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.

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

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.

Working with Jack was one of the best decisions we made for our home, but more importantly, for our…read morefamily. From the very beginning, she had a vision that we couldn't see, but trusted enough to follow. We were hesitant about committing to a treehouse bed--it felt like a big, slightly risky choice--but Jack gently pushed us to go for it. That decision completely transformed the room. What was once just a bedroom is now a magical, imaginative world where our daughters play, dream, and truly live. It's the heart of their childhood right now, and we have Jack to thank for that. They play for hours there and enter into a world of their own. She has an incredible eye for statement pieces. The wallpaper she helped us choose is a perfect example--this stunning blush pink with ornate, gold peacock detailing that somehow feels both whimsical and sophisticated. It's a true "moment." People comment on it the second they walk into our apartment, and Jack knew from the start that it would define the space. She was absolutely right. She also has a gift for solving design challenges in a way that feels both practical and beautiful. Our daughters' room had no closets, and we were working with a bulky IKEA wardrobe that felt purely functional. Jack reimagined it completely--adding blush-toned doors to match the wallpaper and new hardware--so that it now looks like a custom, built-in piece that could have cost thousands. It's seamless, elevated, and incredibly smart. Every choice she made felt intentional. The rug she selected pulled the entire room together in a way I had struggled to do despite looking at endless inspiration images. It's not only beautiful but also a space our daughters love to play on every day. What really sets Jack apart is her commitment to getting things just right. We had chosen a chandelier we liked, and most designers would have left it there--but Jack kept searching until she found something we truly loved. The final piece she selected is now one of my favorite lighting fixtures in our entire apartment. This room is more than just well-designed--it's joyful, imaginative, and deeply personal. Jack didn't just decorate a space; she transformed how our daughters experience their home, and for that, I'm forever grateful. Jack really cares--about her clients, about their spaces, and good enough isn't good enough. She cares about your space in the way that you do, and that is truly rare.

I worked with Josh on a full apartment renovation in Manhattan, and the whole process was smooth…read moreand enjoyable from start to finish. He's knowledgeable, easy to work with, and always patient--even when big decisions came up. Josh has great ideas, but he also brings the kind of practical experience that's so helpful when you're going through a renovation for the first time. I'd happily work with him again and definitely recommend him to any neighbors thinking about renovating!

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!

It was a great experience to work with this interior designer. They closely heard my thoughts and…read moremade my house a fashionable and practical place that feels like it is mine. Their sense and color are amazing. The whole environment was stress-free and relaxing

I cannot begin to explain how much I love Marissa and design Macs! They transformed our 2 bedroom…read moreapartment into the most incredible home. We have loved living here. She creatively used every inch of space and was able to maximize storage for us. The ideas she thought of, we would have never thought of and I am so thankful for. Her attention to detail during all steps of the process is so appreciated. The best part is, all the work and designs have paid off in multiples. We recently put our place on the market and received 10+ offers within 5 days at ask and above. Everyone loved all the built ins (entertainment center, mudroom area, built in benches, desk are, storage column) all which were her ideas and vision. I cried happy tears! I cannot wait to work with her again!!

Gino Longo and his team have demonstrated their knowledge, experience and professionalism in…read moresecuring a final CO for my home. The home was rebuilt from the ground up 20 + years but the contractors never had final inspections nor closed the permits. Gino and his team are very friendly and very professional with knowledge and extensive experience when dealing with the NYC DOB. Very thankful for having the right team on my side. Highly recommend Gino and his team for such services, with very reasonable fees.

I am a real estate developer in NYC and I have had a wonderful experience with the architect Gino…read moreLongo. Mr. Longo has a nice operation going. His staff is wonderful and very welcoming. New construction has not been easy in NYC in the past few years. There is so much red tape with the city agencies but Mr. Longo's office was always accessible to help me. His team is wonderful and they solve problems. I will absolutely do business with architect Gino Longo again.

Just this morning I was looking at the tile Anna Jacknik picked out for my office bathroom, ( a…read moremarble hex tile) and I was thinking how lovely it is and how much I enjoy every choice Anna made in our year of working with her. Anna is an amazing architect who is delightful to work with and her attention to detail is amazing. Our project was huge and unwieldy. It was like a house renovation and Anna guided us along through the process giving us "homework assignments" along the way as there are a zillion choices to be made :faucets and door knobs and drawer pulls and paint color. She would send us curated selections to choose from and this made everything easier. Anna has true architectural vision - she came into our huge dark space and immediately had suggestions to open the space up and make it brighter and all of her suggestions worked! We are delighted with her work and even now after our project is finished we are continuing to get ideas and will have her design cabinetry for our bedroom wall. While many architects are wanting to push you to do more work - Anna really listened to us and let us decide the scope of the work. We are completely delighted with our new home and that is thanks to Anna Jachnik. I will be posting photos soon !!!

We just finished our renovation, and I cannot say enough great things about Ania!! She is…read morewonderful to work with! She is intelligent, experienced, creative, detail-oriented and enthusiastic. I have been addicted to Holmes on Homes for years, and was nervous about the prospect of working in an old tenement building. However, Ania, was able to make sense of the ridiculously serpentine plumbing and gas lines and provide a plan that was acceptable to our persnickety co-op board. Along with the contractor of her choice, Sohome, we had an amazingly pleasant experience that was completed on-time, on-budget and "no problem." Our kitchen and bathroom went from being a weird and non-functional space to a beautiful, gourmet kitchen with a beautiful bathroom, that i love more and more every day!!