After meeting with several other interior design firms, my partner and I settled on Decor Aid to…read morehelp us combine our furniture in our first home together. He's more laid back, and I'm more on the traditional side so we were at a loss on how to make everything work together. Even more so, we were combining two different apartments into one - not any easy task considering how small apartments in NYC are. Mindy, our designer, was great at taking cues from both of us and working around us when things would get too complicated. Not only was she extremely helpful in helping us edit, but she also had some genius storage solutions for our small home. In the end we made the right choice, and we also made a great friend in Mindy. I recommend her and Decor Aid to everyone who comes over after they stop gushing over how terrific everything looks. And in case we ever move to a larger spot, we're definitely bringing them back on!

STAY AWAY. I waited…read morea while to write this review since I wanted to let my anger abate and I was busy with other things. But months later I feel a moral obligation to warn people about this company. If like me, you will likely read the reviews and the owner's responses and suspect that they are a good company and that the bad reviews are just from impossible people. But they quell the bad reviews with small payouts and gag orders (see the photo). They use contract workers who may or may not be able to get the job done. The discounts they promise never come true. In fact they quoted more than I would pay as a regular retail customer, for every single item I asked them about. (notice that they don't list the specifics of their discounts on their website...) When asked to come through on what they promise, they are unhelpful at best and often nasty (read the owner's comments on bad reviews to get a taste). When your project has gone on way too long, they haven't come through on any promises and you are at wits end, they may offer you a small sum to not write a bad review. I suspect that many of us, on modest budgets, take the money just to cut some of our losses. Before you get taken in by the good reviews and the pretty pictures, read the reviews again. Notice there are almost no reviews in the middle, only really bad and really glowing ones. The good ones all start to sound the same. Go to a website where employees write reviews and note that many say the company writes their own good reviews. See that gag order and think of how many people they silenced. I am out a lot of money and hope this review saves someone else.

We had an excellent experience with NYKB, which renovated our bathrooms some years back. Recently,…read moreElay came by on very short notice to install a replacement light fixture for our guest bathroom medicine cabinet. He completed the installation quickly, perfectly adjusted and aligned the cabinet door, and did it all free of charge. We really appreciate the outstanding service and responsiveness from Michael, Elay and the team. We highly recommend NYKB and would absolutely hire them for a large project again!

***THIRD UPDATE***…read more The company says that Yelp only allows a business to post one public comment yet the author clearly was able to update the previous response. I guess the person used magic or maybe it's just another lie. This individual is offering to make a deal "in good faith" but if there was any good faith any kind of a resolution would have occurred over a year ago. The writer wants a respectful resolution but as I mentioned previously I don't believe anyone with or associated with this company is capable of that. I'm also sure that any mutual settlement agreement would require me to pull my review and keep my mouth shut. That's not happening. This might work on some people but not me. There is no reason for me to interact with anyone with or affiliated with New York Kitchen and Bath. Not because the door was shut a while ago but because I am in no position to make any legal decisions since my name is not on any of the contracts, forms, etc. The name on the forms, etc. belongs to my husband. I asked him if he wants any contact with them and he does not want any contact with them either. ****SECOND UPDATE*** due to the deletion of the company's first response. The company now states I am leaving out important context. Okay. Let me address everything that was just mentioned by the company. The only work in the bathroom was for it to be painted, a new faucet installed in the sink, a towel rack installed on the wall, and a hook to be put on the door yet they make it come across like it was going to be a gut demo. They say we wanted to remove labor. That is a complete lie. Maybe they try to stiff labor but not us. They say they were willing to work with our cabinets of choice but if they were as knowledgeable about the industry as they claim they would have known that was frowned upon by said company. They are leaving out the important context of how many months it took for them to comprehend we wanted a quality product and not something inferior. In fact when they finally accepted this they refused to contact the point person at that brand. They say we walked away. We did because we recognized that what we were going through was the same as all of the other negative reviews and didn't want to go beyond what we had already did in addition to the ineptness and continued disrespect. We did contact an attorney. This was when we were told an agreement was reached and then reneged by them. We did contact the BBB and the company lied and left out key FACTS there too. They say we involved our building. This is a flat out lie with the exception of submitting incomplete paperwork by them. If this company wanted to do anything in good faith they would have stood by their word. In my opinion, these individuals don't have it in them to do that. I don't want anything from them and even if I did accept anything I wouldn't be surprised if the check was stopped or the cash was counterfeit. ****FIRST UPDATE**** I'm updating due to the company's response. The paperwork was NEVER completed correctly despite multiple attempts. In fact our paperwork package continued to contain paperwork for an apartment downtown and was never removed. Owner called my husband yelling at him demanding an answer but never shut up so he could answer. Company shakes people down like the mafia, does not follow the Rules of the City of New York, and does not keep their word. Absolutely nothing was handled responsibly, respectfully, or ethically. On multiple occasions we tried to work on a fair settlement but that did not work for THEM. When we were close to an agreement it was reneged. These people will never admit to any wrongdoing they have done to anyone. I have zero desire to have any communication with anyone from this company. Reasonable and calm communication is not something they are or will ever be capable of. And for the record, my husband and I don't share a Yelp account. That's lame. We're independent individuals.

