Bendi knows how to get the job done right the first time. I highly recommend his work. He's professional, has a good work ethic, shows attention to detail & is very knowledgable (plumbing, electrical, painting, wallpaper installation, and smaller tasks). I always feel very comfortable with him in my home. Just some of the great work he's done in my place: 1) Installed 2 wall-mounted TV's (55" in my bedroom, 65" in my living room): before installing the TV's - he installed recessed outlet boxes for the TV plugs, which made the TV's flush. They're perfectly mounted and locked into place. The 65" TV is a swivel and it retracts easily. 2) Installed my beautiful Anthropologie wallpaper in my bedroom: He did such a great job lining up the panels, making the proper cuts and removing the panels. Evan around the window, door and outlets - it came out seamless. I'm so pleased with the end result. The bedroom sconces were installed by Bendi as well. Then, he clipped all of the extra wires from the air conditioner, sconces, my phone charger on a wall-mounted power strip underneath my bed frame (so it's extra easy to clean without having to move all the wires). 3) Installed a West Elm chandelier in my dining room & replaced the switch to a dimmer: nothing was there previously, just a cover plate on the ceiling. He took care with the delicate fixture and added the correct dimmer switch to go with it. I'm making a list of things for his next visit! Thanks Bendi read more

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The best of the best! Always will recommend bendi for any job you need. He's super reliable and creative. There's really nothing he can't do. read more

The guy is kind of a douche. Called him around 8:50, his website says he works after hours. So when I was explaining my situation, he cuts me off and he says he's not working 9PM. I apologized and I double checked to make sure what I saw on his website was correct. And why pick up the phone? I am assuming he is using his personal phone for business. One suggestion, Google voice. And update your website. But I did use him about a year ago, his work was great, but he never shut up, he was wound up, maybe he took a bump or two before he got on the job. 1 hour job took 3 hours. I am not here to have conversation or babysit. read more

Bendi is a very skilled person. He is such a great contact to have. He came over to repair a dining room table and two chairs that were falling apart. He also repaired a kitchen cabinet that had fallen apart. in addition to that, he was able to troubleshoot the problem with our shower drain stopper and will return to replace it. He is pretty much able to look at the problem and assess what needs to be done in minutes. He was able to make use of wood pieces we had in the yard to repair our chairs and cabinets without having to buy anything. Bendi is also very friendly and polite, a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him. Thanks, Bendi! read more

We recently undertook a bit of home redesign, and as part of that, wanted to mount or new flatscreen TV on the wall. I was surprised to see so many highly rated handy-people on Yelp, and started to call down the list. Lots of folks weren't available or told me that my TV couldn't be mounted on the wall, even on studs. Bendi got right back to me and said he could come by that evening. I couldn't have been happier! He showed up right on time, and was both friendly and professional. It was nice to get a good vibe right off the bat, since you never know what will happen when you invite a stranger from Yelp into your home (although to be fair, the last time that happened, I married her). Anyway, Bendi was the perfect mix of efficient and thoughtful. He was clearly very handy and had hung many TVs before, but didn't immediately discard the instructions and just assume he knew everything, as I could imagine some people would do. He asked a lot of questions to make sure we were happy with the positioning, the look, and a bunch of other things. In about thirty minutes, he had hung the TV perfectly (and only after testing its stability many times). He then also mounted a wire run and our sound bar to make sure the whole room was perfect. His price was $60 an hour which felt very reasonable. I would definitely use him again and can't recommend him enough! read more

I got an AC this AM and needed someone ASAP because it was getting too hot up in herrrrrre. I'm thankful for all my trusty Yelpers' advice. Bendi came quickly (literally 30 mins) and quoted me fairly for an AC ($60 for the day of) and even helped me on other handyman items without charge (screwing in my metal bars), even offered to screw in my curtain rods! He is lighthearted and professional on top of his fair prices. I had to deal with some personal things and was clearly was not in a great mood but he remained professional and nice, and if anything made me feel better. I told Bendi I was very nervous about installing an AC because I live on 1st floor, but Bendi nicely assured me that the multiple screws he used would not only keep me secure but also would enable me to keep my AC in my window year-long. I would definitely use Bendi again for other handyman items on my to-do list. Search no more, this is your go-to Astoria handyman. read more

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Such a rude guy, My wife called him, and he was so rude on the phone, Has no basic manners, will never use him for anything. be careful have someone who is rude going to your home. is sign of dangerous . read more

