Savvy Shoppers’ Survey

Albert Husted Studio
718-625-6464
Weekdays 9am–5pm, Sat by appointment 11am–5pm.

The Edge: A stained-glass expert. § Repairs and washes stained glass. Charges by the job at about $100 per square foot. Sells museum-quality pieces and supplies for making and/or repairing stained glass. Works in churches, museums, and homes. Maintains a studio where on Saturday he teaches stained-glass workmanship (aimed at beginners) at $125 for five classes. Usually six to eight people in a class. § “Superior quality at reasonable prices.” “Superb stained-glass restoration. Easy to work with.” “All in all, expect beautiful pieces and quality work.”

Home renovation
Stained glass
quality style service value: 40 40 50 40

Pro-Tech Plumbing and Heating
718-767-9067
By appointment.

The Edge: Plumbing and heating work. § “Superior quality at reasonable prices. The best!”

Home renovation
Plumbing & heating
quality style service value: 45 45 45 45

George Philip Plumbing
212-929-3781
By appointment.

The Edge: All-purpose plumber. § “Not cheap, but very reliable, fast, and efficient.”

Home renovation
Plumbing & heating

Starfish Studios
212-463-8731
By appointment.

The Edge: Murals galore. § Marissa Bridge does wonderful murals and reproductions of 18th- and 19th- century furniture.

Home renovation
Paint, plaster & tiles
quality style service value: 45 45 45 45

Deborah Millstein
718-237-1211
By appointment.

The Edge: A design consortium—from faux finishes on walls and furniture to molding, cabinets, and tiling. § Debbie Millstein is a European-trained, accomplished faux-finish painter who can call on carpenters, tilers, and other craftspeople as needed for your renovation. § “Debbie has a wonderful eye for color and detail.” “I trust her with all my design questions.” “She’s so reasonable—and very easy to work with.” “She’ll even work on weekends when I’m in the country.”

Home renovation
Paint, plaster & tiles
quality style service value: 45 45 45 45

Abby Turner
212-427-2881
By appointment.

The Edge: Excellent detailing. § Paints faux finishes on walls and furniture. Widely used by decorators. References include Le Cirque 2000, where she painted the bar stools.

Home renovation
Paint, plaster & tiles

Jack Corcoran Marble Company
88 W. Hills Road (Huntington Station, NY)/516-549-8207
Weekdays 9am–5pm.

The Edge: Marble and granite work. § Features custom work for kitchens and bathrooms. § “Excellent quality at reasonable prices. Very professional to deal with.”

Home renovation
Marble & granite
quality style service value: 40 40 45 40

Amsterdam Corporation
150 E. 58th St. (3rd Ave.)/212-644-1350
Weekdays 9am–5pm.

The Edge: Tile supplier and consultant. § Talk to Barbara Berwick. She knows tiles and offers a wide selection. Prices are moderate. § “I get most of my clients’ tiles here. Limited but very nice range at good prices.”

Home renovation
Hardware & fixtures
quality style service value: 45 45 46 46

Wm. Crawford Construction
560 Barry St. (Bronx, NY)/718-617-5390
Weekdays 8:30am–4:30pm.

The Edge: General contractor. § Very high-end contractor. No credit cards. § “Superior quality, but very pricey.”

Home renovation
General contractors

Mid-City Construction
271 Columbia St. (Brooklyn, NY)/718-875-3100
By appointment.

The Edge: General contractor. § Talk to Pat Valcone. No credit cards. § “Excellent quality.”

Home renovation
General contractors
quality style service value: 45 45 45 45