Apartment Renovation at 188 East 78 Street, Manhattan
188 EAST 78 STREET, MANHATTAN, 10075 · Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill
What was permitted
For residents in Manhattan's Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill neighborhood, a substantial apartment renovation is planned for 188 East 78 Street. The scope of work includes modifying interior partitions, updating finishes, and installing new cabinetry and ceilings.
This general construction permit was issued on April 27, 2026, with an estimated cost of $319,150, reflecting a comprehensive upgrade. BLACK SQUARE BUILDERS COR is the general contractor managing this apartment renovation.
A significant $319,150 apartment renovation is underway on the Upper East Side, involving extensive interior modifications and finishes, which could set a benchmark for similar projects in the area.
What it cost
Issued
April 27, 2026
Expires
May 20, 2026
License
General Contractor
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Filed by BLACK SQUARE BUILDERS COR · 20 permits across 9 neighborhoods
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Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
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Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
| Tracking Number | 689162683 |
| Work Permit # | M01250733-I1-GC |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | General Construction |
| Status | Permit Issued |
| Job Description | RENOVATION OF APARTMENT 27B. WORK SHALL INCLUDE MODIFICATION OF INTERIOR PARTITIONS, NEW FINISHES, NEW CABINETRY, NEW CEILINGS AND PLUMBING WORK. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. |
| Floor / Unit | Floor Number(s) 27 through 27 |
| Estimated Cost | $319,150 |
| Approved | September 5, 2025 |
| Issued | April 27, 2026 |
| Expires | May 20, 2026 |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
Property Owner
Gordon 2021 Property Trust By and through Carl Gordon Successor Trustee