For landowners in New York
Want to build on your land?
Whether it’s a house on your lot, a second home or ADU on your property, or a knockdown-rebuild — start with what your land allows and what it’s worth.
Tell us about your landWhat do you want to build?
Common projects we help with
A new house on your lot
You own land and want a home on it — full-time or weekend.
A second home or ADU
A cottage, in-law unit or second dwelling behind your house, where zoning allows.
Knock down & rebuild
Replace an outdated or damaged house with a new one on the same lot.
An addition or expansion
More bedrooms, a second story, a bigger kitchen.
Two-family or multi-family
Build for rental income where the zoning permits it.
Sell the land instead
Sometimes the best move is selling the lot — we price land on what can be built.
How we help
Real estate first, then construction
Senator Realty Estates Inc. is a licensed New York real estate broker. We help you understand your lot’s value as it is and with a new home on it, find buildable land if you don’t have it yet, and sell a lot or a teardown when that’s the better move.
Our affiliated company, Abramovich Builders, holds New York City Home Improvement Contractor license #2098869-DCA. In the city we can talk construction directly; outside NYC we’ll tell you plainly whether we can take your project on or point you to the right local professionals.
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Check the land
Zoning district, lot size, setbacks, access, utilities.
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Weigh the options
Build, add on, rebuild or sell — with real numbers from real quotes.
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Plan next steps
Survey, soil and septic testing where needed, permits and builders.
Official sources
Check your local rules
New York City
Towns and villages outside NYC
Each town, village and city has its own zoning code and building department, and county health departments approve wells and septic systems. Our county pages link to the local offices.
Anywhere in New York State
Building rules and seller guides by area:
BrooklynQueensManhattanThe BronxStaten IslandNassauSuffolkWestchesterRocklandPutnamOrangeDutchessUlster
Free · No obligation
Tell us about your land
Share the location and what you have in mind. We’ll review the lot and the local rules and call you to talk through your options.
- Land value as-is vs. built
- What your zoning likely allows
- Builders, permits and next steps
Thank you — we have your request.
We’ll review your land details and call you. Prefer to talk now? Call (718) 569-2020.
Building on your land: common questions
Can I build a second house or ADU on my property in New York?
It depends on your town or city’s zoning. Many New York towns limit the number of dwellings per lot; some allow accessory dwelling units under conditions. Check your local zoning code, or ask us to look it up for your address.
What do I need before building on my land?
Typically a survey, a zoning check (permitted uses, lot size, setbacks, height), access and utilities — public water and sewer, or a well and septic system approved by the county health department — and a building permit from your town, village or city.
Is it better to build or to sell the land?
It depends on what the land allows, what building would cost, and what the finished home would be worth. We can price the lot as it is and help you weigh it against building.
Do you build outside New York City?
Our affiliated contractor, Abramovich Builders, is licensed for home improvement work in New York City. Outside the city we’ll tell you plainly whether we can help with construction or point you to local professionals.