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We recently bought a brownstone in Brooklyn Heights that will require significant work. Fortunately the plumbing and electrical are in good shape but it will be a significant project as we are putting in a new kitchen, 5 new bathrooms, French doors leading from rear dining area to backyard, and adding an extension to a…
We recently bought a brownstone in Brooklyn Heights that will require significant work. Fortunately the plumbing and electrical are in good shape but it will be a significant project as we are putting in a new kitchen, 5 new bathrooms, French doors leading from rear dining area to backyard, and adding an extension to a stairwell. We are going to start interviewing archiects and build/design firms and wonder if anyone has an opinion on any of these firms and their ability to do high end work on a large project. The firms are Perfect Renovation (Brooklyn based), John Hatheway Architects (Brooklyn based), DeLaCour & Ferrara (Brooklyn based), Baxt|Ingui (Manhattan based). Any and all feedback appreciated. Thx
Message to the Original Poster:
We are doing a renovation project and are talking to some of the same people as you are …. if you would be willing to chat with me and share your own perspectives, I would be appreciative. Please call me at 212 526 2664….
Regards, Bob Milius
I would stay way from Perfect Renovation. . . I’ve heard horror stories about their CEO, Nadav Mazor.
We’ve used Hatheway on two different jobs and have no complaints. However, had an unfortunate exp. reg. a Contractor f/u, John stated at the time that it appeared it was not the fault of the contractor. When it was later found to be the contractor’s fault John did agree.
Otherwise, Hatheway is good peoples all around. Just stay on top of everything as all of these architects have multiple projects and are not on top of every detail. You are always your best advocate.
Try this architect, Jill Bouratoglou. She designed and built her home, in Brooklyn, with her husband 917.309.3682. A neighbor of mine used her and she was inexpensive, professional and creative
I posted the original question. Thanks very much for the comments. They have all been helpful.
If I can throw my hat into the ring. I am an architect in Park Slope. I can be reached at 646-257-3920.
You can also visit my web page by copying and pasting http://homepage.mac.com/proffittny/PhotoAlbum1.html
Good luck,
Robert Proffitt
These are all highly regarded firms, very expensive I believe too.
I’m an architect and have worked tangentally with John Hatheway. He has a good, talented firm.
I am not impressed with the job that Ferrara did at the Y on 9th street. I have not used them personally, but I have used an architect who left that firm and was not overjoyed. Architect was competent- nothing more.