Updated: Jul 12, 2026
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Address
39 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10018
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Rusk Renovations Construction
We are renovation professionals with twenty five years of experience working with owners, architects, and interior designers to create distinctive homes. Our staff includes a remarkable team of carpenters, laborers, jobsite supervisors, project managers and administrators. We also work with some of the most talented and skilled subcontractors in the New York area.
From BuildZoom: Rusk Renovations Inc, 39 W 37th St, Manhattan, NY (Employee: Rusk John James) holds a Home Improvement Contractor license and 14 other licenses according to the Westchester County license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 117 ranks in the top 1% of 77,888 New York licensed contractors.
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Rusk Renovations Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (212) 929-7811
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Rusk Renovations Inc Manhattan
Quality
117
99th percentile
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Rusk Renovations Inc has a BuildZoom score of 117, which places them above 99% of 77,888 contractors in New York.
Activity
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15 projects
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2025 |
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9 projects
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2024 |
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7 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Rusk Renovations Inc has worked on at least
31.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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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4 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Rusk Renovations Inc mostly works on
kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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7 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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7 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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8 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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4 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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5 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $206,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Rusk Renovations Inc Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By LindaSeptember 14, 2018Verified Hire
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Interior renovation of exisiting apartment including the removal & installation of non-load bearing partitions new wall finishes & kitchen cabinets as indicated on the drawings filed herein. no change to use occupancy or egresss under this application
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
M01019459-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of apartment #5a including removal and installation of interior partitions to relocate kitchen and bathroom on the 5th floor. replacement of existing lot line windows and infill masonry opening. no change to use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$206,500
Permit #:
M01138361-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
General construction work associated with the renovation of an existing 7th floor apartment. this apartment is limited in use to artist's joint living working quarters
Valuation:
$330,000
Permit #:
M08043906-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior and exterior renovation of an existing apartment associated with general construction scope. no change in use egress or occupancy under this application
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
M00697543-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of an existing 2nd floor apartment at 115 central park west. the scope further includes minor reconfiguration of partitions. there is no exterior work being proposed in anyway whatsoever. no change to use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
M00562890-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
General construction work associated with the renovation of an existing 67th floor apartment. there is no change proposed to use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$459,900
Permit #:
M01075987-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior and exterior renovation of existing single family residence. work to include removal and installation of new windows doors new non-bearing partitions millwork facade alteration. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
B08026409-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior architectural work in conjunction with the renovation of apartment 4a on the 004 floor as per plans. no change in use occupancy or egress
Valuation:
$429,992
Permit #:
M01205814-S3-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovations associated to the restoration of residential lobby as indicated on plans. no change of use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$287,596
Permit #:
M01038190-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing apartment 9e. no change in use egress or occupancy this application
Valuation:
$318,000
Permit #:
M00920931-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical work filed for single family house. work to include replacement of gas fire boiler with heat pump water heaters; replacement of vrf heat pump system with new vrf system; installation of full house ventilation system with energy recovery
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
B08029031-I1-MS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovations of existing 2 family residence. work to include non structural demolition and new building wide finishes. no change in use egress nor occupancy
Valuation:
$658,820
Permit #:
M00885638-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Modifications to interior non-bearing partition layout and finishes within apartment 6-c
Valuation:
$945,000
Permit #:
M00959671-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Modification of mechanical ductwork and installation of heat pumps and fan coil units
Valuation:
$285,000
Permit #:
M01008752-I1-MS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing apartment associated with mechanical scope of work.no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
M00697610-I1-MS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New alt2 for application for general construction work to be performed in existing unit 6n on the 6th floor. subsequent plumbing application to be filed. all in accordance with submitted plans. no changes to use egress or occupancy under his application
Valuation:
$35,067
Permit #:
M00778817-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
The scope of this project includes work associated with the installation of a new ducted hvac system including a new split air conditioning system and venting as required for kitchens & bathrooms
Valuation:
$126,000
Permit #:
M00563139-I1-MS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Structural work: new slab penetrations as indicated for riser offsets and kitchen exhaust. reinforcement of primary bathroom floor framing to support bathtub no change to use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$4,900
Permit #:
M01171734-I1-ST
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical installation of through wall units and equipment in conjunction with the renovation of apartment 14bc as per plans filed herewith
Valuation:
$208,000
Permit #:
M00802262-I1-MS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of unit 11b. replace in kind interior non load bearing partitions and related finishes as per plans filed. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$140,000
Permit #:
M01082708-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| Status | Active |
| County | Westchester County |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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| License # | 13VH11862300 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New Jersey |
| Type | Home Improvement Business Contr |
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| License # | 2083835-DCA |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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| License # | 2083836-DCA |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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| License # | 2083838-DCA |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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| License # | 2080523-DCA |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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Verified License
| License # | 025296 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | Superintendent Of Construction |
| Date Issued | 05-19-2026 |
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| License # | 1013797-DCA |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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| License # | 003509 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | Gc Safety Registration, Gc Safety Registration |
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Inactive License
| License # | 2100798-DCA |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New York |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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| Status | Inactive |
| County | Westchester County |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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| License # | 026164 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New York |
| Type | Superintendent Of Construction |
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Inactive License
| License # | 024621 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New York |
| Type | Superintendent Of Construction |
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| License # | 026149 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New York |
| Type | Superintendent Of Construction |
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Inactive License
| License # | 025404 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New York |
| Type | Superintendent Of Construction |
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117
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Insured
| Insurer | New York Marine & General |
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| Workers Comp Provider | Nysif |
171
Permits
- Building permit records show that Rusk Renovations Inc has worked on 171 permitted projects.
Rusk Renovations Inc Employees
RJ
Rusk John James
John has a wonderful firm and his project managers are on top of every detail to bring the job on time. He holds meetings weekly to be sure everyone is on the same page which is so important when selecting a contractor. You get what you pay for with this firm.