Testimonials

Here at Main Street Properties LLC, we take great pride in our customers! But don't just take our word for it, check out what past clients have to say about working with us.

“We are very pleased with the work from Don at Main Street Properties.  He transformed our kitchen with beautiful custom cabinetry and marble countertops, as well as re-design of overall kitchen layout involving move/new plumbing, raised ceiling with new HVAC, and order/install of new appliances.  He did such a great job with this project, we had him for our 2 bathroom full transformations and gut/remodel entryway/master bedroom custom built closets.  Don guarantees his work and always available for follow-up and other projects, like paint, wallpaper, light fixtures, shelving. If you want good quality, this is for you.”

- Lesley and Brian Kelly, Clients

"A great eye for detail."

“Don Hommel and Main Street Properties have been absolutely wonderful to work with.  For full transparency, our extensive project isn’t quite finished, but given we are in the 8th month of a 9 month project, we have truly gotten a great sense of Don’s work and partnership.  Admittedly, this started out as a smaller renovation, certainly more cosmetic than structural. However, given we are taking on 4 floors of a 5 story townhouse, as we got into the project, our appetite to do more increased and Don showed great flexibility along the way.  He has a great eye for detail and pushed us on matters knowing that in the end, we would be happy, and I can say confidently that we haven’t regretted one of his decisions or directions. Our Designer is in another country, but that hasn’t stopped Don in working well with her and making himself available to any of her questions or requests.  He has a good sense of follow through and is always easy to reach via phone, text or email. At this stage, the finishes are coming together and we are blown away by the quality of the work. It is also worth mentioning, he’s just a nice guy to work with. All of this and we have a Phase 2 coming and Don would certainly be on the top of our list for doing that job!  He is a strong recommend in my book.”

- Chris Wanlass and Tom Wells, Clients

"Working with the Hommels is like working with friends."

“You know how so many people say they hate working with contractors? We never once thought that during our experience with Don, Lori and Main Street Properties — in fact, we felt the complete opposite. Working with the Hommels is like working with friends. Throughout our renovation, we felt that they always had our best interests at heart and that we were all on the same team, working towards a shared goal of building the home of our dreams from scratch.
 
Above all, Don gets things done. We told him up-front that we didn't have much spare time to focus on our renovation, so he took the reins and led our project himself. I never worried about him moving too slowly or having to check in on him -- he was a consistent presence in my inbox and on my phone, providing me updates and timelines and presenting me with handpicked options. If I ever struggled with a vendor, he would step in and deal with the issue himself until it was resolved. He just made everything easier for us. 
 
For example, when it came to the hardware for our kitchen, all I had to do was send him a few inspiration photos, and a few weeks later the pulls of my dreams magically appeared. For our guest bathroom, I had my heart set on a certain tile that was no longer being manufactured; Don took the material used for that tile and had his sub cut it to replicate the shape. Ultra-custom work at no added cost to us. In other instances, Don managed to take what our budget allowed for and transform it into something that looked much more expensive -- such as using 2cm stone to create what look like floating 12-inch slab-style benches in our showers, which are absolutely gorgeous.
 
An added bonus: Don has impeccable taste. When things didn't work out with our designer, I never felt the need to search for a new one because I knew we were in such good hands. From designing perfect built-ins to helping select stone to making recommendations for everything from our cabinetry to our fixtures, every choice he made was the right one for our aesthetic and our space. 
 
If you walk into a home Don has worked on, you'll know it. The millwork will be of the highest quality. All of the finishes will be top-notch.  And there will be a little something special you can't put your finger on. With Don, small details that others wouldn't even think of come standard-issue—closet poles are finished to match the hardware in the rest of the space, vent covers are custom, shower controls are placed where you can turn them on before you step in, shower drains are barely visible, stone is practically seamless at the edges... All these little things add up to an ultra-luxe end result, and they show all up in your home without you even having to ask for them.
 
Don shared our vision for our home, one that was sophisticated, contemporary and high-end, and he achieved it. We absolutely loved working with him and Lori, and we are looking forward to our next project together!”

-Bianca and Eric Prum, Clients

"The entire project was smooth and a success."

“Our condominium contracted with Main Street properties to do a complete renovation of the hallways. Main Street was there from the beginning working closely with the board members, management and interior design team to make sure our visions aligned and would be practically executed. Main Street completed the project on time and under budget and therefore was able to satisfy a diverse group of New Yorkers, not an easy task. The workmanship was thoughtful and detailed. Their staff was thorough, polite and neat. The entire project was smooth and a success. Main Street properties was a real pleasure to work with and made all of our jobs easier. Thank you to Don Hommel and his competent team.”

