BEST GARAGE
DOOR COMPANY
A&V GARAGE DOORS
2082 Coney Island Ave.
(718) 951-6899 – www.avgaragedoorsnyc.com
A&V Garage Doors services, repairs & installs all
types of garage doors. Proudly serving Brooklyn,
Queens & all of NYC for over 25 Years. A&V
Garage Doors features a large selection and can
provide you with vinyl garage doors, wooden
garage doors, commercial garage doors or custom
garage doors. They also handle repairs and are
willing to work with you on your ideas for what
you think your garage doors can and should look
like. Serving not just Coney Island but the rest of
the borough of Brooklyn, A&V Garage Doors is
a proud member of the community because they
help its members beautify their community by
completing projects that help complete homes.
They provide the finishing touch on a door to the
rest of your house.
BEST GRANITE AND
MARBLE COMPANY
APPIA GRANITE
824 62nd St.
(718) 745-5309 – www.appiamarblegranite.com
When you want your home kitchen or bathroom
to look its absolute best, give the experts at Appia
Marble & Granite a call. The company was formed
in 1969 after its founder, Mario Costantini,
arrived in the United States from Rome, Italy
where he spent years as a skilled craftsman
honing his expertise. Today, his sons continue
the legacy and uphold the stringent quality and
detail to excellence in honor of their father. They
marry modern technology to the artisan way and
consistently deliver a product that is beautiful,
functional, artistic and in keeping with the current
economic situations. Appia Marble & Granite
offers over 250 different varieties of granite,
marble, natural stone as well as Caesar Stone,
Chroma and many other varieties of engineered
stone. Let Appia Marble & Granite surprise you
with their vast inventory, exquisite selection and
satisfy you with their lightning quick installation
process.
BEST HARDWARE
STORE (TIE)
CREST TRUE VALUE HARDWARE &
URBAN GARDEN CENTER
558 Metropolitan Ave.
(718) 388-9521 – www.cresthardwarenyc.com
Since opening Crest Hardware in 1962,
Manny Franquinha has become an icon in
the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn
through his dedication to customer service and
focus on community improvement. His son,
Joseph Franquinha, continues the Crest legacy
by providing only the best customer service and
top notch products for his customers. Shopping
at Crest is a true New York experience with a
staff that makes you feel right at home. Through
his dedication and love for all things innovative,
Joseph and the Crest Family have transformed
the definition of Hardware Store. At Crest,
you can find everything from tools to garden
equipment to art supplies, while also serving
the community as a neighborhood general store.
Crest Hardware is an exemplary family business
that has strengthened and transformed with their
community’s ever-evolving needs and passions.
Pop in and experience a true family owned New
York Hardware Store!
BEST HARDWARE
STORE (TIE)
PINTCHIK
478 Bergen St.
(718) 783-3333 – www.acehardware.com
Who needs a big box store when you can get
everything you need and personalized service
at Pintchik? This stalwart neighborhood store,
family-run since 1940, provides hardware, paint,
tools & key cutting. As your local Ace Hardware,
they are one of thousands of Ace stores locally
owned and operated across the globe. But they
are not just about numbers. Ace is about helping
neighbors, because each one of their stores is a
part of your community. They are all committed
to being “the Helpful Place” for hardware folks by
offering their customers personal service, quality
products and a convenient shopping experience
from the local experts who know you and your
community and your needs the best. As the helpful
hardware folks in your neighborhood, the people
at Ace promise that helping you and your family is
the most important thing they have to do today.
BEST INTERIOR
DECORATOR
B MOORE DESIGN, INC.
385 Atlantic Ave.
(718) 369-9494 – www.bmooredesign.com
Thinking about updating or renovating your
space? B Moore Design, Inc. creates environments
that celebrate a timeless aesthetic for your space.
Their timeless design incorporates harmonious
form and function; captivating its viewer, allowing
a comfortable engagement of the mind and body
to relax and enjoy. Interior Design fulfills a need
for balance and unity within an environment.
