We have an 865 sq ft.1 BR condo on the upper west side of Manhattan. No significant improvements had been made since its construction, and it needed complete kitchen and bathroom renovations. I interviewed 3 in-person contractors to go over the project, discuss ideas, cost and time to completion. I settled on Brener Construction, and it was the right choice. Amos Guetta, the owner, was quick to respond through his office manager Lois, and I only had to wait a few days for us to meet. He was on time, professional, courteous and pleasant. He listened to my ideas, offered some suggestions of his own and was willing to consider changes that would pose challenges. In a few days I had the proposal emailed; the project was broken up into phases with inclusions and exclusions clearly stated. As often happens with any renovation project, it grew. In addition to a totally new kitchen and bathroom, new closets were built, crown molding and recessed lighting were placed throughout the condo, additional wall sockets were wired, ceiling fans and a split A/C system were installed, and floors were sanded. Some partition walls and a drop ceiling were removed, opening the rooms and allowing them to breath. Amos started the project and demolition on time and would send daily photos through a group WhatsApp account created along with his office manager, Lois. It gave me the ability to follow progress and communicate back and forth. It was also easy to speak with Amos and Lois over the phone when necessary. Having Lois on the thread was an advantage since she could follow up on orders, delivery dates and troubleshoot any problems along the way. She provided the back-office support essential to any business. Living in Philadelphia and at times being out of the country, posed no problems with our communication. I made it a priority to always try to answer immediately whenever Amos or Lois would send a message or had a question. I figured a delay on my part could result in double delay on their part if they had to wait for me to respond. I had a chance to meet the electrician Orlando, and many of his workers; all professional who shared Amos' desire for attention to detail and clearly took pride in their work. Many of his workers have been with Brener for years which bodes well for the company. Amos followed all electrical and plumbing city codes, offered reasonable troubleshoot suggestions whenever problems or surprises arose (sure to happen) and always in a calm and pleasant manner. He abided by all condo rules and regulations and there was never any friction between him and management. After weeks of working closely with Amos, I consider him a friend and would have no reservations in recommending Brener Construction for any small or large project. In short, if you are looking for a contractor, look no further and have the confidence that choosing Brener Construction and Amos Guetta is the right choice. He may not be the cheapest, but the work will be done right and done right the first time. In Spanish there is a saying, "lo barato sale caro" - that which is cheap, will turn out to be expensive. read more

After interviewing and thoroughly researching many contractors before beginning our Manhattan apartment renovation, we chose Brenner Construction--and looking back, we can confidently say all of that research paid off. Hiring the right contractor is the single most important decision you'll make during a renovation, and we truly believe we made the right choice. If you're considering Brenner Construction, you will never regret hiring them. Renovating in New York City is incredibly complex, but Brenner guided us through every stage of the process with professionalism, expertise, and exceptional attention to detail. A special thank you to Amos, who was personally involved throughout the project. He was on-site every day, incredibly hands-on, and always willing to answer questions or solve problems as they arose. His commitment to quality and craftsmanship was evident in every aspect of the renovation, and it gave us tremendous confidence knowing he was overseeing the work so closely. We also can't say enough about Lois, who was absolutely exceptional. She responded to emails and phone calls within minutes, kept every detail organized, and expertly managed the permits, Department of Buildings paperwork, scheduling, and countless administrative details that come with a New York City renovation. Her efficiency, communication, and organization made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel smooth and well managed. The entire Brenner team demonstrated professionalism, respect for our home, and genuine pride in their work. Their craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering an exceptional finished product truly set them apart. No renovation is without challenges, but Brenner consistently approached every situation thoughtfully and professionally, always focused on achieving the best possible outcome. The quality of their work exceeded our expectations, and we absolutely love our finished apartment. We are incredibly grateful to Amos, Lois, and the entire Brenner Construction team for bringing our vision to life. We would recommend Brenner Construction without hesitation to anyone planning a renovation in New York City. Our extensive research led us to them, and we're so glad it did. Choosing Brenner was one of the best decisions we made throughout this entire project. read more

Amos Guetta was a referral from a very close friend who had seen Amos' work firsthand. We were having renovating our NYC 1 bedroom apartment bathroom and kitchen. Amos and his team were a Godsend. From the initial consultation, he listened for what we wished to be done and then was clear about what could and possibly could not be done. When we were concerned about budget issues or newly discovered structural limitations, Amos always had a workaround to suggest that would keep us on or within our budget, all the while instilling a sense of calm. The Office Manager, Lois, was extremely communicative and helpful. She seamlessly handled all the paperwork for building and insurance requirements as well as the financial aspect of the renovation. Not easy to do. During the shopping phase of the renovation, Amos had recommendations for tile, flooring, fixture and appliance companies all of whom were exceptional in the process. We were away during the entire two-month renovation and Amos communications via text and photos nearly every morning or afternoon about the schedule, the expectations and the accomplishments, constantly asking for confirmation along each stage. He tediously sealed off the parts of the apartment that were not being renovated. Before he installed any tiles on the wall or floors, he taped out various patterns, consulting with us on each. His work is creative and masterful; he had an incredibly tasteful vision about the possibilities for the space. I witnessed the great respect he has for his employees who are all meticulous and serious about their work. This was our second NYC renovation and by far beyond any expectations for what we could have hoped. We cannot recommend Amos and his team enough. read more

