Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
2527 W 17th St, Brooklyn, NY, 11214
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Big Apple Builders Construction
ABOUT
Visionary, philanthropist, builder and a family man.
Artur Shtraus with years of experience and family generation of builders desires only one thing; making sure that every customer is satisfied with the project completed. Living in the Big Apple New York he worked diligently to create a reputation and a name for himself for years to come. Everyone knows that New Yorkers do not have time to waist and just want the job done right. There is no project that is too small or large. With the right people everything is possible. So, if you have a vision of your own please contact us for a free no haste estimate to be completed by a NYS Licensed Contractor.
NYC Buildings License and proof of Insurance
From BuildZoom: Big Apple Builders Corp, 2527 W 17th St, Brooklyn, NY holds a Home Improvement Contractor license and 8 other licenses according to the Westchester County license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 108 ranks in the top 5% of 77,888 New York licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Big Apple Builders Corp, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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Big Apple Builders Corp Contact Information
Phone Number: (516) 965-3585
Address: 2527 W 17th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Big Apple Builders Corp Brooklyn
Quality
108
95th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Big Apple Builders Corp has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 77,888 contractors in New York.
Activity
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4 projects
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2025 |
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5 projects
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that Big Apple Builders Corp has worked on at least
9.0 projects over the past 2 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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3 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Big Apple Builders Corp mostly works on
kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $71,679. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Big Apple Builders Corp
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Herewith filing application to propose relaminating of existing walls new gyp board and replace existing finishes as per plans- to existing 3 story 2 family dwelling. no change in use occupancy or egress
Valuation:
$239,400
Permit #:
B00887008-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Application is filed to convert from two family to four family dwelling along with interior renovation as shown on plans. no change in bulk
Valuation:
$353,120
Permit #:
B01015313-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Application is filed inconjunction with bis application 440650993 for foundation excavation underpinning & structuralwork type
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
Q00510271-I1-GC-CX
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hereby filing a construction fence application in relation to the alteration type 1 application # 440650993
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
Q00503091-I1-FN
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Minor interior work to create new opening to combine apartments 9da and 9db as shown on drawings. no change to occupancy use or egress
Valuation:
$21,600
Permit #:
M00966400-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Herewith application is filed for foundation and earthwork design for area-way on exposure-3 & cellar slab of 3 story and cellar alt-1 building as shown on plans
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
B01015313-S5-EA
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Herewith filing for soe plans for 3-story alt-1 building filed in conjunction to job # 321970907
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
B00311882-S2-SE
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Herewith filing subsequent for structural design of alt-1 building filed under dob job#321970907
Valuation:
$68,358
Permit #:
B00311882-S3-ST
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Herewith filing for foundation plans for 3-story alt-1 building filed in conjunction to job # 321970907
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
B00311882-S1-FO
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
440650993-02-AL
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Application herewith to convert existing 3 story 2 family dwelling to 4 story 6 family dwelling (vertical & horizontal enlargement). building to comply with 2014 new building requirements
Valuation:
$625,000
Permit #:
321970907-04-AL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,687
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alteration type 2 - structural subsequent document filed herewith for the structural portion of deck and pool. no change to use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$23,000
Permit #:
220259743-02-EW-OT
Status:
issued
Fee:
$177
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
A1-1 family dwelling
Alteration type 1 - convert existing building from 2-family to 3-family. convert garage into livable space
Valuation:
$88,100
Permit #:
321396958-01-AL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$763
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
B9-2 family dwelling
Alteration type 2 - structural filed herewith for shoring/bracing of existing building; in conjunction with job# 321110677
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
340351201-01-EW-OT
Status:
issued
Fee:
$317
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
B1-2 family dwelling
No Description Available
Valuation:
$310,000
Permit #:
322039799-03-EW-OT
Status:
issued
Fee:
$923
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Application herewith to convert existing 3 story 2 family dwelling to 4 story 6 family dwelling (vertical & horizontal enlargement). building to comply with 2014 new building requirements
Valuation:
$625,000
Permit #:
321970907-03-AL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,687
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
440650993-01-FO-EA
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
440650993-01-FO
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
440650993-01-AL
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alteration type 1 - construction equipment - fence herewith file an alteration type one in order to convert an existing two family dwelling to a eight family dwelling. to do a horizontal and vertical extension and to obtain a new c of o
Valuation:
$810,000
Permit #:
321110677-01-EQ-FN
Status:
issued
Fee:
$8,772
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
B1-2 family dwelling
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Big Apple Builders Corp License info
Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Westchester County |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 2017409-DCA |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 614313 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | General Contractor Registered, General Contractor Registered, General Contractor Registered |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of January 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 615822 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | General Contractor Registered |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of August, 2025. Check the current license status of Big Apple Builders Corp with the New York City Department of Buildings
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Inactive License
| License # | 024951 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New York |
| Type | Superintendent Of Construction |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the New York City Department of Buildings, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 1345081-DCA |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New York |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 615047 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New York |
| Type | General Contractor Non Registered |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the New York City Department of Buildings, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 604881 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New York |
| Type | General Contractor Non Registered |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | H04486400 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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108
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Arch Specialty Ins Comp |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Nysif |
276
Permits
- Building permit records show that Big Apple Builders Corp has worked on 276 permitted projects.