Steve helped me to get a 19-year old outstanding DOB permit approved for an apartment in a landmark…read morebuilding. This wasn't a creative project for an architect. Actually I am sure it was very painful to deal with all the red tapes. During those 4 months, he even contacted me in the after hours to give me the progress. Thank you.

My answer to your response is - I guess you never worked with an expeditor. I never asked you to…read morepull permits yourself. ---------- Where do I begin? This architect is disgustingly unprofessional and more importantly, a bad person. He was 15 minutes late to our meeting, walked in while I was speaking to his co workers, Jasmine and Dong, and was completely dismissive about the entire meeting. When I started to ask him about the next steps to move forward, like how to pull permits and the pricing for the design, he completely FLIPPED out telling me why would he pull permits when that's the contractor's job? I was a bit taken aback since my previous architect pulled permits alongside my contractor. He then started to allege that I use unlicensed contractors. I started to wonder what he was getting at and why he was being such a rude jerk. He then had the nerve to pull out the BIS gov website and ask me about the contractor I used and the address. When I tried to tell him the architect firm, he got very angry and said why would I care about the architect? HELLO! You asked who pulled the permits! He found my previous project and everything was up to code. This guy is disgusting. There is NP way he's a legit architect because he doesn't have any skills on how to speak to clients. Stay away. You can find architects who pull permits alongside the contractors. This means he has very bad relationships with the DOB.

Good with people, good with design, and good with construction management. Also very experienced in…read moreall aspects of architectural design

Bill evaluated my home and did a complete review of things I need to do. He saved me big chunk of…read moremoney and headaches. I'll definitely retain Bill for ongoing projects!

Working with Esther and my account manager, Martha, was a real pleasure. Our informative…read moreconversations never felt rushed, and replies ro my emails were thoughtful and comprehensive--If occasionally somewhat delayed. The professional co-op set allowed my project to breeze through board approval. Highly recommend!

We're writing to express our utmost gratitude and highest recommendation for Esther and the entire…read moreteam at Permit Architects. Our family recently engaged their services to navigate an architectural consultation, technical drawings, and the formal submission process for city approvals. Throughout every phase, their execution was nothing short of exceptional. This project was undertaken during a challenging period marked by tight timelines, high uncertainty, and a steep learning curve for our family. Esther met these high-stakes circumstances with an extraordinary blend of professionalism, deep patience, and genuine compassion. We are incredibly grateful for Esther's leadership and the care she showed my parents during this transition. We look forward to potential future partnerships with Permit Architects and confidently recommend their services to anyone seeking top-tier architectural expertise paired with true client advocacy. Thank you Esther and Team

Jim consulted with me several times on my gut renovation project and provided expert advice. He…read morebrings expertise from two decades of experience to the table, and also his work is of impeccable quality. I saw a passive house he was gut renovating in Park Slope, and it was absolutely stunning! Jim knows how to preserve historic details while bringing the design into the modern era in a tasteful, classic way. He exudes calmness and wisdom and is a pleasure to be around. Full disclosure in that I ultimately had to choose a less experienced architect because Jim's fee, although completely reasonable given his level of skill and expertise, was a bit out of our price range.

Jim was great to work with. We did a semi-gut renovation in 3 bedroom/2 bathroom apt. The quality…read moreof his work and suggestions were exactly what we wanted based on my husband and my feedback. Jim is very detailed and each week during renovation, we had him manage the project with the contractor to ensure the final output was done properly. Most Manhattan apartments are not symmetrical, so the early stage on doing things a certain way goes a long way on the final look. He understands plumbing, and electrical well to communicate to our contractors. He referred us to a HVAC engineer. When it came to interior design, we had Sarah who provided feedback and suppliers information. She was also very helpful. Jim knows the DOB process well and helped us resolved many issues even during covid and DOB rule changed in 2020 and 2021. We also had him manage the project with the contractors. The contractors don't have the same design eyes and were a bit sloppy and forgetful so it was imperative to have Jim help us. Urban charges by the hour and provided an accurate estimate of the cost. Make sure what projects he's working on so he can allocate time properly. In the beginning with the design drawing schematic, it took a while cause he was on a couple of brownstone projects but overall still have a very positive experience with Jim. He was responsive.

