Bathroom Remodeling in Manhattan — Co-op & Condo Renovation Specialists
Full gut bathroom renovations and luxury upgrades for Manhattan co-ops, condos, lofts, and townhomes. Board packages, alteration agreements, certificates of insurance, DOB permits, and service-elevator logistics — all handled in-house. Licensed, insured, 5★ rated.
Bathroom Renovation in Manhattan Is a Different Job — We Built Our Process Around It
Renovating a bathroom in Manhattan is unlike renovating one anywhere else. Before a single tile comes off the wall, your co-op or condo will require a signed alteration agreement, a complete board package, certificates of insurance naming the building and its managing agent, and a construction schedule that respects house rules, quiet hours, and the service elevator calendar. Dream Build Construction has spent 20+ years renovating bathrooms inside Manhattan's board-governed buildings — and we manage every one of those requirements for you.
From prewar classics on the Upper East Side and Upper West Side to converted lofts in Tribeca, we deliver the full scope: demolition, waterproofing, plumbing and electrical, custom marble and tile, vanities, lighting, and glass enclosures — plus the approvals and logistics that make or break a Manhattan project. This page covers our Manhattan-specific bathroom service; see our main bathroom remodeling NYC page for the full citywide scope, or our Manhattan contractor page for other services in the borough.
Call 929-842-1717 for a free written, itemized estimate at your Manhattan apartment.
Bathroom Remodeling Services for Manhattan Apartments
Full Gut Remodel
Down-to-the-studs demolition, new waterproofing membrane, plumbing and electrical rough-in, and a complete rebuild of your Manhattan bathroom.
Fixture Upgrades
Toilets, tubs, shower systems, and faucets swapped to premium spec — often without triggering a full alteration review in your building.
Walk-In Showers
Tub-to-shower conversions, curbless entries, linear drains, and steam-ready enclosures built within your existing wet area.
Marble & Tile Work
Slab marble, mosaics, porcelain, and natural stone set with precision — floor-to-ceiling, in prewar and modern bathrooms alike.
Vanity & Lighting
Custom and prefab vanities, medicine cabinets, sconces, and layered dimmable lighting designed for Manhattan-scale bathrooms.
Board Package Prep
Plans, scope of work, contractor license, and insurance documents assembled into the package your managing agent expects.
DOB Permits & Inspections
We file all NYC DOB permits, schedule required inspections, and obtain final sign-off in-house. You don't lift a finger.
Building Protection
Masonite paths, padded service elevators, sealed dust barriers, and daily debris removal on your building's schedule.
Renovating in a Manhattan Building — What It Actually Takes
Most Manhattan renovation horror stories have nothing to do with tile. They come from a contractor who showed up without the right insurance certificate, missed a board deadline, started demolition before the alteration agreement was countersigned, or put the building's super offside in week one. We built our Manhattan process around the realities of high-rise, board-governed buildings — so your project starts on time and building management stays on your side.
Alteration Agreements & Board Packages
Every Manhattan co-op — and nearly every condo — requires a signed alteration agreement before work begins. We assemble the complete board package: drawings, scope of work, contractor license, insurance certificates, and permit applications, formatted the way managing agents expect to receive them.
Certificates of Insurance
Manhattan buildings routinely require liability coverage well above what outer-borough jobs call for, naming the co-op corporation, condo association, and managing agent as additional insureds. We carry the coverage Manhattan buildings demand and issue building-specific COIs in days, not weeks.
Service Elevators & Common Areas
High-rise logistics are part of the job. We reserve the service elevator in advance, pad and protect lobbies, hallways, and elevator cabs, and move all materials and debris on the building's schedule — never through the passenger elevator.
Wet-Over-Dry Stacking Rules
Most co-op proprietary leases prohibit relocating wet areas over a neighbor's dry space. We design your new layout within your building's wet-over-dry rules — or prepare the engineering documentation boards require when an exception is realistically achievable.
