--- title: "New City Construction — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/new-city-construction-pfvwus-pf~662910588 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~662910588.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "New City Construction" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9b8319110005adb9_7859-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "14440 Cherry Lane Court, #218, Laurel, Maryland 20707, United States" latitude: 39.1077 longitude: -76.872 phone: "(202) 800-7100" website: http://www.NewCityBuilds.com rating: 4.4 review_count: 7 followers: 111 last_updated: 2026-11-11 --- # New City Construction Original Houzz profile: [New City Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/new-city-construction-pfvwus-pf~662910588) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Laurel, MD - **Serves:** Silver Spring, Rockville, Bethesda, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase, Kensington, DC (Washington), Washington - **Houzz rating:** 4.4 out of 5 (7 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves New City is an all-inclusive design-build firm dedicated to delivering both a beautiful, new home and an incredibly-smooth experience. Our team of seasoned professionals handles all the complex demands of your custom, residential construction, so you can relax and enjoy the outcome. How do we make it happen? We use a clearly-defined process; we continuously offer our clients direct, honest advice; and we rely on the expertise and integrity of our talented pros. Our standard is your total satisfaction. If we're the kind of partner you want to work with for your addition, custom home or remodeling project, let's talk. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - Home Extensions - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Home Restoration - Project Management - Multigenerational Homes - Energy-Efficient Homes - Condo Conversions - Design Build - Full Gut Rehabs ### Areas Served - Silver Spring - Rockville - Bethesda - Takoma Park - Chevy Chase - Kensington - DC (Washington) - Washington ### Typical Job Cost $200,000 - 2 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | New City Construction | | Address | 14440 Cherry Lane Court, \#218, Laurel, Maryland 20707, United States | | Phone | (202) 800-7100 | | Website | http://www.NewCityBuilds.com | | License Number | Maryland, DC | | Followers on Houzz | 111 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/newcitybuilds/ - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/newcityco - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=3562986 - Blog — http://www.newcitybuilds.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [New City Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/new-city-construction-pfvwus-pf~662910588) - **Website:** http://www.NewCityBuilds.com - **Phone:** (202) 800-7100 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Licensed in Washington DC and Maryland ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Candace Bertotti, March 2020** > Generous, professional, eager to do a great job. In the end, our project wasn't big enough -- but they were gracious and generous in helping us until we eventually found a smaller contractor. **★★★★★ — Heide Ryan, July 2019** > I cannot say enough good things about New City Construction. Professional, courteous, timely, and experienced are just a few words I would use to describe the service we received. I had two large remodel projects for our rowhouse in Washington, DC - a first floor remodel, including kitchen and a rooftop deck addition. Joey and his team met the deadlines provided to us, navigated the DCRA process quickly and when we hit a snag with the roof deck developed creative ideas to tackle the issues. The work quality was excellent and thoughtful. For the most part, we stayed within budget. We couldn't be happier with the end result. I absolutely would recommend New City to anyone looking to do a remodel in Washington, DC. **★ — Dinesh Godavarty, Feb. 2018** > If we had to sum up our impression of NCC, we would say “No Pride, No Shame”. > > Our initial interactions with NCC started a long time back, in 2013. I spoke with the owner, JY, and wanted to get information on the design-build process and he gave us very good suggestions. He also recommended a realtor that we eventually went with and were extremely satisfied with. > > We bought a single family home in Takoma Park, MD in June 2014. Our plan was to renovate the house and to add an additional level. During out interactions with NCC’s owner, we were assured that NCC had the capability to work with any architects (My SIL and her husband are architects, and we wanted to use them to draw up the plans). > > NCC was one of the four companies that we were interested in to do this major renovation of the house. We had each company bid on our plans. One thing that we found odd was NCC charged $4000 for its bid, and none of the other companies did that. We actually hoped that because they were charging for the bid, they would be very thorough in going through the plans and their bid would be the most accurate. We got bids from three companies, and were initially planning to go with another company. However, NCC pursued us, and convinced us that we should go with them. We signed the contract with them early February 2015, with a promised delivery date of November 2015. NCC finished the project a year later than promised and billed us 40% more than their original bid. New City told us the house was suitable to live in April 2016, but they did not actually finish the project until December 2016. > > Here are a just few of the most frustrating things NCC did: > \- Underbid the project to get our business, and then tried to rely on the cost-plus contract to recover costs from their deficient bid. > \- Extremely poor project management/lack of supervision. > : On two separate occasions NCC’s plumbing subcontractor cut through structural framework. Not sure why the subcontractor was not more closely supervised after the first incident. The replacement plumber failed to properly connect the second floor shower drain, and water came pouring