Updated: Jul 07, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
142-22 CANEY LANE, Rosedale, NY, 11422
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First World Development Construction
We are a full service design and construction firm that delivers residential and commercial clients the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and beyond expectations. We are fully licensed and insured in New York and have expertise in all aspects of design and construction. In addition, we offer architectural services as well as violation removals in the Greater New York area.
From BuildZoom: First World Development, 142-22 Caney Ln, Rosedale, NY (Owned by: Emmanuel Belizaire) holds a Renovation license and 3 other licenses according to the Environmental Protection Agency license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 120 ranks in the top 1% of 77,888 New York licensed contractors.
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First World Development Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Medium Multi-Family New Con...
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Excavation and Grading
Other Site Work
First World Development Contact Information
Phone Number: (718) 207-4808
Address: 142-22 CANEY LANE, Rosedale, NY 11422
First World Development Rosedale
Quality
120
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
First World Development has a BuildZoom score of 120, which places them above 99% of 77,888 contractors in New York.
Activity
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8 projects
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2025 |
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10 projects
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2024 |
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21 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that First World Development has worked on at least
39.0 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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6 projects
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Fences |
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3 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that First World Development mostly works on
fences
and kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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6 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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6 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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5 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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2 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 $25,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by First World Development
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Filling to address dob violation vio22-03785. misc. reno on the cel to 2nd fl. work include new plumbing fixtures new kitchen and bathroom finishes. no enlargement is proposed. plumbing to be filed separately. no change to use egress nor occupancy
Valuation:
$269,600
Permit #:
Q08033456-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Herewith filing to reconsturction fire destroyed 2 story 1 & 2 family building to its pervious non-conforming conditions as per zr 52-51
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
Q08051883-I1-GC-CX
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove no-bearing partitions to remove a bedroom create no-bearing partitions for a half bathroom at cellar. remove a kitchen legaize a full bathroom and full partitions for a storage room at basement. restore building to legal 2 family dwelling use
Valuation:
$1,800
Permit #:
B00780140-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential renovation of an existing two-family house. consisting of a single story addition at the rear. new partitions and bathrooms at the interior of the new space. no change in use occupancy or egress
Valuation:
$180,750
Permit #:
Q00631814-I1-GC-CX
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Submitting construction documents with means & methods to perform a partial demolish to make the site safe and restore the structural stability under emergency work addressing emergency mandate on 12-11-2021
Valuation:
$265,000
Permit #:
B00664016-I1-GC-CX
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior and exterior renovation to convert existing 3 family into a 1 family
Valuation:
$1,550,000
Permit #:
B00917477-S1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior rehabilitation of existing 2-story 3-family house
Valuation:
$305,325
Permit #:
Q00912693-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 2 story with cellar residential building - 2 family
Valuation:
$980,000
Permit #:
Q00832969-I1-GC-CX
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Non-structural interior demolition/removal of existing non- load bearing walls millwork plumbing fixtures appliances light fixtures doors finishes etc. as per demolition plans
Valuation:
$12,501
Permit #:
B00917477-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation on exist. residential house construction work with removing partitions as per plan. remove ecb violations# 035378487n and 035378488p. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
Q00588753-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Herewith filing for support of excavation design subsequent to architect application q00701138-i1
Valuation:
$304,500
Permit #:
Q00701138-S1-SE
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation work on cel 1st floor repair flooring ceiling and partition workas per plan. removing violation v 010923c23-00048. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$45,800
Permit #:
B00820136-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior structural work on 1st floor for repair and replace new wood joist and flooring as per plan. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
B00843784-I1-ST
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed horizontal enlargement as shown on plans. no change in use egress and occupancy
Valuation:
$141,250
Permit #:
Q00895690-I1-MS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed general construction work on existing cellar only added the powder room and laundry closet. as per plan. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
B00971752-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed mechanical work on roof. replaced ex. condensers as per plan.in conjunction with bis gc job no:320703002. no change use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$14,700
Permit #:
B00840013-I1-MS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing office space. new non-load-bearing partitions new finishes as per plans. ductwork modification on the existing hvac system
Valuation:
$204,160
Permit #:
M00641406-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install helical piles & concrete piers foundation in conjunction with alter i#421755853
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
Q00890697-I1-FO-EA
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed horizontal and vertical extension at first and second floor of existing 1-family house. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$203,650
Permit #:
Q00490095-I1-GC-CX
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Full demolition - construction equipment - other mechanical means submitted for use of mechanical equipment at the time of demolition in conjunction with the demolish application
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
220739556-02-EQ-OT
Status:
issued
Fee:
$160
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | NAT-F252362-1 |
| Status | Active |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 612415 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | General Contractor Registered, General Contractor Registered, General Contractor Registered |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2025. Check the current license status of First World Development with the New York City Department of Buildings
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Inactive License
| License # | 2036813-DCA |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New York |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
- According to the New York Department of Consumer Affairs, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 2036813-DCA |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New York |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
- According to the New York Department of Consumer Affairs, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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120
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Western Heritage Ins Com |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Nysif |
190
Permits
- Building permit records show that First World Development has worked on 190 permitted projects.
First World Development Employees
Emmanuel Belizaire
Owner