Step-by-Step Real Estate Mastery
Build. Renovate. Manage. Rent.
TopRock guides you through every single step of the real estate lifecycle — with the right vendor for each task, in the right order.
New Construction — Raw Land to Certificate of Occupancy
PHASE 1
Due Diligence & Acquisition
- 01Site Acquisition & LOIReal Estate Attorney →
- 02Title Search & InsuranceTitle Company →
- 03Phase I Environmental (ESA)Environmental Consultant →
- 04Phase II ESA (if triggered)Environmental Consultant →
- 05ALTA Survey & Zoning Analysis
- 06Construction Loan Pre-ApprovalReal Estate Lender →
- 07LLC Formation & StructureReal Estate Attorney →
- 08Geotechnical InvestigationGeotech Engineer →
PHASE 2
Design & Approvals
- 09Architect Selection & ContractLicensed Architect →
- 10Schematic DesignArchitect →
- 11MEP & Structural EngineeringMEP / Structural Engineer →
- 12DOB Plan Filing & ApprovalDOB Expediter →
- 13Community Board (if required)Land Use Attorney →
- 14Builders Risk InsuranceInsurance Broker →
- 15General Contractor BiddingGeneral Contractor →
- 16Construction Loan Closing
PHASE 3
Construction
- 17Demolition & Site PrepDemolition Contractor →
- 18Foundation WorkFoundation Contractor →
- 19Superstructure / FramingGeneral Contractor →
- 20MEP Rough-InMEP Contractors →
- 21DOB Progress InspectionsDOB Inspector →
- 22Exterior Envelope & FaçadeFacade Contractor →
- 23RoofingRoofing Contractor →
- 24Windows & DoorsWindow Contractor →
- 25Insulation & FireproofingSpecialty Contractor →
- 26Drywall & Interior FramingDrywall Contractor →
- 27FlooringFlooring Contractor →
- 28MEP Trim-OutMEP Contractors →
- 29Interior Finish WorkInterior Contractor →
- 30Kitchen & Bath FixturesFixture Supplier →
- 31Appliance InstallationAppliance Supplier →
- 32Painting & FinishesPainting Contractor →
- 33Smart Building Systems
- 34Elevator InstallationElevator Contractor →
- 35Landscaping & Site WorkLandscape Contractor →
PHASE 4
Closeout & Occupancy
- 36Final MEP InspectionsDOB Inspector →
- 37Fire Safety Inspection (FDNY)Fire Safety Consultant →
- 38CO ApplicationDOB Expediter →
- 39Punch List Walk-Through
- 40Property Insurance SetupInsurance Broker →
- 41Property Management SetupProperty Manager →
- 42Leasing / Marketing LaunchReal Estate Agent →
- 43Certificate of Occupancy Issued