A truly beautiful, life enhancing space speaks
for itself. B Moore Design, Inc. is recognized
within the industry for innovative design in the
fields of residential, corporate, development,
post production and healthcare facilities. From
its inception in 2002, B Moore Design, Inc.
has grown progressively through various client
referrals as well as repeat business.
BEST KITCHEN AND
BATH
A&R KITCHEN & BATH
881 Bedford Ave., #2
(718) 596-9500
No one can go a day without having everything
the way they want it in their kitchen and bath.
A&R Kitchen & Bath will be the ones to help you
achieve that peace of mind with their service and
variety of products. Whether it’s what you need to
keep the kitchen the place where the family gets
ready to eat, or to keep your bathroom organized
and convenient, A&R Kitchen & Bath will be the
ones to help you figure out exactly what you need.
A&R Kitchen & Bath has the choices and customer
service you need to add that extra beautification to
your home. Nothing else matters when you have
that security.
BEST LANDSCAPING
ANGELO MARRA LANDSCAPING
2136 83rd St.
(718) 837-0318
Your front lawn’s appearance sends a message
to the rest of the world about your home. Angelo
Marra Landscaping can help you send whatever
message you want and beautify the outside of
your house. Angelo Marra Landscaping features
landscapers with great variety to best serve their
clients. They have a helpful staff that gets the job
done. Angelo Marra Landscaping can take the
plan that you have for your home or business and
put it into action, creating a beautiful, professional
landscape that reaches out to anyone who passes
by your home or business. Every day, they’re
helping create the best landscapes in Brooklyn.
They provide great service locally from their
headquarters in Bath Beach and will give you
everything that you need to beautify your home.
BEST LIGHTING
FIXTURE STORE
CREATIVE LIGHTING
223 Court St.
(718) 935-0393
Everyone loves being able to shine a light in
their home or business. That’s where Creative
Lighting comes in. They have a wide variety of
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products and a punctual staff featuring excellent
customer service to help serve your lighting needs
and replace broken fixtures. The combination of
customer service, prices and designs help make
whatever you need convenient and easy. Creative
Lighting is a local business based in Cobble Hill.
They love to serve the borough of Brooklyn with
great pride. That’s why they hold a reputation as
the Best in Brooklyn for lighting services. You’ll be
able to take their products and tailor them to how
you want your home, office or business to look.
It’ll make everything look just a little bit brighter.
BEST MATTRESS
STORE
MATTRESS FIRM PARK SLOPE
498 5th Ave.
(718) 788-1723 – www.mattressfirm.com
Your comfort when you put your head down to
sleep is as important as anything that goes on
during your day. Mattress Firm is there to make
sure that it’s as comfortable and peaceful as you
need it to be to ensure you have a good night’s
sleep and wake up feeling well rested and ready to
take on the next day. While they may be a chain,
Mattress Firm’s Park Slope location offers all the
conveniences and personal touches customers
want in a mom and pop store. They’re proud to
serve their community and proud to have a home
in Brooklyn, where they help the neighborhood
get to sleep every night.
BEST OIL COMPANY
APPROVED OIL
6717 4th Avenue
(718) 238-1050 – www.approvedoil.com
From Brooklyn’s brownstones to Manhattan’s
skyscrapers, Approved Oil provides New York
City’s residents and businesses with intelligent
energy solutions that drive down costs while
promoting efficiency and enhancing comfort. They
meet every heating need from fuel delivery to
system upgrades, from residential to commercial
services, and from Oil heat to natural gas.
Approved Oil even provides electrical services
and energy audits. In a way, Approved Oil is like
a utility company, but with more options, fewer
hassles and lower costs. They’re proud to serve
their community in Brooklyn as well as the rest of
New York City since 1932. Their service contracts
provide regular preventive maintenance and
help control repair costs. They have also added
a number of services that make it easier to buy
fuel. Their budget plan makes payments more
manageable, and their price protection protects
customers against inflation.
