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Opiary

149 12th St
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Opiary

149 12th St
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25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature.

Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature.


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Cocos Custom Building LLC

66 Radburn Drive
4.75(
8
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Cocos Custom Building LLC

66 Radburn Drive
4.75(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
511 local quotes requested

Coco’s Custom Building LLC specializes in setting and finishing Modular Homes, fabricating and installing structural steel, and all phases of residential and commercial construction. This includes extensions, dormers, basements, siding, exterior trim and roofing. We have 25 years of experience. We take pride in giving our customers a professional quality finish on all of our projects for a reasonable price. We work extremely hard to ensure that our customers hard earned money doesn’t go to waste.

"Excellent. On time and on budget"

Brian D on January 2025

Coco’s Custom Building LLC specializes in setting and finishing Modular Homes, fabricating and installing structural steel, and all phases of residential and commercial construction. This includes extensions, dormers, basements, siding, exterior trim and roofing. We have 25 years of experience. We take pride in giving our customers a professional quality finish on all of our projects for a reasonable price. We work extremely hard to ensure that our customers hard earned money doesn’t go to waste.

"Excellent. On time and on budget"

Brian D on January 2025


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Tanem Construction Inc

82 Garden St
5.00(
4
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Tanem Construction Inc

82 Garden St
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1249 local quotes requested

Architectural student -turned engineer -turned entrepreneur. As a builder contractor in the field for over 30 years, I understand that honesty and integrity come first. I run a crew of four men, who I conduct on the job everyday and I am always on the job site. I'm now 30 years in business successful and still dedicated to my client's total satisfaction. Trying and succeeding to do a professional job for one important person at a time - you.

"Tanem has a long history of good work. Gene did several projects for me years ago and I was glad to find Paul picked up the same qualities Gene had established. Both are easy to work with, knowledgeable, make lots of helpful suggestions so the project comes out even better than I had thought it would. You tell Paul what you want done, and he, and Gene in an advisory role, find a way to make it even better. They are flexible and just know how to find solutions. Their crews know what they’re doing. Paul keeps checking and keeps you informed as work progresses. I couldn’t be happier to see Paul continuing the Tanem tradition."

Ken M on February 2025

Architectural student -turned engineer -turned entrepreneur. As a builder contractor in the field for over 30 years, I understand that honesty and integrity come first. I run a crew of four men, who I conduct on the job everyday and I am always on the job site. I'm now 30 years in business successful and still dedicated to my client's total satisfaction. Trying and succeeding to do a professional job for one important person at a time - you.

"Tanem has a long history of good work. Gene did several projects for me years ago and I was glad to find Paul picked up the same qualities Gene had established. Both are easy to work with, knowledgeable, make lots of helpful suggestions so the project comes out even better than I had thought it would. You tell Paul what you want done, and he, and Gene in an advisory role, find a way to make it even better. They are flexible and just know how to find solutions. Their crews know what they’re doing. Paul keeps checking and keeps you informed as work progresses. I couldn’t be happier to see Paul continuing the Tanem tradition."

Ken M on February 2025


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Home Improvements by Joseph

Staten Island
5.00(
61
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Home Improvements by Joseph

Staten Island
5.00(
61
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
658 local quotes requested

Call Home Improvements by Joseph for all your remodeling and home improvement projects.. We have provided top-quality workmanship at affordable prices since 1995. We have won the Super Service Award 9 years in a row (2016-2024) from Angieslist, which means alot to us and to you as a potential client.If you are interested in a responsible, reliable and reasonably priced contractor, we are a cut above the rest. Clients can be assured of expert renovation services for residential and commercial properties. Whether you need your basement, bathroom, kitchen or deck remodeled, we can meet your needs.Our services also include framing, sheetrock, taping, painting, plumbing, electrical, wood and tile flooring, windows, doors, moldings, pressure washing and a whole lot more.. Give us a call for your next project, and you will receive prompt and professional responses to any of your questions.

