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The 11 Best Bathroom Renovation Contractors in New York

A bathroom renovation in New York often depends as much on paperwork as on tile. Co-op and condo boards ask for alteration agreements and insurance certificates, plumbing changes may need permits, and building rules limit working hours and elevator use. Contractors range from kitchen and bath showrooms with in-house designers to general contractors who take on the whole apartment.

This guide lists firms across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx with their services, licensing, process and warranty, so you can shortlist before asking for quotes.

How this guide is ordered

For this list we compared bathroom renovation contractors in New York City using four criteria: how specialized each business is, what its customers say, the information it provides and the neighborhoods it serves. We update it as things change.

Some companies can pay for services to gain visibility in the guide.

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KBR - Design & Build, New York City#1
What stands out
  • In-house design-build team

  • Free 30-minute estimate call

  • Downloadable pricing guide

KBR - Design & Build

4.8139 reviews
145 W 28th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10001, USA
Best for
Pre-war co-ops and condos

KBR suits apartment owners who want designers and builders under one contract rather than a chain of subcontractors. Its showroom on West 28th Street is the base for in-house designers, foremen and coordinators, and the firm works in co-ops, condos, pre-war apartments and brownstones. A free 30-minute call produces a cost estimate and timeframe, with a Zoom call or an in-home measure as alternatives. A downloadable pricing guide helps set a realistic budget early.

Renaissance General Contracting, New York City#2
What stands out
  • Itemized estimates with DOB costs

  • Structural and waterproofing work

  • Free consultation

Renaissance General Contracting

5.0280 reviews
117 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Best for
Brownstones and older houses

Renaissance General Contracting suits Brooklyn brownstone owners whose bathroom is part of a bigger job. Based on Smith Street, the firm handles kitchen and bathroom remodels, gut renovations, structural upgrades and historic restoration. Estimates break down labor, materials, finishes and DOB filings, with a cost and timeline breakdown. It also coordinates architects, engineers, permits and inspections, which saves owners from managing several trades at once.

Home Design & Co, New York City#3
What stands out
  • Board packages prepared

  • 3D design before work

  • Itemized estimates

Home Design & Co

4.959 reviews
149 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010, USA
Best for
Co-op board paperwork

Home Design & Co suits Upper East and Upper West Side apartment owners dealing with demanding co-op boards. Founder and general contractor John Posada runs the family-owned firm from East 23rd Street, and it carries $5 million in insurance to meet building requirements. The team prepares board packages, insurance certificates and Department of Buildings filings, and plans elevator bookings and debris removal around building hours. Clients receive a 3D design and an itemized estimate before work begins.

Brilliant Renovation, New York City#4
What stands out
  • NYC DCWP license

  • 24/7 emergency service

  • Westchester coverage

Brilliant Renovation

5.0206 reviews

Open 24 hours

1951 Hone Ave, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
Best for
Bathrooms plus repairs in the Bronx

Brilliant Renovation suits Bronx and Westchester owners who need a bathroom redone alongside other repairs. The company states more than 12 years of experience and lists NYC license 2129003-DCWP plus Westchester County and Yonkers licenses. Besides bathrooms and kitchens it handles drywall, flooring, roofing and masonry, and it runs a 24/7 emergency line for leaks. Quotes are free and no-obligation, and urgent inspections for leaks or damage are free too.

Brener Construction, New York City#5
What stands out
  • Progress updates on orders and deliveries

  • Offices in Manhattan and Queens

  • Co-op and condo paperwork guidance

Brener Construction

4.9240 reviews
20 E 46th St Rm 200 c, New York, NY 10017, USA
Best for
Owners who want regular updates

Brener Construction is a good fit for apartment owners who expect regular updates while they are away from the job. The locally owned company, with more than 20 years in the trade, handles bathroom updates, kitchens and gut renovations, including the plumbing, electrical, flooring and millwork they involve. It has offices in Midtown Manhattan and in Oakland Gardens, Queens. Its guides explain DOB permits and co-op and condo alteration agreements, useful reading before approaching a board.

Chapter Renovation, New York City#6
What stands out
  • In-house designers

  • Renotech client portal

  • Co-ops, condos and townhomes

Chapter Renovation

5.0100 reviews
345 7th Ave 9th floor, New York, NY 10001, USA
Best for
Remote project tracking

Chapter suits busy owners who want to follow their renovation remotely. The general contractor pairs every project with an in-house interior designer and a dedicated project manager, and clients track schedules, photos, budgets and messages through its Renotech portal. It works in co-ops, condos and townhomes, and coordinates the independent architects and engineers that building approvals often require. Every detail is approved before construction starts, which limits surprises once the bathroom is open.

A to Z Renovations, New York City#7
What stands out
  • Showrooms in Manhattan and Brooklyn

  • Permits handled in-house

  • Up to 5-year coverage

A to Z Renovations

5.081 reviews
6 W 20th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
Best for
Bathrooms within larger renovations

A to Z Renovations suits owners who want a bathroom done as part of a wider apartment or brownstone project. In business since 2000, it runs showrooms on West 20th Street in Manhattan and on Avenue N in Brooklyn. Its five-phase process covers budgeting, permits, design with a dedicated designer, construction and a final walkthrough. Labor and materials are covered for up to five years after delivery, a useful safeguard for showers and plumbing.

