CONSTRUCTION & MILLWORK · NYC · SINCE 2010

Residential construction for architect-designed homes

Brownstone, apartment and single-family renovations throughout the Tri‑State area, with custom millwork crafted in our own shop.

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What we build

One team runs your project from preconstruction to handover, with millwork made in our own Brooklyn shop.

Preconstruction

Preconstruction

We review the drawings with your architect, price the work line by line and flag what will drive cost or schedule before construction starts.

General Contracting

General Contracting

We build from your architect’s drawings, handle DOB permits and coordinate every trade on site, working closely with homeowners, architects and designers from first walkthrough to handover.

Construction Management

Construction Management

Our project managers and field crews hold all required safety and DOB certifications, and each brings professional training and at least five years of relevant experience

Renovation & Remodeling

Renovation & Remodeling

Gut and partial renovations of brownstones, co-ops and condos across New York City and the Tri-State area, planned around landmark and building approvals.

Custom Millwork & Metalwork

Custom Millwork & Metalwork

Kitchens, built-ins, paneling and stairs made in Brooklyn Millwork, our own 10,000 sq ft workshop, and installed by our own team.

Specialty Procurement

Specialty Procurement

We source, order and deliver the materials and finishes your designer specifies, and track every lead time so the schedule holds.

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About us

The architect's vision, built exactly as specified

Dining room with an oak table and white-oak millwork, 60 Pineapple, Brooklyn Heights

For more than fifteen years, we have specialized in renovating townhouses and apartments throughout the Tri-State Area, with meticulous craftsmanship on every project.

Our role is to deliver the design with precision: transparent pricing, every trade coordinated, the schedule kept, and custom details crafted in our own millwork workshop.

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States licensed: NY, NJ, CT

10,000

Sq ft millwork shop in Brooklyn

100+

Architects and designers we've built for

Get in touch

Planning a renovation?

Tell us about your home, share your architectural drawings, and let us know your anticipated timeline. We'll respond within one business day and can arrange a meeting at your property, our office, or our millwork workshop.

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SELECTED WORK

Recent residences

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Pineapple Street Apartment
General Contracting
Pineapple Street Apartment

Two apartments in an 1899 landmark co-op in Brooklyn Heights, combined into a 3,000 sq ft, four-bedroom home in seven months.

Plaza Street Residence
General Contracting
Plaza Street Residence

A kitchen built from scratch at 20 Plaza Street, Brooklyn. Custom cabinets, tables, chairs and wood ceilings show our residential millwork and woodworking expertise.

26 East 93rd Street
General Contracting
26 East 93rd Street

A Manhattan renovation delivered by Build-Ops as general contractor, with millwork from Brooklyn Millwork and design by POP Architecture.

Williamsburg Townhouse
General Contracting
Williamsburg Townhouse

A two-family house in Williamsburg converted into a single three-story home, with front and rear dormers and a roof terrace.

60 Remsen Street
General Contracting
60 Remsen Street

As general contractor and millwork maker, we delivered a full apartment renovation to the designers' specifications and on a tight timeline.

2 Washington Street
Millwork
2 Washington Street

Hotel-style residences in FiDi, steps from Battery Park, with a rooftop pool, co-working spaces and amenities across several floors.

Eligible API Office
General Contracting
Eligible API Office

We turned an unattractive space into a bright, inviting workspace for Eligible API.

Best Friends
General Contracting
Best Friends

A welcoming new home for Best Friends Animal Society, a pet adoption center in New York, with warm oak walls and ceilings.

331 Park Avenue South
Remodeling & Renovation
331 Park Avenue South

Floors, walls, ceilings and custom furniture for the amenity spaces, from CNC wall panels to Corian tops and custom metalwork.

VISIT THE WORKSHOP

Visit our shop and join us for a coffee

See the materials, the machines and the pieces in progress before you choose a contractor. Our office and millwork shop are in Brooklyn, and we're happy to show you around.

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Brooklyn Millwork shop floor with cabinetry in progress.
BROOKLYN MILLWORK

An exceptional quality that can’t be beaten

Cabinetry, paneling, stairs and metalwork are made in our 10,000 sq ft Brooklyn workshop, with CNC milling, spray finishing and assembly under one roof. Our own team installs every piece.

JOURNAL

Notes from our projects

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How to Choose the Right General Contractor: 30 Essential Questions Answered
Renovation

How to Choose the Right General Contractor: 30 Essential Questions Answered

Hiring the right general contractor is vital for the success of your construction project, whether it's a home renovation or commercial build-out. Here are 30 essential questions to ask potential general contractors to guide your decision-making process.

Construction

Turning abandoned commercial buildings into luxury residential properties.

Transforming the vision of designers and architects from Gensler into a tangible masterpiece, ensuring it precisely matched the drawings and blueprints at Pearlhouse, Seaport, NY.

Renovation

Renovating a Building: From Empty Walls to Luxury Real Estate

How Build-Ops transformed a former bread factory building, built in 1899, into a luxury three-story, two-family townhouse in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY.