I've had to re-post this review a few times now ... somehow my negative reviews of Goldman Home…read moreImprovement keep vanishing from Google, Angi/Home Advisor and Yelp, leaving only 5-star reviews. I don't know how he does that, but I insist on re-posting because I feel you need to hear about my experience before deciding on something as important as a contractor for your home. For starters, Hussein Hussein of Goldman Home Improvement is NOT LICENSED to conduct home renovations in NY State. The license number he listed on his contract is not only expired; it was never a general contractor's license, it was a SALES license. NYS is cracking down on sales people pretending to be GC's, so his license will never be renewed. I urge you to call 311 and check for yourself if you are considering hiring this company. After working with him for almost 4 months I can attest: While Hussein clearly has a gift for sales (he could sell ocean water to a fish!), he lacks the basic knowledge of how a home works structurally; he's only capable of doing the surface aesthetic stuff. For example, I asked him to create tray ceilings in my bedrooms, and showed him many pictures of what a tray ceiling looks like. He removed the ceiling beams ... and then he obviously had no clue what to do next!! He kept staring at the ceiling, then looking at me, then back at the ceiling. Finally, he uttered: "There is no way to reinforce the beams. I cannot guarantee the ceiling will not fall in on you." I kid you not, these were his actual words!!! The contractor I hired to finish the job confirmed that, sure enough, had Hussein finalized my apt, the ceiling would have indeed buckled and fallen in!!! Additionally, Hussein could care less about the efficiency of your home (even though HE was the one who insisted I put in central AC instead of mini-splits, he refused to insulate the whole apartment, despite it being on my dime); he won't even consider doing anything that's out of the norm (I asked him to add soundproofing--again, at my expense--he absolutely refused); he uses the cheapest, unqualified trades (his plumber pitched the plumbing away from the drain, so the water has to travel against gravity!!!); and he uses only cheap materials (he works exclusively with Floor and Decor). When I hired Hussein to conduct a complete gut of my Brooklyn apt, I made the huge mistake of paying him a substantial portion up front ($50,000). After 3.5 months, he had not put in a new kitchen, new bathrooms, or new laundry room. He never replaced my floors, doors, windows or fireplace. He did not deliver central air conditioning as promised, nor did he upgrade my electric panel. He completed about 8% of the scope of work items outlined in the contract, but retained 45% of the payment, and refuses to refund me. My attorney tells me I have a solid case of breach of contract. Worse: THE FEW THINGS HUSSEIN COMPLETED WERE EXECUTED SO POORLY, IT ALL HAD TO BE DEMOLISHED AND RE-DONE. The tray ceiling had to be completely reconstructed and reinforced. The skylight he installed leaked heavily at the first rain, and had to be replaced. The hatch ladder he installed makes it impossible to access my roof -- the whole point of the ladder -- without being an olympic gymnast!! The walls he framed were wobbly. And Hussein instructed me to NOT tell the electrician -- the guy who was upgrading my electric panel -- that I'd be adding a washer, dryer, dishwasher, and air conditioning "because he will charge too much money". Seriously?? How does one upgrade the electrical panel without communicating ones electric needs to the electrician? When I confronted him on these issues, he reacted with mercurial temper--HE QUIT! So I was forced to bring in a qualified contractor mid-project to un-do all the damage Hussein had done and start over -- effectively DOUBLING my renovation budget and timeline! And now I'm mired in a lawsuit. Spare yourself the nightmare, go elsewhere!!

Goldman Home Improvement was absolutely amazing. Jose was extremely responsive from the beginning…read more They keep you informed thru the entire process. I received daily updates on the progress and any problems/questions were addressed/answered immediately. As a result the bathroom turned out better than we could have imagined. Other contractors were reluctant to change the layout and were unwilling to accommodate our requests. From the get go Jose simply said, "we will get it done " and he delivered. One of future projects is to renovate the kitchen. Jose and his team are the only contractors I plan on calling.

Umar and BCR construction did provide a monetary solution to fix my unresolved issue with the…read morefooting. The other work is under warranty, so I'm updating my review because they are being good business people and standing behind the work completed.

