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Brooklyn's Most Premium

Brownstone Restoration & Custom Deck Specialists

Restoring landmark facades. Rebuilding authentic stoops. Building custom rooftop & backyard decks.
Licensed, insured, and LPC/DOB approved.

Brooklyn's Most Premium

Brownstone Restoration & Custom Deck Specialists

Restoring landmark facades. Rebuilding authentic stoops. Building custom rooftop & backyard decks.
Licensed, insured, and LPC/DOB approved.

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Trex Pro Gold Certified Installer

4.8 / 5.0 Rating on Google

250+ Projects Completed

100% LPC Compliant

Trex Pro Gold Certified Installer
4.8 / 5.0 Rating on Google
250+ Projects Completed
100% LPC Compliant

Trusted By Home Owners Across

New York City

For over 30 years, homeowners across New York City have trusted Jewel Construction with their most valuable asset. From historic brownstone restorations to custom rooftop decks, every project is backed by a licensed, insured team and a 4.8-star reputation earned one building at a time.

TREX PRO GOLD CERTIFIED

Custom Deck Construction

Transform your unused roof or backyard into a private outdoor retreat — engineered for NYC DOB wind load and weight codes, built with Ipe hardwood or Trex composite.

Rooftop Decks

Typical cost: $25,000 – $75,000+ (roughly 200–600 sq ft)
Build time: about 2–3 weeks
Permits: We handle the engineering and DOB filings. Permit fees are billed separately.
Maintenance: Depends on your material: low with Trex, light oiling with Ipe.

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Rooftop Decks

Typical cost: $25,000 – $75,000+ (roughly 200–600 sq ft)
Build time: about 2–3 weeks
Permits: We handle the engineering and DOB filings. Permit fees are billed separately.
Maintenance: Depends on your material: low with Trex, light oiling with Ipe.

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Backyard Decks

Typical cost: $10,000 – $32,000 (roughly 200–400 sq ft)
Build time: about 2 weeks
Permits: Requirements depend on size, height, and how the deck attaches to your home. We confirm this at your estimate.
Maintenance: Low with Trex, light with Ipe.

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Backyard Decks

Typical cost: $10,000 – $32,000 (roughly 200–400 sq ft)
Build time: about 2 weeks
Permits: Requirements depend on size, height, and how the deck attaches to your home. We confirm this at your estimate.
Maintenance: Low with Trex, light with Ipe.

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Ipe Hardwood Decks

Typical cost: $50 – $100 per sq ft installed ($12,000 – $32,000 for 200–400 sq ft)
Build time: about 2 weeks
Permits: We handle filings when your project requires them.
Maintenance: Occasional oiling keeps the rich color. Left alone, it weathers to a silver-gray.

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Ipe Hardwood Decks

Typical cost: $50 – $100 per sq ft installed ($12,000 – $32,000 for 200–400 sq ft)
Build time: about 2 weeks
Permits: We handle filings when your project requires them.
Maintenance: Occasional oiling keeps the rich color. Left alone, it weathers to a silver-gray.

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Trex Composite Decks

Typical cost: $45 – $80 per sq ft installed ($10,000 – $28,000 for 200–400 sq ft)
Build time: about 2 weeks
Permits: We handle filings when your project requires them.
Maintenance: Very low. No staining or sealing.

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Trex Composite Decks

Typical cost: $45 – $80 per sq ft installed ($10,000 – $28,000 for 200–400 sq ft)
Build time: about 2 weeks
Permits: We handle filings when your project requires them.
Maintenance: Very low. No staining or sealing.

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Note: Ranges are typical installed costs and include labor, materials, and standard railing. Permits and demolition are separate. Final price depends on size, materials, and site access.

EXPERT MASONRY

Historic Brownstone Restoration and Masonry

Transform your unused roof or backyard into a private outdoor retreat — engineered for NYC DOB wind load and weight codes, built with Ipe hardwood or Trex composite.

