--- title: "Etelamaki Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/etelamaki-architecture-pfvwus-pf~629160217 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~629160217.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Etelamaki Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/16431c9a0f5f0cc2_2542-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "540 President Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215, United States" latitude: 40.6669 longitude: -73.9828 phone: "(718) 666-3152" website: http://etelamakiarchitecture.com rating: 2 review_count: 1 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 339 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # Etelamaki Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Etelamaki Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/etelamaki-architecture-pfvwus-pf~629160217) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Brooklyn, NY - **Serves:** Brooklyn, Catskills, Hudson Valley, Westchester - **Houzz rating:** 2.0 out of 5 (1 review) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2018), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - 100,000 Ideabook Saves ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction ### Areas Served - Brooklyn - Catskills - Hudson Valley - Westchester ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 2,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Etelamaki Architecture | | Address | 540 President Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215, United States | | Phone | (718) 666-3152 | | Website | http://etelamakiarchitecture.com | | License Number | NY 035960 | | Followers on Houzz | 339 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/nhome/?trk= - Blog — etelamakiarchitecture.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Etelamaki Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/etelamaki-architecture-pfvwus-pf~629160217) - **Website:** http://etelamakiarchitecture.com - **Phone:** (718) 666-3152 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - -I.D. Magazine Design Award:Environments Category 2000 - -Remodelista Considered Design Award Winner 2014 - -Society of American Registered Architects New York Council Design Award Winner 2015 - -AIA Brooklyn/Queens Design Award of Merit 2016 - -Best of Houzz-Design 2016 - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2018), for Design. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 2.0 out of 5 — 1 review** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 20.0 - Communication: 10.0 - Value: 20.0 ### All 1 review **★★ — Yoav Bergner, March 2022** > We hired Jeff Etelamaki in 2016 to design and supervise renovation of a two-family home in Brooklyn. After 5 years, he basically ghosted. It has been just over one year since he stopped moving the project forward, because he is “swamped” with other work. Although construction is complete, building permits remain open, and Jeff has been unresponsive. It is the current situation that has prompted us to write this, but it is not the first time that we have experienced unprofessional behavior. Jeff has some good aesthetic sensibility, but, in our experience, he was disorganized, could not manage a project or communicate professionally, and ultimately cost us countless headaches and years of delays. > > During the construction phase of the project, Jeff was often unresponsive to clarification requests from the contractor. He did not visit the site frequently enough to catch mistakes. Ceiling height framing and one toilet location had to be corrected late, only after we, the owners, pointed out discrepancies. The interior stair fabricator refused to build what Jeff had drawn up because of structural weakness, and we had to redesign the stairs ourselves when Jeff went silent. Concrete footings in front and back of the house had to be re-poured. Importantly, Jeff forgot to start a key process with the department of transportation necessary to clear the way for construction of an exterior front stair, resulting in a six month delay and thousands of dollars in added costs. Still other problems were not caught until they were entirely too late, such as the pitch of the roof, presenting hazards in front of the house during snow accumulation. > > Because of delays and cost overruns (not all of which were the architect’s fault), we reached an agreement with the contractor to terminate the contract in 2020. We worked with the plumbers and electricians to complete their final inspections and sign-offs. We had exterior stairs fabricated to our own design. We only then asked Jeff to complete the necessary sign-offs so that we could close the building permits. This conversation began in January of 2021. Jeff did not respond, despite dozens of calls and emails, over a time span of six months. > > We eventually reached out to the expediter that Jeff hired and found out that some special inspections remained (e.g., engineering, mechanicals, fire stopping). We engaged the inspectors ourselves and got sign offs where possible (2 out of 3). However, according to the last inspector and also the expediter, a post-approval amendment needs to be filed by the architect to correct certain things. The expediter communicated this to Jeff in December of 2021, and Jeff (finally!) wrote back to the expediter to confirm that he understood what needed to be done. But then... nothing. No amendment or communication from Jeff in two months, in spite of a weekly calls and emails. ## Selected projects - [Park Slope Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-slope-townhouse-pj-vj~1787798) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 14 - [East Village Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-village-studio-pj-vj~1787766) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 12 - [Prospect Heights Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/prospect-heights-townhouse-pj-vj~1172995) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 24 - [Crown Heights Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crown-heights-townhouse-pj-vj~2008105) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 18 - [South Slope Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-slope-townhouse-pj-vj~1090690) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 23 - [Upper West Side Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-west-side-apartment-pj-vj~60473) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 9 - [DUMBO Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dumbo-loft-pj-vj~60463) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Tarrytown House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tarrytown-house-pj-vj~60465) - Location: Tarrytown, NY - Photos: 8 - [Flatiron Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flatiron-loft-pj-vj~60472) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Princeton Treehouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/princeton-treehouse-pj-vj~60469) - Location: Princeton, NJ - Photos: 8 - [Upper East Side Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-east-side-apartment-pj-vj~60476) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 5 - [East Village Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-village-apartment-pj-vj~60475) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/etelamaki-architecture-pfvwus-pf~629160217) ## Community Q&A **Q: What brand of wire fencing was used on balcony? It's thinner & better** *(in Photo Questions)* What brand of wire fencing was used? It's thinner and less intrusive to outside view. A: Hi barkingtree, Thank you for your question. This was done some time ago so I don't remember the specifics, but this was made with off-the-shelf stainless steel cables, and custom welded steel bars approximately 1/2" thick x 2"W, painted black. The intermediate vertical supports can be quite thin, as can the top rail if the supports are spaced closely enough. However, the posts are thicker at the ends so they are not deformed by the tensioning of the cables. I hope this helps. **Q: Beautiful hood!** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of hood is that, and who makes it? Thanks very much! A: Hi Jennifer. Thanks for your question. This is a 'slide out' hood from Miele. This model has been discontinued but they have newer models, as do other manufacturers. **Q: Where are the Barcelona style chairs from?** *(in Photo Questions)* The chairs pair nicely with the other furniture in that space. A: Hi molli15004! Thanks for your question. These chairs were vintage finds by the client, so I do not have any information on the manufacturer. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. **Q: Pendant lights in bathroom** *(in Photo Questions)* I love these pendant lights in the bathroom. Any chance you remember where they are from? Thanks! The place is gorgeous! A: Hi P McConnell! Thanks for your question and your kind words. These pendants are Solitaire by Niche Modern. They are available in various colors in addition to the one here. Hope this helps! **Q: where does the wallpaper come from** *(in Photo Questions)* I’d like to know where I can get the elephant wallpaper from A: Hi Joanne, Thanks for your question. This wallpaper came from Walnut Wallpaper, but I believe it has been discontinued. **Q: Wood slats** *(in Photo Questions)* How were the wood slats made? Is this a off the shelf product? A: Hi teamjustice, This is a custom made screen. The material is walnut. Good luck with your project! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*