through the walls of the first floor and basement. > : Thank goodness we checked the kitchen cabinets before install, as no one at NCC noticed that the wrong color cabinets were delivered. > : We realized after project completion that sub-contractors walked off with extra components/materials that we purchased. The worksite was such a mess that we did not discover the thefts until it was too late. > \- Failure to comply with reasonable requests. > : When portions of the roof/shingled areas were removed, we asked that NCC tarp over the exposed areas. NCC repeatedly failed to tarp some areas, and after a rainstorm there was a large puddle in our foyer. Later when mold was discovered under the flooring in the exact spot of the puddle, NCC kept insisting that the mold was not their fault, even though their own mold removal specialist indicated that it was probably caused by moisture leaking through the floor. > : When insulation was installed there was an area in between the first and second floors where the insulation was exposed to the outside. We asked NCC to close up this area, or tarp it until the permanent siding went on, and they refused to do so. When we moved in, we discovered that a mama squirrel had crawled in through the insulation and had a nest of babies above our bathroom. And this was only discovered because the plumber had to bust through the bathroom celing to fix the leaking pipe! > \- Failure to meet deadlines. > : NCC kept on extending the completion date by 2-3 weeks at a time. Our lease was up, and if NCC had been honest about a realistic completion date, we would have found a short-term rental for a few months. Instead NCC assured us they would be done in a month and suggested an AirBnB. We ended up moving a total of 5 times in 5 months, each time hoping that our project would actually be complete. > \- Failure to communicate or provide information. > : We repeatedly asked for invoices for subcontractor work/materials (which NCC was obligated to provide per their contract) and never received anything. > \- Failure to resolve issues. > : NCC recommended we install a French drain in the basement to deal with moisture issues, and we did so, even though the cost was high. During NCC’s one-year warranty period, we experienced major flooding, multiple times. We showed the pictures and videos to NCC, but their answer was that they didn’t know what to do! > : After installation, our brand-new dryer was not getting hot enough to dry clothes. NCC was not able to resolve the issue and suggested we contact the dryer retailer. We called the dryer technician, and he came by twice, and couldn’t find any mechanical reason why the dryer would not heat properly. Twice he asked us to ask our contractor to check the install, and when we asked NCC, both times they said the install was fine. The retailer ended up replacing the dryer, but the new dryer took forever to dry clothes as well. We thought we had to live with it, but then during a family visit, my wife’s cousin took one look at the dryer vent and realized it was improperly installed. The exhaust vent was about twice as long as it should have been, and installed with unnecessary bends that limited air flow. We went to home depot, bought a $12 aluminum vent, pulled out the old vent (which was choked with lint after just a few months use) and installed the new vent. The dryer started working immediately, and a year later continues to work great. > > This is just a very condensed version of the issues we experienced with NCC. > > Finally, there was a lot of disagreement between us and NCC about the cost. We felt it was unacceptable that they pass on the project costs that were due to their project mismanagement. However, at this point we just wanted to be done with them, so we worked out a final agreement. One of the points that NCC wanted to add to the agreement was that we will not give NCC a bad review online. We refused because we wanted people to be aware of our experience with New City. If we had read even one review like this, we might have not signed up with NCC and might have avoided this mess. **★★★★★ — Troy Patterson, May 2013** > New City has worked on several projects for clients of mine. They are first and foremost highly professional and pride themselves for their on-time and on-budget service. Their finish levels are extremely good and are able to work with materials at all price levels. I've had nothing but rave reviews from clients who have worked with them. **★★★★★ — jshiller, Feb. 2013** > I've used New City for many projects over the years, from custom design home renovations to rental home rehabs. As a real estate professional, I can attest to how hard it is to find quality, reliable contractors. Here's why New City is the best: 1) they set proper expectations; 2) everything is in writing; 3) they handle everything, including design; 4) they complete the project on time; 4) their staff is friendly and knowledgeable; 5) they know what they're doing; 6) they care. There's not much more to say except I highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — realtor, Feb. 2013** > New City is completing a top to bottom home renovation for clients, who are very happy. I have recommended New City several times with excellent results. Their work is high quality and they manage their projects from start to finish with enthusiasm, competence and professionalism. **★★★★★ — theharv, Feb. 2013** > We purchased a three bedroom co-op unit with approximately 2000 sq. ft. that needed a complete renovation. We had some ideas of what we wanted and how much we wanted to spend. New City was very professional in preparing several designs which refined and enhanced our ideas as well as respecting our budget. Once work got started and we rethought some aspects of the design, they were able to adjust. In addition, they adjusted their work schedule to the rules of the co-op. We visited our unit several times a week and the workmen were always cordial and answered any questions we asked. After the unit was complete, we did a walkthrough with a senior member of the team to create a punch list of items to be corrected. Not only did we point out items to be corrected