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5 Best Home Builders in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Your contractor just walked off the job. Or maybe you haven't hired one yet and you're dreading the search. New York is full of general contractors and custom builders chasing the same renovation, and the gap between a smooth build and a stalled one usually comes down to who you call first.

Short answer: Grandeur Hills Group (General Contractor NYC) tops our list with a perfect 5.0 rating across 39 reviews, credited by reviewers for in-house millwork and steady communication on jobs from Central Park West to first-home renovations in Astoria. Close behind, NY Built Construction holds 4.9 across 39 reviews, and Stake Home Renovations posts a perfect 5.0 on 23 reviews. Renovation costs in New York swing hard by scope, so get a written, itemized quote before signing anything.
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How New York's Top Home Builders Stack Up

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Grandeur Hills Group | General Contractor NYC 5.0 ★ 39 Overall / high-end whole-home renovation View ›
2 NY Built Construction 4.9 ★ 39 Gut renovations & co-op board approvals View ›
3 Stake Home Renovations 5.0 ★ 23 Recovering a botched renovation / commercial buildouts View ›
4 Geiss Custom Builders 4.8 ★ 26 New construction & ground-up custom homes View ›
5 Grandeur Hills Group 4.8 ★ 22 Apartment renovations & painting on a budget View ›
5 Best Home Builders in New York (2026)

Meet the builders, ranked

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Grandeur Hills Group | General Contractor NYC

5.039 Google reviews

Grandeur Hills Group is a luxury general contractor and design-build firm based on Fifth Avenue, handling apartment renovations, townhouse and brownstone remodels, kitchens, bathrooms and custom millwork across Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Hamptons. The firm runs its own in-house millwork shop, holds NKBA and EPA Lead-Safe certifications, and is BBB accredited. Founders Alisher and Sherzod lead projects from design through final walkthrough, and the company markets itself around design-forward work rather than volume remodeling.

What people praise

  • Praised for in-house millwork quality; one architect reviewer called the craftsmanship top-tier
  • Communication described as clear and constant, even when clients were out of the country during the build
  • Handled a tight-budget co-op renovation without missing the agreed scope or timeline
  • Every reviewer who mentioned price called it fair or reasonable for the finish level delivered
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume39 · 95th
Confidenceearly
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ Verified July 2026Source: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 39 reviews, all from the past year, is a strong signal for a firm working at the high end of NYC renovation. It ranks first here on the combination of top rating, strong volume and recent activity.

📞 +1212-880-5484WebsiteDirections📍 276 5th Ave #704, New York, NY 10001
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

NY Built Construction

4.939 Google reviews

NY Built Construction is a Midtown East based construction and remodeling company specializing in gut renovations, bathroom and kitchen remodels for New York City homeowners. Led by Jonathan, the firm handles the full renovation process, including getting projects approved by co-op building boards, a step that trips up a lot of owners on their own. Reviewers describe projects ranging from full apartment overhauls to smaller bathroom and kitchen jobs.

What people praise

  • Credited with handling co-op board approvals, easing a common NYC renovation headache
  • Reviewers say the crew kept the home clean throughout the renovation
  • Project managers get specific praise for staying in touch at every stage
  • More than one reviewer said the price beat other quotes for the same scope

Worth knowing

  • One 1-star rating sits among the 39 reviews, with no review text attached to explain it
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume39 · 95th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ Verified July 2026Source: Google

Our take: At 4.9 across the same review volume as the top pick, NY Built earns its spot on consistency, especially around co-op approvals, a real pain point for New York renovations.

📞 +1646-747-8938WebsiteDirections📍 800 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Stake Home Renovations

5.023 Google reviews

Stake Home Renovations, based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is a construction company run by Michael that handles full gut renovations, kitchen remodels and commercial buildouts across New York City. Reviewers describe projects spanning Brooklyn apartments, Upper East Side condos and even a 39th-floor law office renovation that required specialized high-rise painting knowledge. The company positions itself around detailed upfront quotes and a final walkthrough at project completion.

What people praise

  • More than one reviewer credits Stake with rescuing a renovation after a previous contractor left the job unfinished
  • Praised for detailed bids that break out material and labor costs upfront
  • Handled a technically tricky 39th-floor office paint job without delays
  • Clients describe a final walkthrough where every detail gets checked before sign-off

Worth knowing

  • The most recent review on file is about ten months old, a smaller and slightly older sample than the top two picks
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume23 · 82th
Confidenceearly
Recency10 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ Verified July 2026Source: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 23 reviews still earns third place; it just has less recent activity than the pages above it, which is exactly the kind of honest tradeoff we'd rather flag than smooth over.

