Maggie Marrone of Marrone Architects provided architectural services for the renovation of my house…read morein Westchester and did an outstanding job at a reasonable price! You can't ask for anything more from an architect. Maggie drew up the plans for a finished basement and redesign of my entire first floor. The renovation was fairly complicated, especially creation of a finished basement which involved lowering the existing basement floor, underpinning of the foundation walls, and complicated re-routing of existing plumbing and electrical. Maggie drew up all the blue-prints, took care of all the necessary filing and permits with the Village, and oversaw all of the work performed by contractors and subcontractors. Maggie is also as pleasant as can be and was super responsive to all of my phone calls and emails. She even has contacts for engineering services at a reasonable price; you will find that engineering calculations are almost always required for any major renovation, and that a good engineer at a reasonable price is impossible to find. Needless to say, the renovation turned out beautifully, and without exaggeration, I could not have done it without Maggie's services!!! If you are considering any kind of major renovation or re-design of a home Westchester County or surrounding area, you should check out Marrone Architects (work: 914-779-5538 email: mgmaia5@aol.com).

Be cautious of this man. He's a snake oil salesman…read more He asked me to come for three interviews in one-hour drive to a remote location in upstate New York. (Yonker office is deception) I agreed to the salary each time, and he gave me a firm handshake multiple times on agreed amount. He told me to give two weeks' notice on my current job and then low-balled me at the contracting time. I almost became homeless because of his failure to keep his word and promises and lack of empathy.

An architect who always gets it right gets it done quickly very responsive returns all phone calls…read moreand makes it right thank you Tom!!!!!

I am a principal of High End Construction, LLC, a general contractor in the Riverdale, New York…read more I have worked on numerous projects where Chaim Sharp of Pyramid Design Group was the architect and/or interior designer. Chaim's many years of experience helped us avoid costly mistakes and overruns. His understanding of space and finishes is 2nd to none, and his attention to detail made me and my company look great, and helped us land many additional projects. I highly recommend Pyramid Design Group and hope to be doing many more projects together with them in the future.

Pyramid Design Group is a great company to work with. I called them in for architectural and…read moredecorating advice, and they were able to see the problems that other designers missed. The re-design started with 2 rooms, we were very pleased with the results. We will soon start working on additional areas of the house with them. We have also recommended them to family and friends.

Brian was absolutely wonderful to work with! He was extremely responsive and professional and he…read moredelivered us plans that reflected everything we could want in a home. You would be crazy not to use Brian! The before and after pictures speak for themselves.

In the spring of 2017, my wife and I undertook the project of a complete renovation of our 1923,…read morecolonial including a 2 story add-on addition to the first floor kitchen; install of 1st and 2nd floor bathrooms; complete rewiring of original electric; basement refinishing; restoration of original and install of new floors; removing wall between dining room and kitchen; incorporation of enclosed porch into rest of house; installation of central air; construction of new deck off of kitchen. We chose Brian from 4 different architects based on his portfolio as well as his general demeanor in dealing with people. He gave us several design options when we told him our wish list and worked closely with us in the lead-up to the actual construction; tweaking the designs to accommodate our ideas and presenting us with alternative ideas to help us realize better design options. Brian's familiarity with Teaneck, NJ building codes was very important to our project as my wife and I had heard from other contractors and architects that Teaneck is a lot more stringent than other townships. We found this to be true during subsequent inspections during the 6-month course of construction as well as post-construction application for Certificate of Occupancy. Brian was with us every step of the way, helping us resolve unforeseen issues (HVAC) as well as providing various drawings required by the township at various stages leading up to the CO. We can whole-heartedly recommend Callahan Architecture for the quality of the work as well as quality of Brian's character.

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!!

Great job he did . His work was more affordable than most …read more I am happy with his work.

From the owner: Victor Castillo Architect PC was established in 2006 and is licensed to practice architecture in…read moreNew York, New Jersey and Connecticut. It works closely with clients to develop the project goals and requirements and guide them through the design process through to the completion of construction. The firm prides itself on being able to diligently work with the project team to coordinate the various aspects and to problem solve in order to keep the projects moving forward on a timely basis. VCA is confident it can provide the high level of customer service and satisfaction necessary to accomplish any projects the firm undertakes.

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.

Mercedes and the team are OUTSTANDING! Would not go anywhere else to help us with any summons. Easy…read moreto work to with and on top of their game. 5 Stars!

I was fortunate to be referred to this expediting firm. I placed my property on the market to sell…read more I learned that there was a compliance complaint. Indeed I was unfamiliar with the term expeditor. S & M Expediting received my dilemma with such expertise that I was satisfied that there would be positive results. Again, thank you.

Awesome job helping with our second floor addition. We are forever indebted to his skill,…read moreforethought, and abilities as an architect. Our project came out better than we dared imagine, and it was mostly due to Howard.