General Contractors in Queens, NY

Queens residential renovation spans detached-home additions and remodels, two-family house conversions, and apartment renovations in co-op and condo buildings, with landmark rules in select areas.

Queens commercial construction includes retail and restaurant build-outs along its commercial avenues, office renovations, and significant mixed-use and new construction in growing neighborhoods.

Construction in Queens runs under New York City's Department of Buildings rules and, where applicable, the Landmarks Preservation Commission and your board. These are the considerations most often in play in this borough:

• Housing types range from detached homes to high-rise apartments
• Co-op and condo renovation requires board alteration agreements
• Landmarked areas need LPC approval for exterior changes
• Mixed-use buildings combine commercial and residential work

Whatever borough you are in, these citywide rules shape most renovation and construction projects in New York City:

• Department of Buildings permits are required for plumbing, electrical, gas, and structural work
• Co-op and condo renovations require board alteration agreements, insurance, and often a damage deposit
• Residential construction is usually limited to weekday daytime hours inside occupied buildings
• Landmarked buildings and districts require Landmarks Preservation Commission approval for exterior changes
• Sidewalk sheds and DOT permits are often required for exterior work above ground level

Contractors working in Queens serve a range of building types. Browse the matching industry for project types and contractor specialties specific to your building type.

These are the services most in demand across Queens. Each links to a full page with scope, considerations, and the contractors offering it.