Minor Brownstone Repair

Typical cost: Starting at $15,000 – $25,000
Build time: about 1–2 weeks
Permits: Usually minor or none, depending on scope
Best for: catching spot damage early, before it turns into a full restoration

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Minor Brownstone Repair

Typical cost: Starting at $15,000 – $25,000
Build time: about 1–2 weeks
Permits: Usually minor or none, depending on scope
Best for: catching spot damage early, before it turns into a full restoration

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Full Facade Restoration

Typical cost: Starting at $65,000 – $120,000+
Build time: Full facades typically run several weeks to a few months depending on scaffolding, scope, and LPC review
Permits: LPC approval required in landmark districts
Best for: facades with widespread deterioration, not isolated spots

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Full Facade Restoration

Typical cost: Starting at $65,000 – $120,000+
Build time: Full facades typically run several weeks to a few months depending on scaffolding, scope, and LPC review
Permits: LPC approval required in landmark districts
Best for: facades with widespread deterioration, not isolated spots

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Stoop Restoration

Typical cost: $25,000 – $45,000
Build time: Full stoop reconstructions commonly run 4–6 weeks
Permits: LPC approval typically required in historic districts.
Best for: stoops that are cracking, settling, or structurally unsound, not just cosmetically worn.

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Stoop Restoration

Typical cost: $25,000 – $45,000
Build time: Full stoop reconstructions commonly run 4–6 weeks
Permits: LPC approval typically required in historic districts.
Best for: stoops that are cracking, settling, or structurally unsound, not just cosmetically worn.

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Brick Repointing & Mortar Joint Restoration

Typical cost: Starting at $18,000 – $40,000
Build time: Typically 2–3 weeks depending on linear footage of joints
Permits: Usually a minor filing on landmark buildings
Best for: Cracking or crumbling mortar joints, before they lead to brick displacement

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Brick Repointing & Mortar Joint Restoration

Typical cost: Starting at $18,000 – $40,000
Build time: Typically 2–3 weeks depending on linear footage of joints
Permits: Usually a minor filing on landmark buildings
Best for: Cracking or crumbling mortar joints, before they lead to brick displacement

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LICENSED NYC GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Featured Projects

Real brownstone restorations and custom decks completed across Brooklyn and Queens — built to last, not just to look good on day one.

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THE JEWEL STANDARD

Why Homeowners Choose Jewel Construction

Every project is handled by licensed, certified master craftsmen — never subcontracted day labor — with permits, paperwork, and daily communication managed for you.

Zero Permit Headaches

We prepare and file every LPC and DOB permit, sample, and drawing before work begins.

Zero Permit Headaches

We prepare and file every LPC and DOB permit, sample, and drawing before work begins.

Zero Permit Headaches

We prepare and file every LPC and DOB permit, sample, and drawing before work begins.

Trex Pro Gold Certified

As a Trex Pro Gold builder, we back your deck with 25-to-50-year manufacturer warranties.

Trex Pro Gold Certified

As a Trex Pro Gold builder, we back your deck with 25-to-50-year manufacturer warranties.

Trex Pro Gold Certified

As a Trex Pro Gold builder, we back your deck with 25-to-50-year manufacturer warranties.

Masters at Masonry

Career artisans hand-mix and hand-trowel every detail to match your building's original stone.

Masters at Masonry

Career artisans hand-mix and hand-trowel every detail to match your building's original stone.

Clean Job Sites

HEPA dust control, secured sidewalks, and a spotless cleanup before we leave each evening.

Clean Job Sites

HEPA dust control, secured sidewalks, and a spotless cleanup before we leave each evening.

Clean Job Sites

HEPA dust control, secured sidewalks, and a spotless cleanup before we leave each evening.

SERVICE AREAS

Where We Work

Jewel Construction serves Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens, with deep roots in Brooklyn's historic brownstone districts.

Brooklyn

Park Slope
Brooklyn Heights
Carroll Gardens
Cobble HillBedford-Stuyvesant
Bergen Beach
Borough Park
Ditmas Park
Bay Ridge
Williamsburg

Manhattan

Upper West Side
Upper East Side
Harlem
Chelsea
Tribeca
Greenwich Village
West Village
Morningside Heights
Gramercy Park

Queens

Howard Beach
Forest Hills
Astoria
Sunnyside
Jackson Heights
Rego Park
Kew Gardens
Woodside
Richmond Hill

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Frequently Asked Questions

Subheading: Straight answers on licensing, permits, pricing, and timelines — from a licensed NYC contractor with 30+ years restoring Brooklyn's brownstones.

Is Jewel Construction licensed to do brownstone restoration in NYC?

Do I need a permit to build a rooftop deck in NYC?

Is Jewel Construction licensed and insured?

How much does brownstone restoration cost in Brooklyn?

How much does a custom deck cost in NYC?

How long does a deck or brownstone restoration project take?

LICENSED, CERTIFIED & RECOGNIZED

Trusted by NYC Homeowners

Subheading: Straight answers on licensing, permits, pricing, and timelines — from a licensed NYC contractor with 30+ years restoring Brooklyn's brownstones.