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Aerial Design & Build is a boutique firm proudly operating on a referral basis, specializing in Quality Construction Services, Design and Project Management. Owners Julie Kelley and Rupila Sethi have designed, built projects and serve clientele in New York City for 20 years. Aerial's portfolio include Residential, Hospitality, Retail and Commercial Offices projects. Check our projects at: www.aeri

aldesignandbuild.com/portfolio

Aerial was voted Best Contractor in New York City 2011 by New York Magazine. It is also listed as Contractor of Choice in New York's Fall 2016/Winter 2017 Design Hunting issue and featured among Best Contractors in the New York City in NYMag Fall 2017/Winter 2018 issue.

06/01/2026

AERIAL NEWS! 📣
We are happy to announce that Amanda Cragen has joined our Aerial Team as a new Project Manager!

Amanda has a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame and a master's degree in American History from Boston College. Additionally, Amanda trained as a Journeyman Carpenter with Associated Builders and Contractors.

Amanda spent 8 years in the field, with a portion of that time operating her own small-scale general contracting business. Amanda has also had a successful career in retail, managing businesses with annual sales budgets of $5-$12 million. Attention to detail, building relationships, and serving the customer have been the keys to her success.

Read full Amanda's bio at:
https://www.aerialdesignandbuild.com/amanda-cragen

05/25/2026

Bathroom detail ~ residential upgrade at 530 East 76th Street by Aerial Design and Build.

Design by TARA BENET DESIGN, with design leadership from Elizabeth Harris. https://tarabenet.com/

Project ex*****on led by Lisa Martinez, Senior Project Manager, Aerial Design and Build.

To see more photos of this project, please visit:
https://www.aerialdesignandbuild.com/residential

05/16/2026

Built by Aerial ~ Seppe Pizza Bar, located at 225 Murray St, NYC.

Designed in collaboration with Crown Creative (Ireland).

Aerial team led by Lisa Lee, VP of Project Operations, alongside Project Manager Mitze Peter.

Photos courtesy of the Owner.
👉 https://www.aerialdesignandbuild.com/hospitality

05/06/2026

Aerial is proud to serve as the contractor for the Greenwich Street project in NYC, featured in this article by Mancini Burns Design: https://mailchi.mp/manciniburns/london-april-6430854?e=55019ec24d

Photo credit: Brittany Ambridge
https://www.brittanyambridge.com/

04/29/2026

Fresh tile work in the solarium ✨

Part of our latest residential project at 20 East 9th St, this solarium reflects a careful balance of craftsmanship and comfort - where every detail is considered.

Built by Aerial Design and Build, led by Bhumi Shah (VP of Operations) and Lisa Martinez (Senior Project Manager), in collaboration with Charlotte H. Lucas Design
https://charlottelucasdesign.com/

To see more photos of this project, please visit: https://www.aerialdesignandbuild.com/residential

04/24/2026

We’re proud to have served as General Contractor for Fishs Eddy - a true NYC institution known for its eclectic mix of vintage-inspired tableware, glassware, and one-of-a-kind finds that turn everyday dining into an experience.

Located at 81 Front Street in , this space marks the second location for owner and founder Julie Gaines. It serves as a natural extension of the brand’s flagship, which has welcomed generations of customers with its playful, irreverent spirit and endlessly unique product displays.

Aerial Design and Build led the ex*****on of this vibrant retail environment, bringing to life a space that reflects the brand’s personality - bold, nostalgic, and unmistakably New York.

https://www.fishseddy.com/

Design by: THE BROOKLYN STUDIO
https://brooklyn.studio/
Aerial Team led by Lisa Lee, VP of Project Operations

From concept to completion, this project celebrates retail as experience - where storytelling, design, and craftsmanship come together.

📍 81 Front Street, Brooklyn, NYC

🔗 https://www.aerialdesignandbuild.com/retail

04/22/2026

More from our NYC hospitality project - the Seppe Pizza Bar, located at 225 Murray St, NYC.

Designed in collaboration with Crown Creative (Ireland), and delivered by our Aerial team led by Lisa Lee, VP of Project Operations, alongside Project Manager Mitze Peter.

Photos courtesy of the Owner.

👉 https://www.aerialdesignandbuild.com/hospitality

04/18/2026

Crafted with intention, built with character.

At Seppe Pizza Bar, located at 225 Murray St, NYC, our team at Aerial Design & Build brought a warm, timeless vision to life. A custom all-brass back bar anchors the space - its glow creating cohesion while setting the tone for the entire interior.

Paired with rich wood textures, the dialogue between brass and natural materials evokes the spirit of classic Italian pizzerias - where craftsmanship, comfort, and authenticity are always on the menu.

Designed in collaboration with Crown Creative (Ireland), and delivered by our Aerial team led by Lisa Lee, VP of Project Operations, alongside Project Manager Mitze Peter.

Photos courtesy of the Owner.

👉 https://www.aerialdesignandbuild.com/hospitality

04/10/2026

Kitchen renovation detail - residential upgrade by Aerial Design and Build at 530 East 76th Street, NYC.

CREDITS
Design: Tara Benet Design, with design leadership by Elizabeth Harris I https://tarabenet.com
Project ex*****on: Led by Lisa Martinez, Senior Project Manager at Aerial Design and Build

To see more photos of this project, please visit:
https://www.aerialdesignandbuild.com/residential

04/04/2026

✨ Immersive space for a bold, uncompromising vision.

Aerial is proud to bring Esse Taco to life in - crafting an environment that mirrors the energy and identity behind the food: vibrant, confident, and rooted in culture.

Esse Taco, created by Chef Enrique Olvera, Santiago Perez, and the Casamata team, carries a mission to share Mexican identity through world-class experiences - and this space was designed to reflect that same pride and intention.

📍 219 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn (On the corner of North 5th and Bedford)

https://www.essetaco.com/
https://casamata.com/

CREDITS:
Designer: Jessica Mijares L. from TALLER ADG
https://talleradg.com/
Architect: Mary Chandrahasan from NDNY NDNY Architecture + Design
Aerial Project Managers: Shayenna Telles, Senior Project Manager; Bhumi Shah, VP of Project Operations

👉 https://www.aerialdesignandbuild.com/hospitality

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122 E 57th Street
New York, NY
10022

Telephone

+12128881880

Website

http://www.aerialdesignandbuild.com/

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