The million dollar question. We started Apartment Therapy with the intention of answering this question, and are still struggling to put together a good roster of handymen. This is the moment. Every handyman you provide or find will be put into our Stores (and services) Guide for eternity.
I'm in the process of trying to find a local handyman to come to my small Soho apartment and fix various things that are in need of repair: install some molding where wall meets floor; touch up painting near floor after carpeting was removed; properly mount surge protector box on wall; some caulking...
The list goes on. Probably 5-6 hours work.
Do you know a good resource for finding quality handmen? Many advertise on Craig's list, but how do you know if the work is good? Does any website exist that lists pre-screened handymen, or ones with reviews? Thanks, Bennett
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Hi --
I am looking for a handyman for various jobs around my apartment (moving/installing some shelves; hanging mirrors, minor re-construction & painting of a broken cabinet, etc.).
Joe, Mike -- if you still do this work please call me (917) 432-9226. Anyone else, please call! Thanks!
-Tamborina
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NYcitySTUFF was named "best Handyman in NYC" by NY Mag in their "Best of New York" issue 3/08 and they have tons of references. Fast response, great rates and great guys! I'm biased but they really are great. www.nycitystuff.com
I found a GREAT handyman. His name is Alan Holstein. He charges $80 and hour, but he is fast, courteous and very prompt. He actually showed up 10 minutes early! I cannot recommend him enough. He knows how to do everything, including electrics. He is a very nice man. His # is 212-957-8345 and his email is alanholst@aol.com.
I've used SPEEDYFIXIT, hanydman company in NYC for the past 6 years. He does everything from change a dimmer to small renovation. Reliable, on time, and highly skilled (not to mention affordable).