KITCHEN RENOVATION IN MANHATTAN, NY
The room that decides how your apartment feels every day and what it's worth when you sell
The Work
A Kitchen That Works the Way You Actually Cook
The kitchen is the room people live in, the room they entertain in, and the room a future buyer walks into first, so getting it right changes how the whole apartment feels. We remodel kitchens across Manhattan and Westchester County, from a clean refresh with new cabinetry and quartz counters to a complete custom build with reconfigured plumbing, dedicated wiring for every appliance, top-of-the-line ranges, and stone you'd notice from across the room.
What separates a kitchen that pays you back from one that just looks nice is the thinking behind the choices. We bring a developer's eye to it: where to invest because it raises the value, and where a more modest choice does the job just as well.
How It Works
How We Run a Kitchen Remodel in a Manhattan Building
A kitchen remodel sounds simple until you're moving plumbing, adding circuits, and coordinating it all inside a building with rules about when work can happen and how materials come up. We start with a walkthrough and an estimate, design the space and align it to your budget, then handle the permits and any building approval the work requires. Spencer runs the build directly, so you always reach the person actually running it, and you get photo updates every two weeks so you can see the progress even when you're not there.
FAQs
Common Questions About Kitchen Remodeling
- How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Manhattan?expand_more
- Most of our kitchens fall somewhere between $50,000 and $100,000 and up, but where yours lands depends on whether you're moving plumbing, the cabinetry level, and the appliances and stone you choose, which is why a refresh and a full custom kitchen are worlds apart on price. Our cost guide breaks it down tier by tier so you can see what drives the number and set a realistic budget before we talk.
- What's the difference between a refresh and a full custom kitchen?expand_more
- A refresh keeps the existing layout and updates cabinets, counters, fixtures, and appliances. A full custom kitchen can mean a complete layout change, custom cabinetry throughout, reconfigured plumbing, dedicated wiring per appliance, and premium stone and tile. Most kitchens land somewhere in between.
- Can you move my plumbing and change the layout?expand_more
- Yes, within what your building and the structure allow. Reconfiguring plumbing locations and running new dedicated wiring is common in our mid-range and custom kitchens. We'll tell you early what's realistic for your apartment.
How It Works
From First Walkthrough to the Day You Move Back In
Features our kitchen clients often build in:
Recent Work
See What a Full Gut Renovation Looks Like When It's Run Right
Kitchen Remodeling Cost Guide
See what a kitchen remodel really costs in a Manhattan apartment before you set your budget.
- Clear pricing insights for kitchens, full gut renovations, bathrooms, and more
- What drives cost, from moving plumbing to cabinetry and appliance level
- A realistic view of kitchen remodel costs in Manhattan and the surrounding area
Where We Work
Renovating Across Manhattan and Westchester County
We work throughout Manhattan, from Harlem down through the Upper West Side and Upper East Side to the West Village and Tribeca, and across Westchester County. For larger projects we also travel to Greenwich, Stamford, Northern New Jersey, and Brooklyn.
Our Service Area
- Manhattan
- Upper West Side
- Upper East Side
- Tribeca
- Harlem
- West Village
- SoHo
- Westchester County (Rye, Larchmont, New Rochelle)
Client Reviews
Owners Who Renovated With Us
Spencer completed a gut renovation on my 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in the West Village. He was extremely patient as we waited 3 months for co-op approval and he finished on time, 3.5 months later. We honestly had no issues, everything went very smoothly. He helped me pick out design choices and answered all of my many questions very timely, even evening hours and weekends. I could not be more pleased with how everything turned out.
Caitlin E.
West Village Gut Renovation
Angi
Spencer was amazing in how he exceeded my expectations. He would video-call me at stores, which no contractor does, and was incredibly helpful making design and product suggestions. He drew up plans, a job usually done by an architect, and was very prompt getting back to me whenever I had a question. His workers do excellent work. I have referred him to several of my real estate clients enthusiastically, and I will definitely use Modo again.
Marsha A.
Houzz
We hired Modo Renovations to renovate our kitchen and two bathrooms, and everything turned out amazing. The quality of the work was excellent, and the attention to detail really shows. Spencer was extremely responsive and helpful throughout the entire process, guiding us through every detail and making sure each step was done right.
Eyal M.
Kitchen and Two Bathrooms
Angi
Spencer and his team were absolutely fantastic. Spencer is willing to work very hard to make your vision come to life, and he is extremely responsive and communicative in doing so. He is a consummate professional and made a difficult renovation much easier on us.
Kevin G.
Major Renovation Across Multiple Rooms
Angi
Spencer and Modo Renovations just finished a major renovation on our basement (adding a kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom), and the final result completely exceeded our expectations. Spencer is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is incredibly responsive, professional, and transparent about every detail of the process. His crew did an excellent job, the attention to detail in the craftsmanship is evident everywhere you look, and they handled all the permitting and infrastructure smoothly. Spencer kept everything on track and made a massive home project feel entirely stress-free.
Jawad R.
Basement Addition
Thumbtack
We had a great experience working with Spencer and the team at Modo Renovations on our kitchen remodel. From start to finish, they were communicative, knowledgeable, and efficient. They approached the project with a positive attitude and worked within our constraints without compromising on quality. The attention to detail throughout the build was evident, and the final result exceeded our expectations. The kitchen turned out beautifully. We highly recommend Modo Renovations and look forward to working with them on future, larger projects.
Studio P.
Kitchen Remodel
Thumbtack
Spencer, Eddie and the team are wonderful! They did such a phenomenal job! I had a very specific outcome in mind for a custom closet and Spencer was such a great partner in bringing my vision to life, and even making recommendations for improvements that elevated the look. Construction in general can be a difficult process, waiting for materials, living in a construction site, but they really made every effort to reduce any potential stress that naturally comes with the process. Big thank you to the team. Definitely hire them!
Thneel G.
Custom Closet and Renovation
Thumbtack
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