup requirements in residential towers are coordinated projects in themselves.

Multi Construction Co. plans every Manhattan project around these realities before construction starts — not while it is underway.

"It is more than a passion project. It is more than a creative vision realized. It is Multi."

What we offer

Renovation Services Available Across Manhattan

Space Designed to Inspire.

Transform your home from the inside and out with beautiful interiors designed for New York City living.

Interior Design in Manhattan

Design-build renovation services. We handle both design planning and physical construction under one contract. One point of contact from concept to certificate of occupancy.

Home Renovation in Manhattan

Full-scope apartment and townhouse renovations — structural modifications, layout reconfiguration, systems upgrades, and complete interior rebuilds. We handle co-op alteration agreement submissions, NYC DOB permits, and full project execution under one contract.

Transform Your Home, Top to Bottom

From high-end apartment upgrades to full gut renovations, pre-war buildings, luxury condos, co-ops, and townhouses across all Manhattan neighborhoods.

The Heart of Your Home, Reimagined

Custom kitchen remodels built for Manhattan homes, including full layout redesigns, custom cabinetry, plumbing, and electrical, all handled by a single contractor.

Kitchen Remodeling in Manhattan

Custom kitchen remodels in Manhattan apartments and townhouses. We work within the constraints of existing plumbing locations, building management appliance rules, and the compact floor plans typical of Manhattan kitchens — and deliver a finished product that matches the value of the property.

Bathroom Remodeling in Manhattan

Full bathroom gut renovations including waterproofing, tile work, fixture and vanity replacement, and plumbing rough-in. We handle wet room conversions and ADA-compliant upgrades and coordinate with building management on water shutoff scheduling.

Luxury Bathrooms, Expertly Crafted

Gut bathroom renovations and targeted upgrades balancing design and durability, ideal for Manhattan apartments, co-ops, and townhouses.

Workspaces Built for Performance

Offices, retail spaces, and mixed-use buildings across Manhattan. Delivered on schedule with minimal disruption to your business operations.

Commercial and Office Renovations in Manhattan

Tenant fit-outs, office reconfigurations, and commercial build-outs across Midtown, the Financial District, and Manhattan’s commercial corridors. We structure commercial projects to meet lease timelines and minimize disruption to building operations.

Brownstone and Townhouse Renovation in Manhattan

Exterior masonry, stoop repair and replacement, brick pointing, LPC-compliant facade restoration, and full interior renovations for Manhattan townhouses. This work requires specific expertise in historic building materials and NYC landmark compliance.

Preserving Character, Modernizing Comfort

Manhattan’s pre-war apartments and townhouses are our specialty. We restore and modernize them while preserving the historic character that makes them irreplaceable.

Client Reviews

What Manhattan Clients Say About Our Services.

Homeowners trust us for complete remodeling services, from design to final build. Our clients value our quality workmanship, clear communication, and ability to deliver projects smoothly, on time, and within budget.

