Prime Renovations, Inc.

I highly recommend Jeff Streich and Prime Renovations. We got quotes from 3 contractors and we are so thankful we went with Prime Renovations. Our apartment had a lot of work needed to be done, and our timeframe to move in was short. We needed a contractor who was responsive, efficient, and reliable. Jeff ticked all the boxes and was able to get everything done in time.

I actually had the opportunity to work with Jeff Streich /Prime Renovations on two projects in nyc... my personal NYC UES Penthouse and a 4500 sq foot office gut rebuild Jeff and his firm deserve 10 stars and I wish there was a way to rate them that way. Jeff, Dorothy and every team member and sub assigned to both jobs were professional, responsible, ethical, creative, talented and ALWAYS exhibited a can-do attitude every step of the way. Everyone really had my satisfaction and delivering quality work as their goal. When issues arose, as they always do in construction, they informed me immediately, and offered brilliant suggestions, work arounds and SOLUTIONS... vs just saying ‘we have a problem’ or blaming someone else. I have probably worked with over 15 contractors in my time with VERY mixed reviews, but after two consistently delivered projects, completed on time and UNDER budget with PRIME it’s my honor to say all of the above, plus add that it was a pleasure to work with Jeff and his teams.... my designer who originally only wanted to work with his go to firm was similarly blown away and is now using Prime as his go to contractor. Thanks again Jeff! TEN STARS ***** *****

I worked with Prime Renovations on the conversion of part of a restaurant space into an event space for a well-known chef. Jeff Streich and the Prime Renovations team were wonderful to work with. They went above and beyond to do whatever necessary to get the project completed to the client’s satisfaction and to help me out as the kitchen designer when needed. This was a high-end project and Prime’s attention to detail was well suited for a project like this. I have worked on many large projects over the years and in some cases, an “us vs them” mentality prevails among the professionals. With Prime, it felt like team work and that we were all after the same goal, which is how it should be. I look forward to working with Prime Renovations in the future. I would highly recommend them as contractors or project managers.

As an architect, I've worked with countless contractors, and can speak to how different Jeff and his team are from the others out there. Jeff and his team worked masterfully on the renovation of my condo project in the UWS. From the initial walkthrough, I knew that I could count on him to work creatively with me throughout the construction process. We ran into several hitches along the way (picky client who wanted things done a certain way, a pipe that we had to work around, strict building management rules, and product delivery issues), but Prime Renovations made sure that none of the issues would compromise the integrity of the project or the timeline. Although the change orders were not cheap, our project came in at less than 20% above their initial quote, which was very reasonable to begin with, and was finished weeks ahead of schedule! Highly recommend Prime Renovations to anyone looking for a team that will deliver a quality project.

A superb contracting firm. Highly responsible, respectful, available, punctual, meticulous, clean and reasonably priced. We had a top notch experience with them and couldn’t be happier with the end result.

Prime did a very solid job for a difficult gut renovation. The project was finished on time and within budget and the results looked very good.

We had the opportunity to work with Prime Renovations on a 1,800 square foot custom three bedroom apartment. The full gut renovation was completed on time and with extreme detail. Each member of the Prime team was engaging and passional about their craft. Over the five month project we build a lasting relationship with the Jeff and his Prime Renovations. I would highly recommend this company for all items of renovations. They can be trusted in your home and will produce the finished product that is expected.

We first hired Jeff Streich 10 years ago to renovate our upper east side kitchen and redo our floors. He executed the job flawlessly and finished the work on schedule. When we purchased a 4 bedroom on the upper east side, we had no doubt who we would hire to complete the gut renovation. Jeff was involved in every detail from start to finish. He gave input on our construction plans, personally took me to select appliances and plumbing fixtures and visited the job site on a daily basis to make sure everything was running smoothly. You will not find another contractor who will provide the same accessibility and personal attention that Jeff does. He is a rare find. We have recommended him to many friends for their projects and nobody has been disappointed. We recommend him with enthusiasm and without hesitation!

