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!

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!

We recently engaged Francis Interiors for an interior design project for our new home in Manhasset,…read moreNY. Francis failed to create a cohesive vision and design, failed to put together color palettes that worked with the existing space and was not able to source appropriate products and fabrics. His design aesthetic is next to zero. We later found out that he is not a trained professional or expert and has an unsuccessful background in ballet and contracting, but will tell you otherwise. To be specific, we engaged Francis for a consulting project where he would create a design/shopping list and hand it off to us so we could do the shopping ourselves. He initially agreed to this approach, but quickly tried to convince us to expand the scope for a full design project, which not surprisingly would increase the fees payable to him by 3.5X. In addition, Francis was incredibly impatient and condescending throughout the entire process. He would become visibly annoyed by questions/suggestions and did not respect our opinions/interests. He continually pushed his tasteless vision and would constantly tell us to get over our fears and give him control over the project. Francis missed the mark on every level. He is painful to work with and will waste your time and money.

Francis was the first designer my husband and I ever worked with, and so we were apprehensive going…read morein, but from the first meeting it was clear that we had made the right decision. We started our project at the beginning of COVID, and so all of our interactions were virtual, but Francis and his associates made the process feel like we were all together in the same room. We would always look forward to our weekly meetings, from going over our story and vision for our apartment, to creating blueprints, to making selections from the options he brought us. We were starting from scratch, which was quite overwhelming, but Francis made the process safe and enjoyable. He introduced us to design elements that we never would have thought of going in, but now that they're here feel so authentically us. And the results!!! Everyone who walks into our apartment says they think it looks like a home out of architectural digest. From the custom built-ins that Francis designed, furniture, paint, wall coverings, lighting, stone, rugs... it all came out like a work of art. We couldn't be more thrilled, and look forward to working with Francis for all of our future design projects.

Vanguard did wonderful job with my kitchen and under cabinet lighting! Windows were perfectly…read morepositioned with the site.

If you are thinking of going with Vanguard...don't hesitate. Just do it! Oleksii and his team did a…read morefantastic job with our long and complicated project. The quality of his work is tremendous, he has a great eye for design and is extremely hardworking! He is also able to work with you on your budget. I highly recommend him for all of your design and architectural needs!

I spoke to a lot of renovation companies before choosing NYKB and honestly most of them felt the…read moresame until I met Maia. What stood out immediately was that she didn't just try to "sell" me a bathroom. She actually paid attention to how I live day to day and designed the space around that. She noticed little things I didn't even think about, like where lighting should hit the mirror, storage that wouldn't make the room feel crowded, and materials that looked expensive without feeling cold or overly trendy. The biggest difference with NYKB was that the process never felt chaotic. Usually when people talk about renovations it's horror stories, delays, and constantly chasing people down. I never felt that here. Everything felt intentional and handled. Maia somehow managed to make a renovation feel calm, which I didn't think was possible. Now that it's finished, my bathroom genuinely feels like part of a luxury hotel suite but still personal and comfortable. Everyone who comes over comments on it immediately. Looking back, choosing NYKB was probably the best decision I made for the project. Maia has an eye that's very hard to find.

NYKB IS AMAZING! They have been reconstructing an apartment in a UWS brownstone, where there was a…read morekitchen fire. The apartment belongs to an 88-yr old man, who has lived there for over 50 years. Every step of the reconstruction process in this 1890 building has been high-quality in every respect, including communications with the insurance company and with the coop board and other residents. In addition to their professionalism, the compassion and kindness demonstrated consistently by every member of the NYKB staff has touched us deeply. The fire and loss his home have been emotionally distressing for this elderly friend, but we have been comforted beyond words by the experience of working with NYKB. I am happy to provide this review, because I was guided to NYKB by the reviews of others. Be assured that you can engage NYKB with confidence.

Steve helped me to get a 19-year old outstanding DOB permit approved for an apartment in a landmark…read morebuilding. This wasn't a creative project for an architect. Actually I am sure it was very painful to deal with all the red tapes. During those 4 months, he even contacted me in the after hours to give me the progress. Thank you.

My answer to your response is - I guess you never worked with an expeditor. I never asked you to…read morepull permits yourself. ---------- Where do I begin? This architect is disgustingly unprofessional and more importantly, a bad person. He was 15 minutes late to our meeting, walked in while I was speaking to his co workers, Jasmine and Dong, and was completely dismissive about the entire meeting. When I started to ask him about the next steps to move forward, like how to pull permits and the pricing for the design, he completely FLIPPED out telling me why would he pull permits when that's the contractor's job? I was a bit taken aback since my previous architect pulled permits alongside my contractor. He then started to allege that I use unlicensed contractors. I started to wonder what he was getting at and why he was being such a rude jerk. He then had the nerve to pull out the BIS gov website and ask me about the contractor I used and the address. When I tried to tell him the architect firm, he got very angry and said why would I care about the architect? HELLO! You asked who pulled the permits! He found my previous project and everything was up to code. This guy is disgusting. There is NP way he's a legit architect because he doesn't have any skills on how to speak to clients. Stay away. You can find architects who pull permits alongside the contractors. This means he has very bad relationships with the DOB.

William has been consulting on an off now for a couple of years on the up state house that I have…read more He's very attentive incredibly considerate and always has your best interest in mind. Very Knowledgeable on historical houses.

It would be prudent to avoid William. He seems to have little residential experience and has…read moreterrible project management skills. Does not listen to the client. Pros: Decent high level design concept Cons: Rude, arrogant, and mistake prone architect that does not hold himself accountable for errors. He does not check even the most basic of forms. He admits he signs DOB forms from expeditors without reviewing. His surveys "measured" rooms incorrectly by feet, not inches. Black box style billing practices leads to wasted time disputing charges. His answer to one query was to "just pay the damn bill". In summary, a person who only adds enormous stress to an already stressful project. Avoid.

Would recommend to any and everyone. Honest contractor who does great work. We'll be using him and…read moreonly him for any of our needs. Also fair pricing and timely completion. Couldn't say more about him and his crew.

Tom was very professional, communicative throughout the process and had excellent design taste and…read moreproduct quality when it came to constructing a brand new bathroom for my daughter's needs and at a very affordable price. Him and his workers were trustworthy and put thought and care to the quality of work they produced as well as a clean and efficient work space. I couldn't be more pleased with my beautiful, luxurious high quality bathroom that is safe and efficient as well as aesthetically pleasing. This crew was so easy to work with and the process was enjoyable. I'd recommend Arden Flooring for all your floor care needs as well as all home renovations. Thanks again Tom and crew. I love my new bathroom!