Updated: Dec 04, 2025
Location and Projects
Address
87 LAFAYETTE AVE, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
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Alchemy Development Construction
Specializing in Brooklyn and the surrounding New York City area, Alchemy Development focuses on residential renovations and custom home projects. The firm undertakes interior remodels, building modern kitchens, bathrooms, and open living spaces tailored for urban lifestyles. Portfolio examples highlight full brownstone and townhouse gut renovations, including historic restoration and adaptive reuse for both single-family homes and multi-unit residences. Alchemy Development also manages ground-up construction for new residences and additions, navigating the complexities of city permitting and site logistics. Working with homeowners and developers, Alchemy Development leverages experience with prewar building types commonly found in neighborhoods like Park Slope, Fort Greene, and Williamsburg. Now in its seventh year of operations, the team combines knowledge of local construction practices with collaborative project management, helping clients achieve both design and regulatory requirements unique to New York City residential projects.
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Alchemy Development Contact Information
Phone Number: (619) 846-8185
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Address: 87 LAFAYETTE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Alchemy Development Brooklyn
Quality
106
93rd percentile
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Alchemy Development has a BuildZoom score of 106, which places them above 93% of 77,888 contractors in New York.
Activity
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21 projects
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2025 |
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23 projects
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2024 |
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29 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Alchemy Development has worked on at least
73.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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15 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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7 projects
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Fences |
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4 projects
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Home Additions |
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7 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Alchemy Development mostly works on
commercial renovation
and kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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7 projects
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< $5k |
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10 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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17 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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23 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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32 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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11 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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7 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $91,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Proposing- replace (2) storefront windows remove doors in cellar & infill install-interior walls celing/soffit ceiling & floor finishes wall treatments casework mechanical platform. replace stairway to cellar & opening to facilitate new lift
Valuation:
$500,740
Permit #:
M00868632-I1-GC-CX
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alteration of existing one story and cellar building with the addition of a partial second story within the existing building volume
Valuation:
$1,556,010
Permit #:
Q00957282-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
General construction modifications for interior demolish and building out to commercial space on the cellar & 1st floor as per plans filed herewith. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$400,024
Permit #:
M08033632-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair and restoration of interior layout due to fire damage at existing 1st floor commercial units replace storefront. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$368,400
Permit #:
M01230107-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposing - new tenant space-remove ext'g. ductwork install hvac unit air cooled heat pump units air curtain connect fresh air ductwork from ext'g. exterior louvers new exhaust ducts to outside of building. for hood new ductwork
Valuation:
$192,000
Permit #:
M00935862-S1-MS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposing to renovate an existing retail space for new tenant - work to include interior partition finishes and casework. penetrate roof for new unit lines. all work as per plans
Valuation:
$269,900
Permit #:
M00935862-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical modifications for interior demolish work and building out to include modification to hvac exterior dunnage of existing commercial space on the cellar and 1st floor as per plans filed herewith. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
M08033632-S1-MS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Application filed for interior renovation of non-load bearing partitions ceilings and finishes on 1st floor store as per plans filed herewith. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$89,760
Permit #:
B01153681-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Herewith filing to renovate existing commercial kitchen and kiosk in bellevue hospital on 001. work includes but not limited to demolish of existing layout fixtures and finishes to be replaced with new as per plans. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$650,000
Permit #:
M00549375-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
The proposed work filed under this appl is interior demolish at first fl commercial space; work inc.: removal of interior non-load part. hung clg; lighting system conveyor belt & all hvac ducts. no new work is proposed under this application
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
Q00905275-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install - (3) ac-1 ac-2 & ac-3 with ductwork & assoc. apparatus (1) air curtain (3) exhaust fans louvers at store south wall. all work as per plans
Valuation:
$213,500
Permit #:
M00868392-I1-MS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No work mechanical application filed to reflect kitchen equipment schedules not provided under mechanical job # m00909624-s1. all mechanical equipment including ovens were filed installed and inspected under mechanical application job #m00909624-s1
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
M01091992-I1-MS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical work related to alt1 filing
Valuation:
$454,556
Permit #:
Q00957282-S1-MS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Application is filed for the alteration of the first floor storefront on e. 42nd street and 2nd avenue and all associated work as noted on plans. no change to use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$105,075
Permit #:
M01257312-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing commercial space interior fit-out for new medical office removal of non-load-bearing partitions new non-load-bearing walls new wall floor ceiling finishes. new storefront and steps
Valuation:
$328,400
Permit #:
M00692525-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Filing herewith for catering facility build-out including installation of new interior non-structural partitions doors finishes millwork ceilings staircases and ada-compliant lift as per plans. filed in conjunction with nw alter 1# 321599711
Valuation:
$628,812
Permit #:
B00516828-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed reno to panera bread cafe in ny presbytarian hospital on 1st fl as per plans. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$525,000
Permit #:
M00840598-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Non structural demolition of interior partition ceilings finish removal wall ceiling floor. sawcut slabs for new elevator pit and underground piping. roof opening for elevator shaft. new construction filed under separate application
Valuation:
$78,290
Permit #:
Q01076176-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing commercial space new walls and finishes
Valuation:
$536,600
Permit #:
B01097197-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of apartment units 2c and 2d due to fire damage gut renovation
Valuation:
$272,228
Permit #:
M01252250-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Alchemy Development License info
License Not Verified
| License # | 620512 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | General Contractor Non Registered |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of October, 2025. Check the current license status of Alchemy Development with the New York City Department of Buildings
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License Not Required
| Status | Not Required |
- BuildZoom verified in October, 2020 that this contractor does not need a license to be a contractor in New York.
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106
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Allied World Surplus Line |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Biberk Insurance Company |
111
Permits
- Building permit records show that Alchemy Development has worked on 111 permitted projects.