HOME & GARDEN
BEST ELECTRICIAN
APOLLO ELECTRIC
212 W 29th St #2
(212) 643-8541–www.apollonyc.com
Electrical work shouldn’t be left in just
anyone’s hands. Apollo Electric has been
lighting up New York City since 1995. Their
team of lice1nsed electricians work hard to
make sure that your electric and data needs
are handled promptly and efficiently. Their
fast, reliable service comes in handy for
residential and commercial buildings, and
they offer emergency assistance when your
lights go out. Thinking of automating your
home with some upgraded electric work that
is more energy efficient? Apollo Electric has
completed many such projects not just in
private homes, but also for high-end business
clients, ensuring that your project is in the
best hands.
BEST EXTERMINATOR
POSITIVE PEST CONTROL OF NYC
166 E 96th St
(800) 294-3130–www.positivepest.net
Like it or not, every single building in New
York has some sort of pest living either inside
it, or somewhere in its vicinity. If the thought
of bed bugs, ants and rodents sends shivers up
your spine, you are not alone! Nobody wants
to share their home with critters and creepy
crawlers. The exterminators at Positive Pest
Control of NYC pride on making sure your
home is critter free in no time by using the
latest bug removal equipment. With the best
exterminators in the city at the helm of pest
control, you can once again sleep soundly
without the fear of unwanted visitors invading
your space.
BEST FLOORING
SPECIALIST
DOWNTOWN FLOORS
153 W 27th St
(646) 741-4183–www.dtfloorsny.com
Founded in 1994, Downtown Floors has
been committed to providing everyone from
professional contractors to homeowners
that describe themselves as do-it-yourselfers
with quality installation tools and materials
available. The family-owned and operated
warehouse is dedicated to supporting the
professional flooring trade in an honest,
ethical and dependable way. Downtown
Floors carry the best products for contracting
purposes, which include environmentally
friendly products as well as various lines of
floor finishes. Their diverse set of customers
often describe them as being an experienced
team that you can’t help but enjoy doing
business with.
BEST GENERAL
CONTRACTOR
A REAL ADVANTAGE, INC.
(718) 767-6950–www.
arealadvantageconstruction.com
For over two decades, A Real Advantage
has been New York’s premier exterior home
improvement solution. It offers a full range
of residential and commercial options for its
clients’ contracting and masonry needs and
is a fully licensed and insured. As a familyrun
and-operated business, A Real Advantage
values its longstanding history of clientele,
setting its full-service home improvement
apart from other ordinary contracting firms.
The company has specialized teams of
craftsmen, each dedicated specifically to one
trade that they do best, to ensure customers
get the quality of work they need in a timely
manner and within their budget. Build your
dream with the help of A Real Advantage!
BEST GRANITE AND
MARBLE COMPANY
NYC STONE CARE
100 Park Ave 8th Fl
(888) 318-8990–www.nycstonecare.com
NYC Stone Care has been selected as the best
Granite and Marble Company in the city,
and for great reason! Their one-stop-shop
approach to their services keeps attracting
customers old and new. Sure, you can
purchase beautiful slabs of granite and marble,
all cut shined and shaped to spec, but did
you know that you can also have your stone
repaired, honed, restored, and polished as
part of NYC Stone Care’s maintenance and
servicing provisions? Well you do now! What
more could you really ask for?
BEST HARDWARE STORE
SAIFEE HARDWARE & GARDEN
114 1st Ave
(212) 979-6396–www.saifeehardware.com
When you are in the middle of a project,
whether it is a craft or a large scale home
renovation, there is nothing more frustrating
than having to make multiple trips to different
stores to get all of your requisite supplies. At
Saifee Hardware & Garden, say goodbye to
multiple trips to the store, because everything
you need from power tools to patio furniture
are available at one convenient location on 1st
Avenue. Pop in and see for yourself why their
selection helped earn them the title of best
hardware store in the city!
BEST HOUSE PAINTER
PRECISION PAINTING PLUS
100 Church St #801
(646) 693-3560–www.precisionpaintingplus.
net
Get a quote on painting your home in no
time with Precision Painting Plus’ 24 hour
estimation process. With their competitive
rates, highly talented and experienced painting
professionals, and friendly customer service,
they make painting your home so painless
and easy you might find yourself wanting to
repaint your house with the frequency that
some people repaint their nails! If you are
dissatisfied with their work in any way, don’t
fear, as you can leave the stress behind with
their generous customer satisfaction guarantee
policy!
