Midwood General Contractor for Roofing, Masonry & Remodeling

Construction Experience for Midwood's Homes and Buildings

Midwood is a predominantly residential Brooklyn neighborhood with a building mix that changes noticeably from block to block. New York City Planning describes much of the area as two- and three-story residences, while apartment-house corridors are found along Ocean Avenue, parts of Kings Highway and portions of Avenue K. That combination gives Midwood both a low-rise residential character and larger multi-family properties with different maintenance and construction needs.

Detached Homes, Semi-Detached Houses and Apartment Buildings

Much of Midwood was built up by World War II. City Planning also documents later small-scale construction that included groups of three- and four-family semi-detached houses, often with ground-floor garages. For a contractor, this variety matters. A detached house with siding and a pitched roof can require a very different repair approach from a brick multi-family building, walk-up apartment property or mixed-use building.

Rohan's General Construction can evaluate roofing, exterior masonry, brick pointing, concrete steps, gutters, windows and interior work as part of the overall condition of the property. When several areas need attention, owners can discuss the work with one construction company instead of coordinating multiple contractors.

Avenue J, Avenue M, Ocean Avenue and Kings Highway

Midwood's commercial and higher-density areas add another layer to the neighborhood. City Planning identifies commercial activity along Avenue J, Avenue M and Coney Island Avenue, while Ocean Avenue and Kings Highway include apartment-house corridors. These streets contain a mix of residential, commercial and mixed-use properties whose repair needs can extend from roofs and façades to interior improvements.

Historic Character Near Midwood Park

The Fiske Terrace-Midwood Park Historic District, designated by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 2008, preserves a distinctive collection of early residential architecture near the northern part of the neighborhood. Historic-district status is important for property owners because regulated exterior work on a designated property may require Landmarks Preservation Commission review and a permit.

Owners should confirm the landmark status of their specific address before beginning regulated exterior alterations. Rohan's can discuss the construction scope, while landmark, permit and approval requirements should be confirmed for the individual property.

One Contractor for Multiple Midwood Property Needs

Older and established properties can develop needs in more than one area at the same time. A roof issue may lead to damaged drywall or paint inside. Aging masonry may accompany deteriorated concrete steps. Exterior work may involve gutters, siding or windows as well as roofing. Rohan's broad range of services makes it possible to look at the project as a whole.