"Joseph was easy to work with from the start. He was personable, responsive, and the job started and ended swiftly. The renovation was also cost effective. I’m extremely happy with our half bath renovation - it looks like a whole new room!"

Madeline L on March 2025

Call Home Improvements by Joseph for all your remodeling and home improvement projects.. We have provided top-quality workmanship at affordable prices since 1995. We have won the Super Service Award 9 years in a row (2016-2024) from Angieslist, which means alot to us and to you as a potential client.If you are interested in a responsible, reliable and reasonably priced contractor, we are a cut above the rest. Clients can be assured of expert renovation services for residential and commercial properties. Whether you need your basement, bathroom, kitchen or deck remodeled, we can meet your needs.Our services also include framing, sheetrock, taping, painting, plumbing, electrical, wood and tile flooring, windows, doors, moldings, pressure washing and a whole lot more.. Give us a call for your next project, and you will receive prompt and professional responses to any of your questions.

"Joseph was easy to work with from the start. He was personable, responsive, and the job started and ended swiftly. The renovation was also cost effective. I’m extremely happy with our half bath renovation - it looks like a whole new room!"

Madeline L on March 2025


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AJ Michaels Contracting

17 Dubois Ave
5.00(
15
)
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AJ Michaels Contracting

17 Dubois Ave
5.00(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
808 local quotes requested

Specializes in high-end residential and custom millwork in NYC. We serve the boroughs of Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn. With over 12 years of experience in contracting if you can dream it, we can built it. If you are looking into designing your dream apartment or planning significant renovations we can help create your vision. We treat all our clients like family and ensure that our work is completed to the highest standards in the industry. We also have a custom millwork shop in Staten Island where we design and build custom cabinetry like bathroom vanities, custom closets, kitchen cabinets and more!

"AJ Michaels Contracting transformed my home with their expert general remodeling! From start to finish, their team was professional, detail-oriented, and delivered stunning results on time and within budget. The craftsmanship and communication were outstanding. I couldn’t be happier with my new space—highly recommend for any remodeling project! True experts who care about quality and customer satisfaction. Will definitely use them again!"

Cordelia S on August 2025

Specializes in high-end residential and custom millwork in NYC. We serve the boroughs of Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn. With over 12 years of experience in contracting if you can dream it, we can built it. If you are looking into designing your dream apartment or planning significant renovations we can help create your vision. We treat all our clients like family and ensure that our work is completed to the highest standards in the industry. We also have a custom millwork shop in Staten Island where we design and build custom cabinetry like bathroom vanities, custom closets, kitchen cabinets and more!

"AJ Michaels Contracting transformed my home with their expert general remodeling! From start to finish, their team was professional, detail-oriented, and delivered stunning results on time and within budget. The craftsmanship and communication were outstanding. I couldn’t be happier with my new space—highly recommend for any remodeling project! True experts who care about quality and customer satisfaction. Will definitely use them again!"

Cordelia S on August 2025


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Gaudioso Contracting

112 President St
4.66(
211
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Gaudioso Contracting

112 President St
4.66(
211
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1002 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

Gaudioso Contracting: Your trusted partner for all your remodeling needs in the Tri-State Area. From start to finish, our experienced team delivers top-notch craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Contact us today for a stress-free and successful home renovation project.

"After the toilet was changed on 9/1/23. The plumber refused to caulk the gap at the base of the new toilet. Gaudioso didn’t respond to my request to fix it. That left a gap and roaches were roaming out from that gap into my apartment for 11 days until I hired a handyman to caulk it. It costed me extra money and emotional distress"

Kate W on October 2023

Gaudioso Contracting: Your trusted partner for all your remodeling needs in the Tri-State Area. From start to finish, our experienced team delivers top-notch craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Contact us today for a stress-free and successful home renovation project.

