General Contractor in Brooklyn, NY
Full-service general contracting and building restoration across Brooklyn – from brownstone renovations to facade and Local Law 11 work. Licensed, insured, and registered with the NYC Department of Buildings, with 20+ years on New York projects.
Your general contractor for buildings across Brooklyn
Brooklyn’s building stock is unlike anywhere else in the city. Landmarked brownstones and row houses sit next to pre-war apartment buildings, converted warehouses, and modern mixed-use developments – many of them decades old, most of them occupied, and a large share subject to FISP and NYC Department of Buildings oversight. Working on these buildings takes more than a crew and a ladder; it takes a contractor who understands how the borough is built and how the city expects the work to be documented.
That is what MC Construction does. As a general contractor, we act as the single point of accountability for your project – planning the scope, bringing the right trades together, managing the schedule and the site, and handling the paperwork so the job stays legal from the first filing to the final sign-off. Exterior restoration, structural and masonry repairs, waterproofing, roofing, and full interior renovations are all coordinated by one team rather than a patchwork of subcontractors you have to chase yourself.
We work with the full range of Brooklyn property owners: homeowners restoring a single townhouse, co-op and condo boards planning capital work, property managers responsible for whole portfolios, and developers taking a building from plans to occupancy. Whatever the building and whoever owns it, you get transparent, itemized estimates, code-compliant work, and a team that treats an occupied Brooklyn building with the care it needs.
The Brooklyn buildings we know best
Two decades of NYC work means we’ve seen how each type of building behaves – and where it tends to fail.
What we handle in Brooklyn
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Exterior repair, cleaning, and restoration to keep your building safe, compliant, and looking its best.
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Brick, block, and stone repairs – including repointing and rebuilds – done to match Brooklyn’s historic detailing.
Weatherproofing, coatings, and roof systems that protect against Brooklyn’s freeze-thaw cycles and heavy rain.
Inspection and repair of parapets and roof-edge walls – a common trigger point in FISP cycles.
Interior and exterior renovation of Brooklyn’s townhouses and brownstones, from single rooms to gut jobs.
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.
We keep Brooklyn projects on the right side of the NYC DOB
In New York, the difference between a smooth project and an expensive one is usually paperwork. Missed filings, expired permits, and unaddressed facade findings turn into violations, stop-work orders, and penalties that cost far more than the original repair. As your general contractor, we take that burden off your desk.
We handle the required Department of Buildings permits and filings, coordinate the inspections your project needs, and keep the documentation in order throughout the job. For buildings on a FISP cycle, we align the repair work with your filing deadlines so a facade report becomes a finished, compliant building rather than an open item hanging over the next inspection. Everything is done to code, and everything is documented – so when the city asks, the answer is already on file.
A local team that knows how Brooklyn builds
We’ve spent two decades working on New York buildings and dealing directly with the DOB, FISP timelines, and the realities of tight, occupied sites in a borough where parking a truck can be half the battle. That experience shows up as fewer surprises, cleaner filings, and work that holds up years after the scaffold comes down.
Just as important, you deal with people who answer the phone. One team owns your project from the first inspection to the final walkthrough, so nothing falls through the cracks between trades and you always know exactly who is accountable.
- Fully licensed, insured, and NYC DOB registered
- Direct experience with FISP / Local Law 11 cycles
- One accountable team from inspection to sign-off
- Transparent, itemized estimates – no surprise line items
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Neighborhoods we serve across Brooklyn
We work the whole borough – from the brownstone belt of Park Slope, Fort Greene, and Cobble Hill, to the industrial-turned-residential waterfront of Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and DUMBO, down through Bay Ridge, Sunset Park, and Bensonhurst in the south. Historic districts and newer construction each call for a slightly different approach, and we adjust the plan to the neighborhood and the building in front of us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about hiring a General Contractor in Brooklyn
How much does a general contractor cost in Brooklyn?
It depends entirely on the scope – a single-room renovation and a full facade restoration are very different jobs, and factors like building access, 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.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Brooklyn?
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 and filings?
We do. We manage the required DOB permits and filings as part of the project so the work stays compliant from start to finish.
Do you do Local Law 11 / FISP work in Brooklyn?
Yes – facade inspections, filings, and the repairs that follow are a core part of what we do. If you want the background first, our guide to the NYC Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) explains how the cycles work.
How long does a typical Brooklyn project take?
Timelines vary with scope, permitting, and building access. A focused repair can be a matter of weeks, while a full renovation or restoration runs longer. We give you a realistic schedule with your estimate and keep you updated as the work progresses.
Can you work on landmarked and historic Brooklyn buildings?
Yes. We’re used to brownstones and row houses in historic districts, and we plan restoration work to preserve original detailing while meeting today’s code. Where Landmarks Preservation Commission approval applies, we work within those requirements.
Do you handle both interior and exterior work?
We do. As a full-service general contractor we cover exterior restoration and structural work as well as complete interior renovations, so you don’t have to hire and coordinate separate contractors for one building.
Will I have a single point of contact?
Yes. One team manages your project from the first inspection to the final walkthrough, so you always know who to call and nothing gets lost between trades.
Get a free estimate for your Brooklyn project
Tell us about your building and we’ll set up an on-site inspection.