Interior Finishing Contractor in New York City

Drywall, painting, hardwood floor refinishing, tile & more — premium interior finishing for NYC’s co-ops, condos, and luxury residences. Owner-operated. Fully licensed and insured.

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Interior Finishing Services
Across NYC

Grad & Wahl provides a complete suite of interior finishing services for New York City’s luxury residential market. Whether a full gut renovation, apartment turnover, or targeted repair, we bring finish-level precision to every trade. All work is owner-operated and held to a single standard: does it look right, and will it last?

Drywall & Plaster

Professional drywall installation, repair, taping, and Level 5 skim coating for NYC apartments, co-ops, condos, and townhouses. We restore historic plaster in pre-war buildings with no shortcuts and no visible seams.

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

Dustless sanding, staining, and refinishing of solid and engineered hardwood floors in NYC apartments and brownstones. Water-based and oil-based polyurethane finishes available. Precision-matched to existing grades and stains.

Interior Painting

Residential and commercial interior painting with meticulous surface prep. Low-VOC paints available for NYC co-ops and condos. Apartment turnover painting for property managers, building common areas, and lobby finishes.

Tile & Stone

Bathroom tile, kitchen backsplash, floor tile, subway tile, marble, and large-format porcelain installation throughout New York City. Set with precision, grouted to spec, and sealed for lasting performance.

Custom Woodwork

Trim, molding, built-ins, and millwork installation for NYC luxury residential properties. Fitted with care and finished with paint or stain matched to the room’s existing standard.

Caulking & Sealants

The detail work that separates a good finish from a great one. Every joint, threshold, and transition in your NYC apartment sealed cleanly, correctly, and built to last.

Homeowners, Property Managers
& Building Managers

Property & Building Managers

Fast, reliable apartment turnover painting and finishing for NYC property managers. We handle multi-unit painting schedules, building common area refreshes, lobby finishing, and hallway repaints. Consistent quality across every unit, every time.

Co-op & Condo Owners

Experienced with NYC co-op and condo alteration agreements, board approvals, and building-specific rules. We provide all required insurance documentation and coordinate with building superintendents to meet move-in/move-out windows.

Real Estate Investors

High-end cosmetic refreshes for investment properties targeting resale or luxury rental. We help investors in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens maximize returns through precision finishing that photographs well and commands premium pricing.

Serving All Five
NYC Boroughs

Grad & Wahl operates throughout New York City, serving residential and commercial clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. We regularly work in pre-war co-ops, luxury condos, brownstones, high-rises, and walk-up apartments across the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Manhattan
Tribeca · SoHo
Upper East Side
Upper West Side
Chelsea · Harlem
Financial District
Brooklyn
Park Slope · DUMBO
Williamsburg
Cobble Hill
Greenpoint
Fort Greene
Queens
Astoria · LIC
Forest Hills
Flushing
Bayside
Jackson Heights
Bronx
Riverdale
Mott Haven
Fordham
Pelham Bay
Throgs Neck
Staten Island
St. George
Stapleton
Todt Hill
Tottenville
New Brighton

The Standard
We Hold.

NYC residential interiors — coffered ceilings, hardwood floors, tile, kitchens, and full unit turnovers.

NYC apartment living room with coffered ceiling and hardwood floors finished by Grad and Wahl Queens
Luxury marble tile shower with decorative accent strip installed by Grad and Wahl NYC tile contractor
Coffered ceiling drywall and skim coat work in progress by Grad and Wahl NYC interior finishing contractor
Freshly painted hallway with clean baseboard trim and hardwood floors by Grad and Wahl NYC
Interior wall painting in progress in a New York City apartment by Grad and Wahl
Finished NYC apartment living room with coffered ceiling, hardwood floors, and built-in shelving by Grad and Wahl

Built on Precision.
Trusted by NYC’s Best.

Grad & Wahl is a premium interior finishing contractor operating across New York City’s luxury residential market — co-ops, condos, high-rises, brownstones, and private townhouses throughout all five boroughs.

We work directly with property owners, building managers, developers, and real estate investors who demand exacting standards. Every project is owner-operated and hands-on. We navigate co-op alteration agreements, condo board requirements, and NYC building regulations as a matter of course.

Fully licensed and insured for interior finishing work in New York City, carrying general liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage as required by NYC law. Available for free project estimates, phased renovations, and high-volume unit turnovers.

12+
Years Experience
5
Boroughs Served
100%
Owner-Operated

Frequently Asked
Questions

Grad & Wahl provides drywall installation and repair, Level 5 skim coating, interior painting, hardwood floor refinishing, tile installation, custom woodwork, and caulking across all five NYC boroughs. We serve homeowners, property managers, building managers, co-op and condo boards, and real estate investors.

We serve all five boroughs: Manhattan (Tribeca, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Chelsea, Harlem), Brooklyn (Park Slope, Williamsburg, DUMBO, Cobble Hill, Greenpoint), Queens (Astoria, Long Island City, Forest Hills, Flushing), the Bronx (Riverdale, Mott Haven), and Staten Island. Contact us if your neighborhood isn’t listed — we cover the full city.

Yes. We are fully experienced with NYC co-op and condo alteration agreements, board approval processes, required insurance documentation, move-in/move-out window scheduling, and building-specific renovation rules. We also handle common area and lobby finishing projects for building managers and boards.

Skim coating in NYC typically ranges from $2–$5 per square foot depending on wall condition, ceiling height, and project scope. Drywall repair pricing varies by the size and nature of the damage. We offer free on-site estimates with no obligation — contact us via the form below to schedule.

Yes. Grad & Wahl is fully licensed and insured for interior finishing work in New York City. We carry general liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage as required by NYC law, and can provide certificates of insurance to building managers, co-op boards, and property managers upon request.

Yes. We use dust-containment systems for hardwood floor sanding and refinishing in NYC apartments, which is particularly important in co-ops and condos where dust infiltration into neighboring units is a concern. We refinish solid hardwood, engineered wood, and pre-war wood floors, and offer a range of stain colors and finish options.

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Estimate.

Tell us about your interior finishing project in NYC and we’ll be in touch within one business day. We work with homeowners, building managers, property managers, and real estate investors across all five boroughs.

Location
New York City, NY
Service Area
All Five NYC Boroughs
Response Time
Within One Business Day
Response within one business day.