General Contractor
in Purchase, NY
Purchase operates at a level of privacy and project scale that distinguishes it from every other Westchester community. Parcels of 3–8 acres support full custom construction, major additions, and…
The Architecture of Purchase
Georgian Revival · Colonial Revival
Primary Styles
1950s–1990s
Built Era
Purchase’s residential fabric is defined by Georgian Revival and Colonial Revival construction — a concentrated stock of homes built primarily between 1950s–1990s. At an average of 5,200 sq ft on lots ranging 2.0–10.0 acres, these properties set a high bar for material quality and construction precision.
Purchase operates at a level of privacy and project scale that distinguishes it from every other Westchester community. Parcels of 3–8 acres support full custom construction, major additions, and estate-level renovations where budget is a secondary consideration to outcome quality. Contractors who work in Purchase are selected through a closed referral network — typically through an architect, an estate manager, or a neighbor who has seen their work on an adjacent property. JMR does not seek visibility in this community; it earns access through referral and performs accordingly.
JMR has completed projects within reach of PepsiCo World Headquarters (Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens), Manhattanville College campus, SUNY Purchase.
Purchase is one of Westchester's most private residential communities — large parcels, quiet streets, and a car-dependent geography that by design limits through-traffic. Contractors who work here are introduced through referral networks rather than discovery, and the community's expectations for site conduct — no signage, minimal street presence, complete documentation — are the baseline, not the exception.
Our Approach in Purchase
Purchase parcels of 3–8 acres support renovation and construction at a scale unavailable elsewhere in Westchester — full custom builds, major additions, and comprehensive interior renovations across floor plans that require months of careful sequencing. Contractors who work here are typically introduced through an architect or a neighbor who has seen their work firsthand. JMR earns access through referral and performs accordingly — complete documentation, no yard signs, and outcomes delivered to the architect's standard.
$2,650,000
Median Home Value
2.0–10.0
Lot Size (acres)
Track Record in Purchase
JMR has completed 3 projects in Purchase — including a full primary suite and kitchen renovation on a 4.5-acre parcel and a freestanding pool house addition — with all Town of Harrison permits closed and the finished work delivered to the clients' architects for final sign-off.
Our Services
Six Disciplines.
Built for Purchase.
Every project in Purchase 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 Purchase is evaluated for compatibility with the surrounding Georgian Revival streetscape — a process JMR manages from design development through certificate of occupancy.
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen renovations in Purchase typically involve working within Georgian Revival structural layouts — preserving original millwork and ceiling heights while integrating modern appliances and MEP systems.
Roofing
Georgian Revival homes in Purchase 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 Purchase balance the original Georgian Revival character of the property against current code requirements and contemporary lifestyle expectations.
Bathroom Remodeling
Georgian Revival homes in Purchase frequently feature original cast-iron fixtures and period tile configurations that require skilled hands to restore or sensitively replace.
Deck Construction
Exterior additions in Purchase require careful material selection and massing to complement the existing Georgian Revival profile of the home and satisfy local setback regulations.
Serving Purchase 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 Purchase
What You Need to Know
Town of Harrison Building Department
Visit permit authority portalPurchase is an unincorporated hamlet within the Town of Harrison; all building permits are issued by the Town of Harrison Building Department. The large-lot zoning in Purchase — with minimum lot sizes of 2 acres in most residential zones — means that projects involving site work, grading, and drainage must address stormwater management requirements as part of the permit application. Properties near the Blind Brook watershed may be subject to additional environmental review.
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 Harrison 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
Purchase,
Answered.
Permit timelines, material considerations, and what to expect from a project in Purchase.
Ask Us DirectlyWhat permits are required for a home renovation in Purchase, NY?
Purchase is an unincorporated hamlet within the Town of Harrison; all building permits are issued by the Town of Harrison Building Department. The large-lot zoning in Purchase — with minimum lot sizes of 2 acres in most residential zones — means that projects involving site work, grading, and drainage must address stormwater management requirements as part of the permit application. Properties near the Blind Brook watershed may be subject to additional environmental review.
What is the permitting process for a custom home on an estate parcel in Purchase?
New construction in Purchase is permitted through the Town of Harrison Building Department under the Town's large-lot residential zoning regulations. Projects on parcels above certain acreage thresholds or with site slopes may trigger Planning Board site plan review for drainage, access, and impervious surface coverage. Septic and well systems on non-municipal-service parcels require separate New York State Department of Health approvals. JMR coordinates all agency submissions — Town Building Department, Planning Board, and DOH where applicable — simultaneously to compress the combined pre-construction approval timeline.
Can a major renovation in Purchase maintain full privacy and minimal neighborhood disruption?
JMR operates under a standing site conduct protocol for all work in private residential communities. This includes no yard signs or project identification visible from the street, no photography or social media documentation of the property or surrounding grounds without explicit written consent, crew parking within the site boundary where possible, and daily clean-site procedures. For estate properties in Purchase, we also coordinate material deliveries and dumpster placement to minimize street presence and manage site access through designated gates or service entries.
Has JMR Construction completed projects in Purchase before?
JMR has completed 3 projects in Purchase — including a full primary suite and kitchen renovation on a 4.5-acre parcel and a freestanding pool house addition — with all Town of Harrison permits closed and the finished work delivered to the clients' architects for final sign-off.
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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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