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RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

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ABOUT US G

odwin Residential Construction has completed hundreds of high-end residential projects since our founding in 1982. We have emphasized building a foundation of clear communication, yielding remarkable results for our clients, who return to us for their repeat projects.

Positive client experiences have long marked the professional life of the company, making Godwin not only one of the city’s premiere residential construction companies, but a valued service to be passsed from one generation to the next.

We take pride in the fact that a sizable number of new projects are referred to us by an ever expanding community of satisfied clients.

Our reputation for excellence is well known, thanks in large part to our ongoing relationships with many talented architects and designers who entrust their construction projects to us.

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COLLABORATE We carefully consider the unique requirements of each client to craft the ideal custom solution. The hallmarks of a Godwin project are collaboration, communication, expertise and attention to detail — ensuring the best outcome for each project.

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Godwin continually goes above and beyond with the quality of work and detail.

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Our culture is driven by our hands-on approach to manage each project as if it were our only project.

This offers maximum value through superior quality.

PROJECTS

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MADISON AVENUE MODERN T

his large four bedroom apartment in a gracious pre-war building has

been completely transformed as the interiors were brought from dated to impeccably chic. Careful attention to detail and flawless craftsmanship are evident throughout the renovation.

All new finishes and mechanical system upgrades added to the overhaul and resulted in a striking modern residence.

Working closely with prominent designer Jamie Drake, we carried out his creative vision in this successful renovation.

Drake/Anderson Design

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The kitchen was completely demolished and rebuilt to an exacting standard. The honed marble flooring, sleek custom cabinetry, and stainless-steel detailing reflect the designer’s modern aesthetic.

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FIFTH AVENUE SLEEK T

he “before” state of this apartment in a notable Fifth Avenue building was

dull and dated with an awkward layout, requiring a complete gut renovation. The design team created a sleek, ultramodern residence in tune with the needs of the new owner.

Our work encompassed a total recon­ struction to create the new layout, with a focus on streamlined, precise details and luxurious materials – all crafted to exacting standards with no room for error. The transformation included construction of a spacious master suite, enlarged living room, office, luxurious bathrooms. and custom modern kitchen.

McIver Morgan Design

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Previous page: The ample entrance hall sets the tone for the modern design and refined finish treatment throughout.

Construction of the curved feature wall, custom lighting trough, and venetian plaster wall finishes add drama and highlight our client’s art collection.

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The kitchen reinforces the Zen-like modernism of the residence, with flawless cabinetry and materials that are crafted with precision.

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Impeccable materials and details extend to the spalike bathrooms. The etched metal monolithic shower wall is a work of art in itself, accentuated by seamless fixtures and hardware.

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Precision-matched waterfall marble features repeat on the custom vanity and shower bench, creating a retreat for the senses.

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CENTRAL PARK OPULENCE A

s is the case with many Godwin projects, this apartment required

a complete gut renovation. In fact, only a single wall remained in its original location. The talented architect / designer team created a thoughtful design that echoes the art deco era of this wellknown landmark building. Luxurious materials and finishes were crafted with the utmost attention to detail, with a special emphasis on custom woodwork, moldings, and cabinetry. Intricately inlaid wood, marble, and metal elements presented a unique challenge and were crafted with perfection throughout.

Judson Interiors Christian Ricci Architecture

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Previous page: Intricate inlaid flooring

Complex molding and millwork were

of oak, walnut, and ebony were

exactingly constructed by our team,

crafted with precision, creating a

enhancing sumptuous design elements.

unique focal point in the entry hall.

Custom metalwork and hardware on the built-in closet doors extend the art deco building design.

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The curved built-in banquette, marble inlaid flooring, custom millwork, and deep crown molding add drama to the well-appointed kitchen.

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Perfectly matched marble counters and backsplash highlight the bespoke cabinetry.

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The sleek mahogany cabinet, inlaid with nickel banding, slides open to reveal the TV. The integrated nickel trim on the marble fireplace mantel continues the classic art deco detailing.

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A wall of built-in closets with an efficient desk area perfectly suit the client’s needs and highlight the precise workmanship and attention to detail on millwork throughout this project.

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CHELSEA HIGH LINE T

he design and meticulous execution of this boldly glamorous pied-à-terre overlooking

the High Line is all about the details. We worked directly with the designer to accomplish the vision of his clients, passionate art collectors who live abroad. Flooded with natural light, the space seems to shimmer with reflective and highly lacquered surfaces, all of which we painstakingly crafted to achieve the desired effect.

Flawless details, such as gold leaf wall panels and custom millwork, required careful execution by our team. This close collaboration resulted in client satisfaction and the added honor of being featured in Architectural Digest.

Neal Beckstedt Studio featured in AD

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Millwork finishes frame a sleek, understated kitchen, perfect for entertaining.

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Striking gold leaf wall panels add to the high drama of the space.

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The organic shape of the elliptical coffered

Custom millwork was built into the

dropped ceiling required artisinal quality

wall to create a sleek bar area, adding

plasterwork and high gloss finishing by hand.

layered dimension to the room.