BEST PLUMBING
COMPANY
A GOOD PLUMBER CORP.
2114 E 27th St.
(718) 648-6838 – www.agoodplumber.com
When the pipes have a leak, or the water heater’s
misbehaving, the trained and experienced
plumbers at A Good Plumber Corp. are a one-call
resource for everything in your home or business
that is plumbing related. If water or gas runs
through it, chances are they can install, upgrade
or repair it. We have been family owned Brooklyn
plumbers for decades! All plumbers and staff
at A Good Plumber are trained to deliver the
highest level of customer service with our peerless
plumbing & heating installation and repair.
A Good Plumber, Inc. believes that customer
satisfaction should always be a top priority. By
focusing on reliable, honest and affordable service,
they have created a reputation for success. They
have continually provided unmatched plumbing &
heating service throughout Brooklyn, Queens, and
the rest of NYC for over 30 years.
BEST POOL STORE
AND SUPPLY
MILL BERGEN POOL CENTER
6338 Avenue N
(718) 763-5500 – www.millbergenpools.com
Mill Bergen Pools is your residential and
commercial custom pool and spa construction
firm serving the greater Brooklyn and Manhattan
areas. Since opening in 1985, Mill Bergen
Pools has dedicated itself to providing superior
customer satisfaction in all that they do, including
custom pool and spa design, construction and
service, as well as offering the best pool and spa
supplies, chemicals, equipment and more on the
market today. When it comes to your home, you
can rest assured the professionals at Mill Bergen
Pools will handle all of your pool related needs,
whether you’re looking to design and build a new
pool, renovate an existing pool or simply in the
market for reliable service and maintenance. The
Certified Service Professionals at Mill Bergen
Pools provide a wide range of services.
BEST REAL ESTATE
AGENCY
FILLMORE REAL ESTATE
2990 Avenue U
(800) 528-6673 – www.fillmore.com
Fillmore Real Estate has grown to become
New York City’s largest privately owned and
operated real estate company. The great
success that Fillmore has enjoyed does not
happen accidentally. It is a direct result of their
dedication to excellence and commitment to the
community. Fillmore Real Estate has the strength
of a powerhouse while maintaining an intimate,
neighborly type of service.
BEST REAL ESTATE
AGENT
KATARZYNA FARLEY–FILLMORE
6416 Bay Parkway
(718) 748-3331 – www.katarzynafarley.fillmore.com
Selling or buying a new home is a big decision and
an emotional one, too. Finding an agent you feel
comfortable with is important. You need someone
whom you trust, who has a strong track record
and who has a personality you’re comfortable
working with. Katarzyna Farley of Fillmore Real
Estate knows that need well. Her interest in real
estate was prompted by the market boom of
Sunset Park and other areas of Brooklyn — and
quickly developed a zest for the business. She
joined the Fillmore Real Estate team as a licensed
real estate salesperson in 2010 with her hard
work and dedication soon leading her to become
an associate broker. Her vast knowledge of real
estate and unmatched compassion and care will
exceed your expectations in all aspects, making
her an easy choice for best real estate agent in the
borough.
BEST REAL ESTATE
ATTORNEY
SERPICO, SERPICO, & SIDDIQUI, P.C.
16 Court Street, Suite 2000
(718) 875-4003 – www.ssspclaw.com
Dedicated to providing the highest level of
expertise and care in handling your legal needs.
Serpico, Serpico, & Siddiqui, P.C. address your
financial and personal concerns when handling
any legal matter whether it involves purchasing
your first home, preparing a will to include
a guardian for your children, establishing a
new business or dealing with a problem while
probating a will. Serpico, Serpico, & Siddiqui,
P.C.’s approach is holistic/global and they
strive to make every legal matter they handle an
informative and wholly positive experience for
their clients. Serpico, Serpico & Siddiqui, P.C.’s
attorneys have earned a strong reputation for
delivering high quality and comprehensive real
estate services. They represent clients in routine to
sophisticated residential, commercial and mixeduse
transactions throughout New York.
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