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I would highly recommend Shafayet and his team at Multi Construction. The job was an extensive gut and renovation of a 100+ year old five story building. The work included structural work to repair / replace old decaying beams and to add new support beams. The work included the relocation of 2 full new kitchens; all new internal plumbing; an upgraded electrical system; and the installation of split air conditioning systems throughout all 5 floors. The millwork / finishing / painting done by his team were meticulous, and we ended up 2 beautiful new apartments - a triplex with 2 bedrooms 2 baths, and a duplex with 2 bedrooms / 2 baths. Shafayet was always responsive to our inquiries / requests and provided solutions to the many problems that were encountered in a project of this size. He also coordinated well with the architect and third party vendors that were involved in this project too. His bid for the job was very reasonable compared to the bids of 4 other general contractors. Great value overall!
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Shafayet gave a prompt and detailed estimate for a fairly big painting job. His crew did very good work, they showed up on time every day and even came on a weekend to complete the job. That was extremely helpful to me. Highly recommend their services.
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Our brownstone coop hired Multi to paint the building and repair the wooden molding. Their price was competitive , but what really made us appreciate Multi was that they always did what they said. Their hands-on owner, Shafayet, was responsive and fully transparent, and even asked for a meeting when he sensed a disconnect regarding our expectations and the treatment we chose. For credibility we might say that his people are skilled, but that it's important to take care to monitor scaffolding people, whom Multi doesn't directly supervise. In our view he turned out to be exactly what we were hoping to find -- instead of IBM, a local, smallish outfit that led with scrappiness and responsiveness. Highly recommended
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Shafayet is prompt, professional, knowledgeable, and receptive. He clearly understand my emergency situation and did a fantastic job meeting my deadline. I can say with confidence, that you will be satisfied with Shafayet and his team.
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Multi construction did an amazing job on an interior job in our living room. The price was very competitive, they came in on budget and on time, the workers were highly skilled and the final project was great. I would recommend them without hesitation.
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Multi Construction completed a gut renovation of our home that had not been renovated since the 1960s. Shafayet and his crew did a truly amazing job, and I am so thankful for all their time, care, and commitment to making our house special and beautiful. This was a big job. We installed 2 new kitchens, 2 new bathrooms, rebuilt the back wall of our house to add large windows, added a deck, skylights, and a bunch of other things in between. At every step, Shafayet worked hard to make sure the house turned out perfectly. I have nothing but the best things to say about our new home and the care Multi put in to make it right. For this type of work, we received bids from a number of different people. Multi priced everything very competitively and they are very transparent on costs for change orders. I recommend them highly, and I will be sending friends to them for years to come!
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We have truly nothing but the best things to say about our partnership with Shafayet and our finished kitchen. The entire process was smooth from start to finish and I never experienced one ounce of unprofessionalism from Shafayet or ANYONE on his team. In fact, in many instances, Shafayet and his team went above and beyond what we asked of them with no battles or complaints. Some details: *Shafayet employs skilled, honest, confident and respectful PROFESSIONALS. We were warned when we received Shafayet's quote that 1-2 guys would be doing ALL the work (demo, plumbing, painting, electrical, etc.). That is NOT the case at all. Anthony, who installed our cabinets, puts his heart and soul into the work, and it was not a clearcut, easy job. He will not put in a single screw until he knows it's perfect or can explain any issues he may foresee. Anthony never cut a corner. And Glenn, the electrician, is one of the nicest human beings I've met, but also a really skilled electrician. He knows what he has to do to get the job done, which ultimately makes you feel like you're in good hands. *Shafayet is a busy guy but always responded to my calls and my texts in a timely manner. A renovation is stressful enough, I can't imagine the added stress of not being able to communicate with your GC (and trust me, we had that with other vendors - unrelated to Multi Construction Co- during this renovation). *Shafayet is flexible. I told Shafayet from the beginning that I had my own painter and wallpaper-er. He was fine with that. Many of GCs we interviewed said it had to be their whole team or they wouldn't do it. I can see the efficiencies of having one team for the whole project, but Shafayet put that aside to please us. *Shafayet keeps a close eye on all of his projects and delegates appropriately. Shafayet was not in our home every single day, but he was always there on important days and he would check in on progress every few days. He holds his guys to a high standard of quality in their work. *The best way to build a relationship with Shafayet is to simply treat him the way you want to be treated. I have read some of the poor reviews on Yelp here and can honestly say I do not share one iota of their experience. I'm not sure if they approached Shafayet in a manner that quickly put him on the defense or he felt was condescending. But I felt and I believe Shafayet felt that we were on equal ground and that made our working relationship successful. I treated all my interactions with him with respect and I feel he did the same back. I would be thrilled to work with Shafayet and his team again and highly recommend him for other jobs.
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CHRIS came the very next morning and got me up and running!!! Quick and efficient ... in and out!!! Replaced some parts and the price was reasonable ... I would definitely call the for future problems... but hopefully won't have to...

The Multi Construction Co. Advantage

Why Manhattan Property Owners Choose Multi Construction Co.

