BEST MORTGAGE
COMPANY
CONTOUR MORTGAGE
2705 Avenue U 1st Fl Brooklyn
(347) 242-0137
www.contourmortgage.com
Buying a home is a big step. When looking to buy
a property, you need a mortgage company that’s
going to have your back every step of the way.
And at Contour Mortgage, your home — and your
family — is everything. That’s the motto. Home
can mean so many different things, but one thing
is for sure: buying a home is a big deal. Contour
Mortgage simplifies the process with easy to use
systems and friendly service that makes you feel
like you’re at home (even if you’re not moved in
yet). Services include home purchase, refinancing,
FHA loans, VA loans, condos and co-ops and
more. No matter what type of mortgage or loan
service you’re looking for, Contour Mortgage has
you covered!
BEST NURSERY/
GARDEN STORE
KINGS COUNTY NURSERIES INC.
625 New York Ave Brooklyn
(718) 493-2363
www.kingscountynurseries.com
Where there is Brooklyn’s best landscaper, you
can almost certainly bet there is Brooklyn’s best
nursery and garden store. Kings County Nurseries
first opened its doors in 1955 in a predominately
Italian immigrant neighborhood. It all started
with three brothers and their love for gardening.
That love turned into a neighborhood foundation
that has been family-owned-and-operated for over
65 years. With an expansive array of greenery on
site and for purchase, the team at Kings County
Nurseries works hard to bring out the beauty in
anything and everything. It is all about working
with clients to bring their vision to life. For decades,
Kings County Nurseries have embraced the growth
of their community, and they’ve laid down roots as
a local mainstay.
BEST OIL COMPANY
FERRANTINO FUEL CORPORATION
180 9th St Brooklyn
(718) 832-6700
www.ffcenergy.com
You don’t ever want to put your burner on the
back-burner. Lucky for you, Ferrantino Fuel
Corporation has got your back. A family-owned
energy company, Ferrantino has been serving the
local consumer market since 1935, and they know
its customers better than anyone else. This family
owned and operated business specializes in boiler
and burner maintenence, boiler installations and
conversions, plumbing and electrical services and
more. It has been responsible for the delivery of
heating needs to a wide array of projects from
co-ops, schools and buildings to condos and
large enterprises. No task is too large or small
for Ferrantino Fuel Corporation, which makes
them an easy choice for best oil company in the
borough.
BEST PAINT STORE
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT STORE
Multiple Locations Brooklyn
www.sherwin-williams.com
If it’s time to give your home a fresh coat of paint,
we’ve got the store for you. Sherwin-Williams has
been offering tons of different paint options for
a number of years. From painting your home’s
exterior to giving your bedroom a face lift, this
store has got you — and your walls — covered.
Sherwin-Williams has a huge variety of paints to
choose from in many different colors, finishes and
coatings, so you can create a truly one of a kind
space. Plus, the store also has the tools you need
to paint yourself and make cleanup a breeze. Not
sure where to start? Head over to the Sherwin-
Williams website to check out the inspiration
gallery!
BEST PLUMBING
COMPANY
VIGILANTE PLUMBING, HEATING AND
AIR CONDITIONING
195 Douglass St Brooklyn
(718) 522-6111
www.bestbrooklynplumber.com
When it comes to plumbing, the best of the best
works efficiently and values their customers.
Since 1927, Vigilante Plumbing, Heating and Air
Conditioning has been serving the five boroughs
with personalized, high-quality services. There
have been three generations of Vigilante plumbers
in the family-owned and operated business, so you
can be sure that they have the necessary experience
to service your plumbing needs. The highly skilled
plumbers are up to date on the latest techniques
and equipped with the most advanced tools, and
they bill you based on the job as a whole, ensuring
that each job is cost-effective and fair to the
customer. Vigilante is on hand to help you every
step of the way.
BEST POOL STORE AND
SUPPLY
THE POOL FACTORY
58 50th St Brooklyn
(855) 280-7665 www.thepoolfactory.com
Are you ready to make a splash this summer?
