Signature Design & Construction

What Signature Design & Construction does

Signature Design & Construction is a privately held, New York City-based design-build general contractor founded in 2004 by Erich Stegich, operating from a single Manhattan office (41 Union Square, Suite 915) with 11-50 employees. The firm provides end-to-end high-end residential renovation services — owner representation, pre-purchase estimating, design/build, pre-construction management, general contracting, and construction management — alongside specialized trade execution in custom millwork, plastering, carpentry, flooring, tile/masonry, mechanical and electrical systems, structural work, and outdoor spaces. Its core technical differentiators are in-house custom millwork (architectural millwork, custom veneers, heirloom-grade furniture) and specialized restoration of landmarked historic properties, including period-appropriate finishes and plaster moldings.

The company's services are delivered on a project-based professional services model, with pricing customized per scope, materials, and complexity. The primary customer segment is high-net-worth homeowners undertaking townhouse and apartment renovations across Manhattan (West Village, Tribeca, Gramercy Park, Chelsea, Upper East/West Side, Kips Bay), Brooklyn (Carroll Gardens), Connecticut, and East Hampton. A secondary segment consists of architecture and interior design firms (e.g., Benjamin Cruz Designs, Elizabeth Roberts Architects, ARBR Studios, Studio Brandon Sanchez) that refer projects and act as collaborators. Demand is generated through a referral-driven sales motion supplemented by Instagram content, a detailed project portfolio, and earned media features in Architectural Digest and Elle Decor.

The firm is independently owned with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no public listing. Operational differentiators include LEED Accredited and EPA-certified personnel, USGBC and NY Urban Land Institute memberships, and long-tenured subcontractor relationships. Recent work indicates controlled geographic and vertical expansion — including institutional projects such as the Brooklyn Museum Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden — but the business remains a founder-led NYC boutique serving the luxury residential construction market.

Name

Signature Design & Construction

Legal name

Signature Design and Construction

Website

https://signaturedsn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Signature Design & Construction is a privately held NYC design-build general contractor (founded 2004, 11-50 employees) delivering high-end residential renovations, custom millwork, and historic property restoration for high-net-worth homeowners and design-firm partners across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Connecticut, and East Hampton.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Residential Construction and Renovation

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (23611), Architectural Services (54131)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Historic Home Renovation & Preservation (HSAPAEAG)

Keywords

• Residential renovation services
• Design-build construction
• Historic property restoration
• Custom millwork
• Luxury general contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Construction and Renovation Services: General contracting and construction management for high-end residential projects including townhouse renovations, apartment gut renovations, and specialty projects. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with pricing determined by project scope, materials, and complexity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Signature Design & Construction provides full-service design-build, general contracting, and construction management for high-end residential projects in the New York City metropolitan area. Its work spans townhouse and apartment gut renovations, landmarked property restoration, custom millwork, mechanical and electrical systems installation, and specialty finishes, delivered as integrated, project-based engagements under one contract rather than modular offerings.

Product overview

Signature Design & Construction is a New York-based construction and renovation company offering comprehensive residential services. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a modular platform, providing end-to-end construction solutions including owner representation, pre-purchase estimating, design/build services, pre-construction management, general contracting, and construction management. Specialized trade services include custom millwork, professional painting and plastering, carpentry, flooring, and tile and masonry work. Mechanical and electrical services cover plumbing, HVAC (Mitsubishi, LG, Aerosys), electrical systems, home automation, windows and glass installations. Structural work includes additions, elevators, and stairs. The company also provides exterior services and outdoor space construction including pools, landscapes, and sports facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design/Build Services

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)coreOthersCompany membership in USGBC demonstrates commitment to sustainable building practices and access to green building resources and network.
• New York Urban Land InstitutecoreOthersCompany membership in Urban Land Institute provides access to industry leaders and development resources in the New York metropolitan real estate community.
• BrookLandscapeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape partner for Brooklyn Museum Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden project, providing landscaping expertise for outdoor space transformation.
• Benjamin Cruz DesignscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership (over 10 years) with prominent New York interior designer on multiple high-end residential projects from pied-a-terres to full townhouse renovations.
• ARBR StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partnership on 6,000 sq ft SoHo gut-renovation project requiring extensive custom millwork and cabinetry.
• L.J.F. & Sons Electrical ContractorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubcontractor partner for electrical work, noted for professional collaboration and quality execution.
• Carlisle Wide Plank FloorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlooring supplier partner known for attention to detail and high standards, contributing to luxury finish quality.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stuart Pertz Construction: Long-established NYC-based general contractor specializing in high-end residential renovations and custom home building for affluent clients. Direct overlap with Signature in Manhattan townhouse, apartment, and estate renovation work delivered to a similar HNW clientele.
• Gallery KBNY: NYC-based luxury kitchen, bath, and full-home renovation firm serving Manhattan and surrounding areas. Comparable high-end residential design-build model with a focus on custom millwork and premium finishes for affluent homeowners.

Broad incumbents

• Robert A.M. Stern Architects: Preeminent NYC architecture firm with deep work in luxury residential, historic preservation, and classical building design. Overlaps in clientele (HNW homeowners, landmarked properties) and aesthetic sensibility, though positioned as an architect of record rather than GC.
• Peter Pennoyer Architects: NYC firm specializing in classical and historic architecture, including landmarked townhouses, apartments, and country houses. Directly comparable in historic preservation craft and HNW residential focus; serves as a frequent architect-of-record partner for similar projects.
• BKSK Architects: NYC architecture firm with significant historic preservation and residential practice, including landmarked townhouse and institutional work. Comparable client base and historic preservation expertise, though operating from the architecture/ design side rather than as a builder.
• Studio Brandon Sanchez: NYC architecture and interior design firm with documented partnership with Signature Design & Construction on West Village townhouse restoration. Overlaps directly in clientele, project type, and aesthetic, with complementary design-build delivery model.

Others

• Steven Gambrel: NYC-based interior designer serving affluent residential clients with a portfolio that includes Manhattan townhouses and country estates. Comparable HNW client base and frequent specifier relationship with high-end contractors on similar renovation scopes.
• Cookfox: NYC architecture studio with strong sustainability and biophilic design practice, including LEED-accredited projects. Overlaps in LEED credentialing and commitment to sustainable high-end residential and mixed-use work in NYC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/signature-design-construction-nyc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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