Made two separate appointments to show up at my house. He came neither time. The first time he responded to a text several hours later saying his plans had changed. The second time he just completely blew us off. SO RUDE! read more

Bendi repaired leaks coming from 3 separate in-wall heating units of my apartment. He came about 10 minutes later than the time we originally scheduled, but was courteous enough to call to let me know he was running a little late. Once he got there, he quickly diagnosed what the problem was and got to work. He finished all 3 units in under an hour. It wasn't the cleanest job as some debris/water came out when removing the units from the wall, but Bendi made sure to clean up everything afterwards. He's very responsible, works fast, his price was reasonable, and to top it off, he's a pretty friendly guy too! I wouldn't hesitate to use him again. I'm posting this review about a month after Bendi did his work for me to make sure the job was done correctly (it was!) and no reoccurrence of the original problem surfaced (it hasn't!). Thanks, Bendi. read more

Bendi Kovats! Super professional,fast,friendly and punctual-in fact,he came in 5 ahead of time. I had an emergency and I found him on Yelp.I'm happy I did since he was super nice even tho I called him on a Saturday.Highly recommended! read more

Bendi was amazing. He helped up open up a couple of sections of drywall to deal with a rodent issue and was able to quickly fix our exterior vent to resolve the issue. Super efficient and friendly. read more

Bendi is awesome!! He's on-time, efficient, friendly, fair, and ensures you're happy with the work he's doing for you. He has a genuine desire to help and does quality work. I highly recommend him and will most definitely be using his services again in the future. Thank you again Bendi! read more

This man has an incredible heart. He truly cares about you and the work he's doing for you. Not to mention he's reasonably priced. Would 100% recommend over and over again. read more

I really don't understand how someone who promises to handle your job and then ignores you, can get such high marks and adollation. I found him to be irresponsible and therefore incompetent from the get go! read more

He is amazing called him he was over within 2 hours to install my TV mount.

We've called on Bendi twice over the years to install air conditioners and mount TVs. Both times he showed up on time and was extremely courteous and easygoing. The work is excellent and his rates were reasonable. He's on speed dial for us whenever we have any needs around the house. read more

I cannot speak highly enough of Bendi. As a newcomer to New York, he helped me install my window air conditioning unit and hang some shelves that were giving me a great deal of trouble. He did not try to overcharge me at all and was so friendly and wonderful to work with! I cannot recommend him enough! read more

Bendi has helped me with a few home improvement projects now and each time has been excellent. He has shown up on time for his appointments and has been flexible with meeting me after work. The projects he has helped me with look great, they were done quickly and efficiently and I would recommend him to anyone! read more

Bendi helped install my TV and a few wall hooks. Overall, he is very professional, clearly experienced, and an efficient worker. He happened to be available on the same day the TV arrived, which worked out great. He and his assistant arrived on time, and brought all of the tools needed with them. In addition to installing the TV, Bendi also arranged my internet cables so they wouldn't all be bunched up in a corner on the floor. To do this, he volunteered to move my fridge and arrange the cables behind the fridge. He happily spent an extra 20 minutes on this (at no extra charge) and it made a huge difference in the appearance of my apartment! I highly highly recommend Bendi. read more

Bandi is great! He not only helped me install the bracket for my AC but also helped tighten the screws for my roommates' ACs. Also his rate is reasonable compared to services like Handy.com. Would definitely recommend him to my friends. read more

Bendi has come to my apartment twice now and always does spectacular work. Very personable, works on whatever you may need, gives friendly advice, and is always quick and efficient. I highly recommend him for any handy work you may need. read more

I found Bendi through Yelp and can highly recommend him. I called and spoke directly with him regarding the installation of 7 window blinds. I let him know at the time that my window frames (old apartment building) were metal and difficult to drill through. We arranged a time and agreed upon fair rate, and Bendi provided an estimate as to how long it would take. He was running a bit late (15-20 mins) but called to let me know. He arrived and immediately got to work. We had a nice conversation as he worked. There was no stalling or BS on his part to drag out the job. He came prepared with metal screws (not part of the packaging with the blinds) which means he clearly paid attention to our initial conversation. Bendi was quick, polite and professional and best of all finished the job in half the time he estimated. I would highly recommend Bendi and will certainly use him in the future should I have additional projects. read more

Bendi is awesome! He is a perfectionist, and his work reflects that. Most contractors I have hired in the past took double if not triple the time to fix things. He fixed my back door molding, he installed two lights, and painted my ceiling medallion, he fixed a light fixture in the basement that hadn't been working for 7 years, in about 5 minutes time. He removed my old shower door and installed a new kohler shower door. He refused to do a sloppy job, even when I said it didn't matter. I will be using him again... Without hesitation. He is fair and honest and I'm so happy that yelp led me to him! read more

Bendi is a very nice guy. Fixed the problem with our lights. Pricing is fair. Would call him again if we ever need anything. Thanks Bendi!