Then look no further than The Pool Factory. This
company is the high watermark in the industry,
offering above-ground pools, semi in-ground pools,
saltwater pools, and pool packages. Bring your
swimming spot to the next level with accessories
and equipment, like lighting, decks, and ladders,
as well as maintenance products like automatic
cleaners to ensure your personal blue lagoon is
clear and well-kept. And be sure to pick up some
covers or fence support to make your pool last
through the seasons. Don’t take the dive with just
any pool store, trust the best in the business!
BEST REAL ESTATE
AGENCY
FILLMORE REAL ESTATE
2990 Ave U Brooklyn
(718) 907-1169 www.fillmore.com
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Finding a new home is hard. Finding your
dream home can be even harder. Lucky for all of
Brooklyn, Fillmore Real Estate has been helping
people find the right home for them since 1966.
Since then, Fillmore Real Estate has grown to
become New York City’s largest privately owned
and operated real estate company through hard
work, dedication and a passion for real estate.
Whether you are buying or selling a home or
just want some information and advice, Fillmore
Real Estate does it all with your needs, wants and
(perhaps most importantly) your budget in mind.
Stop by their Avenue U office and find out for
yourself!
BEST REAL ESTATE
AGENT
KATE FARLEY–FILLMORE REAL ESTATE
6416 Bay Pkwy Brooklyn
(718) 259-1600
www.katefarley.fillmore.com
When finding your dream home or apartment is on
the line, you want to be sure you’re working with
your dream real estate agent. Kate Farley brings
over a decade of real estate experience to the team
at Fillmore Real Estate. She describes herself as
enthusiastic, passionate, tech-savvy, friendly and
responsive — all traits that make for a realtor you’ll
love and more importantly, a realtor you’ll trust.
Kate Farley is always trying to think three steps
ahead of her competition, while also doing the
practical things that her clients need, like doorknocking
before open houses and sending mailers.
No deed is too small and no dream is too big for
Kate Farley!
BEST REAL ESTATE
ATTORNEY
MICHAEL S. REINHARDT, ESQ.
2990 Ave U Brooklyn
(718) 377-7798
www.brooklynattorney.com
If it’s a real estate attorney you’re in the market
for, look no further than Michael S. Reinhardt,
Esq. Michael Reinhardt comes to the table with
over 25 years worth of experience and knowlege
of law. A graduate of St. John’s University School
of Law, Michael Reinhardt was admitted to
practice law in the State of New York in 1987.
His primary area of practice is Real Estate
transactions and the Probate of Estates, but
he is well-versed in all areas of law. He’s also
passionate about the real estate market, having
sold houses from 1981 until 1987. He has
witnessed firsthand the stress involved in real
estate deals — and he’s ready to have your back
in the process.
BEST REAL ESTATE
BROKER
JOE DEVITO–FILLMORE REAL ESTATE
6416 Bay Pkwy Brooklyn
(917) 804-5166
www.joedevito.fillmore.com
Joseph DeVito has been working as an associate
broker with Fillmore Real Estate for over 25 years
and is one of its most successful and professional
managers. He has managed multiple offices
and has gained the title of a “Top Producer” for
the company many times. Joe, along with his
co-manager and agents of his office, has won
many outstanding awards over the years. Joe’s
captivating line is “In Search of excellence? Search
no More, I Can Help.” If you are looking to buy or
sell real estate anywhere in the world or you are
looking to further your career in Real Estate, Joe
Devito really can help!
BEST REAL ESTATE
TEAM
FILLMORE BAY RIDGE TEAM
6416 Bay Pkwy Brooklyn
(718) 748-3331
www.fillmore.com
Finding a new home is hard. Finding your dream
home can be even harder. Lucky for all of Brooklyn,
Fillmore Real Estate has been helping people find
the right home since 1966. Since then, Fillmore
Real Estate has grown to become New York City’s
largest privately owned and operated real estate
company through hard work, dedication and a
passion for real estate. Whether you are buying or
selling a home or just want some information and
advice, Fillmore Real Estate does it all with your
needs, wants and (perhaps most importantly) your
budget in mind. Stop by its Avenue U office and
find out for yourself!
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