Residential renovation in Manhattan rarely starts with swinging hammers. Tight lot lines, shared party walls, and historic building codes demand precise, specialty demolition. CountBricks brings a unique blend of AI technology and on-site craftsmanship to make sure every brick, beam, and bearing wall is removed with surgical accuracy. Our voice-driven estimate generator delivers pricing in minutes and pairs it with a task-by-task safety plan so owners and architects can see exactly how the property will be stripped to a clean slate—without surprises.
• Brownstones built before modern codes hide multiple layers of legacy materials
• Co-op boards require strict noise, dust, and debris management
• Freight elevators, curbside dumpsters, and sidewalk sheds must be scheduled down to the hour
• Nearby historic façades cannot absorb vibration or shifting loads
CountBricks coordinates every moving part by pairing our estimating AI with a field team that specializes in residential interior gut, selective wall removal, and façade stabilization. The result is specialty demolition Manhattan homeowners can trust.
Our cloud-based platform listens to a live conversation between homeowner, architect, and CountBricks consultant. While you talk, the AI engine builds a demolition scope, auto-fills Manhattan permit requirements, and matches current disposal fees from local transfer stations. What once took days of back-and-forth emails is now delivered as a shareable PDF in under ten minutes.
1. Voice consult captures square footage, wall types, and structural notes
2. CountBricks AI references material weights and NYC trucking rates
3. The platform creates line-item costs for labor, dumpster pulls, and recycling credits
4. A readiness checklist highlights asbestos testing and neighbor notifications
5. Instant digital signature locks pricing and schedules a field walkthrough
Specialty demolition in Manhattan is not merely breaking things apart; it is a controlled sequence of engineered maneuvers. CountBricks’ project leads hold OSHA 30 and NYC Site Safety licenses, and every plan is reviewed by our in-house structural engineer before a single stud is removed.
• Negative-air containment to keep dust off common hallways
• Vibration monitoring on shared masonry walls
• Load-path calculations for temporary shoring
• Daily debris tallies uploaded to the client portal for full transparency
Homeowners worry about demolition overruns that eat into finish budgets. CountBricks eliminates guesswork by tying every task in the estimate to real-time cost tracking. If a surprise chase full of plumbing is discovered, our team photographs it, the AI recalculates removal man-hours, and you approve or decline the change from your phone.
• Live dashboards show percent complete vs. percent spent
• Automatic alerts when contingency thresholds are reached
• Digital invoices sync with your preferred accounting software
To experience the platform, visit CountBricks.com/services and request a demo.
A recent CountBricks project involved carving out an elevator shaft through five floors of an 1890s brownstone while protecting hand-laid plaster medallions. Using ground-penetrating radar and micro-robotic saws, our crew removed 20 tons of masonry with zero damage claims. The client shaved three weeks off the schedule and redirected the savings toward high-end millwork.
• AI estimates in minutes, not days
• Licensed, residential-focused demolition crews familiar with NYC DOB rules
• End-to-end service—from selective tear-outs to structural removals
• Seamless handoff to framing and rebuild teams if you stay with CountBricks for construction
Ready to start? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation and schedule your voice session today.
Many Manhattan owners assume demolition and construction are separate scopes. CountBricks closes that gap by using data captured during demolition to supercharge the rebuild phase. Every stud location, utility penetration, and slab recess is scanned and archived in the CountBricks digital twin. When you transition to framing or MEP rough-in, your new crews hit the ground with X-ray vision of the space.
• Fewer change orders: Accurate post-demo scans reduce unforeseen clashes
• Faster permitting: DOB inspectors review our annotated demolition logs alongside new drawings, shortening approval cycles
• Streamlined procurement: The AI engine already knows square footage and structural specs, so material takeoffs for framing and drywall generate automatically
• Book demolition early. In Manhattan’s tight labor market, crews with specialty skills are scheduled months in advance.
• Share your end-state design during the estimate call. CountBricks can remove elements in a way that preserves anchoring surfaces for future millwork or glass partitions.
• Leverage debris analytics. Our platform tracks recyclable tonnage, which can earn LEED points or board approvals.
1. Final inspection confirms the structure is ready for new work
2. Digital twin and cost report migrate to your construction dashboard
3. CountBricks preloads framing, insulation, and finish takeoffs—ready for instant quoting
By keeping demolition and construction under one connected technology umbrella, CountBricks saves Manhattan homeowners an average of 11% in project costs and trims four weeks from the overall schedule. Explore success stories at CountBricks.com/portfolio and see how your renovation can benefit from our specialty demolition Manhattan expertise.