Had a few things I needed to do the place. Bendi came saw and conquered. So glad I called and would definitely call again when I need some help. Thank you!!! read more

Bendi, is incredible. He came over to our casa exactly when he said he would. He was quick, friendly, competent and quite a nice conversationalist actually. It was a pleasure speaking with him. He was professional and knows his craft inside and outside. It's hard to find people like Bendi. We now have officially become Bendi Devotees. I will ALWAYS use Bendi for anything we need fixin'. Aesthetically he was the doppelganger of my long term friend Larry and had the insight of a genius engineer by way of Elon Musk. Please welcome this bright and cool guy with open arms..he just might save all of humanity actually. read more

Amazing work, reasonably priced. Came on one day's notice. Spent 4 hours putting together my entire apartment (multiple pieces of furniture needed assembling, curtains put up, pictures mounted on walls, lights changed, bathroom door fixed so it actually closes). Efficient, effective, very happy with this service! read more

We had to put up some shelves in some tricky walls. Complicated for a non-handyman like me, but simple for Bendi. He was efficient, professional, and pleasant. And he did a terrific job! He also came on short notice, which we very much appreciated. We would definitely use him again, and highly recommend him to anyone. read more

Mr. Kovats, is a respectable gentleman. Very knowledgeable and helpful. I did not use him for work but he was very honest about estimate and did not charge a penny for his estimate. Deep, Forest Hills. NY read more

I recently called Bendi to do a small spackle job on my wall. He did a great job, very helpful and pleasant and professional. Even though the job was tiny he was able to put 100% into the work and made sure it was good to go before he left. I highly recommend him for small or large jobs. I will definitely call him again! Thank you Bendi! read more

I've now used Bendi for two jobs and will surely use him again. I'd go as far as to add him to my favorites in my contacts list, when it comes to completely a task in a timely and professional manor. I first had a TV installed/mounted and most recently had a very large AC reinstalled by Bendi. Both times he came on-time and within a short time frame. He's meticulous, courteous, and cheaper than hiring some corporate idiot (Geek Squad, PC Richards, etc.) giving you some bogus and overpriced estimate for a job Bendi could do with his eye's closed. Do yourself a favor and call Bendi when you need some help with your apartment or home. You wont be disappointed. read more

Bendi was on time and the service couldn't be better. He installed an over the range microwave but had to get around some issues where I know some handymen would have said they couldn't do it (or wasn't worth their time). And even better he finished in under an hour! I will definitely use him again and will refer him to my friends and family. read more

Bendi is dependable, came on the appointed time, finished installing the lights and was able to check the grounded outlet in less than an hour. He is a no frills handyman, honest and easy to deal with. read more

Bendi has been doing odd jobs, big and small, for me and my neighbors at Bay Street Landing in Staten Island for the past several years. He has a creative mind to match his quality of work. He's honest and easy to work with. read more

Bendi is reliable and does an excellent job. He fixed two of my kitchen cabinets, changed my shower head, put up bathroom shelves, unclogged my bathtub, and fixed my kitchen window. Quality and professional work. Very kind person! Highly recommend! read more

I've used Bendi twice--once to install a window AC unit and once to take apart a bed frame. He was extremely professional, but what really impressed me was how much he cares about his work and his customers. He works fast, and as the other reviewers mention, it's fun talking to him because he's so friendly and personable. Even after working with him twice, I'm completely loyal--will not use any other handyman! Highly recommend. read more

I made an appointment with Bendi to install an air conditioner and some blinds. He never showed or called to say he couldn't make it or to reschedule. read more

Bendi was great! I called him at 4:30 in the afternoon and made an appointment same day at 7:30 to have him install an AC support and window unit. He let me know when he was on his way and even came a little early which was great for me. Installed everything in about half an hour and made sure everything was good before he left. Was very nice and charges a reasonable price. I'd definitely use him again. read more

This guy is fantastic. Knowledgeable, fast, and great personality to boot. Highly recommend!

They fixed things that I did not believe they would be able to. Bendi and his assistant worked very hard and were very courteous. They did the job in a very timely manner and the price was extremely reasonable. I definitely plan on using Bendi again if I need some things fixed around the house. read more