In 2024 I hired Harry's Contracting for the first time to complete an apartment renovation in a…read morebuilding that I owned in Astoria. I was very impressed and greatly satisfied with the work and the time it took to complete the renovation. Based on this pleasant experience I decided to contact Harry's Contracting again for a much smaller project in my own home, hoping that it would be accommodated based on the limited scope of the work. I contacted the office and Arianna immediately responded and scheduled a meeting with Harry for us to review the work and create a proposal. Just like the previous time, the administration portion of the process was quickly completed and we had a start date. As I stated in the beginning, this was a small project for three rooms of flooring and some minor renovation work in a bathroom, never the less, it was completed with the same level of care and attention to detail as my previous work. The workers; Andy, Ziggy and Angel were all very courteous, professional, and very accommodating to our needs. They always arrived on time, completed the daily required work and always cleaned up before they left. The work was completed in four days all to our satisfaction. I would strongly recommend Harry's Contracting for all projects, large or small.

Harry just matched the colors on our landmarked facade in the Historic District of Hamilton…read moreHeights, despite the original colors having faded and weathered, all by using tiny chips of paint. He did this when the sub contractor thought it impossible. And it took Harry 1 day. If you have a landmarked facade, Harry's Contracting is the company to call. Excellent work!

Mr. Gati and his team are highly effective as well as efficient! They move quickly and keep costs…read morein line in order to meet budget requirements. They provide a detailed set of plans and drawings for all projects that take place, and I personally wouldn't recommend anyone else for your architectural needs. Mr. Gati is an expert in this field with tons of experience, so if you have a project that requires an architectural firm, I would look no further. Highly recommend! And I thank Mr. Gati for all his help with now what has been multiple renovations and projects that I have retained him and his team for.

Catherine C. 4/30/25…read more Working with William Gati exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism and dedication to the field of architecture. With a deep-rooted passion for historic preservation an urban design, William brings an extraordinary blend of technical expertise, artistic sensibility and genuine care to every project he undertakes. As a registered tour guide for New York City, William's love for the city- particularly the borough of Queens and its diverse homes- is evident in his work. His comprehensive knowledge of architectural history enriches his practice, purpose, and respect for the past. Clients consistently benefit from William's rare combination of hands on experience and strategic business understanding. From meticulous foundation work to full-scale renovations, he demonstrates exceptional workmanship and a commitment to quality that sets his studio apart. HIs ability to balance aesthetic excellence with practical functionality ensures that each project not only meets but exceeds client expectations. Most notably, William brings compassion and clarity to the architectural process. He takes the time to truly understand each client's needs, offer thoughtful solutions that are as beautiful as they are enduring. His work reflects a deep integrity -grounded in design, history, and human connection. In short, William Gati is a trusted architect and preservationist whose contributions to the built environment are both meaningful and masterfully executed. I've known Bill for almost a decade and creating this home with Bill has been more than just a project -it's become a sanctuary. Every space radiates peace, gratitude, and the kind of energy that makes you feel truly at home. I'm so thankful for this journey with Bill and everything we've brought to life as a team. Highly recommend working with Bill great guy!

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.

I'm so glad that I chose Almon Architecture after interviewing a few other architects…read more We needed to file for our big renovation of the old townhouse (3 family) and Mike helped us all the way through the 8 months planning, construction, and filing. He's very knowledgable, thorough yet really easy to work with. He was always on our side and never hesitated to stand up for us when the plumber or contractor would try to cut the corner. We never had any difficulty getting permits or approval from DOB thanks to Mike. And his pricing was very reasonable, too! I highly recommend Almon Architecture :)

The previous reviews were spot on...Saul is truly very helpful…read more I needed an architect to go over a potential purchase and I found SDH on yelp. Since the building is in Park Slope and I am familiar with another project of his nearby I thought to reach out. He was very courteous, prompt and professional. I was talked out of a potential headache and I am very grateful. I will certainly retain his services in the future when the timing and situation is right.

I felt like he answered all my questions very helpfully! In the end I did not acquire his services,…read morebut I definitely hope to in the future.