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.

perfect renovation for my green bathroom! my husband and i love it!!!!! i love it my green bathroom.read more

I couldn't be happier with the renovation of my townhouse in Greenpoint! Finding a company I could…read moretruly trust was not easy -- I'm very cautious when it comes to my home. But after meeting the team at A to Z Renovations, I finally felt confident I was in good hands. They were on point, punctual, and extremely detail-oriented throughout the entire project. Every step was handled with care and clear communication. The quality of their work exceeded my expectations, and I felt completely comfortable from start to finish. I honestly feel blessed to have found them. Trust is everything when you're doing a renovation, and A to Z truly delivered on every level. I highly, highly recommend them and will definitely be using them again in the future.

I have nothing but good things to say about GV they can in worked with out budget and finished the…read moreproject in record time did not leave a mess. One thing my husband did not like but the owner came back to make the correction without us having to call him back, he is a man of his word. I will use his services again and share his company with my neighbors. Thanks again for bringing live back to my deck. Peace be with you!!

Highly recommend this company for a professional approach, helpful and frank assistance and quality…read moreexecution. Will definitely use them again if we need any help with the apartment

We had a wonderful experience with Crafted Interiors. They…read moreperformed an extensive renovation of our 2-bedroom 1.5 bath pre-war CO-OP. We purchased our apartment in estate condition with much of it not updated since it's construction in the 1920's. Going into the project we knew we had a reasonable budget to address many of the core issues. However, we were also prepared to face the reality that some items would need to remain out of scope and be addressed in the coming years as our finances permitted. Fortunately, the Crafted team took great care in creating a project plan that balanced our needs, wants, and budget to make our vision for the apartment a reality. The build process was seamless. The Crafted team handled all aspects of the permitting, building approvals, and on-site deliveries. In fact, all we had to do was log into their client portal and submit payments as milestones in the project were completed. That's another thing we really liked about Crafted, they embrace technology and have a client portal that allows you to review invoices, make payments, approve changes and our favorite feature, review photos of the project as it progressed. We our incredibly happy with the final product and can't thank Megan, David, and the entire Crafted team enough for making the renovation such a pleasant experience and leaving us with a beautiful home to raise our family for many years to come. If you're looking for a design and build firm for a project, this is who you want to go with.

Megan and Patrick from the design team were truly a pleasure to work with. They worked within our…read morebudget and still made the place look amazing. They worked with us on every major detail and had the blueprints done very quickly. We were able to file with the DOB even before our expected timeline thanks to them. I'd highly recommend them for any architectural needs.

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!!

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

Mr. Gati and his team are highly effective as well as efficient! They move quickly and keep costs…read morein line in order to meet budget requirements. They provide a detailed set of plans and drawings for all projects that take place, and I personally wouldn't recommend anyone else for your architectural needs. Mr. Gati is an expert in this field with tons of experience, so if you have a project that requires an architectural firm, I would look no further. Highly recommend! And I thank Mr. Gati for all his help with now what has been multiple renovations and projects that I have retained him and his team for.

Catherine C. 4/30/25…read more Working with William Gati exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism and dedication to the field of architecture. With a deep-rooted passion for historic preservation an urban design, William brings an extraordinary blend of technical expertise, artistic sensibility and genuine care to every project he undertakes. As a registered tour guide for New York City, William's love for the city- particularly the borough of Queens and its diverse homes- is evident in his work. His comprehensive knowledge of architectural history enriches his practice, purpose, and respect for the past. Clients consistently benefit from William's rare combination of hands on experience and strategic business understanding. From meticulous foundation work to full-scale renovations, he demonstrates exceptional workmanship and a commitment to quality that sets his studio apart. HIs ability to balance aesthetic excellence with practical functionality ensures that each project not only meets but exceeds client expectations. Most notably, William brings compassion and clarity to the architectural process. He takes the time to truly understand each client's needs, offer thoughtful solutions that are as beautiful as they are enduring. His work reflects a deep integrity -grounded in design, history, and human connection. In short, William Gati is a trusted architect and preservationist whose contributions to the built environment are both meaningful and masterfully executed. I've known Bill for almost a decade and creating this home with Bill has been more than just a project -it's become a sanctuary. Every space radiates peace, gratitude, and the kind of energy that makes you feel truly at home. I'm so thankful for this journey with Bill and everything we've brought to life as a team. Highly recommend working with Bill great guy!