I purchased a home and AM/PM design was the architect for a gut renovation project of a two family…read moreinto a single family home in Queens. The design and floor plan of this house was one of the best layouts we've seen and a big reason we went through with the home purchase. The original owner however never closed out the work permits with the GC that he used, so Arnold and his team helped me navigate a very cumbersome NYC DOB electric, gas and construction approval process so I could obtain the final CO. Arnold and his team were communicative and guided us along the way. Appreciate their help closing it out and would recommend them!

We cannot say enough good things about the AMPM staff! We found Arnie about 2 years before we were…read moreconvinced we actually wanted to renovate our Queens 2-story, one family home. During that period we consulted with Arnie roughly three to four times on the things we'd need to get done (including an extensive asbestos abatement) without charging us a dime. When we were ready to go into contract, Arnie and his team helped us design an absolutely beautiful project that included an upgrade to every facet of our home. Shortly thereafter COVID hit and our project was significantly delayed. We were, however, lucky that Arnie and his amazing staff availed themselves during business and non-business hours to advise us on a variety of issues from navigating the DOBNOW webpages to reasonable locations to get quartz countertops. No project is without obstacles and between energy efficient windows and the skyrocketing price of wood, we DEFINITELY had our fair share. We can definitely attest that Arnie, Celia and their professional and knowledgeable staff made the navigation of those pitfalls a LOT easier. We can say in no uncertain terms that we highly recommend the use of AMPM for your next construction project. Thanks Arnie! Mr & Mrs. Jones

Had a great experience with Scott and his staff. Needed a small job done, a bathroom draft. He…read morewelcomed the opportunity to help and was nothing but professional and personable. He was very prompt and helpful. Price seemed very fair and advised if I needed any assistance after he completed the job, that I could reach out at any time. Highly recommend.

Thanks so much Scott and the entire staff at oyster bay drafting, my plans are submitted and my…read morepermits for finished basement are on the way. Scott always returned calls that or next day, Received emails on plans to insure plans are satisfactory to me.Scott is very Knowledgeable and I'm so so glad of his vast knowledge of building codes and just so really easy to work with please give oyster bay drafting a chance thanks Owen

We used Matt a few years ago for the renovation of our new home and again recently for some…read moreadditions. Matt was recommended to us by a few friends who used him on similar projects. We had seen his work and were attracted by his designs. His initial concepts were right on the money and he transformed a small 60 year old shack into our dream home. But the reason I recommend Matt is not so much his designs (he really does some beautiful work) but his hands-on approach. He was very involved throughout the entire process and we always felt we had an advocate looking out for us until the end, even after he was fully paid. It is clear Matt loves what he does and gets very involved in making sure the project is done right and his clients are taken care of. Yes there were times it was hard to get him on the phone as one of the other reviewers complained about; I think he spreads himself thin due in part because he is so hands-on, but our experience was anything but bad. He was there when we needed him, far beyond our expectations, and continues to be a resource anytime we have a question or need a referral.

Matthew Korn was my Architecht PLUS on my house in Oyster Bay Cove. I say plus because he not only…read moredesigned my home and provided wonderful plans but he was integrally involved in the construction and interior trim design. Matt and his entire team greatly exceeded my expectations and continually over delivered. Their level of detail cannot be described in words and is better suited for the pictures of the gorgeous projects they have been responsible for. I have and will continue to recommend him to friends and family many of which who used him and were more than pleased. Matt and his entire staff gave us a beautiful home. If you need an architect he's your guy. Feel free to message me and you can come see his work first hand to gain appreciation for what an architectural firm of this level can do to make your property into a first rate home

Louise Agnes just helped me design the interior space of a new building I purchased. Her insight…read moreand design was incredible. She helped me make the most out of the small space. Both her and her staff are extremely professional and polite and were helpful throughout the entire process. I must have asked them for design changes, or had questions, 10 times and they never had issue. Always so helpful and accommodating. I highly recommend this architect..

This was the first time I needed Archiect services. From start to finish Louise A. Agnes Architech…read morewas the guiding light on my home remodel. She offered excellent perspective and more importantly took time to listen and work with me on what I wanted. She made it all happen in a quality and timely manner. I have since recommended her services to others.

I worked with Raffaella Bertucci on a nail salon expansion project, and she was excellent to work…read morewith. She handled all architectural drawings and ensured everything was on point. Raffaella was responsive, collaborative, and proactive, even handling the necessary legalization work. Due to her great performance, we also hired her for another project involving a new office warehouse. I highly recommend her for any architectural needs!

Tons of expertise and style to boot! Also, my project for a whole new house was approved by the…read moreBuilding Department in a week.

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!

Not only was our project way over budget but almost one year over the projected end date…read moreOur project has been riddled with issues and of course Smiros has taken no responsibility for any of the above issues I would absolutely not recommend this firm

From the owner: Smiros & Smiros was established on timeless architectural and decorative principles, and has spent…read moreover 30 years refining these precepts in luxury residential, retail & hospitality work. While grounded in these timeless design concepts, the firm's versatile oeuvre ranges from traditional to modern.

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.