Gut Renovations in Manhattan

A gut renovation offers the opportunity to reconsider a home from the inside out. Stanton brings thoughtful planning, skilled craftsmanship, and close attention to detail to the process, transforming Manhattan homes around the way you want to live today and for years to come.

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Thoughtful Work. Exceptional Craftsmanship.

Thoughtful planning and careful craftsmanship come together in this Manhattan renovation, from the larger transformation to the finishing details.

Living room at 28 Laight Street Unit 3B before renovation, with exposed white beams, wood flooring and large windows.
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17-Week Project Timeline

Carefully coordinated from initial construction through the final stages of the renovation.

Complete Interior Renovation
New flooring, custom millwork, a new kitchen, and three fully renovated bathrooms.
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See the transformation of this Manhattan apartment, from the original space through the renovation in progress.

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Manhattan Gut Renovations, Thoughtfully Managed

A gut renovation creates possibilities that smaller improvements simply can't. With much of the existing interior opened up, there's an opportunity to reconsider layouts, improve how rooms connect, update aging systems, introduce new architectural details, and create greater consistency throughout the home.

It also means making many interconnected decisions. Stanton Construction manages gut renovations throughout Manhattan with careful attention to sequencing, coordination, and the details behind the finished space. We bring trades, materials, schedules, and construction together as one organized project while keeping communication clear along the way.

The process begins with understanding what you want the home to become. From there, we work closely with the project team to turn plans and ideas into a finished home where the larger transformation and smallest details feel considered together.

A Fresh Starting Point
Opening the home more extensively creates an opportunity to rethink how spaces function and connect rather than working around every existing condition.
Complete Coordination
A gut renovation involves numerous trades and interconnected scopes. We coordinate the construction so each stage is ready for what comes next.
Attention Throughout
The quality of the finished home depends on decisions made long before finishes are installed. We bring the same care to underlying construction as we do to the details you see.
why is this different in manhattan

Gut Renovations Demand Careful Planning From the Start

A gut renovation is complex anywhere, but Manhattan adds another layer. Extensive construction still needs to happen within the constraints of the property or building, making approvals, access, deliveries, sequencing, and coordination especially important.

Approvals & Requirements

More extensive work can involve additional documentation, professional coordination, and approvals depending on the property and project scope.

  • Building alteration requirements
  • Applicable permits and filings
  • Contractor and insurance documentation

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Construction Sequencing

With multiple trades working toward the same finished home, each phase needs to be carefully planned around the work that comes before and after it.

  • Demolition and preparation
  • Rough plumbing and electrical work
  • Walls, finishes, fixtures, and final details

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Access & Logistics

Extensive construction means more materials entering the property and more debris leaving it. In Manhattan, that movement has to be carefully managed.

  • Freight elevator and property access
  • Coordinated deliveries
  • Material staging and debris removal

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what’s included

What Can Be Part of a Gut Renovation?

Interior Demolition
Layout Reconfiguration
Kitchen Renovations
Bathroom Renovations
Plumbing & Electrical
Walls, Ceilings & Plaster
Flooring & Refinishing
Custom Millwork & Built-Ins
Lighting & Finish Carpentry
Painting & Final Finishes
The Stanton Difference

We Care for Your Home as If It Were Our Own

Thoughtful Planning
The details are considered early. We plan ahead, anticipate challenges, and keep decisions organized so your gut renovation starts on solid ground.
Clear Communication
You’re never left wondering what’s next. We keep you informed throughout the project, with straightforward answers and clear expectations along the way.
Hands-On Management
Your project gets our attention. We stay closely involved throughout construction, coordinating the many trades and stages involved in a comprehensive renovation.
Quality Craftsmanship
Details matter, even when they’re unseen. With so much of the home opened up, we pay close attention to the underlying construction as well as the finishes that ultimately define the space.
Respect for Your Home
Extensive construction still requires care. We protect areas that remain, maintain an organized jobsite, and manage the property thoughtfully throughout the work.
Accountability
We stand behind the work. We follow through on the details, address concerns directly, and stay involved through the final walkthrough and completion.
our process

How We Work

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01

Consultation & Planning

We start by understanding your home, your priorities, and what you want the renovation to accomplish. From there, we work through the construction details, logistics, sequencing, schedule, and plan for the work ahead.

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Construction & Coordination

Once work begins, we coordinate trades, materials, scheduling, deliveries, and each stage of construction while keeping you informed as the transformation takes shape.

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Completion & Walkthrough

As construction wraps up, we review the work closely, address final details, and walk through the finished home with you before considering the project complete.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A gut renovation involves removing a substantial portion of the existing interior so the home can be rebuilt more comprehensively. Depending on the project, that can include walls, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, electrical components, and finishes. The exact scope varies by property, but the defining difference is the opportunity to address both the visible spaces and much of the construction behind them.

Costs vary considerably based on the size and condition of the property, extent of demolition and reconstruction, layout changes, building systems, material selections, custom work, and building requirements. Because a gut renovation touches so many parts of the home, seemingly small design and material decisions can also have an impact across the overall project. We develop the conversation around the actual plans and scope rather than relying on a generic cost-per-square-foot figure.

A gut renovation generally requires more time than a focused renovation because demolition, rough construction, inspections where applicable, walls, finishes, cabinetry, fixtures, and other stages need to happen in sequence. Building approvals and long-lead materials can also affect the schedule before and during construction. We establish a project-specific timeline based on the actual scope and known requirements.

A gut renovation often provides greater flexibility to reconsider the layout, but it doesn't mean every element can be moved freely. Structural conditions, plumbing locations, mechanical systems, building rules, and applicable approvals can all influence what's practical. These factors should be evaluated as part of the planning process before the new layout is finalized.

Many comprehensive renovations require architectural involvement, particularly when the project includes significant layout changes, regulated work, building submissions, or permit filings. The specific professional requirements depend on the property and scope. Stanton can work alongside your architect, designer, engineers, and other project professionals so the design and construction remain coordinated.

In most cases, a true gut renovation makes remaining in the home impractical. Demolition and construction can affect kitchens, bathrooms, utilities, flooring, walls, and large portions of the living space at the same time. Planning for alternative accommodations also allows the construction team to work through the property without continually having to maintain occupied areas.

Opening walls and floors can reveal conditions that couldn't reasonably be seen beforehand, particularly in older Manhattan properties. If an unexpected issue is uncovered, we explain what was found, how it affects the planned work, and what options are available before proceeding with additional work. On a gut renovation, that communication is especially important because one underlying condition can sometimes affect several later stages of construction.

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