Updated: May 02, 2026
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Address
197 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11205
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Bens Home Improvement Inc
Bens Home Improvement Inc, 197 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY holds a Home Improvement Contractors license and 6 other licenses according to the Nassau County license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 107 ranks in the top 6% of 77,888 New York licensed contractors.
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Bens Home Improvement Inc Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Medium Multi-Family New Con...
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
HVAC
Painting
Doors and Windows
Framing
Wood Fences
Other Carpentry
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Flatwork Concrete
Foundations
Bens Home Improvement Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (917) 567-3023
Address: 197 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Bens Home Improvement Inc Brooklyn
Quality
107
94th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Bens Home Improvement Inc has a BuildZoom score of 107, which places them above 94% of 77,888 contractors in New York.
Activity
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7 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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8 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Bens Home Improvement Inc has worked on at least
17.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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4 projects
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Fences |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Bens Home Improvement Inc mostly works on
fences
projects.
Pricing
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4 projects
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $8,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Bens Home Improvement Inc Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By Monica B.December 13, 2019Paint my apartment and do some small improvement$1,500
Building Permits by Bens Home Improvement Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Scope of work includes interior building out of commerical space in the cellar as indicated on plans. no change in use occupancy or egress
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
Q01179496-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed to convert front porch trace area as a habitable area in 1st floor front of the building. no change in use egress & occupancy with this application
Valuation:
$12,600
Permit #:
B00983877-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Second floor vertical extension 1003 sq. ft. converting existing unfinished attic space to full floor sleeping rooms and bathrooms
Valuation:
$129,375
Permit #:
Q00724600-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Exterior masonry wall repairs. repairs at rear 5th floor balconies
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
M01105682-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Structural work to replace existing wood joist from fire and water damage at the roof as per plans. no change in use egress or occupancy under this filing
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
M00826713-I1-ST
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Superseding of an application (420320272) to remove 2 ecb violation (34794490k 34878665l).installation of a 3 fixture bathroom wall. no change in use occupancy and egress is involved under this application
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
Q00517560-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2nd floor rear extension 11x16
Valuation:
$19,800
Permit #:
B00933730-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation and conversion include horizontal and vertical addition in the rear of the building. (related job number q00637159-i1)
Valuation:
$100
Permit #:
Q00640335-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed interior alteration and modifications at first floor store
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
Q00900007-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Application filled to full demolition of existing one family house
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
Q00915768-I1-FD
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction fence in conjunction with job# q00724600-i1
Valuation:
$100
Permit #:
Q00822265-I1-FN
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Herewith filing alt-3 for new plywood construction fence to safeguard property. filed in conjunction with demolition filing 321845312
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
B00092046-I1-FN
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Application filling to install construct fence
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
Q00935105-I1-FN
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 10'-0 curb cut
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
Q08006855-I1-CC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation split system air conditioning units
Valuation:
$24,000
Permit #:
Q00722294-I1-MS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Temporary construction fence
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
B00513956-S1-FN
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
340779875-02-EW-OT
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install temporary construction fence
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
B00206851-I1-FN
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation at apartment 1f 2j on 1st 2nd floor. work will include new partitions & finishes. replacing new plumbing fixtures at the existing roughing.no change to use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
321279638
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
$832
Permit Type:
Other-general con...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation at apartment 4e on 4th floor. work will include new partitions & finishes. replacing new plumbing fixtures at the existing roughing.no change to use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
321316973
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
$523
Permit Type:
Other-general con...
Building Type:
N/A
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Bens Home Improvement Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 204330 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractors |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of November 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | 036521 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | General Contractor Registered, General Contractor Registered, General Contractor Registered |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | H0455210000 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractors |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of November, 2023. Check the current license status of Bens Home Improvement Inc with the Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs
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Verified License
| License # | 36521 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since April, 2013.
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Inactive License
| License # | H18G3890000 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractors |
- According to the Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | H0443220000 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractors |
- According to the Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 020560 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New York |
| Type | Superintendent Of Construction |
- According to the New York City Department of Buildings, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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107
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Preferred Contractor Ins |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Nys Insurance Fund |
90
Permits
- Building permit records show that Bens Home Improvement Inc has worked on 90 permitted projects.
He is reliable and open minded for all kinds of changes never gave me a hard time when changes come to do and as we all know and Construction there is a lots of changes it was very reasonable and very honest he finish the job in a manner time. and has contact me later to make sure everything is fine came back a year later with no questions asked I was concerned about boiler room he make sure everything is fine I im recommended him very very strong