General Contractor in Brooklyn, New York

From Park Slope brownstones to detached homes in Marine Park and Mill Basin, Brooklyn properties come in every age and style. T.Z. Contractor INC. works across the borough, including Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Sheepshead Bay, Flatbush, Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, Williamsburg and Canarsie, with crews that travel from our Queens office.

Brooklyn Housing and the Work It Needs

• Brownstones and brick rowhouses usually have flat or low-slope roofs. Ponding water, worn flashing at parapet walls and failed roof coatings are the most common causes of leaks we see.
• Pre-war multifamily buildings often need roof replacement, drainage upgrades and apartment turnover renovations.
• Detached and semi-detached homes in southern Brooklyn have pitched shingle roofs, driveways and basements suited to finishing.
• Storefronts and small commercial spaces on commercial avenues need build-outs, roofing and parking-area paving.

Services We Provide in Brooklyn

• Flat roofing and roof repair for brownstones, rowhouses and multifamily buildings.
• Property renovations, including gut renovations of older apartments and houses.
• Kitchen and bathroom remodeling planned around tight rowhouse layouts.
• Driveway paving and asphalt repair in neighborhoods with private driveways.

Permits and Rules in Brooklyn

Brooklyn work follows New York City rules: many roofing, structural and alteration jobs need NYC Department of Buildings permits, and home improvement contractors must hold a license from the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Brooklyn also has many landmarked historic districts; exterior changes there usually need approval from the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission before work starts. We check this during the estimate.

Brooklyn Contractor FAQs

Why does my brownstone roof keep leaking?

On flat roofs, leaks usually come from water that sits instead of draining, from cracked flashing where the roof meets the parapet, or from an old coating that has failed. Patching the visible spot rarely solves it. Read our guide on spotting roof damage early.

Do you work in landmarked buildings?

Yes. Landmark approval adds time, so we plan materials and schedules around it.

Can you renovate a rental unit between tenants?

Yes. Tell us your move-in date and we will build the schedule backwards from it.