Service areas · New York City
General contractor in New York City, all five boroughs
Most of Elite’s work is in New York City. We build retail, restaurant, and office interiors and renovate co-ops, condos, and houses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, with one contract and one foreman for every trade.
- Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens
- The Bronx · Staten Island
- Projects from $25K to $1M
- $2M liability + $5M umbrella
In short: Elite Construction Group is an interior general contractor working in all five boroughs of New York City. Every project in the city follows NYC Department of Buildings rules, and some areas add more: landmark districts need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval for permitted work, and co-ops usually require an alteration agreement. Elite plans those steps before demolition and quotes every job after a free site walk.
By borough
Our work across the five boroughs
The same citywide rules apply in every borough. These are the differences that come up most.
Manhattan
Retail build-outs, office renovations, and co-op and condo renovations.
Parts of Manhattan are Landmarks Preservation Commission historic districts, such as SoHo-Cast Iron. In a landmark building or historic district, interior work that needs a DOB permit also needs an LPC permit.
Our SoHo retail fit-out is in Manhattan.
Brooklyn
Storefronts and offices, plus renovations in houses, co-ops, and condos.
Brooklyn also has LPC historic districts, such as Brooklyn Heights. In the Greenpoint-Williamsburg anti-harassment areas, removing a wall of any size in a single-room-occupancy dwelling unit needs a DOB permit.
Queens
Retail and office build-outs, plus renovations in co-op and condo apartments and in one- and two-family houses.
Home improvement work over $200 on a residence requires a DCWP-licensed contractor, as it does citywide.
The Bronx
Commercial interiors and residential renovations in co-ops, condos, and houses.
Work before 7 a.m., after 6 p.m., or on weekends needs a DOB After Hours Variance, filed at least three business days ahead.
Staten Island
Residential renovations, including one- and two-family houses, plus commercial interiors.
DOB charges $600 to legalize unpermitted work in a one- or two-family home, and $6,000 in other buildings.
Not sure what your building needs?
We check permits, landmark status, and building rules on a free site walk.
NYC rules
Rules that apply in every borough
| Rule | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DOB permits | Structural, exit, and fire-rated wall work needs a permit; painting, plastering, and new cabinets do not. | NYC DOB |
| Wall removal limits | Homes: up to 50% of a wall or 45 sq ft without a permit. Offices and stores: up to 50 linear feet in Type I or II buildings. | 1 RCNY 101-14 |
| After Hours Variance | Needed for work before 7 a.m., after 6 p.m., or on weekends; file at least three business days ahead. | NYC DOB |
| Landmarks | In landmark buildings and historic districts, interior work that needs a DOB permit also needs an LPC permit. | NYC LPC |
| Home improvement license | Residential work over $200 requires a DCWP Home Improvement Contractor license. | NYC 311 |
| Licensed trades | Electrical work needs a DOB-licensed electrical contractor; plumbing needs a Licensed Master Plumber. | NYC DOB |
Services
What we build in New York City
Recent work
A recent New York City project
SoHo Retail Space Fit-Out
A full retail interior in SoHo, Manhattan: custom millwork display tables, LED-lit wall shelving, and a round cash wrap built around an existing cast-iron column.
How it works
How a New York City project runs
- Site walkWe walk the space and check building rules, landmark status, and what needs a permit.
- Line-item estimateA written estimate broken out by trade.
- Approvals and scheduleDOB filings, LPC permits if needed, board or landlord approvals, and work hours set before demo.
- Build under one foremanEvery trade on one schedule.
- Punch list and handoverA joint walkthrough and a closed punch list.
FAQ
New York City questions
Do you work in all five boroughs?
Yes. Elite works in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Most of our work is in New York City.
My building is in a historic district. What changes?
In a landmark building or historic district, interior work that needs a DOB permit, or that affects the exterior, also needs a Landmarks Preservation Commission permit. We plan that before demolition.
Does my project need a DOB permit?
It depends on the work. Painting, plastering, and new cabinets do not; structural, exit, and fire-rated wall work does. See which NYC renovations need a DOB permit.
Can work happen at night or on weekends?
Yes, with a DOB After Hours Variance filed at least three business days ahead. See how After Hours Variances work.
How do I check a contractor’s license in NYC?
Use the DCWP license check for home improvement work and DOB’s License Search for electricians and plumbers. See how to check a contractor’s license.
How much will my project cost?
Elite does not publish prices, because costs change and every space is different. Call (845) 721-2515 or request a free site walk for a written, line-item estimate.
Free site walk & estimate
Planning a project in New York City? Let’s walk it.
Call for a quote, or request a free site walk and a written, line-item estimate.