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Design-build firms in New York

The 9 design-build firms from Google's results for New York, New York, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Design phase
$6,500 – $32,500drawings, selections, pricing
Kitchen or bath
$65,000 – $195,000designed and built
Addition
$195,000 – $520,000designed and built
New York vs US
+30%well above the US median

Licensing in New York. New York has no statewide contractor license. New York City requires a Home Improvement Contractor license from DCWP.

Number 1: About Us

5.0(98)out of 5, from 98 reviewson GoogleNew York, NY

Suffix Architect combines architecture and general contracting for residential and commercial projects in New York City. Its Manhattan work includes renovations of co-op and condo apartments, brownstone restoration, office renovations and commercial fit-outs, plus Department of Buildings filings, permits and Certificates of Occupancy.

(929) 801-9703 37 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014

Number 2: Architecture Services In NYC

5.0(43)out of 5, from 43 reviewson GoogleNew York, NY

Gallery KBNY is a design-build firm renovating New York City homes, with architecture, interior design and project management under one roof. Its residential work includes bathroom renovations as well as larger architectural projects in the city's homes.

(718) 690-3840 40 W 27th St 10th Floor, New York, NY 10001

Number 3: Smart Design

5.0(5)out of 5, from 5 reviewson GoogleBrooklyn, NY

SmartDesign NYC is a design-build firm working on high-end residential renovations in New York City. Architecture, interiors, building work and project oversight all sit with one in-house team, which serves private homeowners.

(646) 217-4250 31 Belvidere St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Number 4: Think Arc

4.8(5)out of 5, from 5 reviewson GoogleBrooklyn, NY

Think! Architecture + Design is a Brooklyn architecture firm that designs buildings and interior spaces. Each project is developed around the specific requirements, budget and constraints of its client rather than a repeated formula.

(646) 688-5898 45 Main St #542, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Number 5: Urbahn Architects

4.7(12)out of 5, from 12 reviewson GoogleNew York, NY

Urbahn Architects is an architecture firm in New York City connected with design-build work.

(212) 239-0220 306 W 37th St 9th floor, New York, NY 10018

Number 6: East Side Design Build

4.6(14)out of 5, from 14 reviewson GoogleNew York, NY

Eastside Design & Build remodels kitchens, bathrooms and entire homes in New York City. The firm handles both the design and the construction, along with project management that keeps schedules, budgets and client communication on track through each job.

(212) 300-9838 1396 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128

Number 7: Benchmark Ny

3.5(11)out of 5, from 11 reviewson GoogleNew York, NY

Benchmark Builders works as a construction manager and general contractor in New York City, focused on corporate interiors and office build-outs in Manhattan. Clients range from luxury brands to nonprofits, and projects include sustainable workspace construction.

(212) 766-8800 469 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018

Number 8: Hal Dorfman Architects

No Google reviews yetNew York

This New York City architecture firm focuses on residential renovation, apartment combinations, and kitchen and bath design. Hal Dorfman Architects also handles code and zoning studies, construction documents, landmark work, new construction and commercial interiors.

Number 9: Inc

No Google reviews yetNew York

INC Architecture & Design is a New York design firm working across several design disciplines.

What design-build firms charge in New York

In New York, a design phase typically costs $6,500 – $32,500. Remodeling labor in New York runs about 30% above the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where New York or New York licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "design build firms new york city", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

Design-build firms in New York: common questions

Design-build or architect plus general contractor?

Design-build is faster and keeps cost in view while you design, because the builder is pricing as you go. Architect plus bid gives you competitive pricing and an advocate independent of the builder. Large custom projects often go the second route.