My wife wanted to remodel her house in Bed-Study Brooklyn, removing the siding and putting on a new…read morefacade, enlarging the windows, and building new stairs. I was concerned at the potentially high cost and worried about the quality of the contractors that would do the job. But, my wife went ahead anyway with a recommendation from Home Depot. To my surprise, the work done was beautiful! The workmen were diligent and almost worked around the clock. The facade was beautifully done and the tiles chosen for the exterior stairs looked great. So, a house built around 1910 looked good as new! The nicest thing, from my perspective, was having an honest, respectful, collaborative foreman doing the job.

Michael and his team completed a gut renovation of my Manhattan Co-op. Specifically, this included…read morecompletely redone kitchen, bathroom, closets, living space, etc. I performed an exhaustive search for the right contractor and Michael exceeded all the others by far. Here is why: 1. He has a background as an engineer and is keenly focused on precision, taking immense pride in his projects. This means everything is measured to the T and the work is tastefully done. You really want someone with a sharp eye for the details and that was evident throughout the project. For example, Michael spent an entire day taking me on tours of his other projects (with permission from his other clients of course). This way I could see his work up close and also gather ideas for my own project. I particularly liked a radiator cover I saw at one place, and Michael custom designed two for me as well. (Pics attached) 2. He has integrity and remains accountable even after the last bill is paid - also every additional cost is communicated in advance so you can approve or discuss. No surprises with Michael. For example, after the project was over, I had moved in, and Michael had moved onto another project, I noticed a small crack in the crown molding that Michael and his team had installed. This was due to the intense heat in the apartment as the radiators cranked up for the winter months, with temps exceeding 80 degrees. As soon as I let Michael know, he came back within the same week and addressed the problem at no extra charge. I thanked him for coming and he said "no need to thank me, it is our obligation." There are so many more examples and to me, that is an impressive level of integrity in a tough business, and shows how much Michael cares deeply about the outcome of his projects. 3. He is in constant communication. I am very hands-on and used WhatsApp to communicate with Michael and his team on a daily basis. For example, I couldn't be there to pick out the grout to be used in the bathroom tiling, but had an idea that I wanted it to match with the grey tile on the bathroom floor. Before purchasing and applying, Dan (Michael's son) sent me a WhatsApp message with a picture of the grout they suggested for purchase next to a sample of the tile that was used for the bathroom floor. I was able to make the decision while from my desk at work. Depending on how involved you want to be, the team definitely accommodates. This way you can view the progress on a daily basis and be involved in as many decisions as you want to be. 4. It's a family business. Michael has brought his wife (Jenny) and his son (Dan) into the business. They are a close knit team and tirelessly together to make sure the job gets done. Each of them have unique strengths that they bring to the table and, to me, this personal touch just made the experience that much better because I had the assurance that everyone was always on the same page and always communicating. 5. He takes you shopping. One Saturday, Michael took me shopping to help me decide on all of the materials. I did not have to buy on that day, but I ended up picking out almost everything because the prices at the places he brought me could not be beat, not to mention the options were plentiful. I had used Pinterest to build a concept and this helped guide me throughout the day. With Michael's help, I ended up selecting: all bathroom and kitchen tiles, subway tiles, granite countertops, kitchen sink, kitchen appliances (fridge, range, microwave, dishwasher), air conditioner, kitchen cabinets, bathroom sink and mirror). Some other things like the toilet, light fixtures and door handles I purchased off Wayfair. But it was such a relief to get the main things done. So to sum things up, I was recently asked if I would do another renovation with Michael. The short answer is a resounding YES, and the long answer - read the above and see pictures attached.

When I brought my first COOP in 2013 I hired a contractor who unfortunately ripped me off because…read morehe did not have the credentials necessary to work in the building. After my first experience with a contractor I then asked the building which contractor they recommend and was told Hakka Contracting. I am so glad with the wonderful renovation Hakka Contracting did for my bathroom, kitchen, floors, and walls. They are very passionate about their work. I originally was only going to renovate my bathroom, kitchen, and paint my walls however they recommended that I add wood floors which I am so happy with. Their prices are great and they are honest. I highly recommend Hakka Contracting for any renovation projects you plan on doing. In addition Michael and Danny are very personable.

