Rainer Building And Repair

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187 Chrystie St (at Between West 4th Street and Waverly Place)
New York, NY 10002

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(917) 533-4793
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Rainer Building And Repair - New York, NY
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My apt looks ? in a word ? gorgeous. I hired Ken to do a gut renovation of the kitchen and a 95% gut renovation of the bathroom (kept the original tub due to building issues.) ...

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While at first Ken, who owns the company came across as very together and helpful and started out doing a good job, at the end of the project when I asked him to clean up a few it...

Enormous project, superior workmanship! 3/30/2007

I approached Ken to build a MASSIVE bookcase in my loft, and from the get-go he was superorganized and excited about the project. His carpentry is gorgeous: meticulous and thoughtful. The scale of the project was enormous (12' x 24') , but he gave me a totally reasonable quote and stuck to it, even finding ways to squeeze value out of the price in terms of upgraded materials and handfinished details. We had a hard time matching the stain on my existing bookcase, but he was so determined that he stayed 3 extra days to get as close as he could. Ken is a pleasure to work with: friendly, forthcoming and old-school is the best sense of the word. I've already recommended him to several of my friends and I'm looking forward to using him on my next apartment upgrade. Pros: Meticulous work, super-communicative, friendly as all get-out Cons: He's getting busier, so scheduling takes time. more
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Old School attention & service! 1/14/2007

Rainer is well-spoken, spent an inordinate amount of time with us giving advice and explaining the work (we re-modeled our kitchen and had our old damaged hardwood floors refinished), and did great work for a great price. This was my first experience with hiring a contractor, and it was an A+ positive one. Highly recommended. Pros: LOTS of free consultation, returned my calls! Cons: None, but Call in advance! more
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Excellent 6/4/2006

Rainer is reliable and hard-working, Ken does what he says he will. He fixed up our 1500 sq ft water-damaged apartment, including plastering and painting a 25 foot high ceiling and a large amount of annoying window frames, in a really timely manner. His team was pleasant to have around, paid attention to detail and were flexible with our needs. I would definitely use him again and highly recommend him. Pros: Professional, Reasonable, Friendly more
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User review by lindseybischoff 5/31/2006

Ken was a complete joy to work with. Professional, reliable and really on top of things. His work was very neat and precise. The paint job was very exact and dealing with him was really easy. Definitely recommend! Pros: Reliable, Professional more
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Good Quality and Communication 5/26/2006

Certainly worth talking to. Ken understands how to talk to you both before, during and after a job. i got a clear understanding that he was trying to help and more willing to risk his margin to do a good job which has to be respected and commended in this city. If you find good communication important as much as good quality workmanship then Ken is worth a call. Pros: Quality, Clear communication Cons: Underestimated Cost more
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User review by vivolo 2/2/2006

Ken is a real find - he works like a fiend and does absolutely top quality work and is totally reliable, always doing just what he says he will. He solved all sorts of problems (like getting a fridge to fit into an impossibly small space no-one else could manage). He painted, put together & installed kitchen cabinets, and other handyman jobs which made our kitchen a stand-out. We were thrilled with his level of expertise and would highly recommend him. Pros: Reasonably priced, reliable, creative more
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the perfect professional painters/carpentry 11/8/2005

Ken and the guys at Rainer are excellent professional painters. They recently finished painting and doing minor repairs on our new 3 bedroom condo on the lower east side. We were really impressed with them throughout the entire process. In the planning stage Ken answered all our questions and promptly relpied to all our phone calls and e-mails. The job was on time and on budget and considering how beautifully they cleaned up and all the personal service we got it was a great value. We are thrilled. Pros: Professional, Reliable, Fair more
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User review by brintonparson 8/7/2005

I recommend Rainer Building, Repair and Painting very highly. The jobs they performed for me were beautifully executed on time and on budget. more
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Painting, Fence Construction, Conversationalist 6/23/2005