I hired Prime Renovations for the gut renovation of my 2,000 sqft upper-east apartment. This 6-month project took 13 months for Prime to complete ‘substantially’. Since then, Prime repeatedly promised to finish the remaining work ASAP, but never did so. After 20 months, I had to terminate the contract with cause. The end-product looked good and met most expectations, but the process of getting there was literally torturous, and consumed significant amount of personal time and money. Prime had a 4-star team, i.e., highly capable with proper guidance, but lacked core management skills to keep the project on track. I repeatedly observed that Jeff had no intentions of keeping his schedule commitments, and didn’t hesitate cutting corners at my expense. If your project is simple, and you don’t care about the schedule, Prime can deliver. Otherwise, I would look elsewhere to avoid the unnecessary anxiety and waste of time.

We worked with Jeff and his team at Prime Renovations, Inc. to gut and combine two apartments. His team transformed our space into a gorgeous three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment that we get to call home. As first time buyers and renovators we knew communication was going to be important. Initially Jeff took the time to walk us through his quote to help us understand costs and expectations. Plus, and more importantly, Jeff is always, ALWAYS available to talk, text or email. We couldn't be happier with the team that helped make our design vision (and extensive wish-list) a reality. His crew is comprised of master carpenters and craftsmen who clearly have a passion for what they do -- which shows in the detail and quality of their work!

We chose Prime Renovations to do a big renovation of our 3BR Brooklyn warehouse loft. We did a gut renovation of bathroom and kitchen, sanded and stained floors, built out two closets (wall work), did some large demolition, and did electrical work such as adding fixtures. Hiring a contractor is like getting married - you are going to be spending a lot of time with the person, so trust and communication are key. I met three contractors at my apartment to get an idea of price and their approach to the work. One contractor came recommended by someone in the building, but when he told me that he recommended scaling back part of my bathroom renovation to make the project easier, it didn't sit well with me. If the contractor is saying "No" at the beginning, imagine how that is going to sound one month into the project. One contractor seemed great in person, had a lot of ideas, sent me a detailed quote, and then was very hard to reach for weeks, explaining that he was doing a lot of traveling. I believed him, but I am on my phone all the time, and I wanted someone more accessible. Although I was tempted to go with the second person, I was a little weary about the communication issue. A friend who works in real estate told me that is normal with contractors, that you have to bug them to get a response. I believed him until I spoke with Jeff, who is the owner of Prime Renovations. He met me on time, replied to my emails and phone calls quickly, and had a lot of ideas for make my renovation happen. There were a number of pros to choosing Prime Renovations: - Communication: This is huge, Jeff is available by email and phone all the time. This is so important when you are dealing with all the stress of a renovation. - Quality: Very high. I am a little shocked when I look around my apartment. It looks so nice that my wife and I can't believe that we live here. This also meant that many little things were done that make the project look high end. - Subcontractors (flooring, painting, electrical, plumbing): These guys were excellent. When we had an issue or wanted to change things, such as the location of our chandelier, moving a ceiling fan, dealing with a problem dishwasher, etc., Jeff was quick to deal with it. - Integrity. I don't use this word lightly. I am a psychiatrist and spend all day trying to help people understand their motivations. I believe that Jeff is an honestly good person who would not cheat a client. Although renovation is inevitably stressful, I trusted him with my home. As a result, we love living in our renovated apartment. I am thankful I chose to work with Jeff and Prime Renovations. ONE YEAR UPDATE: The quality still looks great. We had an issue with the W/D and Jeff came out himself to look at it and then sent the plumber, who came for free. Outstanding guarantee. Also, my father is an engineer and home builder outside of the city and he specializes in spotting mistakes and errors in construction. He stayed with me for a few days and spontaneously said that the construction was very well done, especially the small details. Huge compliment and it speaks to the quality of my renovation. I love my apartment post renovation.

Jeff and Prime Renovations have made contracting work a pure joy! Him and his team are efficient, communicative and well worth every penny! Working together with him as an interior designer makes my job easier! I recommend him to everyone I know that is need of the best in NY!