Transforming vision
into reality.

At Bare Renovations, we specialize in transforming your vision into reality with unparalleled precision and sophistication. As a premier high-end general contractor, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and uncommon service for discerning clients. Our team of skilled professionals excels in managing every detail of your project, from bespoke renovations to luxurious new constructions. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, ensuring that each project is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Cobble Hill Townhouse — microtopping floors, custom oak bunk-bed millwork, and steel-framed garden doors
23Years in Practice
300+Completed Projects
35+Design Partners
100%Owner-Led
Richard Kessner, Founder — photographed in a tristate residence butler's pantry
Principal

Richard Kessner

Owner · Founder

Richard founded BARE with a single belief: that high-end construction should feel as considered as the design it serves. Every project that crosses his desk is reviewed personally — from the early budget conversation through final walk-through.

Today, that practice extends across the tristate area — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester, New Jersey, and Connecticut — supported by a small in-house team and a network of trade partners we've built over more than two decades.

richard@barerenovations.com

Three things we hold ourselves to. Always.

i. Integrity

Honest pricing

The number we quote is the number you pay. Change orders are presented before work begins, never absorbed quietly into a final invoice.

ii. Craft

Exceptional finish

The architect drew it; we make sure it gets built that way. Plumb walls, square corners, tight grout — small things, done right, over and over.

iii. Schedule

Time honored

Our schedule is real. We sequence trades, manage long-lead items, and protect the float — so milestones land where they should.

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