Dear AT,
I don't know if this is the correct protocol for having an "apartment question" answered, but I am having a lot of trouble finding a contractor who would be willing to do a small job, i.e opening up a closet opening (now approx. 5' x 6 1/2') which I would like to enlarge to 5' x say, 9'.
So basically, someone good with a sawzall and taping and patching all of it back up so it looks clean and good.
Any thoughts? I am finally trying to tackle the biggest problem in my life: the one closet in my apartment, and this is the first step, so any feedback would be much appreciated!
Thank you!
Stephanie
This is the biggest problem in NYC, too. If you don't have a good super in the building who recommends someone, you are stuck. We have three numbers you can call:
(Thanks, Stephanie!) MGR
I really like our contractor/handyman, he owns Almac Hardware in Newkirk Plaza (Flatbush area on B/Q train). His name is Javier (nickname Javi) and he runs a super friendly family business. You can tell by his patience and care that he likes what he does...a lot! He had a crew come in to do apartment sealing for us and we were very happy with the price and the job done. Definitely cheaper than Park Slope/Heights area places. The number is 718 434 1736, and email info@almachardware.com. You can tell him Tate from Sony sent you.
DON'T USE DON PERRONE based in Brooklyn. His company did a bathroom renovation mid-January which he said would take 6-8 days to finish. He even listed on his website that it's done, which it clearly is not. 2 months later and I'm still waiting for his plumber Doug to come replace the shower body that he broke. I call and text and email and they either don't return my calls or they don't show up when they say they're coming or they keep saying tomorrow, tomorrow. Not to mention, Doug put in my new tub not knowing how to install the trip lever (which stops the drainage), and I wound up with a really cheap push drainer because the trip lever will not function unless he removes the tub. They say they can do small to large jobs and you don't have to pay upfront, but that's not the case, they still ask you for the money even if the job is not done. STAY AWAY from these guys.
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