We hired Ken to paint the entire interior of a brownstone, using various ""period"" paint colors in appropriate rooms. He did an outstanding job, on-time, and at a very reasonable price. He cared about the little things and even came back to ""touch up"" after we moved in. He also constructed a wooden fence in our backyard . . . again on time and well done. We would highly recommend Ken for almost any requirement. And, an added bonus, he's a very nice person, good to talk with and very interesting. Pros: Professional, Reasonable Pricing, Detail Oriented more
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Redone deck 6/10/2005

Rainer redid a deck and waterproofed a leaky roof for us in the spring of 2005. The job was done on time well. I did not get any other estimates, but the price seemed reasonable. I would recommend them highly. more
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Excellent! 6/10/2005

Ken was very knowledgeable, efficient and professional. He installed doors in my apt that I had originally tried to do by myself (oops) He took care of the problem and we plan on using him for several future projects. I've had alot of people in my apt to do work and he is above all the best I've seen and very pleasant to have around! more
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Up to challenge 6/8/2005

Ken installed a wire roof railing for me. A job no other person was willing to undertake. He did it exactly the way I imagined and kept me in the loop on all options available. I plan On using him often for almost anything. more
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Excellent efficient and affordable 3/28/2005

I needed a broken wooden sofa chair fixed and found Ken through citysearch. He was friendly, efficient and fixed the chair up perfectly. I recommend him highly! more
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A class act 2/18/2005

Had 'Ken' come and renovate my uncle's place in Brooklyn while I was visiting from LA. He and his associate were polite, well-spoken and thorough pros. Explained in exact detail what they would do and made no guessing games of cost. ONly wish I could find guys like these where I live. more
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Old Fashioned Quality! 1/25/2005

These guys must be throwbacks from another era because they are well-spoken, courteous, do the job on time and honest. They replaced the rotting wood on my deck and kept me informed every step of the waythere was none of the usual ""contractor mystery"". Nice to know there are still small outfits like this around! Pros: reliable, quick, know their stuff! more
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Great, friendly service 1/20/2005

The great thing about this guy is it just feels like you're working with your buddy from college who happens to be an expert builder/designer etc. Great speedy service, thorough work, very pleased with the end results. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again in the future! Pros: Personable, Knowledgeable, Professional more
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Great carpenter 12/17/2004

I just expected a wall of bookshelves, you know, one step above bricks and boards, but I got a beautiful and unbelievably sturdy set of shelves that my friends are blown away by. This carpenter is excellent! Even with pathetic plaster walls that are about to collapse, he somehow managed to anchor them securely. Also very attractive design and stain. . Pros: Great quality, professional attitude, excellent design sens more
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Rainer's a winner 12/16/2004

Have had nothing but problems with contractors and repair people here in NY. That is, until I met Ken from Rainer. Not only was the work he did on my apartment perfect (he built a wall with french doors) but it was reasonably priced too. The icing on the cake was his reliability and his charm. Great guy. A winner all around. Pros: reliable, excellent quality, friendly & personable more
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Woohoo! 12/16/2004

The carpenter was great - very friendly, efficient, and did an amazing job on the pressure wall we had built. He was very patient with my high-maintenance roommate's needs. I highly recommend his services. Pros: Affordable, Friendly more
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Full-service contractor specializing in urban renovation / remodeling, painting, floor refinishing installation and intermediate carpentry

Owner Message

  • Specializing in renovation, painting, floors, consulting.

    I will give you a solid quote (no surprises here), and dedicate myself to getting your job done on schedule with the same perfection I would demand in my own home.
    Check out our website at www.rainerbuilding.com or call 917-533-4793 for info. Fully licensed and insured, servicing all of the NYC boroughs.

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  • Full-service contractor specializing in urban renovation and remodeling, painting, floor refinishing and installation, and intermediate carpentry serving NYC and Brooklyn.

  • 5/27/2008 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Daily 9am-7pm
  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown, Bowery
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