General Contractors in Forest Hills, Queens, NY

Residential neighborhood with landmarked garden apartments and Tudor homes. Contractors listed in this directory work across Forest Hills and coordinate Department of Buildings permits, board approvals, and the logistics of working within an occupied building. Whether you are renovating a single apartment, restoring a townhouse, or fitting out a commercial space, the same neighborhood factors — building type, landmark status, board rules, and access — shape how the work gets done.

Garden apartment complexes, detached homes, and apartment buildings.

Residential renovations in Forest Hills range from kitchen and bathroom remodels to full apartment gut renovations. Co-op and condo buildings require board alteration agreements, insurance certificates, and often a building-approved contractor before construction can begin. Detached and semi-attached homes give more flexibility but can involve older systems, lead and asbestos assessment, and zoning limits on additions and exterior changes.

Kitchen and bathroom remodels are among the most common projects in Forest Hills. Moving plumbing, gas, or walls triggers Department of Buildings permits, and waterproofing behind tile is critical to protecting the units below. In co-ops and condos, board approval and a wet-over-dry review often govern how far a layout can change. Explore the kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling pages for scope, costs, timelines, and contractor listings.

Commercial renovation and build-out projects in Forest Hills include office fit-outs, retail and restaurant construction, and mixed-use work, often coordinated with landlords and managed to minimize disruption. Storefront changes, accessibility, signage, and — on landmarked blocks — LPC approval all factor in. See the commercial construction page for more.

Based on the building stock in Forest Hills, these are the property improvement projects homeowners and building owners most often take on:

• Landmarked garden apartment complex has special exterior rules
• Tudor-style homes need specialist exterior restoration
• Apartment renovations under co-op/condo rules

Alongside the neighborhood-specific factors above, these citywide rules shape most Forest Hills projects:

• 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

These are the services most often paired with renovation and construction projects in Forest Hills.