Quiet Hours & Summer Work Rules
Noisy work is typically limited to weekday hours set by your building, and some Upper East Side and Upper West Side co-ops restrict major renovations to the summer months. We sequence demolition and tile cutting inside those windows and keep your neighbors informed.
Supers & Occupied Apartments
Your building's super is the gatekeeper of a smooth project. We coordinate access, water shutoffs, and inspections directly with building staff, and we run sealed, dust-protected job sites with daily cleanup — built for families living in the apartment during the work.
Prewar, Postwar, or Loft — We Scope Each One Differently
Prewar buildings on the Upper East Side and Upper West Side bring thick plaster walls, cast-iron drain lines, and decades of layered renovations hiding behind the tile. We open walls expecting surprises, price honestly for them, and preserve original details where you want them kept. Postwar condos and newer high-rises trade those surprises for stricter building systems — branch shutoff valves, riser access coordination, and condo engineering review of your plans.
Tribeca's converted lofts add a third category: long plumbing runs across open floor plates, concrete or heavy-timber structure, and landmark considerations on some blocks. We have renovated bathrooms in all three building types, and every estimate we issue reflects what your specific building will actually require.
Your Manhattan Bathroom Renovation — Step by Step
Consultation & Building Review
We measure your bathroom, review your building's alteration agreement and house rules, and give you a realistic scope, budget, and timeline. Free, no obligation.
Board Package & Permits
We prepare the full board package, file NYC DOB permits, and respond to the building architect's review comments — while you select tile, fixtures, and finishes.
Protected Construction
Demo through finish work inside your building's approved hours — elevator reserved, common areas protected, debris out daily, waterproofing guaranteed.
Inspections & Sign-Off
DOB inspections, building sign-off, and a final walkthrough with you. We close out the alteration agreement so your security deposit comes back.
What a Bathroom Remodel Costs in Manhattan
Manhattan bathroom renovation costs run meaningfully higher than the outer boroughs — not because the tile costs more, but because the buildings demand more: higher insurance limits, board and managing-agent fees, mandated protection, restricted work hours, and slower high-rise logistics. Honest budgeting starts with three tiers:
New vanity, toilet, tub or shower fixtures, lighting, paint, and accessories within the existing layout. No plumbing relocation — and in many buildings, a simplified decorative-work agreement instead of a full alteration package.
Complete demolition to the studs, new waterproofing membrane, custom tile, new fixtures in the existing footprint, lighting and exhaust upgrades — with the DOB permits and full board package included in our scope.
Slab marble and mosaic work, steam showers, radiant floors, fixture relocations engineered within wet-over-dry rules, and custom glass and millwork — for prewar co-ops and full-service condos that expect it.
Every estimate we issue is written, itemized, and fixed-price — the number we quote is the number you pay. Request yours through our contact page or call 929-842-1717.
Why Manhattan Owners Choose Dream Build Construction
Board-Approval Fluency
We speak managing agent. Our packages get through building architect review with fewer comment cycles because they arrive complete the first time.
Fixed-Price Contracts
The quote is the price. Scope, materials, and allowances documented in writing before demolition starts — no change-order games.
Insured to Building Standards
Licensed and insured at the limits Manhattan buildings require, with building-specific certificates of insurance issued fast.
Occupied-Apartment Discipline
Sealed dust barriers, floor protection door-to-door, daily cleanup, and crews who respect the people living on the other side of the wall.
Manhattan Bathroom Renovation Projects
Bathroom Remodeling in Manhattan — FAQ
Bathroom Remodeling Across Manhattan & NYC
Renovating a Manhattan Bathroom?
Start With the Board Package.
Dream Build Construction handles board approvals, alteration agreements, DOB permits, and construction for co-ops and condos across Manhattan. Call or send the form — we respond within 24 hours.
Get a Free Manhattan Bathroom Renovation Quote
Tell us about your bathroom and your building, and we'll reach out within 24 hours to schedule a free on-site consultation — including a review of your alteration agreement requirements. No obligation, no pressure.