but the New City staff person put items on the list that we didn’t notice. The final result was high above our expectations including the finishes in the kitchen and baths which were beyond the typical builder grade. ## Selected projects - [Custom Home - Richardson Pl., Washington, DC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-richardson-pl-washington-dc-pj-vj~230254) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 28 - Description: 415 Richardson Place is a breath of fresh air...a brand new, ultra-modern home in Shaw. Located on a private, red-brick street, this 3-story, contemporary design has nearly 2,000 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths, including a huge master suite comprising the entire third floor. We believe in outdoor living, so there is a private courtyard at the front of the property and two balconies above. The home offers private off-street parking, a three story, light filled stair tow… - [New Arts & Crafts Home in Takoma Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-arts-and-crafts-home-in-takoma-park-pj-vj~398709) - Location: Takoma Park, MD - Photos: 21 - Description: “I was most satisfied with Gary, the quality of his workmanship, and his communication. He was very responsive to my needs. He was superb.” This property started out as one home on a double lot. The homeowner subdivided it in order to build a new home next to his existing one. The key challenge of the design phase was working with the narrow shape of the lot and the required location of the new home relative to the existing house on the property. This limited the design options since the new pro… - [Full Gut Rehab of a Condo in Baltimore](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/full-gut-rehab-of-a-condo-in-baltimore-pj-vj~110227) - Location: Baltimore, MD - Photos: 11 - Description: “We purchased a three bedroom co-op unit that needed a complete renovation. New City was very professional in preparing several designs which refined and enhanced our ideas as well as respecting our budget. Once work got started and we rethought some aspects of the design, they were able to adjust. In addition, they adjusted their work schedule to the rules of the co-op. We visited our unit several times a week and the workmen were always cordial and answered any questions we asked. After the un… - [Full Gut Rowhome Rehab - 13th Street, Columbia Heights, DC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/full-gut-rowhome-rehab-13th-street-columbia-heights-dc-pj-vj~110226) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 14 - Description: When a DC resident inherited this Columbia Heights home from his grandmother, it was literally falling down. The front of the building had separated from the back and was leaning forward 6". Using helical piers, we reunited the two parts of the building and permanently stabilized it. Then, we completely gutted and rebuilt the 5-story structure into two residences: a 4-story luxury home on top of a 2-bedroom rental unit. The finished product is magnificent, with cherry floors and trim, coffered c… - [Rear Addition & Interior Remodel - Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rear-addition-and-interior-remodel-willow-ave-takoma-park-md-pj-vj~230152) - Location: Takoma Park, MD - Photos: 10 - Description: Complete renovation and addition to a historic bungalow in Takoma Park, MD. The project brought new and old restoring the original exterior appearance while updating interior key elements such as the kitchen, master and hall bathrooms utilizing retro fixtures with a modern flare. A new master suite and sun room were added to the rear elevation incorporating a finished basement and lower covered patio. - [Side Addition & Interior Remodel - Honeystone Ct., Brookeville, MD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/side-addition-and-interior-remodel-honeystone-ct-brookeville-md-pj-vj~230031) - Location: Brookeville, MD - Photos: 10 - Description: The owners of this home started with a very small kitchen. The story that they told us was that when they received a decorative plate as a gift, they found they had nowhere to store it. So, instead of the kitchen, it went into the spare bedroom. As other items started accumulating in the spare bedroom, they decided it was time for an addition. We added on to the side of the house, expanding the kitchen through the original dining room, all the way to the new exterior wall. A new dining room was… - [Urban Full-Gut Rehab - Bayard St., Baltimore, MD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-full-gut-rehab-bayard-st-baltimore-md-pj-vj~110228) - Location: Baltimore, MD - Photos: 2 - [Rear Addition & Interior Remodel - Paddock Ln., Potomac, MD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rear-addition-and-interior-remodel-paddock-ln-potomac-md-pj-vj~230137) - Location: Potomac, MD - Photos: 10 - [Front Addition - Cunningham Dr., Berwyn Heights, MD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-addition-cunningham-dr-berwyn-heights-md-pj-vj~398463) - Location: Berwyn Heights, MD - Photos: 21 - Description: This homeowner has a love of architecture -- Jeffersonian architecture in particular. He wanted to add to his home to create the spaces that the property lacked -- a formal entry and dining room for entertaining, a light-filled sunroom, and additional bedrooms for his sons. Moreover, he wanted to include an array of architectural details to give the house a unique Jeffersonian personality. - [Garage & In-Law Suite Addition - Harris Farm Ln., Clarksville, MD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garage-and-in-law-suite-addition-harris-farm-ln-clarksville-md-pj-vj~230218) - Location: Clarksville, MD - Photos: 5 - Description: For this project in Clarksville, the homeowners wanted to alter their home to accommodate an older parent who would be moving in. The existing garage was removed, and we built a "separate-but-together," one-bedroom suite for Mom, complete with living room, luxury shower, walk-in closet and kitchenette. In addition, we built an all new 900-square-foot garage with a huge attic for tons of storage. With a brand new arts and crafts entrance and lots of great details, no one can believe its the same… - [Custom Home - Dupont Ave., Kensington, MD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-dupont-ave-kensington-md-pj-vj~229973) - Location: Kensington, MD - Photos: 10 - Description: This beautiful contemporary home sits on the foundation of a 1940's house in a close-in DC neighborhood. The clients wanted a brand new home with wide open spaces, so we demolished most of the house, leaving only the original foundation and part of the first floor front exterior wall. Contemporary details fill the spaces. - [2 New Condos on an Infill Lot in Petworth](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2-new-condos-on-an-infill-lot-in-petworth-pj-vj~1381251) - Location: Washington D.C., DC - Photos: 22 - Description: In the heart of DC’s thriving Petworth neighborhood, New City has built a new, two-unit, contemporary condominium building. 