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We Know Manhattan Building Rules

Co-op board submissions, condo alteration agreements, Landmarks Preservation Commission filings, and NYC DOB permit requirements. We have navigated all of it. We prepare the documentation your building requires before we start, so board approvals and permit filings run on a schedule, not a delay.

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One Contractor, Full Scope

Structural, plumbing, electrical, tiling, carpentry, and painting are handled by one team under one contract. In a Manhattan building where every trade needs to coordinate separately with building management, having one contractor accountable for all of it keeps your project on schedule and removes the finger-pointing that multi-contractor projects invite.

03

Licensed, Insured, and Fully Documented

Full NYC contractor licensing, general liability insurance, and workers’ compensation coverage on every project. We provide the documentation your building management and co-op board require before work begins, including certificates of insurance with the building named as additional insured.

04

Pre-Construction Assessment, Not Mid-Project Surprises

Pre-war Manhattan buildings regularly conceal conditions behind walls and under floors that are not on any drawing. We build discovery contingencies into every project estimate. When conditions are found, you get a clear explanation and an agreed scope change, not an inflated invoice mid-project.

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Projects in the $25,000 to $100,000+ Range

We handle substantial renovation projects that require planning, permitting, board coordination, and skilled execution. If your Manhattan project is in that range, we are built for it.

Our Borough Focus

Manhattan Neighborhoods We Serve

We work across all of Manhattan. Below are areas where we have active project history:

Upper East Side

Pre-war co-op renovations, townhouse restorations.

Upper West Side

Apartment renovations, brownstone and row house restoration.

Midtown

Commercial fit-outs, high-rise condo renovations.

Chelsea

Loft renovations, co-op apartment remodels.

Greenwich Village

Landmark townhouse restoration, pre-war co-op renovations.

SoHo

Cast iron loft conversions, high-end apartment renovations.

Tribeca

Industrial loft renovations, luxury residential builds.

Financial District

Residential conversions, commercial renovations.

Harlem

Brownstone renovations, full home gut renovations.

Let's Build Your Project

Ready to Start Your Manhattan Renovation?

Build With Confidence

Request a free estimate and we will schedule an on-site consultation, assess your building’s specific requirements, and give you a clear scope and price before you commit to anything.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Renovation in Manhattan

Have questions? We’ve answered some of the most common ones.

In most Manhattan co-op buildings, yes. Boards typically require an alteration agreement, architectural drawings, contractor licensing and insurance certificates, and a renovation deposit before any work begins. Approval timelines run 4 to 10 weeks depending on the building. Multi Construction Co. prepares complete board submission packages and has completed this process across multiple Manhattan co-op buildings.

 Bathroom renovations in Manhattan typically range from $20,000 to $50,000. Kitchen renovations range from $40,000 to $100,000 or more depending on scope and materials. Full apartment gut renovations in pre-war buildings typically start at $150 per square foot for mid-range work and go higher for high-end finishes. We provide detailed line-item estimates before any contract is signed.

Large portions of Manhattan — Greenwich Village, SoHo, Tribeca, Carnegie Hill, the Upper West Side, and others — are within Landmarks Preservation Commission-designated historic districts. Exterior alterations visible from a public street in these areas require LPC approval before work begins. Interior renovations are not subject to LPC oversight. We handle LPC filings as part of our project scope when they apply.

A bathroom remodel takes 3 to 5 weeks. A kitchen renovation takes 5 to 8 weeks. A full apartment gut renovation takes 3 to 6 months, accounting for board approval, permit filing, and the logistics of working in a multi-unit Manhattan building. We give you a realistic timeline upfront that includes all building management constraints.

 Yes. We work with residential homeowners, co-op and condo owners, commercial property owners, and property managers across Manhattan. For commercial projects, we structure work schedules to meet lease timelines and minimize disruption to building tenants and operations.

Yes. Multi Construction Co. is fully licensed and insured to perform renovation work in New York City including residential co-ops, condominiums, and commercial buildings. We carry general liability insurance and workers’ compensation, and we provide full documentation to building management before work begins.