BEST MORTGAGE
COMPANY
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
CORPORATION
220 E 42nd St 16th Floor (212) 869-5300
www.communityp.com
The housing market is more volatile than ever.
With interest rates constantly changing based
on the larger economy, home buyers need
trustworthy mortgage lenders who are informed
about the financial realities of the real estate
market within the context of the overall fiscal
picture. That’s why Community Preservation
Company was voted best mortgage lender in
New York—its team of experts can be trusted
to educate and inform its clientele so that
they can make informed decisions about their
purchase. The company is committed to lifting
up underserved communities and work to help
finance those who may have been locked out
of the housing market. A not-for-profit entity,
Community Preservation Company is devoted to
making the American dream of home ownership
attainable for all Americans.
BEST MOVING
COMPANY
FLATRATE MOVING
555 W 25th St (212) 988-9292
www.flatrate.com
“Moving is a science,” FlatRate Moving says.
As anybody who’s ever moved before knows,
moving is also a stressful process that can
move you to tears. With moving companies
that charge by the hour, the science seems to
be based on how to best make the move take as
long as possible. Not FlatRate Moving, which
since its founding in NYC 28 years ago, has
been charging customers an honest, flat rate
regardless of how long the move takes. Planning
and knowledge of the city are the keys to its
detailed process. It offer first-rate service from
the moment you request a free quote to the
moment it finishes delivering your items safely.
The next time you move, move to your phone
and call FlatRate!
BEST MURAL
PAINTER
MURAL PAINTER INC.
(347) 679-6046
www.muralpainterinc.com
No job is too big or too small for NYC-based
Mural Painter Inc.! From the smallest of
nursery rooms to the tallest skyscrapers, these
passionate artists set out to do a hand-painted
job well done from start to finish. The process is
simple: clients submit designs on Mural Painter
Inc.’s quotes page, then the creative team
develops a plan and fabricates unique artwork
in its shop using several custom software
applications. Finally, they paint! The finished
mural is ready within a few days. Whether
residential, commercial, outdoor advertising,
high rise murals or even street art, this talented
team is ready to provide high-quality murals
and art that will be remembered on any surface
and scale.
BEST PAINT STORE
FARROW & BALL
142 E 73rd St (212) 737-7400
wwwfarrow-ball.com
Affectingly rich and historic hues bring life to
your walls when your paint supplier is Farrow
& Ball. These paint pros are among the best,
bringing out the various lights in your home. All
design styles and philosophies are exquisitely
highlighted when you use any of this supplier’s
unique palette selection. Last year the British
company added 16 colors- a striking Ultra
Marine Blueand uiue Orange—Colored White
among these—inspired by London’s Natural
History Museum. Ask any top urban designer
and they’ll suggest you can’t go wrong with
paints by this manufacturer. The upmarket
provider also sells handmade wallpaper and
of course brushes and rollers among paint
supplies–everything you’ll need to bring beauty
to your life.
BEST PAINT STORE
(NATIONAL)
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT STORE
600 Amsterdam Ave (212) 877-0258
www.sherwin-williams.com
If your home is your canvas, Sherwin Williams
is your art store, the inspiration for your most
beautiful work. If 2020 has taught us anything,
it’s the importance of making our homes an
oasis—someplace comforting and exciting, a safe
haven from the outside world where we can feel
peaceful. Sherwin Williams is the paint store
that New Yorkers prefer to help them realize
their most creative and comforting visions.
They offer more than excellent quality paint and
supplies. They offer advice on how to achieve the
best results for your home project. They offer
color predictions and can give you expert advice
on what colors will help transform each room
into your absolute dream home.
BEST PLUMBING
COMPANY
BORIS MECHANICAL
465 Grand St (212) 260-2006
www.borismechanical.com
Plumbing issues are just no fun. Nobody
understands the need to rectify a troubling
At Carnegie East House residents enjoy the freedom of independent
living and the ease of amenities: full dining services, housekeeping,
laundry, health and safety support and a dynamic program of activities.
As a not-for-profit, enriched housing
provider, the Carnegie East House
community offers an exceptional
haven in the heart of the city.
We invite you to see why we
are different!
646 438-8009
2021
CALL TODAY or email Margaret Foley, Director of
Marketing at: mfoley@carnegieeast.org
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plumbing situation better than Boris
Mechanical Plumbing, which promises
swift, expert service to fix any plumbing
problems whether commercial, residential or
industrial structures. An owner-run business,
you always deal with the principal of the
company when you call, so you know that
you are getting someone who is personally
invested in the quality of the service that is
being provided. Boris Mechanical Plumbing
promises that your plumbing issues with be
handled with the utmost service and care
and in a timely manner. With state-of-theart
tools and technology. Boris Mechanical
Plumbing offers the expertise to alleviate all
of your plumbing problems so that you need
not worry.
BEST REAL ESTATE
AGENCY
ELEGRAN REAL ESTATE
5 Bryant Park, 1065 6th Ave (212) 729-
5712
www.elegran.com
Looking for your dream apartment? Run, don’t
walk to Elegran Real Estate—whose reputation
among the locals is tops for responsive,
empathic agents who are in the know. This
five-star agency will teach you everything
you need to know about this extraordinary
city’s neighborhoods and properties. You’ll
understand the New York Market, broker costs
and everything else you need to live there.
Offering a spectacular experience is a hallmark
of the business. Just bring your specification
list and allow Elegran to do the work, so
living here is an easy reality. The laid back
professionals here contribute to a satisfying
house-hunting experience in your price range,
helping the process be less daunting and run
smoothly.
BEST REAL
ESTATE AGENT
THE BRASWELL TEAM AT COMPASS
110 5th Ave (646) 535-6865
The Braswell Team at Compass is the sort
of real estate brokerage team for folks who
don’t usually like dealing with brokers. The
four-person team, led by principal Grant
Braswell, gets high marks on Yelp by clients
who have used its services and praise its
honesty, patience and professionalism.
Referred to by one client as “one part
fantastic agent” and “one part therapist,”
Braswell says he uses his experience and
leadership to elevate his team members so
they can provide the highest level of real
estate services in a “professional, competent
and ethical manner.” If you are looking for
real estate or planning to sell your home
in Manhattan or Brooklyn, you should
definitely give the Braswell team a call.
BEST RETIREMENT
COMMUNITY
CARNEGIE EAST HOUSE
1844 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10128
(646) 438-8009
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