Forest Hills general contractor and renovation

The housing here splits into a few clear types. Pre-war co-ops near the LIRR station and along Queens Boulevard carry plaster walls, original layouts, and shared building systems, so kitchen and bath work has to respect wet-over-dry rules and existing risers. The Tudor detached and attached homes south toward Forest Hills Gardens bring steep roofs, leaded windows, and masonry that reward careful, like-for-like restoration rather than wholesale gutting.

Approvals are the part owners underestimate. Co-op boards in Forest Hills tend to be active and detailed, often requiring alteration agreements, licensed and insured contractors, and engineer-stamped plans before any demo starts. Inside Forest Hills Gardens, a private architectural review governs exterior changes, so facade, roof, and window work needs its sign-off in addition to anything filed with the DOB.

The projects we see most often reflect that mix: pre-war kitchen and bathroom remodels worked around fixed plumbing, full home remodels in the Tudors, finished basements where headroom and egress allow, and home additions that have to clear both zoning and, in the Gardens, design review. We plan permitting and board timelines up front so the build does not stall waiting on paperwork.