📞 +1718-747-8837WebsiteDirections📍 195 Broadway Unit 438, Brooklyn, NY 11211
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Geiss Custom Builders

4.826 Google reviews

Geiss Custom Builders is a custom home builder and general contractor run by Cliff, based in Millburn, New Jersey, just across the Hudson from Manhattan. Reviewers describe both large projects, including full new-construction homes, and smaller renovations like bathroom and laundry additions. Other contractors in the trade specifically mention referring clients to Geiss for ground-up new builds.

What people praise

  • A general contractor reviewer, working in the same trade, specifically recommended Geiss for a ground-up new home build
  • Repeat clients describe multiple projects with the same attentive, hands-on approach each time
  • Reviewers say Cliff responds directly by call or text, often the same day
  • New construction clients call out precise trim work and detailing throughout the finished home

Worth knowing

  • Based in Millburn, New Jersey, worth confirming travel and scheduling if your project is deep in the city
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume26 · 87th
Confidenceearly
Recency8 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ Verified July 2026Source: Google

Our take: At 4.8 across 26 reviews, Geiss ranks here on genuine new-construction experience, the one thing on this page you won't find as clearly documented elsewhere. The New Jersey base is the one detail worth weighing before you call.

📞 +1908-377-1758WebsiteDirections📍 327-1/2 Millburn Ave 2nd floor, Millburn, NJ 07041
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Grandeur Hills Group

4.822 Google reviews

This is a second, unclaimed Google listing for Grandeur Hills Group, the same design-build firm covered above, operating out of a SoHo address on Spring Street. Reviewers here describe smaller-scope work: full apartment renovations, painting and flooring, led on-site by Alisher and his crew.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say floors and painting held up well six months after the work, with no callbacks needed
  • Praised for clear on-site communication, including from a foreman reviewers noted communicates well in English
  • Paint touch-ups after installation were handled quickly when requested

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer out of 22 reported sloppy finishes on a smaller job, an outlier on an otherwise strongly rated profile
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume22 · 76th
Confidenceearly
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ Verified July 2026Source: Google

Our take: At 4.8 across 22 reviews, this listing rounds out the page on real, if smaller-scope, apartment work. Since it's the same company as our top pick, the choice between the two likely comes down to which project manager and address is more convenient.

📞 +1646-693-2282WebsiteDirections📍 99 Spring St Ste 2B, New York, NY 10012
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Where these rankings come from

We pull live Google ratings and review counts for home builders and general contractors serving New York, then weigh volume, how confident that rating is given the sample size, and how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers or its position in the ranking.

What a home renovation actually costs in New York (2026)

Full renovation quotes here depend on unit size, whether you’re in a co-op that requires board approval, the scope of structural work, and finish level. General contractors price gut renovations very differently from a single-room refresh, and most reputable builders will walk the site before quoting rather than pricing over the phone.

Building across the boroughs (and the tri-state area)

Most of the builders on this page work out of Manhattan, with jobs reaching into Brooklyn, Queens and beyond; Geiss Custom Builders is based just over the river in Millburn, New Jersey, and serves projects on both sides of the Hudson. If you’re searching for a home builder or general contractor near me in New York, start with whichever crew has recent reviews closest to your neighborhood and confirm they’ll travel to your address before you book a consultation.

What to ask before you hire a home builder

  • Are you licensed and insured to work in New York City, and can I see proof?
  • Who pulls the permits, and is that cost included in the quote?
  • What’s the payment schedule, and how much deposit do you require upfront?
  • Can I see photos or references from a project similar in size to mine?
  • What happens if the timeline slips, in writing?
  • Is there a warranty on workmanship, separate from materials warranties?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these home builders?

We compared home builders and general contractors actively serving New York with a real track record: enough reviews to trust the average, ratings that hold up at volume, and recent activity showing they’re still taking on work.

How often is this list updated?

We last verified ratings and review counts in July 2026. Reviews change fast, so always confirm current availability directly with the builder.

Do I need a permit to renovate my home in New York?

Most structural, electrical, plumbing and gut renovation work in New York City requires a Department of Buildings permit. A reputable general contractor will tell you upfront whether your project needs one and typically handles the filing.

What’s the difference between a general contractor and a custom home builder?

A general contractor typically manages renovations, additions and remodels of existing structures. A custom home builder is set up to construct a new house from the ground up, though in New York many firms, including several on this page, do both.

The bottom line

For most New York renovations, Grandeur Hills Group’s combination of perfect rating, in-house millwork and steady communication makes it the safe first call. Whoever you choose, get the scope, payment schedule and permit responsibility in writing before demo day.

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