NYKB: New York Kitchen & Bath, New York City#8
What stands out
  • Flatiron showroom

  • 10-year labor warranty

  • NYC home improvement license

NYKB: New York Kitchen & Bath

4.5113 reviews
8 W 25th St, New York, NY 10010, USA
Best for
Showroom-led bathroom design

NYKB suits owners who want to choose vanities, fixtures and stone in a showroom and have the same company install them. Its Flatiron showroom on West 25th Street works with brands such as Caesarstone, Dekton and Ultracraft, and a designer visits the apartment for a free consultation. A project manager runs the job and handles NYC permits for co-ops, condos and brownstones. The company holds a city home improvement license and gives a 10-year labor warranty.

Klein Kitchen & Bath, New York City#9
What stands out
  • 3D design renderings

  • Seven-year labor warranty

  • Water damage restoration

Klein Kitchen & Bath

4.645 reviews
25 W 26th St, New York, NY 10010, USA
Best for
Seeing the design before signing

Klein Kitchen & Bath suits owners who want to see a 3D rendering of the new bathroom before signing. The design-build firm runs a showroom on West 26th Street in Flatiron, where an interior designer meets clients for a free consultation, or visits them at home. It handles building, plumbing and electrical permits, demolition and construction, and shows NKBA membership and EPA lead-safe certification. All labor contracts carry a seven-year warranty.

Beyond Designs & Remodeling, New York City#10
What stands out
  • Bayside showroom

  • Working since 2004

  • Licensed, insured and bonded

Beyond Designs & Remodeling

4.885 reviews
204-39 45th Rd FL2, Bayside, NY 11361, USA
Best for
Houses in Queens

Beyond Designs & Remodeling suits Queens homeowners who want to pick materials in a showroom close to home. The company has worked since 2004 from a showroom and office in Bayside, and it covers all five boroughs. It handles bathroom, kitchen, basement and multi-room remodels from design and planning to construction, buying materials manufacturer direct. It states that it is licensed, insured and bonded, and that all its work is under warranty.

DCON Renovations & Remodeling, New York City#11
What stands out
  • Drawings and permits handled

  • Pre-war renovation

  • Extended warranty

DCON Renovations & Remodeling

4.848 reviews
2329 Nostrand Ave Suite 100, Brooklyn, NY 11210, USA
Best for
Pre-war and brownstone bathrooms

DCON Renovations suits Brooklyn and Manhattan owners renovating a bathroom in a pre-war or brownstone building. The residential contractor offers bathroom and kitchen remodeling within a design-build service that includes drawings, permits and material procurement. Pre-war renovation and energy-efficient upgrades appear among its listed services. An extended warranty is offered, and consultations and free estimates can be booked online, so owners can compare a design-build quote with separate trades.

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1KBR - Design & Build 4.8139Pre-war co-ops and condos
#2Renaissance General Contracting 5.0280Brownstones and older houses
#3Home Design & Co 4.959Co-op board paperwork
#4Brilliant Renovation 5.0206Bathrooms plus repairs in the Bronx
#5Brener Construction 4.9240Owners who want regular updates
#6Chapter Renovation 5.0100Remote project tracking
#7A to Z Renovations 5.081Bathrooms within larger renovations
#8NYKB: New York Kitchen & Bath 4.5113Showroom-led bathroom design
#9Klein Kitchen & Bath 4.645Seeing the design before signing
#10Beyond Designs & Remodeling 4.885Houses in Queens
#11DCON Renovations & Remodeling 4.848Pre-war and brownstone bathrooms

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Map of bathroom renovation contractors in New York

The contractors in this guide have offices across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, with several showrooms around Flatiron and Chelsea.

Services to compare

  • Full bathroom renovationGut renovation with new plumbing, waterproofing, tile, fixtures and lighting.
  • Shower and tub upgradesReplacing a tub with a walk-in shower, new glass enclosures or a soaking tub.
  • Tile and waterproofingNew wall and floor tile over waterproofing membranes that protect the apartment below.
  • Vanities and fixturesCustom or stock vanities, toilets, faucets and storage sized for small New York bathrooms.
  • Permits and board approvalsDepartment of Buildings filings and the paperwork co-op and condo management require.

How to choose Bathroom Renovation Contractors in New York City

  1. Check the home improvement licenseContractors doing residential work in New York City need a Home Improvement Contractor license from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Ask for the number and look it up before signing.
  2. Ask about building requirementsCo-ops and condos usually require an alteration agreement, insurance certificates naming the building and work within set hours. Choose a contractor who has handled these before.
  3. Get an itemized quoteAsk for labor, materials, fixtures, permits and debris removal listed separately, so you can compare quotes and see what changes cost.
  4. Read the warranty termsCheck how long the warranty lasts, whether it covers labor only or materials too, and how leaks or cracked tile are handled after completion.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bathroom renovation cost in New York?

Costs vary widely. They depend on the size of the room, whether plumbing is moved, the tile and fixtures chosen, building requirements such as insurance and working hours, and permit needs. Ask two or three contractors for itemized quotes based on the same plan.

How long does a bathroom renovation take?

The construction itself can take a few weeks, but board approval, permits and fixture lead times often add time before and during the job. Ask for a written schedule that includes approvals and deliveries.

Do I need a permit to renovate my bathroom?

Cosmetic work such as new tile or a vanity in the same place often needs no city permit, while moving plumbing or walls usually does and must be done by licensed trades. Co-ops and condos typically require their own approval either way, so confirm the requirements with your contractor and building.

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