Hi – I am in contract to buy a large one bedroom in Brooklyn Heights. The apartment needs major work (kitchen, bath, floors, windows etc.) I would appreciate any recommendations for GCs and/or indivduals to help with the various areas if I decide to act as my own GC (eg a plumber, electrician, window person, etc.). The apartment has many pre war details that I would like to preserve so I need someone with experience in restoration projects.

Many thanks.

H


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  1. Try Roy Angevine of Swift Renovations: 646 210-7938/swiftrenovation@aol.com. Good guy, no bullshit, tell him Andres reccommended him. Def. go with the 3 bids, can’t have it any other way.

  2. Hi,

    I agree with Emilia, definitely go with at least 3 quotes. I went with Pietro from All Renovation (718-351-4099). They were extremely professional and customer service oriented. They just finished my brownstone renovation which included all new kitchen and bathroom + they kept intact all the decorative medallions that I requested and restored all the oak moldings that had 50+ years of paint on them. I have some pics uploaded at the following link…

    http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=9AasmjNk2bss2

    Good Luck,
    Al

  3. I went through the pain of restoring my three family brownstone. Soo many disappointments with contractors and handymen, etc. In the end the only person I can honestly recommend is Mario — he is an excellent carpenter and all around contractor. My only advice get several quotes and go with the person you trust. Here is Mario’s number 917-776-4537.

    Emilia