-Michael Cohen, Client

“Don Hommel and Main Street Properties helped make our ambitious vision to gut renovate a loft that hadn't been touched since the 1970's to life. As first time home buyers we were nervous about taking on such a large project but Don was very patient and present from the very beginning (he even came to open houses with us to give an idea of the work needed). He was referred to us by close friends who we trust and who's apartment turned out stunning, so we knew we were in good hands. 

 The quality of the renovation really shows, the millwork detail is elegant, the paint job beautiful, the stone work stunning. It's not just the more visible aspects of the apartment that we're impressed with though, we had to run all new plumbing, electrical, windows, HVAC, sprinklers, etc and we've had no issues and everything passed inspections. He took the time to talk to us about the things that were really important and what we wanted from the space and then made it a personal mission to make it happen. Case in point, my husband loves to cook and we originally thought that we couldn't vent the exhaust out over the stove (which really sets the smoke alarms off and was a little thing but really important to him) but Don worked with the building and found a way to make it happen. 

 The continued communication and support as our project comes to a close has made our lives so much easier, Don has sent his team countless times to pop in and check on something or do a quick fix. The thoughtfulness and generosity with his time is invaluable. He was always easy to reach and prompt in responding to our millions of questions. We had many phone calls going over budgets and options, he took the time to price out multiple scenarios as the project progressed so we felt confident in our decision making and came to meet with vendors to help walk us through options. He also has a great team of vendors who he referred us to along the way, this helped keep us from getting overwhelmed since we didn't use a designer for the project.

We also appreciate how knowledgeable and professional he is, we live in a CO-OP building and wanted to make sure the renovation didn't cause any issues with our neighbors, if there was ever anything of concern he would address it immediately and make sure all parties were satisfied. 

Thank you don and Main Street Properties for helping us bring our vision to life and creating a home that will stand the test of time.”

Rebecca and Josh Williams, Client

Main Street just finished a complete gut renovation of our house in Montauk. As a career real estate professional focusing on residential development - I have seen many projects over the years. I'd put Don and the team at the top of the heap. They finished the project on an aggressive schedule even with owner-driven scope changes along the way. The execution was A+. On top of that - Don is extremely enjoyable to work with and incredibly responsive. In addition to a beautiful new home - I have also made a lifelong friend (and contractor!).

Adam Rapport, Client-8/17/2022

"Don and Main Street Properties were excellent to work with. Their craftsmanship and work product are world-class and the work lasts a lifetime. Additionally, Don's responsiveness to unexpected issues during a renovation makes the renovation process smooth and less stressful. Don is also great and helpful on issues that arise after a job is complete, and that is a great level of service that is rare in the general contracting space."

Matt Choi, Client-10/12/2022

“We’ve been exceptionally well taken care of by Main Street Properties these past weeks following the flood. Thank you so much for putting us in touch so quickly after the incident. I’ve worked with many general contractors on renovations over the past 30 years, and have rarely encountered a G.C. like Don Hommel. His day-to-day responsiveness, attention to detail, and overall client service have been extraordinary. He is a real gem, and his subs have been top-notch.

Thanks to Don’s expediency, we were able to start moving back into our office/studio area this past weekend, which is where I am writing from. We are grateful that Main Street Properties has taken such remarkable ownership in helping to restore our home.”

Irena, Client-11/01/22

“I was expecting a hostile confrontation with whoever was overseeing the project that caused the flooding; to deflect blame, minimize their perception of the damage, and essentially say 'too bad. It has been the exact opposite. Don and his team came in (when I say team, there was a lead for Electrical, Painting, Sheetrocking, etc., etc.), they assessed the damage on all the floors and within a few days, repairs started. The speed at which they started repairs was essential to us, as, on two floors, we literally had open walls to the common areas. Don has even done updates for us that were completely out of the scope of the repairs, gratis. He also introduced us to an Electrical company for the update on the electrical panel we have been trying to do for the past 2 years, of which we will likely hire for the project. The only thing slowing down the completion of the project so far has been the availability of exact replacements of vanities and mirrors in the bathrooms, all out of any of our controls. Having seen Don's work in person, his repertoire of work on his website, and the professionalism he exudes, I even introduced him to one of my best friends looking to do a renovation on an apartment in TriBeCa.”

Chris, Client-11/01/22