I am a custom home builder and worked with many architects in the last 20 years. Reuben is always…read moremy #1 choice to work with for all kinds of projects because of the following reasons: 1. Plan details: We usually don't see many details on the plans with other architects as much as Reuben got them. This is super helpful to understand well the scope of work and reduced the number of loopholes for the majority of General Contractors/Builders to take advantage of and come up with multiple change orders during the execution and make the journey a very bumpy road. 2. Timelines: He is great on the timeline and a man of words. Don't see many architects following the time commitment. 3. Instantly available for Help Whenever we got any questions during execution, he get back to us right away which makes our guys work non-stop. 4. Understanding homeowner requirements: He understand very well the priorities of homeowners before the starting plans and most of the time hit more than 80% of them at the first draft. 5. Architectural design with practicality: He got great architectural skills and most importantly also takes care of practicality in the layout which has a huge benefit to the homeowner. We have seen many cases for other architects that the closet door is hitting the bed later. Of course, these kinds of problems are not visible/prominent until construction is complete and all furniture is set up in the house. I highly recommend Reuben Gross and that's gonna save tons of time & money down the road. Hasnain Nasar

Reuben Gross is a wonderful architect. He designed a two floor addition to our home, provided…read morecountless recommendations for vendors and contractors, and helped us through the whole process to completion. Highly recommend.

David Bucovy is a very talented architect, with the experience and understanding for complex…read moreprojects. He worked on many projects at my former building in Central Park south and came recommended. My project included quite a few challenges, and at the end of the day, it looks like it will all come together. Initially I hired their office to get dob approval, and then the scope changed to complete interior plans for a fixed price. If you retain bucovy's office my suggestion is to ensure that Bucovy is either directly assigned to the project, or within close reach of it, as he Is the one with the most experience and expertise.

Geoff's services were the best part of my home renovation…read more I needed to fully renovate my childhood home and add a small addition to accommodate our needs. I didn't want to be wasteful and had a specific budget. We also had zoning challenges. Geoff was so creative with our layout and maximized the usability of our small house. He also provided us with an alternative if zoning didn't get approved. The alternative still included everything the expanded version had, so we were covered either way. When it came to zoning, he managed everything for me and had a great relationship with the town. We got everything approved and the committee thought our ideas were great. Then when it came to construction, I was so glad I had Geoff on my side. The builders thought he was super thorough. I appreciated Geoff's advice on what absolutely needed to get done and what didn't, and approximate costs, etc. I felt like he was an advocate for me, and I was so appreciative of his guidance and help throughout the whole project. He's very generous with advice and his time. We absolutely love our home. We are so grateful for our experience with Geoff and highly recommend him!

Geoff is an excellent architect, super knowledgeable, patient, results oriented and very reasonable…read morepricing to boot.

Highly recommend Pat Pezzello and his team. Not once did I use them for a huge project, but twice…read more First project was an add a level (more like a level and a half). At the same time, a kitchen and a bathroom downstairs. The workmanship was impeccable. They worked clean and efficiently. Excellent communication. Creative ideas. I used their architect as well. He was awesome and I felt comfortable that they have worked together before, so they were, we all were, on the same page. Pat stands behind his work. He take pride in his work and his name and it's evident from the before and after pictures. A year, or so ago, we added a garage with a room above attached to our home. It could have looked like an afterthought. We're on a busy corner. But it's in style of our home and resembles a carriage house. Never a call back or a problem. Super professional. Exceptional quality work and value. More than fair price for what He puts forward. I had some hidden issues that he addressed, instead of covering up. Was fortunate to find them. I highly recommend to anyone. Extremely impressed. Can't say enough good about them. Excellent experiences, both times.

We hired Pezzello based on the recommendation of a friend about 13 years ago. I'm submitting this…read morereview many years later because for one thing when I tried to leave feedback when the work was done it was somehow removed from another site, and most importantly because we are now looking for help to fix the issues Pat and crew created for us. Amusingly I left this review on another site recently and Pezzello has disappeared from that site meaning my review went with them! What are they hiding from?? Our biggest current issue is our leaking roof and the quality of the job Pezzello provided. Every contractor who has come to see our roof to estimate the cost to repair is shocked at how bad it was done and the state it is in after only 13 years. The wood is rotting and potentially growing mold in places. It sagged even soon after it was completed, and has not gotten any better over the years. The siding was wavy from the day they installed it and is loose in multiple areas on our attic because there are no walls for it to adhere to. They never installed plywood walls so there are many large holes in drywall due to them trying to nail the siding into the drywall only. Two of the new windows they installed broke in half nearly immediately after they left. Calls to replace them went unanswered. They installed a front door without staining it and when we asked why they said it was never part of the job. We had to hire a 3rd party to stain it after it was hung so it was never done properly. Gaps were left between the new door and our tile as well as around a new set of steps that were installed. Most of this I attribute to the Pezzello team just rushing through the work. No attention was paid to details. No care put into the work performed. As a result we're left needing to have another contractor come in and fix the mistakes for additional money. For this reason I am giving a single star for value. I don't care how good their price was 13 years ago if I need to be charged again to do it right. One star for customer service because as I said, they ignored our calls and didn't fix the obviously broken windows. One star for work quality because the majority of what they did needs to be fixed again. I would not describe that as quality. I regret having work done by Pezzello, and I would advise others to avoid them based on my long-term experience with the work they provided and did not stand behind.