I Hired Brener construction for a complete renovation of a fixer-upper apartment I purchased. The job required expertise in all aspects of apartment renovation: Planning, Demolition, Procurement, Plumbing, Kitchen, Flooring, Bathroom, Windows, Paint, Electricity and more. Going into a large project like this I had, as expected, many fears regarding putting the fate of the project in the hands of one single contractor. That ended up being my best decision. I couldn't have not been happier with the outcome. Their attention to detail and professionalism was obvious from Day 1. Ami's guidance and personal attention to every single detail prevented us from making crucial mistakes and highlighting areas we can improve our own ideas The execution was flawless. If there was even a small detail that was done wrong, Ami noticed it himself and made sure it will be fixed. Equally important - they are always responsive with any question / issue you have. The project was delivered as promised (even at higher standards) and on time. Everyone who comes to our apartment is impressed with the quality of the renovation. To conclude: Do not look any further - Brener is your firm for quality, timing and piece of mind. If you still have any doubts, I am happy to have you over at my place so you can see the quality of work for yourself. Ask Brener for my contact info read more

We hired Brener to build washer/dryer space in our apartment. As other reviews we saw, they did a great job in communicating throughout the process, which we appreciated as we traveled internationally during the construction. They kept us up to date by sending us the progress update (including pictures) and didn't hesitate to discuss any issues over the phone at odd hours. We love how it turned out and enjoy using our washer/dryer. They also fixed a few things around home at no additional charge, which we appreciated (leaking shower door, broken power outlet, etc.). We also required other work which they did a great job as well. Overall, we were very satisfied. A few things that we were not entirely happy about: - we felt that the price was a bit high (including additional cost charged by a change order). - we wished that they made more efforts to control dust. The construction area wasn't completely sealed off and furniture near/in the area wasn't covered (e.g. unassembled crib we forgot to remove from the construction area). Maybe we should have been clearer about our needs but we had to clean/wash a lot of stuff after construction was over. It didn't help that we have a baby who would touch/mouth everything. read more

Brener construction with Ami at the helm and Gal as his foreman are a breath of fresh air in the contractor arena. They are absolutely amazing. They are professional, talented, creative and so neat. They redid my kitchen from gutting to rebuilding and they did a spectacular job. My kitchen is fabulous Really my dream kitchen come true all thanks to them. Their work is impeccable Their word can be totally counted on. They promised me the kitchen by a certain date and even with delays of cabinets which was not in their control, they still came in under the time promised which is unheard of. There were absolutely no glitches and no aggravation. In addition to all that I said, they are truly so nice. Ami kept me calm throughout the project and he never wavered. Never got frazzled and any unexpected challenge that came up, he dealt with it with total calm and just did whatever was needed to make it work. It was truly a pleasure to deal with him and his work is extraordinary. I would never think twice to hire them again for any future project and wouldn't even interview anyone else. I highly recommend them and can't say enough good things about them!!! read more

I was recommended to Brener by the woman who'd brokered the sale of my office space, as a contractor about whom she'd heard great things from other brokers, for renovating my new office space to which I'd be moving my chiropractic practice. Right from the outset, I found Amos, one of the principals, to be very attentive, upbeat, possessing a wonderful sense of humor and a thoroughly "can do" attitude. His project manager Gal, and all of their workers practiced their craft with great attention to detail, worked very cleanly, and always delivered what they said they would on time, and within budget. All communications were honest and accurate. They were reachable anytime, and always came up with great suggestions. I was so pleased with the beautiful, healing environment they'd help to create for my patients and staff, that soon after this project's completion, I asked them to do a complete renovation of my apartment's kitchen. Truly a joy to work with. Recommended highly. And now, almost feel as if they're "family." read more

I found Brener Construction through the recommendation of a friend who had hired the company to renovate her bathroom and kitchen. I'm happy to report I also had a great experience. I had my bathroom completely renovated. In addition, the main room in my studio needed to have extensive water damage repaired, and I also wanted it painted. The end result in both rooms is beautiful, looking better than I could have hoped. I was impressed with Amos and Gal each step of the way, from dealing with the paperwork for the board of my building to the recommendations they gave me regarding tiles, baseboards, and paint to their communication throughout the project. In addition, their team is fantastic--hardworking, skilled, and professional. My neighbors were impressed by how clean they left the common areas of the building each day. They finished on the date they had promised. Renovating in always going to be stressful, particularly in New York City, but Brener certainly made it easier. read more

