For over 29 years, Troy Construction of NY Inc, has been delivering high-quality renovations and construction projects throughout New York and Brooklyn, specializing in brownstones, residential renovations, and custom high-end spaces. Known for his hands-on approach and attention to detail, Troy works closely with every client from the initial consultation to the final result, ensuring each project is completed with precision, professionalism, and care.
Dedicated Quality Workmanship
Our Story
Troy Brandwein's career in construction began years before Troy Construction of NY Inc. existed. He spent nearly a decade working in the trade before recognizing an opportunity that would define the rest of his career: renovating Brooklyn's brownstones.
In 1997, he founded Troy Construction of NY Inc. and took on his first brownstone projects in Park Slope, Brooklyn. There was no advertising budget driving the growth that followed. One well-done project led to a referral, that referral led to a neighbor's project, and over the following decades that pattern repeated itself throughout South Brooklyn and into Manhattan.
Brownstones present a unique challenge that most residential contractors never specialize in: these buildings typically were built well over a hundred years ago, often inside protected landmark districts. The exteriors are frequently locked in place by historic preservation rules, but the interiors offer enormous flexibility. Floors can be dug down, layouts opened up, roofs reconfigured, and foundations underpinned. Mastering that balance (what can change and what must be preserved, and how to do both correctly) has been the focus of Troy's entire career.
Meet Troy Brandwein
Unlike larger renovation firms that assign projects to rotating project managers, Troy Brandwein remains personally involved in every project Troy Construction of NY Inc. takes on; from the first walkthrough to the final punch list. Clients consistently point to this as the reason they trust the company with their home: there is one experienced person accountable for the work, not a chain of hand-offs.
Troy also maintains long-standing working relationships with architects, structural engineers, and design professionals throughout the area. Many clients come to Troy Construction of NY Inc. after already engaging an architect, and Troy's familiarity with the local design community means the architect and contractor relationship stays smooth and collaborative, rather than adversarial, which is one of the most common pain points in brownstone renovation projects.
Our Approach and Values
Precision and Craftsmanship
Every project, whether a full gut renovation or a targeted structural repair, is approached with the same attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Hands-On Accountability
Troy is personally involved from consultation to completion, not delegating oversight to junior staff.
Respect for Historic Character
Modernizing a brownstone's function and comfort without erasing what makes it historically and architecturally significant.
Built for the Long Term
Functionality and timeless design are prioritized over short-term trends, so the work holds up for decades.
Reliability Earned Through Referrals
Nearly three decades of growth driven by client recommendations rather than advertising — a track record that reflects consistency, not luck.
Specialized, not generalized
Brownstone and pre-war row-house construction is the core of the business
Owner-operator, always
Troy is on site and accessible throughout your project
Architect-friendly process
Whether you already have a design team or need one, Troy Construction of NY Inc. integrates smoothly into that relationship
Approval experience
Deep familiarity with the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) and NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) approval process specific to historic districts
Focused service area
By concentrating on South Brooklyn and Manhattan rather than the entire city, Troy maintains close relationships with the same local inspectors, expediters, and trade partners across every project