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After the renovat… - [Full Gut Rehab of a Rowhome in Butcher's Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/full-gut-rehab-of-a-rowhome-in-butcher-s-hill-pj-vj~1035352) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: This project in a great location in Baltimore City transformed an old, neglected property into a high-end home. New City fully gutted all floor decks and started from scratch. We added a third floor, rear and rooftop decks, and we demolished an outbuilding in the rear yard to create an attractive, urban outdoor space - [Extensive Interior Remodel in Crestwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/extensive-interior-remodel-in-crestwood-pj-vj~1035807) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - Description: Sometimes you don’t need to see your house – or even meet your contractor – to end up with a wonderful new home. When New City was referred to the client for this project from a prominent local Realtor, it was clear that this one was going to be a bit unusual. 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New City completed a long list of upgrades, including updating many of the disparate mechanical systems that had been installed over the years, repairing all of the exterior windows and doors, conv… - [Girard Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/girard-street-pj-vj~1600194) - Location: Washington D.C., DC - Photos: 33 - [Complete Rebuild of a Home in Cathedral Heights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-rebuild-of-a-home-in-cathedral-heights-pj-vj~1600109) - Location: Washington D.C., DC - Photos: 33 - [Extensive Arts & Crafts Expansion in Takoma Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/extensive-arts-and-crafts-expansion-in-takoma-park-pj-vj~1530037) - Location: Silver Spring, MD - Photos: 51 - Description: Located on a one-of-a-kind treed lot on a secluded cul-de-sac in Takoma Park, New City is building a magnificent 5-bedroom, 3 ½ bath, 3.300 square foot arts and crafts home with a wonderful list of designer features. This home offers bright, open living spaces, a gourmet kitchen, a screened in porch, luxury master suite with private deck, garage parking, attic loft bedroom and playroom, and much, much more. [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/new-city-construction-pfvwus-pf~662910588) ## Ideabooks - [5th Street](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21502458/list/5th-street) — 15 ideas - [14th Street Condos](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32893694/list/14th-street-condos) — 4 ideas - [Akselioglu](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23138823/list/akselioglu) — 2 ideas - [Before & After - Harris Farm](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11077001/list/before-after-harris-farm) — 5 ideas - [Great Showers and Baths](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11076526/list/great-showers-and-baths) — 7 ideas [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/newcity) ## Community Q&A **Q: This project is beautiful! Where is the bedding and rug from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thank you for sharing, in advance. I have looked through the entire project and it is fantastic! A: Apologies, this project was staged by the real estate agents. We do not have information about the furniture pieces that were added. **Q: love the pendants lights - can you tell me where you got them. thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for you question, we used LBL Lighting Sam Modern/Contemporary Pendant Lights - HS228 and you can find them here: http://arcadianhome.com/HS228. Thanks. **Q: Color of cabinets and countertop** *(in Photo Questions)* Please supply information on the wood and the color of the cabinets as well as the countertop. thank you...I do like this combination. good job. A: Thank you for your question. The cabinets are made of maple wood -- dark coffee shaker. Countertop is Typhoon Bordeaux Light. Hope this helps. Thank you. **Q: Hello! What is the size of this shower?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The shower is 3' x 8' 3" **Q: What is the paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking for paint color in walls to go with exposed brick A: Thank you for your question. On this particular picture we used McCormick Paint - Cool Platinum. But depending on your taste, there are many colors that you can pair with brick walls. For example, if you surround your exposed red brick wall with green, it will create a vibrant color scheme and energized look and feel, (pair darker bricks with hunter green color scheme and lighter red bricks with sage-green color). Tan colors will compliment exposed brown brick walls. Warm tan color scheme will create inviting and comfortable look. For more contemporary design, you can go with warm flat white paint for any color exposed brick wall. Hope you find this information helpful. Thank you. **Q: Who makes this carpet?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the carpet. Who is manufacturer? and the name of carpet? A: Thank you for your question. Mohawk manufactures it. It is Aladdin Defender - 746 Travertine. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-11.*