HFM Builders Inc

I worked with HFM over the of summer 2014 on a kitchen/​bathroom remodel in my Bedstuy brownstone. I never saw Howard after signing the contract. Once the contract was signed I had a team of workers who showed up sporadically and consistently cut every conceivable corner. A year later my toilet paper holder has fallen out, the towel rack and most door knobs are loose, the toe bumps fall off of my cabinets, I have a door falling off of its hinges, and another door whose magnetic fastening mechanism has fallen off. My «six week» project lasted around 4 months. I could go on (and on and on and on), but you probably get the idea. If you choose to try working with them, my only advice is to withhold as much money as possible until everything is complete, because they will certainly drag their feet on completing details, and be sure to have a VERY detailed punch-​list you can refer back to. As of 2014 Howard only dealt with phone calls and faxes, so if you want anything in writing, you’ll need a fax machine. In my experience HFM is a group of garbage people who do garbage work.

HFM Builders are great. I found them using Service Magic (now Home Advisor) where they have a ton of good reviews, and was glad to have them build two interior walls in my Manhattan condo. Their work was not only impeccable, but they were extremely patient and accommodating when my condo complex was being difficult and delaying construction.
Howard always returned my calls, sent faxes for my condo complex when I needed them, and hired quality workmen who always showed up on time. Howard is also funny over the phone. Their price was midrange compared to other companies, and I am glad I went with them.
I am grateful for good businessmen such as Howard and strongly recommend his company to you.

I just finished a bathroom with this company. I am very pleased with the old-​world workmanship of the crew and the professionalism of the owner and foreman. They were there every day, and cleaned up at the end of each day. The foreman was always available by cell for any issues.
There were several issues that were solved with ingenuity, like installing a curved shower rod that had no wall on one side, just a divider. Kostyk, the foreman, rigged a chrome pipe from the divider to the ceiling and it looks great. The tile was a bit intricate, but the work is perfect– spacing even and level. I would highly recommend this company, which I understand has many crews. The foreman have their workers they use all the time and each worker has their own specialty. I will be using them for all my projects from now on.