General Contractor
in Eastchester, NY
Eastchester's renovation market is steady and referral-driven. Homeowners here maintain properties long-term and make deliberate renovation decisions — typically kitchen and bath upgrades, deck…
The Architecture of Eastchester
Colonial Revival · Tudor Revival
Primary Styles
1930s–1970s
Built Era
Eastchester’s residential fabric is defined by Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival construction — a concentrated stock of homes built primarily between 1930s–1970s. At an average of 2,300 sq ft on lots ranging 0.2–0.6 acres, these properties set a high bar for material quality and construction precision.
Eastchester's renovation market is steady and referral-driven. Homeowners here maintain properties long-term and make deliberate renovation decisions — typically kitchen and bath upgrades, deck additions, and system replacements. JMR's track record in the adjacent Bronxville and Tuckahoe markets carries in Eastchester, and the community's school-district orientation creates a renovation demographic that values contractors who deliver exactly what was agreed without complication.
JMR has completed projects within reach of Crestwood Metro-North Station, Lake Isle Country Club, Eastchester School District.
Unincorporated Eastchester offers Harlem Line Metro-North service via Crestwood station to Grand Central in approximately 35 minutes. Its residential character combines established post-war neighborhoods with pockets of pre-war Colonial and Tudor Revival stock. The Town's positioning between the higher-priced Bronxville village market and the more accessible Tuckahoe market creates a mid-range renovation and improvement market.
Our Approach in Eastchester
Eastchester's renovation market is steady and referral-driven. Homeowners maintain their properties over the long term and make deliberate renovation decisions — typically kitchen and bath upgrades, deck additions, and system replacements that improve the quality and function of homes they plan to occupy for years. JMR's work in adjacent Bronxville and Tuckahoe provides the referral foundation that Eastchester renovation work requires.
$690,000
Median Home Value
0.2–0.6
Lot Size (acres)
Track Record in Eastchester
JMR has completed 3 projects in Eastchester — including a kitchen renovation and deck addition — with all Town Building Department permits closed and final inspections passed.
Our Services
Six Disciplines.
Built for Eastchester.
Every project in Eastchester is delivered by the same dedicated JMR team — from permit application through certificate of occupancy. One integrated team. Zero subcontracted surprises.
Custom Homes
New construction in Eastchester is evaluated for compatibility with the surrounding Colonial Revival streetscape — a process JMR manages from design development through certificate of occupancy.
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen renovations in Eastchester typically involve working within Colonial Revival structural layouts — preserving original millwork and ceiling heights while integrating modern appliances and MEP systems.
Roofing
Colonial Revival homes in Eastchester often feature steep pitches, dormers, and period materials — slate, cedar shake — that require experienced estimation and precise, material-matched execution.
Home Remodeling
Full home renovations in Eastchester balance the original Colonial Revival character of the property against current code requirements and contemporary lifestyle expectations.
Bathroom Remodeling
Colonial Revival homes in Eastchester frequently feature original cast-iron fixtures and period tile configurations that require skilled hands to restore or sensitively replace.
Deck Construction
Exterior additions in Eastchester require careful material selection and massing to complement the existing Colonial Revival profile of the home and satisfy local setback regulations.
Serving Eastchester homeowners across all six disciplines
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What Westchester County Homeowners Say
My new house is gorgeous in Scarsdale. As a doctor I don't know if I can heal people the way Mira and Florenc treated me and my ideas — with so much passion. They are truly exceptional.
Albert Lorenzo
Scarsdale, NY
Custom Homes · July 2025
JMR built our home in Bedford from foundation to certificate of occupancy. They coordinated directly with our architect and never modified the design intent without written approval. The documentation package at handover was thorough — as-builts, all warranties, every permit in order. We would hire them again without hesitation.
Thomas & Helen Park
Bedford, NY
Custom Homes · April 2025
The structural quality of our Armonk build distinguished JMR from every other bid. Every framing detail was executed exactly as drawn. Florenc communicated weekly without us having to ask. From permit filing through the CO inspection, the process was disciplined and completely transparent.
Lisa Hoffman
Armonk, NY
Custom Homes · March 2025
Permits & Process
Permitting in Eastchester
What You Need to Know
Town of Eastchester Building Department
Visit permit authority portalEastchester is a town that encompasses three incorporated villages — Bronxville, Tuckahoe, and Eastchester — plus unincorporated areas. Building permits for unincorporated Eastchester are issued by the Town Building Department; permits for Bronxville and Tuckahoe are issued by their respective village building departments. For unincorporated Eastchester, the Town enforces residential zoning that varies by district, and projects involving extensions of the building envelope require setback compliance verification.
0How JMR Manages It
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Consultation & Site Assessment
On-site review of existing conditions, structural constraints, and project scope. Preliminary permit pathway identified.
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Design Development + Permit Package
Full drawing set, MEP schedules, and stamped engineering documentation prepared for permit submission.
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Agency Review
Permit processing with the Town of Eastchester Building Department.
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Construction + Final Inspection
Trade coordination, milestone inspections, and certificate of occupancy filing. Full documentation package delivered at handover.
Common Questions
Eastchester,
Answered.
Permit timelines, material considerations, and what to expect from a project in Eastchester.
Ask Us DirectlyWhat permits are required for a home renovation in Eastchester, NY?
Eastchester is a town that encompasses three incorporated villages — Bronxville, Tuckahoe, and Eastchester — plus unincorporated areas. Building permits for unincorporated Eastchester are issued by the Town Building Department; permits for Bronxville and Tuckahoe are issued by their respective village building departments. For unincorporated Eastchester, the Town enforces residential zoning that varies by district, and projects involving extensions of the building envelope require setback compliance verification.
Which building department handles kitchen renovation permits in Eastchester?
For properties in the unincorporated areas of Eastchester — outside the incorporated villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe — building permits are issued by the Town of Eastchester Building Department. JMR confirms jurisdiction for each project address at the outset, as the municipal boundary in this area affects both the applicable building department and the relevant zoning regulations.
What are the setback and permit requirements for a deck in Eastchester?
Deck construction in unincorporated Eastchester requires a Town building permit and must comply with the Town's zoning setback requirements for the applicable residential district. JMR reviews zoning compliance and calculates the permitted deck envelope before any design drawings are produced, ensuring proposed configurations meet setback requirements before clients invest in detailed design.
Has JMR Construction completed projects in Eastchester before?
JMR has completed 3 projects in Eastchester — including a kitchen renovation and deck addition — with all Town Building Department permits closed and final inspections passed.
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Worth Inheriting.
Custom homes and full renovations from $150,000 — across Westchester County, Rockland, and NYC. A limited number of engagements accepted each year.
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