Medical offices construction
Medical Office Construction in NYC
Turnkey medical office buildouts for surgical centers, imaging suites, fertility, dermatology, ophthalmology, primary care, and specialty practices across the tri-state.
About Medical Office Construction NYC
Medical office construction in New York City requires more than competent general contracting. Surgical centers need procedure-room ventilation and emergency power. Imaging suites need shielding. Fertility, dermatology, and primary care each carry their own regulatory and workflow requirements. DBF Studio designs and builds medical offices that meet specialty-specific clinical demands while delivering the kind of finish a Manhattan patient expects to walk into.
Why DBF Studio
Our medical portfolio includes vascular and endovascular surgery centers, ophthalmology and Lasik institutes, fertility offices, allergy and immunology practices, urgent care centers, internal medicine, psychiatry, and aesthetic medical spas. Founder Simon Bunyatov’s design background — a master’s from Stroganoff University and years leading the design/construction division at Equinox before founding DBF — produces medical environments that feel less like clinics and more like the premium spaces patients pay to be in. Our work has been featured in two leading European healthcare design publications.
Scope of Work
Architectural & clinical design
- Procedure room layouts with appropriate ventilation and power
- Imaging suite design (CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasound)
- Surgical center planning with sterile core, recovery, and OR support
- Patient flow optimization and consultation room programming
- Premium finishes and lighting design
MEP & specialty systems
- Medical gas (oxygen, nitrous, vacuum, compressed air)
- Healthcare-grade HVAC with appropriate air changes and filtration
- Emergency power, isolated power systems, and dedicated circuits
- Lead shielding for radiology and imaging rooms
- Plumbing for procedure sinks, eyewash stations, and decontamination
Compliance & permitting
- NYC DOB Alt-1/Alt-2/Alt-3 filings
- Article 28, ASC, and OBS requirements where applicable
- ADA, OSHA, and CDC infection-control compliance
- HIPAA-aware workspace planning
Equipment & technology
- Equipment rough-in for major medical manufacturers
- Integrated technology and IT infrastructure
- Coordination with manufacturer techs for install and commissioning
Our Process
- Discovery & clinical workflow review. We sit with you and your clinical team to map workflow, equipment list, regulatory requirements, and patient experience priorities.
- Design & permitting. Architectural drawings, MEP plans, equipment layouts, and DOB filings produced in-house. We manage Article 28 and ASC requirements when relevant.
- Construction. Specialty trades coordinated under one schedule. Medical buildouts in NYC commonly run 14–24 weeks of active construction depending on scope.
- Equipment install & commissioning. We coordinate with imaging, surgical, and clinical equipment manufacturers for install, calibration, and acceptance testing.
- Final inspections & handover. DOB sign-off, equipment commissioning, and a practice ready to see patients.
Selected Projects
A few representative projects from our portfolio.
Where We Work
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- Bronx
- Staten Island
- Long Island
- Westchester
- Bergen & Hudson County, NJ
- Fairfield County, CT
Cost & Timeline
Medical office construction in NYC typically runs $250–$600 per square foot, with imaging suites, surgical centers, and procedure-heavy specialties at the upper end of the range. Primary care and consultation-driven practices commonly run $200–$350 per square foot. A 3,000 sq ft specialty practice in Manhattan typically falls between $750,000 and $1,800,000 fully built. We provide line-item pricing on every proposal.
Permits & Compliance
Most New York medical buildouts file with the DOB and, depending on procedures performed, may also require Article 28 or ambulatory surgery center compliance from the New York State Department of Health. We handle filings, coordinate with expediters, and walk the project through inspections. Our spaces meet ADA, OSHA, and CDC infection-control requirements as a baseline, and we plan around HIPAA workflow needs from the first design pass.
“looks very nice. Our new office is very comfortable to work in and very beautiful at the same time. I am very satisfied. Job is well done.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does medical office construction cost in NYC?
Most Manhattan medical buildouts run between $250 and $600 per square foot. Imaging-heavy or surgical practices land at the upper end. We provide line-item pricing on every proposal so you can see exactly where the budget goes.
How long does a medical office buildout take?
Plan on 6–12 months from DOB filing to opening, depending on specialty. Surgical centers and imaging suites with state-level filings sit at the longer end. We provide a phase-by-phase schedule with milestones at the proposal stage.
Do you handle Article 28 and surgical center filings?
Yes — for projects requiring Article 28 or ambulatory surgery center compliance, we coordinate filings, drawings, and inspections with the New York State Department of Health and the city’s DOB.
Which medical specialties have you built for?
Vascular and endovascular surgery, ophthalmology, Lasik, fertility, allergy and immunology, primary care, psychiatry, urgent care, dermatology, aesthetic medicine, ENT, pediatrics, and others. Selected projects in our portfolio.
Can you build imaging suites with proper shielding?
Yes. We’ve built CT, fluoroscopy, panoramic, and CBCT spaces with full lead shielding, certified by qualified physicists where required, and coordinated with imaging-equipment installers.
Do you offer in-house design?
Yes — full architectural and interior design in-house, including space planning, finish specification, MEP design coordination, and 3D renderings for client review.
Where do you build?
Across NYC, Long Island, Westchester, northern New Jersey, and Fairfield County, CT. Selected projects elsewhere by referral.
How do we start?
Call (917) 681-4821 or send a consultation request. We’ll meet on site, review your scope, and provide a written proposal with schedule and pricing.
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