"After the toilet was changed on 9/1/23. The plumber refused to caulk the gap at the base of the new toilet. Gaudioso didn’t respond to my request to fix it. That left a gap and roaches were roaming out from that gap into my apartment for 11 days until I hired a handyman to caulk it. It costed me extra money and emotional distress"

Kate W on October 2023


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ALiZE

2901 Avenue J
4.73(
15
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ALiZE

2901 Avenue J
4.73(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
612 local quotes requested

We are a family operated handyman/ home repairs and services business working out of the Brooklyn area. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"very bad service"

Liton s on September 2025

We are a family operated handyman/ home repairs and services business working out of the Brooklyn area. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"very bad service"

Liton s on September 2025


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CHATEL Construction Corp

200 Broadhollow Road
4.95(
81
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CHATEL Construction Corp

200 Broadhollow Road
4.95(
81
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
1058 local quotes requested

Since 1983, Chatel Construction Corp has beautified, enhanced, and increased the value of homes from Manhattan to Montauk. Please call our office to schedule your consulation. 516-610-7236. Whether yours is a single family home, co-op or condominium, we'll make your renovation dreams a reality. We are residential remodeling specialists. Before any cost is quoted, an experienced consultant will meet with you to discuss your specific needs, to outline your opinions and to recommend the best solution within your budget. Whether your remodeling needs are large or small, our goal is to keep you completely satisfied.

"Great work, they were extremely accommodating with their work schedule and having pete in the house. The price was also great. Extremely responsive after the work was done when my Anderson door had an issue (issue from factory)."

James H on May 2024

Since 1983, Chatel Construction Corp has beautified, enhanced, and increased the value of homes from Manhattan to Montauk. Please call our office to schedule your consulation. 516-610-7236. Whether yours is a single family home, co-op or condominium, we'll make your renovation dreams a reality. We are residential remodeling specialists. Before any cost is quoted, an experienced consultant will meet with you to discuss your specific needs, to outline your opinions and to recommend the best solution within your budget. Whether your remodeling needs are large or small, our goal is to keep you completely satisfied.

"Great work, they were extremely accommodating with their work schedule and having pete in the house. The price was also great. Extremely responsive after the work was done when my Anderson door had an issue (issue from factory)."

James H on May 2024


Batusha Corp

45-30 Courtsquare West
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro

Batusha Corp

45-30 Courtsquare West
5.00(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
742 local quotes requested

We are your go to general contracting specialist. Here to help you with any remodeling, painting, framing, drywall, decking needs and more you may have.

"The work was done to our expectations in the time frame it was communicated it would be done, we are happy with the service that was provided. Vigan was attentive to our concerns and was quick to correct and make changes as we requested"

Rhea D on July 2025

We are your go to general contracting specialist. Here to help you with any remodeling, painting, framing, drywall, decking needs and more you may have.

"The work was done to our expectations in the time frame it was communicated it would be done, we are happy with the service that was provided. Vigan was attentive to our concerns and was quick to correct and make changes as we requested"

Rhea D on July 2025


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Heartland Village General Contracting and Handyman Services

Staten Island NY
4.80(
184
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Approved Pro

Heartland Village General Contracting and Handyman Services

Staten Island NY
4.80(
184
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
5575 local quotes requested

WE ARE OPEN WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ,,LICENSE AND INSURED NEW YORK,,NASSAU COUNTY,, NEW JERSEY AREAS, EPA LEAD CERTIFIED. We work with insurance claims With over 25 years of experience, Heartland Village Handyman Services is the top choice for Home Renovation and Repairs . We offer a full-range of Contracting Services including Remodeling,, Repairs, and virtually all phases of Home Improvement. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction, and value our relationships. Proud recipient of the Angie's List Super Service Award Winner for 2016, 2017, and 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 We offer affordable rates Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation

"I highly recommend this company Heartland Village General Contracting Handyman Services of Staten Island, N.Y. Harvey the owner & his excellent team were professional, punctual & attentative to every detail in building my beautiful handicap TREX brown boards & Grey metal railings ramp to my front door. This fantastic company also closed in my screen house for the rain & possibly snow cold winter months with this beautiful design of Plexiglass. His team also completed odd jobs of installing two door bells, replaced damaged tiles in my kitchen & installed tinting sheets on four kitchen windows which I love. Thank you Harvey & your professional team of excellence. Sue M. - Staten Island 9/12/25"

sue m on September 2025

WE ARE OPEN WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ,,LICENSE AND INSURED NEW YORK,,NASSAU COUNTY,, NEW JERSEY AREAS, EPA LEAD CERTIFIED. We work with insurance claims With over 25 years of experience, Heartland Village Handyman Services is the top choice for Home Renovation and Repairs . We offer a full-range of Contracting Services including Remodeling,, Repairs, and virtually all phases of Home Improvement. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction, and value our relationships. Proud recipient of the Angie's List Super Service Award Winner for 2016, 2017, and 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 We offer affordable rates Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation

"I highly recommend this company Heartland Village General Contracting Handyman Services of Staten Island, N.Y. Harvey the owner & his excellent team were professional, punctual & attentative to every detail in building my beautiful handicap TREX brown boards & Grey metal railings ramp to my front door. This fantastic company also closed in my screen house for the rain & possibly snow cold winter months with this beautiful design of Plexiglass. His team also completed odd jobs of installing two door bells, replaced damaged tiles in my kitchen & installed tinting sheets on four kitchen windows which I love. Thank you Harvey & your professional team of excellence. Sue M. - Staten Island 9/12/25"

sue m on September 2025

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Brooklyn, NY

A bomb shelter is an abode built to withstand disaster. Bomb shelters may refer to a space or bunker that can protect inhabitants through a hypothetical nuclear attack, apocalypse, or any other massive crisis. People usually build bomb shelters underground and stock them to live there a few days to a month at a time. Doomsday bunkers accommodate long-term living rather than just through a short crisis.

Builders construct bomb shelters with reinforced steel, box culvert, concrete, or other durable materials (but many professionals do not recommend shipping containers, as they’re not designed to live underground. If building underground, you’ll first have to excavate land before building the actual structure. You’ll have to implement air and water filtration systems, septic systems, and power supply.

It takes a lot of experience to safely and legally construct a bomb shelter, not to mention make sure it’s fit to live in for extended periods of time. It’s best to talk to a residential structural engineer near you for proper guidance.

The current standard filtration systems require filtering both air and water. For air, you’ll want an NBC filter system, which both domestic and international producers make. NBC stands for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical, which filters out all three. If you’re only building your shelter for natural disasters, chemical attacks, and biological attacks, you may opt for the less expensive HEPA filter system. 

Water filtration requires the same level of care. You’ll likely want to have a large water storage capacity to survive short-term disasters. For long-term living, you’ll want to have a water filtration system.

Rising S bunker prices depend on the size, ranging anywhere from $20,000 to $9 million. Their least expensive model is 96 square feet while their most expensive model has a gym, swimming pool, hot tub, and bowling alley.

  • Mini: $45,500

  • Standard Bomb Shelter: $67,500–$109,500

  • Silver Leaf: $140,000–$182,500

  • Admiral: $180,000–$500,000

  • Xtreme: $450,000–$780,000

  • Xtreme Bunker Complex: $840,000–$1,830,000

  • Luxury Series: $3,800,000–$9,600,000

You almost always need a permit to build a bunker on land with any type of public utilities running through it. You’ll want to check with your local building code enforcement agency to see if this is the case for your area. 

Because you’re building a structural component that often requires electricity, water, and sewage services, you’ll need to apply for permits to attach these utilities to your new property. However, off-grid-only units in rural areas may not need all or any of the permitting you’d normally find in more urban settings.

To survive a nuclear blast, you’ll need to have your bunker at least three feet underground. However, it’s usually advisable to put it further underground. To survive a close strike, you’ll want to have the bunker at least 10 feet down and with five-foot thick reinforced concrete. However, knowing exactly how deep to build depends on the size of the blast you’re trying to avoid. Most bunkers don’t need to be more than 5 feet below the ground. 

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