Downlights and the hidden valance for the window treatment create a seamless profile.

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Exactingly crafted wall finishes provide a flawless backdrop to the artwork collection throughout the apartment.

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A GRAND HOTEL B

efitting its owner, a former Miss America, this residence in the landmark

Sherry Netherland hotel is glowingly beautiful. What began as a cosmetic renovation quickly expanded to include all new bathrooms, a kitchen remodel, and custom millwork throughout.

In order to carry out the sophisticated, fresh design by CeCe Barfield, this project called for the utmost in craftsmanship, expertise, and attention to detail. Our white glove contracting services ensured that the renovation achieved the high style envisioned by the designer and client.

CeCe Barfield Inc.

featured in LUXE Magazine

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An ethereal lacquered ceiling reflects light and creates a warm glow throughout the living room.

Restored period plaster crown moldings and pilaster columns frame the unique black and white fireplace mantel.

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The elegantly detailed vestibule separates entertaining areas from private quarters with three pair of seamless Harmon hinged doors.

An intricate pattern of two types of marble has been expertly crafted on the vestibule flooring.

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Custom built-in bookcases and millwork in a cerused oak finish are complemented by faux painted columns to match in the handsome library. Mirrors above the fireplace mantel are engineered to raise up to reveal the hidden television.

Kitchen cabinetry, also in a cerused oak finish, play off the adjacent study and elevate the galley kitchen into a design statement.

Behind the scenes: We tackled the significant challenges of upgrading complex electrical and plumbing systems that in earlier renovations by others had been routed through the common walls of neighboring apartments. Diplomacy with our client’s neighbors and expert workmanship within their apartments were mandatory.

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FIFTH AVENUE CLASSIC W

orking with esteemed designer Eric Cohler, our team carried out

his vision of a classic New York residence with a fresh, contemporary feel. The apartment, in a traditional downtown building near Washington Square Park, had not been updated in over 50 years. Our project scope included the gut demolition and complete reconstruction for this exquisite transformation. Attention to detail was first and foremost and our team crafted elaborate millwork, intricate herringbone hardwood floors, and luxurious surfaces and finishes throughout.

Eric Cohler Design

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The library features traditional mahogany paneling and built-in bookcases.

Mirrored panels and gilded cove ceiling set the glamourous tone for the bar area.

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Sumptuous materials such as rare crotched mahogany doors, crisp millwork, and marble inlaid flooring display careful attention to detail.

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Deep blue paneled walls are lacquered to perfection in the handsome dining room.

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The new kitchen is functional and maximizes space, with custom cabinetry and a dramatic monolithic marble slab backsplash.

Attention to detail continues in the cocoonlike bedroom which is wrapped in grey flannel upholstered walls.

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A custom marble and chrome vanity, marble walls and flooring, and mirrored panels add drama in the luxe master bath.

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This duplex pied-à-terre in a highly sought after Rosario Candela building

on Fifth Avenue hadn’t been updated in decades and required a significant renovation to suit the owner’s empty nest lifestyle. Two of the bedrooms overlooking Central Park were combined into an expansive master suite with his-and-her bathrooms and generous closets.

In addition to the complete layout transformation, our services extended to mechanical and structural improvements including a four-zone central AC system, asbestos abatement, refurbished steel Juliet balcony window, and new iron staircase.

McIver Morgan Design

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The living room reflects the period elegance of the Rosario Candela design, with a marble-clad fireplace as focal point.

New, elegantly curved iron staircase has a custom designed balustrade and luxurious leather handrail.

First page: The formal dining room was reimagined as a den, with lacquered walls and crown molding, built-in cabinetry, and spacesaving pocket door.

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The luxurious master suite has impeccable details including seamlessly built-in TV, dressing area with hidden pocket doors, and contrasting wood trim.

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The streamlined SieMatic kitchen, with lacquer cabinetry and integrated hardware, make for a modern counterpoint in this classic residence.

The butler’s pantry was rebuilt as a breakfast room with wide opening into the kitchen and practical built-in leather banquette.

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LIGHT & AERIE O

ur team oversaw the complete transformation of this full floor

penthouse apartment in a landmarked pre-war co-op building near Central Park.

The apartment is surrounded on three sides by an ample terrace, bringing in light and spectacular views. Our work included the full reconstruction, addition of central air conditioning, and craftsmanship of sophisticated finishes to create this luxurious residence.

We also worked with our client to acquire the common hallway from the co-op which provides private access from the elevator directly into the apartment, a vast improvement to the circulation and layout.

McIver Morgan Design

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The new dining room and foyer feature custom paneling and coffered ceilings.

First page: The living room is flooded with light, accentuating the custom built-ins and fireplace mantel.

The elegant private entry with marble flooring was created from the newly acquired common hallway.

The stately library features mahogany paneling and built-ins. Doors, faux painted to match the mahogany paneling, lead to the terrace overlooking Central Park.

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As part of the gut renovation, new en suite bathrooms were added to each bedroom. The bathrooms’ custom mosaic flooring and marble vanity tops extend the elegance and attention The large gourmet kitchen is fitted out with custom cabinetry and marble slab countertops and backsplash, creating an efficient and timeless design.

