--- title: "Debra David Architect LLC — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/debra-david-architect-llc-pfvwus-pf~92928437 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~92928437.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Debra David Architect LLC" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/79d3f91b02824458_4966-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Upper Montclair, New Jersey, United States" latitude: 40.8462 longitude: -74.2013 phone: "(201) 926-3884" website: http://ddavidarchitect.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 followers: 32 last_updated: 2026-08-27 --- # Debra David Architect LLC Original Houzz profile: [Debra David Architect LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/debra-david-architect-llc-pfvwus-pf~92928437) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Upper Montclair, NJ - **Serves:** Newark, Jersey City, Clifton, Hoboken, Bloomfield, Montclair, Nutley, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Architecture firm focusing on residential, commercial, and historic architecture. Adaptive Reuse and Historic Architect. Architectural Services for building planning, project management, materials and construction support. Each project is given individual attention - large or small. Custom architecture to fit your specific needs Extensive experience in planning/zoning issues AIA Newark and Suburban ddavidarchitect@comcast.net https://www.facebook.com/ddrapc/ ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Green Building - Universal Design - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design ### Areas Served - Newark - Jersey City - Clifton - Hoboken - Bloomfield - Montclair - Nutley - Connecticut - New Jersey - New York ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 1.7 million Architectural fees depend vary per project and scope of work. Our projects focus primarily on renovation / additions to residences built between 1860 and 1940. However, we are also interested in smaller projects on a limited basis - bathrooms and kitchens within those historic residences. A typical bathroom rehabilitation could have a construction cost between $15K and $30K depending upon scope and finishes. A typical kitchen usually starts at $20K to ??? depending upon scope and finishes. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Debra David Architect LLC | | Address | Upper Montclair, New Jersey, United States | | Phone | (201) 926-3884 | | Website | http://ddavidarchitect.com | | Followers on Houzz | 32 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Debra David Architect LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/debra-david-architect-llc-pfvwus-pf~92928437) - **Website:** http://ddavidarchitect.com - **Phone:** (201) 926-3884 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Licensure in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut - Awards - Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy - Excellence in Preservation Award - 2003 and 2007 **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: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — Stefan Magnusson, Jan. 2020** > Debra is the best! She did our kitchen remodel which transformed a 1970s DIY kitchen into a beautiful period Arts and Crafts style kitchen in our 1904 era home. Besides having a great eye for the aesthetic, Debra always brings it back to the practical by making sure that the space created is very livable and functional. She is careful to consider day-to-day needs as well as making sure the space will remain a "classic" far into the future. She also makes sure that the materials and surfaces are chosen for quality and longevity. She always comes up with great solutions to the problems along the way. > > And now several years later Debra is working on some changes to our new 1920s home out here in Boulder, CO. We had others look at this current project but nobody is as quick as Debra to understand what the client is looking for and wants. We were very happy when she agreed to work with us remotely on this new project. **★★★★★ — Elizabeth Ceccio, Sept. 2017** > I have worked closely with Debra David since the early 00's when she first designed a 9 unit residential structure for me and my partner in a historic downtown Jersey City neighborhood. Since then she has worked on many small to large renovations for me and various clients of mine over the years. She is incredibly smart, creative and knowledgeable about materials and process. She has great creative solutions to the many interesting problems that come up in older homes. She follows projects through to the final detail. You will be thrilled with the results, I always am! A great professional with a great sense of humor! **Comment from Debra David Architect LLC:** > Thank you for the wonderful support over the years Betsy! I look forward to collaborating with you on many projects in the future! **★★★★★ — Susie Keel, July 2017** > Deb is a great architect. She is thoughtful and her drawings are very detailed. She worked well with us and our contractor. She helped us stick to our budget but also added some great details to make our home pop. She knew the right people to talk to and always had different ideas we could work with. Would highly recommend!!! **Comment from Debra David Architect LLC:** > Thank you for the wonderful support, Susie and Kirk. Creative clients open to new ideas and bring their own flair are inspiring to with with. Collaborating with you and pushing the envelope really paid off with a beautiful living space that will be enjoyed for many years in the future. I look forward to collaborating with you on your next adventure. ## Selected projects - [Montclair - Willow Street Apartments](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montclair-willow-street-apartments-pj-vj~2752899) - Location: Montclair, NJ - Photos: 22 - Description: Exterior - completed repairs and landscaping Basil McGregor - General Contractor Christie Engineers - Structural Engineers Simon Hamill - Landscape Contractor Front Door Photography - Ryan Damiano - [Bright Street Rowhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bright-street-rowhouse-pj-vj~2669626) - Location: Jersey City, NJ - Photos: 6 - Description: Gut Rehab Duplex Unit General Contractors - Stackpole Contracting :: www.stackpolecontracting.com/ Close collaboration with Owner through all phases Construction and finish coordination from start to finish Design, planning and construction including finish selection Provide new extension at rear Add kitchen and additional bedroom Interior detail restoration, ceilings and floors Custom cabinetwork design Coordination of Structural, MEP and HVAC Christie Engineers :: christieengineering.com/ Ryan… - [4th Street Row House - Energy Star Certified!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/4th-street-row-house-energy-star-certified-pj-vj~2730552) - Location: Jersey City, NJ - Photos: 10 - [Upper Montclair Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-montclair-residence-pj-vj~2670030) - Location: Montclair, NJ - Photos: 3 - Description: Gut Rehab Duplex Unit General Contractor - Summit Construction: Richard Refalo http://www.summitconstructionnj.com/ Interior Finishes - Owners! Close collaboration with Owners to provide open layout for young family Construction drawing filing with building department Design, planning and construction, finish selection by Owner Provide new entry to first floor apartment at rear of building New storage extension with deck on roof, accessed from duplex on 2nd floor Open living room, dining and kit… - [Upper Montclair Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-montclair-kitchen-pj-vj~2674190) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Kitchen Renovation Close collaboration with Owners through all phases Construction and finish coordination from start to finish Design, planning and construction including finish selection New full Bathroom and Mudroom at rear entry Interior detail restoration, ceilings and floors Cabinetwork coordination Coordination of Structural and changes to Plumbing [See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/debra-david-architect-llc-pfvwus-pf~92928437) ## Ideabooks - [Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107873865/list/fireplace) — 17 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/debradavid) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where is the vanity from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the white top on the vanity. So many only come with Carrera marble which can be hit or miss depending on the graining. Love this classic white. A: The vanity top was actually a separate purchase from the vanity - Sagehill Designs WB4922-W 49" Cultured Marble Vanity Top with Integrated Sink Vanity Avanity MADISON-V48-WT Madison 48" Free Standing Vanity Cabinet with 2 Soft Close Doors, and 2 Soft Close Drawers **Q: What is the Paint Color on the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)* What was the paint color used here? Thank you, A: Adagio 1593 \| Benjamin Moore **Q: Where are the door knobs from** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you have any information about the door knobs pictured here? Make/Model/Finish A: Schlage satin nickel **Q: What brand and stain color is this house? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: All Sherwin Williams colors, but we purchased from a store that carries only Benjamin Moore. They just mixed it for us. Body: SW 2818 Downing Gray Accent: SW 6244 Naval Trim: SW 6511 Snowdrop Front door: SW 6321 Red Bay **Q: what color is the painted wall around sliding doors** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Cindy - it's a light cool gray, Benjamin Moore. It looks light blue in this photo, but that's probably the play of light. The owners selected the colors. I have used BM Feather Gray 2127-60 with good success. **Q: Where is that vanity from?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am doing a similar bathroom look and that vanity is perfect. A: It's been a while - but I think either Wayfair or Build.com --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-27.*