Renovate an apartment, condo, or co-op, or coordinate a multi-unit renovation program around building access and turnover.
Manhattan Construction
Manhattan Neighborhoods We Serve
We work throughout Manhattan. Neighborhoods include:
- Harlem
- Washington Heights
- Inwood
- Chelsea
- Flatiron
- Hell's Kitchen
- Tribeca
- SoHo
- Financial District
- Lower East Side
- Chinatown
- Upper East Side
- Upper West Side
Renovating Within Your Building’s Requirements
Co-op and condo renovations need to fit the building’s alteration rules as well as the design. We coordinate contractor submissions, work hours, deliveries, and elevator use with management.
For a loft or historic property, we review how new layouts and utilities will connect to the existing building. We work with your architect or preservation professional when the proposed work affects protected features.
Construction Services for Manhattan Properties
We manage renovation construction and offer project management and preservation consulting for owners and their teams.
For homeowners
Renovate your home or loft as a whole, improving room layouts, kitchens, bathrooms, storage, and building systems.
Create a kitchen for the way you cook and gather, with a better layout, cabinetry, counters, appliances, and lighting.
For owners and project teams
Hire Bau to run residential or commercial construction, from major renovations and tenant improvements to building-wide upgrades.
Coordinate your construction team, material orders, and milestones, with Bau tracking progress, costs, and the work needed for turnover.
Plan work on a historic property with advice on repairs, compatible materials, construction costs, and preservation review.
Renovate an existing property or convert a building for a new use, including structural work, utilities, interiors, and retained architectural features.
Working With Bau on Your Manhattan Renovation
We discuss your goals, agree on the work, and manage construction with regular updates.
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Discuss and Review the Property
We discuss your goals and project stage, then review the rooms, available drawings, visible conditions, and building requirements.
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Scope, Budget, and Agreement
We develop the estimate with your design team, or help you engage one. We explain the price, allowances, and exclusions, then agree on the scope and schedule in a signed construction agreement.
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Prepare for Construction
We coordinate required permit applications and building review and follow up on approvals. We arrange materials, elevator or loading access, protection, and utility shutdowns.
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Construction and Updates
We coordinate trades and inspections and check the work as it progresses. Regular photo updates keep you informed, and we explain the cost and timing of changes before you approve them.
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Walkthrough and Closeout
We review the finished project with you and prepare a punch list of any requested changes. We resolve them and organize applicable closeout records.
Manhattan Construction Questions
When should I contact Bau?
You can contact us while considering a renovation or after plans are developed. We can discuss the space, building requirements, and construction costs.
How do you develop a renovation budget?
We start with the changes you want and what you hope to spend, then assess the layout, existing conditions, and building requirements. We develop an estimate from that review, setting aside amounts for products you wish to select and identifying costs outside the construction price. You do not need a settled budget to contact us.
Can you work with a co-op or condo alteration agreement?
Yes. We review the board or management requirements and coordinate work hours, insurance records, protection, deliveries, elevator use, and contractor submissions.
Can I stay in my apartment during construction?
Sometimes. We review which rooms and utilities will be unavailable and whether the home can meet your needs. We discuss alternative accommodations if needed.
Can you renovate a landmarked building?
Yes. We work with your architect or preservation professional to review the proposed work and required approvals. We plan protection for the features being retained.
Does Bau handle permit applications in Manhattan?
Yes. We coordinate drawings with licensed professionals, submit permit applications, and work with the New York City Department of Buildings and other applicable agencies. We also coordinate building submissions and confirm the required approvals before construction begins.
Official Manhattan Permit Resources
Official city information about construction permits and landmark review.