Hello? This is Amos. Ohhhhhh, that's you! Wow! Amazing! Wow! Wait, didn't you say that you got my number from somebody else? Oh no, it was me, it was me, it was me. I saw, I saw your video, uhh so you know I got a feed on my phone with news and everything you know I'm a contractor so obviously that's my interest and I saw your uhh video which of course frustrating, I'm sorry for this situation that you ended up and uhh I was thinking, you know, why not ask if I can help in any way possible? Did you look us up? Did you look us up before you called me? Oh yeah. Okay. Okay. Oh yeah, not at all, not at all. Actually, I'm sure you are familiar with Yelp, if you look all the way on the bottom of Yelp we have another I think 15 or 13 reviews. Yes, yes yes yes. Oh. Yeah. Thank you. Yes. Unbelievable. read more

I am currently working on my fourth project with Brener Construction and they never fail to exceed my expectations. The team's workmanship, professionalism, cleanliness, efficiency and dedication to excellence in unforeseen in the industry. With daily photo updates and constant communication regarding the progress of the work, I can always rest assured that my project is in the best of hands. Brener Construction conducts themselves at the highest level of work, and it shows in the results time and time again. Amos and his team will guide you through the entire process from start to finish and will not rest until you are 100% satisfied with the results. If you are planning on renovating or remodeling your home, I wouldn't consider anyone else. Ofer Shabtai read more

Brener just completed a bathroom renovation for me, the first reno I've done. They delivered in all the areas I was looking for: quality, communication, within budget and timelines! Amos and Gal communicated with me in person or by phone/text almost every day. They helped me navigate the necessary paperwork with my co-op building; contacted me for all decisions on placement and design; and for the couple of unexpected issues that had to be dealt with, they explained the issues to me and were completely transparent sharing the original invoices for additional materials with me. I love my new bathroom and would recommend them to friends, and will be in touch again when I'm ready to do my kitchen. read more

Amos, Gal, and their team were really wonderful to work with. They did a full gut renovation of our kitchen, and were communicative, thorough, and friendly throughout the entire process. We've heard many horror stories about projects-gone-wrong, so we were nervous as this was our first home renovation, but we ended up having nothing to worry about. Working with Brener means working with a group of people who care, and who'll see your project through until they're certain you're happy. They've earned our trust, and we're actually looking to have them help us out with a bathroom renovation in the coming months. We'd highly recommend Brener to anyone--you'll be in good hands. read more

Gal and team recently did a full gut renovation of my apartment. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. The craftsmanship and attention to details were remarkable. Equally importantly, Gal managed the process with the highest professionalism. He was always responsive to my questions and communicated in a very timely, professional manner. The team completed the project in the shortest time frame as possible. I could't imagine a better experience - It was stress-free throughout and I felt assured on their work quality the whole time. read more

We hired Brener Construction for a renovation. From the onset of the first email to a phone call and onsite meeting with Amos, we knew we were in good hands. Amos provided us with amazing ideas and paid attention to every detail. They did an amazing job, they were always on time, areas in the apartment were always kept clean and most important they were honest and above and beyond professional. If you are in need of a renovation, Brener Construction is the way to go!! All work was completed to perfection. Phenomenal! read more

We hired Brener Construction for a complete renovation of my apartment. From start to finish both Amos and Gal were always honest with what could and could not be done. They are amazing and extremely knowledgeable. They were always readily available and responsive to any questions or change requests. I received detailed status updates along with pictures as the work progressed. They are the real deal, prompt, professional and honest. I would highly recommend Brener Construction for any renovations needed in your home. read more

My wife and I were very pleased with the renovation project of our NYC apartment done by Gal and Amos and their team at Brener Construction. They are very professional, paid attention to details and were very effective in executing the project to meet all our needs in a timely fashion. The outcome of the project was amazing, including a brand new french door and fully refinished hardwood floor throughout the apartment. We would definitely use Gal and Amos again, and highly recommend Brener Construction team! read more

Brenner Construction is an incredible construction company. They are master craftsmen and do not cut corners. In today's day and age its almost impossible to find a quality construction company and you have no need to look any further with Brenner Construction. Call Gal or Amos, Two of the greatest guys I met and know. We all became great friends and I will continue to use them and refer them business!! If you get a chance you will see they were on Bravo Networks home remodeling show. read more

Amos and his team(shout out to Gal who's awesome) are the best in the city! He did the most beautiful work for us. He kept us in the loop every step of the way. He followed through with and did not give us a hard time with changes we made along the way. He also came back and touched up a few things on the house that weren't even in the original plan! I have already referred him to my friends and will continue to do so. You are in great hands with Brener Construction!!!!! read more

I highly recommend this team, they are fast, efficient, professional and extremely knowledgeable. We remodeled our kitchen and our bathrooms and managed all projects. He listened to what we needed and was able to get it done in such a timely manner which was very important for us since we had a little one on the way and wanted everything completed before his arrival. I have recommended him to many of my friends and family because I feel so confident in his work. read more