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his three-bedroom, three bathroom apartment in a post-war building on the

Upper East Side was gutted and reconfigured to meet the needs of its new owners, a newlywed couple.

The thoughtful renovation ensured that all possible storage space was maximized to meet future needs. Clean lines, modern details, and timeless finishes were selected so as not to distract from the beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline.

McIver Morgan Design

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Custom cabinetry surrounds the TV to minimize clutter.

Herringbone inlaid wood floors ground the space, as streamlined details and finishes keep the view of the iconic skyline front and center.

First page: Dramatic red lacquer built-in bookcases and matching paneling make for an energetic library.

Bathrooms feature custom vanities with modern lines and intricate tilework, accented by top of the line hardware.

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Storage space was maximized in the efficient galley kitchen. Streamlined, lacquer finished cabinetry and perfectly matched marble slabs on the counters and backsplash are accented by elegant hardware.

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Process The Godwin team prides itself in providing white glove professional service every step of the way.

Our methodical processes make the owner’s experience as smooth as possible, no matter the complexity of the project.

Each project is assigned a dedicated Project Manager, the owner’s point person for every aspect of the project, and a Site Superintendent, who oversees daily construction activities and coordinates the trades. Our decades of experience and impeccable communication protocols ensure a seamless process for our clients.

In this complicated loft renovation, a former garage was transformed into a three bedroom apartment with an open plan live/work space.

In addition to construction management of this gut renovation, we worked on behalf of the owner to negotiate a substantial settlement after a roof leak caused significant water damage. Photos on these pages show the space before and after.

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LEADERSHIP Steve Godwin President Steve Godwin founded the firm in 1982, with the mission to provide white glove residential construction services for discerning New York City homeowners, architects, and designers. With close to 40 years of wideranging construction experience, he excels at navigating the bureaucratic challenges and complexities of renovating New York’s aging residential buildings. Over 60% of his body of work are projects in landmarked buildings, where he has applied his skills and experience to surmount the formidable challenges of the most complex building projects.

Steve is committed to the highest quality, client-focused service. His enduring relationships with the trades, often spanning generations, have yielded invaluable alliances and the best outcomes for client projects.

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To finish within the time constraints and the highest quality standards of some of the most respected designers in the country is an incredibly satisfying and proud experience

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for our firm.

CONTACT GODWIN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION 1110 Second Avenue, Suite 301 New York, NY 10022 (212) 308-0558 Steve Godwin sgodwin@godwin-inc.com (917) 572-4548 Lillian Barnes Lbarnes@godwin-inc.com (570) 350-8745

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SELECT PROJECT ADDRESSES 1107 Fifth Avenue

438 East 88th Street

33 East 28th Street

1040 Fifth Avenue

47 East 88th Street

THE PARKWOOD

1010 Fifth Avenue

181 East 81st Street

1001 Fifth Avenue

17 East 80th Street

980 Fifth Avenue

176 East 77th Street

944 Fifth Avenue

LENOX MANOR

930 Fifth Avenue

35 East 76th Street

5 East 22nd Street MADISON GREEN

860 United Nations Plaza 50 Sutton Place South 35 Sutton Place South

THE CARLYLE

25 Sutton Place South

168 East 74th Street

2 Sutton Place South

150 East 73rd Street

13 Gramercy Park South

308 East 72nd Street

2211 Broadway

THE KNICKERBOCKER

THE APTHORP

880 Fifth Avenue

203 East 72nd Street

2109 Broadway

781 Fifth Avenue

30 East 71st Street

THE ANSONIA

923 Fifth Avenue 907 Fifth Avenue 900 Fifth Avenue 890 Fifth Avenue

THE SHERRY NETHERLAND

641 Fifth Avenue OLYMPIC TOWER

33 Fifth Avenue 1185 Park Avenue 1160 Park Avenue 1133 Park Avenue 1105 Park Avenue 1100 Park Avenue

3 East 71st Street

290 West End Avenue

10 East 70th Street

225 West 83rd Street

201 East 69th Street

115 Central Park West

THE FAIRFAX

131 East 69th Street 109 East 69th Street 41 East 67th Street 131 East 66th Street THE STUDIO BUILDING

THE MAJESTIC

25 Central Park West THE CENTURY CONDOMINIUM

505 West 19th St 22 West 19th Street 515 West 15th Street FIVE ONE FIVE

1095 Park Avenue

116 East 66th Street

1040 Park Avenue

121 East 65th Street

950 Park Avenue

133 East 64th Street

930 Park Avenue

26 East 63rd Street

830 Park Avenue

THE LEONORI

815 Park Avenue

45 East 62nd Street

11 North Moore Street

812 Park Avenue

131 East 60th Street

27 Laight Street

765 Park Avenue

444 East 57th St

40 Bond Street

755 Park Avenue

345 East 57th Street

415 Washington Street

580 Park Avenue

400 East 56th Street

334 Grand Avenue

242 East 48th Street

273 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

256 West 12th Street 66 West 11th Street 40 Fifth Avenue One Fifth Avenue

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