I can't say enough about the positive working experience and amazing outcome from my collaboration…read morewith Design, Build, Workshop. Scott Rothman was very hands on. He answered all my questions and elevated the design aesthetic I had originally envisioned for the space. He stayed within budget and the work looks like I paid 3 times what I spent. I am loving all the compliments I'm getting! Feels so good to be in my space.

While I did not employ this firm to execute my renovation, the firms partner Scott Rothman was…read moreexceptionally patient and informative with me during several conversations. In the end, I reduced the scope of the job and didn't need a design-build firm. Regardless, my experience with this firm was very positive.

In August 2024 I began the process of closing two TOH open permits filed in the 1950s. I began with…read morean expediting company in Rockville Center (who name I will not reveal) that started the TOH process to close the permits. After the cost related to electrical and plumbing inspections, architectural drawing, TOH fees and months of delays, I took my details to Mark Anthony's firm in North Bellmore in Late December 2025. I explained the difficulties with the expeditor to Ashley, a member of the business's staff; she immediately connected me to Don Amen. After explaining the open permits and delays, he said the firm would take over my case and began to explain Mark Anthony's fees, TOH fees, schedules and the inspections process. Over the next four months, communications with Don were nothing short of exemplary. His expertise with the permit process, research of my home and property, drawings that needed to be prepared for the TOH and anticipated scheduling was outstanding. The process became more complicated because the original expeditor did not include a major part of what the TOH expected due to finishing that had to be maintained after alterations and renovations over the years. In addition, supplemental drawings and permit clarifications had to be submitted to the TOH. With the sale/closing of my home set for April 2026, Don assured me the predicted schedule would be met and was very patient; consistently and quickly responding to my "million" emails (certainly provided a "calm me down' feeling through a difficult TOH process). As expected, drawings were delivered, all changes were updated and the inspection process was ready. After numerous TOH fees for closing permits, inspections and certificate of completion were paid, happy to report that the permits are now CLOSED. I would certainly recommend Mark Anthony's firm for permits issues. His entire staff is very knowledgeable with the TOH minutia of guidelines. The process of researching codes going back to 1950 and checking for current standards is certainly an expertise that one develops over many years of experience, and to incorporate those details within a complete set of drawings is very time consuming and amazing, This firm is one that you should employ immediately if you are searching for help with any TOH issues. The process takes time, but, in 2026 it's difficult for find a company that delivers quality with the highest form of professionalism...that's what Mark Anthony's staff delivers.

While the initial plans provided by this architect were solid, the follow-through on their promised…read moreexpediting services was a major letdown. As a contractor, I rely on dependable professionals to maintain my reputation--and unfortunately, this experience was anything but dependable. After months of delays and not following up with the town. and lack of communication, and what felt like complete disinterest in moving our project forward, we were left with no choice but to start over with a new firm. Checking in every few months shouldn't be considered excessive, yet even that seemed too much for them. Eventually, they went completely silent. Do your homework before hiring. In this business, reliability matters--and once that trust is broken, there's no going back. They won't be used again, and they know why.

My husband and I hired Peter Johnston Architect based on a recommendation from a friend after…read morepurchasing our summer house in New Jersey. The house needed a new kitchen and new bathrooms. This was our first experience using an architect and we were very happy with how the whole process was handled. The end result was sophisticated and modern. I feel like Peter and his office really listened to what I wanted. There were a couple of complications that popped up during construction, but any issue was taken care of professionally by Peter so that we were not inconvenienced. I've already recommended Peter to my cousin from Hoboken, but this is a great company for anyone in the area!

After a tenant left my store in a shambles, i needed an architect to help me navigate the…read moreintricacies of zoning and permits etc. I called Peter and from the beginning, he couldn't have been more helpful. He provided drawings, went to meet with city officials obtained permits and always kept me in the loop. His fees were reasonable and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this company!

We had a fantastic experience with Mike Almon as the architect for our home renovation. He took a…read morelot of care in making our home functional and beautiful. He was generous with his time as he explained everything to us, proposed different alternatives to meet our needs, and even helped us tackle challenges with our contractor as best as he could. His prices were very reasonable. He was professional, honest, and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him.

Mike is, in a word, great. I highly recommend him. He's everything an architect should…read morebe--fastidious, knowledgeable, reliable, and thorough. He's also very nice, very patient, and very understanding. Mike also has great taste, and his rates are reasonable. All in all, working with Mike was a terrific experience, and I look forward to working with him again on other projects.