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October 12, 2009
Condo Reno, Contractor Recs?
Just purchased a condo and I'm looking for recommendations for a general contractor.
I plan on stripping and skim coating the walls, installing in wall wiring, redoing the kitchen and bathroom as well.
Is it recommended to get a separate contractor for the bathroom or should I let the GC handle it?
Does the GC handle obtaining the necessary permits as well?
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Hello my name is Dan and I am a licensed contractor I notice that you are going to do your bathroom and kitchen well if you like you can give me a call and I will come to see the job and work with you I can be reached at 718 919-7794.
Thank You,
Dan
Posted by: superdee01 at October 12, 2009 9:19 PM
I recommend Transcend Construction (718)851-1140. I hired them as general contractor for similar work and have great things to say all around.
IMO, let one company handle the entire effort, just sounds easier to have one company to deal with then many.
The gc should also handle all dob stuff like permitting, inspections, sign-offs.
Posted by: isaacly at October 13, 2009 7:08 AM
isaacly: how was transcend's price? did you find them reasonable?
good to work with?
Posted by: CGmodern at October 13, 2009 9:03 AM
I'm an architect, and I have a few contractors I use over and over. I recommend calling Viktor at Concept Fine Interiors (917)392-0805. Nice guys, clean work, good prices. They handle all the paperwork.
Posted by: jcs at October 13, 2009 9:34 AM
I recommend Zontan Karpi (Zoli for short), a Hungarian contractor / project manager
347-693-1284
He redid 2 bathrooms in another house, where owners were very pleased and I got the recommendation. In my house, working w/ one other guy, he replaced a shower, did plaster repair / skim coating, new drywall, did several electrical repairs & installed motion detector fixtures.
Not sure about condo rules, or permits for your project (my work was replacing / repairing what was there, so didn't involve permits). What I spent (time & materials) was extremely reasonable.
Posted by: Bklnite at October 13, 2009 10:57 AM
Thanks for all the comments, does anyone have suggestions on where to get ideas from?
Posted by: BKed at October 13, 2009 11:13 AM
lots of kitchen and bath magazines still around. also check out dwell, traditional home, etc, and clip what you like. if you're still uninspired, hire a designer for a consult.
Posted by: jcs at October 13, 2009 12:37 PM
I have used Abdul Fedah at Heights Construction. He has a great crew, and is easy to work with. 646 235-2767.He can shw you many completed jobs in the area.
If your co-op requires drawings and permits, which it probably will, those will have to be stamped by an engineer or architect. It will be better for you, if that person is working for you and not the contractor. You will be paying for it one way or the other, hire the professional and get your money's worth.
Posted by: chmod at October 13, 2009 3:44 PM
cgmodern, I found transcend to be fairly priced and easy to do business with. I had many gc's bid and their price came in somewhere in the middle. Beside doing good work all around, one thing they did well was communicate with us. There was always someone onsite to answer questions, and that knew the work and details of our project.
Posted by: isaacly at October 13, 2009 9:32 PM
Hi,
I've been working with many brownstowners over recent months. I am a general contractor and a high end builder located in Cobble Hill. I have been specializing in kitchens and bathrooms for more then 12 years. I'd be happy to take a look at your space and provide an estimate. Portfolio available via email. You are welcome to email me billtancredi@gmail.com or cell 917.620.6328
Bill Tancredi
Old City Construction
Posted by: Old City Construction at October 14, 2009 6:52 PM
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Posted by: OldManSam at October 14, 2009 10:59 PM
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