Godwin Residential Construction

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High-end

39 years in business

Custom work

Manhattan Contractor Specializing in Upscale Residential Construction

Godwin Residential Construction is a full service firm specializing in all phases of upscale residential construction. Established in 1982 by Steve Godwin, the firm prides itself on positive client experiences that have long marked the professional life of the company. This is evident by the legacy of its clients who have continued to confidently recommend Godwin to their friends, colleagues and families. Or, as Steve Godwin proudly puts it, “You can tell you’ve been successful in this business when you start renovating apartments and town houses for the children of your original clients!” With emphasis on excellence and white glove service, Godwin is sterling to work with and delivers the highest standard which is exemplified by each member of the team working on every project. Each project is organized with a full time project manager and a site superintendent, as well as having Steve Godwin’s direct involvement and constant “eye on quality” from start to finish. Consistently exceeding expectations, completing projects on time and on budget, and never losing sight of the importance of the smallest details is our mission. The Franklin Report ranks Godwin as a five-star firm, catering to a discerning clientele — a veritable who’s who in Business, Entertainment, Sports and Finance, establishing a standard of excellence in high-end residential construction that is unsurpassed. We have many references from Architects, Interior Designers, Clients, Building Managers, and others who have had very positive experiences working with us. Our extensive, privately owned 6,000 square-foot state of the art millwork, cabinetry and furniture shop is a stones throw from our offices in Manhattan. Housed in the historic Neumann Leathers building, an old tannery and the last 19th century commercial building in Hoboken, New Jersey. Our shop is solely dedicated to providing custom millwork and cabinetry that meets our customer’s precise specifications.

Services Provided

Attic Restoration, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Custom Homes, Foundation Construction, General Contracting, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, New Home Construction, Project Management, Fast-Track Delivery, Board Navigation, Custom Millwork & Cabinetry, Fine detail preservation

Areas Served

New York, Central Park, Chelsea, East Village, Flatiron, Grammercy Park, Greenwich Village, Kips Bay, Lennox Hill, Lincoln Square, NoHo, Roosevelt Island, Tribeca, Upper East Side, Upper West Side

Awards

Five-Star Firm as ranked by the Franklin Report

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16 Projects

New York, NY

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Sharon Mullin

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Our new apartment turned out so beautifully it was published in the Luxe New York magazine. They were very nice people to work with and I highly recommend them.Read Full Review

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8 Reviews for Godwin Residential Construction

Sharon Mullin

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We purchased an apartment which as it turned out needed to be brought up to date behind the walls. We knew what we wanted to achieve as far as the look of the apartment and it turned out to be fabulous. The Godwin people modernized all the plumbing and electricity and then beautified the rooms with gorgeous paneling and cabinetry. Our new apartment turned out so beautifully it was published in the Luxe New York magazine. They were very nice people to work with and I highly recommend them.

August 3, 2018

Chad Conway

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A gut renovation by the most exacting architect, designer & clients, working with the Godwin team was an absolute pleasure. Not only was our vision entirely executed better than we had been able to imagine, it was on time, on budget and flawless. Any minor hiccups were quickly corrected, even months after the project's completion. We could not be happier or more strongly recommend.

July 16, 2018

HearthCabinet Ventless Fireplaces

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Jessica and the team at Godwin Residential Construction are great! We really enjoy working with them to design the perfect fireplaces for their wonderful construction projects. We look forward to the next opportunity.

February 9, 2017

lauren_gorsche

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We hired Godwin Residential to renovate three bathrooms in our Chelsea condo apartment. We are very happy with the outcome and the quality of their work, but as importantly, were happy with the experience we had working with Godwin along the way. We stayed in our apartment (with our two young sons) as the bathrooms were renovated - the construction crew were respectful and took great care in protecting our apartment and keeping it clean throughout the process. I found Jessica - our main point of contact - to be responsive, detail-oriented and thoughtful. And I also appreciated the firm's thoroughness in fixing little odds-and-ends at the completion of the job and closing out the punch-list.

March 2, 2016

jill_barrie

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Godwin specializes in high-end construction and takes pride in the highest standard of workmanship. If you are a perfectionist and want things to be done just so, Godwin will be a good match for you. When unforeseen problems come up on the job--as they inevitably do, Godwin finds solutions. We had a problem with the design of our air conditioning system and Godwin worked with the board of our cooperative to find a solution that preserved our design while satisfying our board's aesthetic preferences. We also had a problem with the stone we chose for our kitchen, and Godwin helped us locate stone in another state and transport it to New York. When our dog chewed through our new molding in the kitchen, Godwin repaired the molding and designed a Plexiglas cover to prevent the damage from reoccurring. Steve Godwin forms lasting relationships with his clients and is there for them long after the job is completed. Our renovation was three years ago, but I still call Steve and his team when I'm in a bind and need a carpenter urgently--like when I am about to host a holiday and my dining room table (which Godwin had nothing to do with) is about to collapse. Steve sends me someone right away. We did a gut renovation with Godwin--new electrical wiring, floors, air conditioning, kitchen, bathrooms, cabinetry, etc. The subcontractors were great, and we loved our site manager.

May 31, 2015

Harriet & George Blank

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From the time that we met Steve Godwin, discussed our project, reviewed his proposal, negotiated and settled on a price, Steve was a true profession and very honest contractor. His team was outstanding, with many of the craftsmen providing ideas and suggestions to enhance our project. Steve was always there to check, advise, suggest and solve problems. When problem occurred, he was always part of the solution. If it was his responsibility, he always accepted the remedy and paid for the cost. The final result continues to shine and give us pleasure. We recommend Steve to anyone who wants deep quality and a real partner in their project. George Blank

May 22, 2015

michael4659

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Godwin Construction has completed numerous projects with me. From small renovations to a complete 1843 Brooklyn brownstone renovation and the complete build out of a 5000 square foot loft in Tribeca. I cannot recommend them more highly. I have never worked with anyone as professional and human as Steve and his team at Godwin! Besides the fact that the end product is always perfect working with Godwin is fantastic because they are thoughtful people who really care about the client and everyone leaving the project feeling really great about the process and the work. I also think it is unique to have a construction firm that work SO well with architects and designers. Because they have that mentality and always want the end product to be an amazing place to live they work with others extraordinarily well. Lastly there is no one who is more trustworthy or transparent. Unfortunately this is an industry full of people who are not that way. The team at Godwin goes above and beyond to make sure everyone knows what's happening, what it will cost and why and then works to get the best possible outcome. I really can't recommend them more highly!

May 13, 2015

burkhartglenda

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This the the 4th time I have worked with Godwin. Steve Godwin is the only person I would go to in NY for this kind of work. He is honest, highly capable, and pleasant to work with. His ideas are so helpful; his work is high quality; he comes in on-time, on-budget; he is trustworthy; and, he never wastes my time.

May 8, 2015

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