BEST INTERIOR
DESIGNER
MICHELE SAFRA INTERIOR
DESIGNER
106 Central Park S #25D
(212) 439-1818–www.michelesafra.net
Michele Safra knows a thing or two about
choosing beautiful home decor for any
dwelling. The Milan native was raised
by an interior-designer mother and was
“virtually swaddled in Fortuny and Dupioni
silks at birth.” She earned a degree from
the New York School of Interior Design
before starting her own interior design
company. Her international clientele includes
individuals looking to complete residential
and commercial projects. Each project starts
with gaining inspiration from the clients and
their spaces. Safra then takes her experience
from her personal travels, global upbringing,
museum and show visits as well as nature.
Company specialists are able to help clients
in several areas like concept and theme, floor
plans and elevations, color scheme, windows,
lighting, walls, floors and furniture.
BEST KITCHEN AND
BATH
MANHATTAN CENTER FOR
KITCHEN AND BATH
41 W 25th St
(212) 995-0500–www.mckb.com
Anyone thinking of renovating their homes
should consider Manhattan Center for Kitchen
and Bath. The company’s goal is to provide
clients with a stress-free renovation experience
from initial consultation through the finished
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project. MCKB designs and builds custom
kitchens and baths and also offers complete
home renovations. In addition to renovation
services, MCKB offers clients the latest in
appliances to complete any kitchen, bathroom
or other projects. The company’s showroom is
located in the Flatiron District and offers a mix
of sophisticated kitchen styles, including fully
operable “live” kitchens, a cooking theater and
appliances. The showroom’s lower level has
soaking tubs, showers and plumbing fixtures,
stunning stonework and lighting for every
mood. To get started creating the home of
your dreams, contact MCKB for a consultation
today.
BEST LIGHTING FIXTURE
STORE
FRANCE & SON
122 W 18th St
(212) 206-1200–www.franceandson.com
If they aren’t already, France & Son is going to
become your go-to place for lighting fixtures
and home accessories. The contemporary
showroom features a diverse set of home
decor coupled with a friendly staff that is there
to help you find what you’re looking for to
complete your home’s layout. Their customers
often praise them for carrying pieces that
you can’t find anywhere else, whether it be
contemporary light ceiling mounts or midcentury
chandeliers. France & Son’s mission
has always been to supply “good design to
the people.” They offer their own products
while also carrying items from third party
companies like Four Hands, Fermob, ED by
Ellen DeGeneres and much more.
BEST LOCKSMITH
MR. LOCKS SECURITY SYSTEMS
400 2nd Ave
(212) 586-3234–www.mr-locks.com
Mr. Lock Security System offers 24-hour
security answer service and locksmiths
experienced in dealing with the trickiest
of security problems. The city’s leading
locksmith company provides both commercial,
residential and car locksmith services
including lock repair, lock installation, lock
change, key repair, key replacement, master
key systems, car key replacement, car lockout
assistance and ignition replacement. Mr. Lock
Security Systems also provides a variety of
security produces like depository safes, gun
safes, fireproof safes, floor safes and wall safes.
In addition, the company is able to install
gates, doors, fire escapes and window bars.
Mr. Lock’s locksmiths handle every project
with quality and care.
BEST MASONRY
A REAL ADVANTAGE, INC.
178-16 Eveleth Rd
(718) 767-6950–www.
arealadvantageconstruction.com
For over 20 years, A Real Advantage has
been New York’s premier exterior home
improvement solution. It offers a full range
of residential and commercial options for
its clients’ masonry needs and is a fully
licensed and insured. As a family-run-andoperated
business, A Real Advantage values
its longstanding history of clientele, setting
its full-service home improvement apart from
other ordinary contracting firms. The company
has specialized teams of craftsmen, each
dedicated specifically to one trade that they
do best, to ensure customers get the quality of
work they need in a timely manner and within
their budget. Build your dream with the help
of A Real Advantage!
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