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Designs by D and J Transform your space with the expertise of Designs by D and J LLC Remodeling Experts. You Dream it, We build it.
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Designs by D and J LLC Remodeling Experts
🏗️ General Contracting & Design | Build, NYC
Residential & Commercial Renovations
📍 147 prince street •Brooklyn • NYC
📞 347-688-6897
🌐 www.designsbydandj.com
📧 [email protected] Since 2016, this family-owned, MWBE-certified general contractor has brought exceptional design-build services to Brooklyn and beyond. Specializing in stunning kitchen and bathroom remodels, as well as comprehensive renovations for apartments, brownstones, and commercial properties, their skilled team is dedicated to quality craftsmanship. With over 15 years of experience, they approach every project with the philosophy that if it can't be in their home, it shouldn't be in yours, ensuring complete customer satisfaction.

10/08/2026

Water damage is one of the biggest risks in any renovation, and it usually comes down to what was done behind the walls, not what you see on the surface.

That’s why we take extra steps with waterproofing, layering, and making sure everything meets code before anything gets closed up.

Because once it’s done, you shouldn’t have to think about it again.

Save this if you’re planning a bathroom renovation. If you want it built right from the start, DM BUILD.

Pinterest can tell you what looks good. A good project team should tell you what actually makes sense. 👀Natural stone, p...
10/07/2026

Pinterest can tell you what looks good. A good project team should tell you what actually makes sense. 👀

Natural stone, porcelain or hardwood? The right choice depends on more than the aesthetic. Think location, traffic, maintenance, durability and how you actually live in the space.

At D&J, we’re design-forward, but every material still has to do its job. 🏗️✨

Swipe for our contractor POV on 3 materials we love and where we’d actually use them.

Planning a renovation in NYC? DM BUILD to start the conversation.

Not every kitchen trend deserves a construction budget. 👀The ones we pay attention to are the ones that make the space w...
10/06/2026

Not every kitchen trend deserves a construction budget. 👀

The ones we pay attention to are the ones that make the space work better, age better, and actually suit the way you live.

For 2026, we’re seeing a shift away from “rip everything out because it’s dated” and toward smarter decisions around layout, storage, lighting, materials, and what’s genuinely worth changing.

So here are 5 kitchen trends we’d actually build around, plus when they make sense from a contractor’s point of view. 🏗️

Because the goal isn’t to build the trendiest kitchen.

It’s to build one you’ll still be happy you invested in years from now.

Planning a kitchen renovation in NYC? DM BUILD.

Design-forward doesn’t mean saying yes to every trend on your feed. 👀We love seeing what’s new. But the better question ...
10/05/2026

Design-forward doesn’t mean saying yes to every trend on your feed. 👀

We love seeing what’s new. But the better question is always: does it actually belong in this home?

We look at how the client lives, how the room needs to function, how a material will perform, and whether the choice will still make sense when Instagram has moved on to the next thing.

Sometimes the trend is exactly right. Sometimes it needs tweaking. And sometimes the best decision is the one that never looked “trendy” in the first place.

Good design should feel current without giving your home an expiration date. ✨

Planning a renovation in NYC? DM BUILD to work with D&J.

The permit conversation should happen before the contract, not after construction is supposed to start. 📋As of June 10, ...
10/03/2026

The permit conversation should happen before the contract, not after construction is supposed to start. 📋

As of June 10, NYC home-improvement contractors have a new written disclosure requirement around permits.

Before you enter into the contract, you should be told:

✅ whether permits are foreseeably required
✅ which permits may be needed
✅ who is responsible for obtaining them
✅ what steps are involved
✅ estimated permit fees
✅ how you can check their status yourself

That doesn’t mean every renovation needs the same permits. It means homeowners should have more clarity about the permit side of their scope before signing.

Good project planning includes the paperwork too.

Save this before your next renovation conversation.

10/02/2026

Something’s taking shape… 👀🏗️

We’re still in the behind-the-scenes phase, but the vision is starting to come to life.

A lot happening now. A lot more to show you soon.

Coming soon from Designs by D&J. ✨

Design-build keeps design and construction in the same conversation. 🏗️That means earlier coordination around budget, bu...
10/01/2026

Design-build keeps design and construction in the same conversation. 🏗️

That means earlier coordination around budget, buildability, materials, approvals, and ex*****on, with fewer handoffs between separate teams.

It’s the model we use because better coordination usually starts before construction does.

Planning an NYC renovation? DM BUILD.

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NYC buildings come with history. Soon, they’ll also have their own dedicated building code. 🏙️📐Starting July 17, 2027, a...
09/30/2026

NYC buildings come with history. Soon, they’ll also have their own dedicated building code. 🏙️📐

Starting July 17, 2027, alteration applications for existing buildings will fall under New York City’s new Existing Building Code.

Why does that matter?

Because renovating an existing brownstone, apartment building, office or other established structure is very different from designing something brand new.

Existing conditions matter. Previous construction matters. The type and extent of the work matter.

The new code creates a more unified framework specifically for that reality.

Nothing changes overnight for projects filing today, but if you’re planning work further ahead, this is one update worth knowing about.

Swipe for the homeowner version. 👉

Your electrician changes halfway through the project. Does the permit just move over with them? ⚡👀Not quite.As of Septem...
09/29/2026

Your electrician changes halfway through the project. Does the permit just move over with them? ⚡👀

Not quite.

As of September 7, NYC has a more formal DOB NOW process for licensed electricians taking responsibility for another licensee’s job.

The incoming electrician now submits a Supersede Request so the permit reflects who is actually responsible for the electrical work.

It sounds administrative, but there’s an important homeowner takeaway:

When a licensed trade changes during a renovation, the paperwork and responsibility need continuity too.

Swipe for the plain-English version, and save this if you have an active NYC renovation.

09/28/2026

You see the space.

We see the people, planning, and details it takes to bring it to life. 🏗️

Every finished project starts with a lot of work you’ll never see in the final photo.

That’s the part we’re proud of too.

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147 Prince Street
Brooklyn, NY
11201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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+13476886897

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