Majid seems absolutely lovely when you meet him. Please consider this to be your warning. He did…read morea shoddy job on my remodeling in so many ways, cut so many corners that there is clearly an integrity issue. I'll give you one big example - he hid enormous (enormous!) holes in the kitchen wall behind the cabinets and large appliances that he installed. But that is just one of many material failings - it was bad. I have pictures and I'm happy to discuss this further with anyone, with or without Majid on the phone. Best, Suzanne 347-401-0654.

Bodee was referred to me by Max Parangi, Architect, to do some structural work that was outside of…read morethe purview of my kitchen/bath contractor, as well as extensive decorative carpentry. Their crew got everything done very quickly and beautifully. Long story short, after 7 months, the kitchen/bath outfit STILL hadn't finished my kitchen or bathroom, getting me in deep doo-doo with co-op board who wanted the work stopped. After firing them, Bodee took over the entire job, and thanks to Majid, who went above and beyond, they coordinated with the subs, helped me order materials, picked up and installed appliances, even corrected the original company's mistakes and subpar workmanship, and brought it in for a landing in the promised 30 days! Now I have the beautiful home I've been waiting for for the better part of a year, and I couldn't be happier. I confidently, and enthusiastically, recommend Bodee for your next project; you will be in extremely capable hands. (More pics furnished upon request)

We hired Red Oak Renovations to do a full gut renovation on our 4 story + basement brownstone…read more Rafal Farion (Principal) was our main point of contact. He was extremely responsive, accommodating with our needs and budget, friendly (which helped with the stress of a gut renovation!) and still helps us with any issues that arise (last week he stopped by to fix alarm batteries 3yrs post moving in)... the quality of the work was great. We love our home and would highly recommend him to anyone doing a gut project or a simpler remodel project. Rafal is lovely to work with!

Slavek and Rafal are liars and the worst unprofessional team. They took our simple project and $,…read morebut sent 2 other guys who made big mistakes, scratched up our sink and tub, did not cover anything and left asbestos dust in our entire home. Slavek told us he'd be back to finish the project but charged us more and refused to correct the issues. DIY blindfolded and you'll be better off. Oh and the 1 star is just for posting purposes. They'll never be on my vendor list.

We had our kitchen done last year and are so happy with the results! We had Iscan Contracting back…read morefor a new bathroom floor and absolutely love it! Iscan Contracting is the most reliable company we have ever used and the results are beautiful!

I love my new kitchen and bathroom. The company stood by their promised completion date and price…read more Definitely will use again in the future.

Mike Hennessy is a great contractor, we hired him to turn our two family home into a single family…read morewhich included the build out of two bathrooms, electrical work, installing central air conditioning and new hardwood floors. Every day his crew was on the site continuing the job and they did not rest until the job was finished. The craftsmanship was very high quality and he was a pleasure to work with being very responsive. The work was completed in a very timely manner. I've included a photo of one of the bathrooms which turned out great.

Michael is an amazing guy . His work is perfection he is a guy who gets the job done !! He has a…read moreteam of guys that works hard and he helps you make All the right decisions for your home, business. He has done both for us and Never disappoints thanks Mike your work is quite amazing

I had a home repair emergency and the team came within hours of my request. When they showed up and…read morerealized more needed to be done than expected, rather than postponing to a later date, they came back later that day to finish the job. They were friendly, detailed in what they were doing, and professional. I'd 100% use them again.

After waiting over nine months for our original contractor to finish up our kitchen we contacted…read moreVinny. Although very busy, he stopped in to assess the situation and within 48 hours came over with two of his craftsmen and his electrician and finished our kitchen to perfection. He even did a few little extras for us while on site. He was extremely professional, knowledgable and courteous, as was the entire crew. The workmanship was meticulous, and they left our home spotless. We highly recommend him for any work you need done. Kurt L.