General Contractor in Manhattan, NY
A full-service general contractor for Manhattan’s most demanding buildings – pre-war co-ops and condos, high-rise residential and commercial, and landmarked properties. Facade and stone restoration, masonry, and Local Law 11 / FISP work, delivered by a licensed, insured team registered with the NYC Department of Buildings, with 20+ years on New York projects.
Your general contractor for Manhattan buildings
Manhattan is the most demanding place in the city to run a construction project. Buildings are tall, dense, occupied, and heavily regulated – pre-war co-ops and condos, high-rise towers, landmarked facades, and ground-floor commercial, most of them under FISP oversight and watched closely by the Department of Buildings. Work here has to be planned around residents, boards, sidewalk sheds, and tight streets with nowhere to stage a truck.
MC Construction is built for that. As a general contractor, we own the entire project – scope, trades, schedule, site logistics, and the DOB paperwork – so the work gets done cleanly around the people who live and work in the building. Facade and exterior restoration, masonry and stone, waterproofing, roofing, and Local Law 11 compliance are all coordinated by one accountable team rather than a patchwork of subcontractors.
We’re used to working with the people who actually run Manhattan buildings – co-op and condo boards, managing agents, and property managers – and to the reporting, scheduling, and resident communication that comes with them. Whatever the building, you get transparent, itemized estimates, code-compliant work, and one point of contact from the first inspection to final sign-off.
The Manhattan buildings we know best
Two decades on New York’s toughest sites means we’ve seen how each kind of building behaves – and where it tends to fail.
What we handle in Manhattan
A complete general-contracting offering. Follow any service for full details.
Exterior restoration and new-development work that keeps your building safe, compliant, and looking its best.
Brick, block, and mortar repairs – including repointing and rebuilds – matched to your building.
Cleaning, repair, and restoration of stone facades and detailing on Manhattan’s historic and high-end buildings.
Weatherproofing, coatings, and roof systems that stand up to New York’s freeze-thaw cycles and heavy rain.
Inspection and repair of parapets and roof-edge walls — a common trigger point in FISP cycles.
Facade inspections, filings, and repairs that keep your building compliant with NYC’s FISP requirements.
Vertical and horizontal additions that add usable space while meeting DOB and zoning requirements.
Full project management and interior renovations – permits, scheduling, and trades coordinated end to end.
FISP is the defining reality of Manhattan buildings – we manage it
On Manhattan, Local Law 11 / FISP isn’t a side issue; it’s the compliance clock every taller building runs on. A facade filed as unsafe means a sidewalk shed, a repair deadline, and mounting DOB penalties if the work drags. An SWARMP condition left unaddressed becomes an unsafe one at the next cycle. Handled well, it’s routine. Handled badly, it’s expensive.
As your general contractor, we align the repair work with your filing deadlines so a facade report becomes a finished, compliant building – not an open item hanging over the next cycle. We manage the required DOB permits and filings, coordinate inspections and any needed scaffolding or shed, and keep the documentation in order throughout. Everything is done to code and everything is documented, so when the city asks, the answer is already on file.
A team that knows how Manhattan buildings are run
The hard part of a Manhattan project usually isn’t the work itself – it’s doing it in an occupied high-rise, on a board’s timeline, with the DOB, Landmarks, and a sidewalk shed all in play. We’ve spent two decades on exactly those sites, which shows up as fewer surprises, cleaner filings, and work that holds up years after the scaffold comes down.
- Experienced with co-op & condo boards and managing agents
- Fully licensed, insured, and NYC DOB registered
- Deep experience with FISP / Local Law 11 cycles
- One accountable team from inspection to sign-off
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Neighborhoods we serve across Manhattan
From the Financial District to Washington Heights, we work the whole island.
We work the length of Manhattan – the pre-war co-ops of the Upper East and Upper West Sides, the towers of Midtown and the Financial District, the landmarked blocks of Greenwich Village, SoHo, and Tribeca, and the residential neighborhoods of Harlem and Washington Heights. Historic districts, high-rises, and newer construction each call for a different approach, and we adjust the plan to the building and the block in front of us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about hiring a General Contractor in Manhattan
How much does a general contractor cost in Manhattan?
It depends entirely on the scope – a lobby renovation and a full facade restoration are very different jobs, and factors like building height, access, sidewalk sheds, permitting, and the current condition of the structure all move the number. Rather than quote a flat rate, we do a free on-site inspection and give you an itemized estimate so you know exactly what you’re paying for and why.
Do you work with co-op and condo boards and managing agents?
Yes – it’s a large part of what we do on Manhattan. We provide the itemized estimates, scheduling, and documentation boards and managing agents need, and we handle resident communication and access as part of the job.
Do you do Local Law 11 / FISP work in Manhattan?
Yes – facade inspections, filings, and the repairs that follow are core to our Manhattan work, and we align them with your FISP deadlines. If you want the background first, our guide to the NYC Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) explains how the cycles work.
Can you work on landmarked and historic Manhattan buildings?
Yes. We’re experienced with facade and stone restoration in historic districts, and we plan the work to preserve original detailing while meeting current code. Where Landmarks Preservation Commission approval applies, we work within those requirements.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Manhattan?
Yes. MC Construction is fully licensed, insured, and registered with the NYC Department of Buildings, and our sites are OSHA-compliant. We can provide documentation before work begins.
Do you handle DOB permits, filings, and sidewalk sheds?
We do. We manage the required NYC DOB permits and filings and set up any scaffolding or sidewalk shed the project needs, so the work stays compliant and protected from start to finish.
Can you work in occupied high-rise buildings?
Yes. Most of our Manhattan work happens in occupied buildings. We phase and schedule the work, protect common areas, and coordinate access so residents and tenants are disrupted as little as possible.
Will I have a single point of contact?
Yes. One team manages your project from the first inspection to the final walkthrough, so you – and your board or managing agent – always know who to call.
Get a free estimate for your Manhattan project
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