Updated: Jun 05, 2026
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393 VAN DUZER STREET, Staten Island, NY, 10304
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Black Square Builders Construction
Black Square Builders Corp, 393 Van Duzer St, Staten Island, NY (Owned by: James Valouch) holds a Renovation license and 9 other licenses according to the Environmental Protection Agency license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 89 does not rank in the top 50% of New York contractors.
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Black Square Builders Corp Contact Information
Phone Number: (718) 619-3895
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Address: 393 VAN DUZER STREET, Staten Island, NY 10304
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Black Square Builders Corp Staten Island
Quality
89
30th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Black Square Builders Corp has a BuildZoom score of 89, which places them above 30% of 77,888 contractors in New York.
Activity
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25 projects
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2025 |
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34 projects
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2024 |
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32 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Black Square Builders Corp has worked on at least
91.0 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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8 projects
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Home Additions |
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6 projects
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Fences |
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12 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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3 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Black Square Builders Corp mostly works on
kitchen remodel
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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9 projects
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< $5k |
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15 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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23 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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18 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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28 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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11 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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9 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $71,975. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Black Square Builders Corp Reviews
3 out of 5 stars, based on
2
reviews
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AnonymousJuly 1, 2019
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By a user in BrooklynAugust 16, 2018
Jim Valouch came to our new home, performed a walkthrough, gave us a reasonable quote. Then a month before starting the project, stopped communicating with us. Ghosted. No replies to multiple emails, messages, or phone calls asking him to please just tell us if he has dumped the job so we can go through the lengthy process of finding another contractor. Nothing. We contacted his office and even the secretary was perplexed. There are words that I could use to vent my frustration as this was an exciting project to take on for our new young family but all I have is one. COWARD.
Building Permits by Black Square Builders Corp
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Fire damage repairs & renovation of existing 2-family building. change of use at portion the basement and constuctrion of new roof deck. work to include non-structural and partial demolition general construction and related finishes as per plans plans filed herewith
Valuation:
$918,000
Permit #:
321371154-05-AL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,544
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Conversion of two family to one family dwelling with addition of steel deck at rear yard interior renovation including removal and installation of non bearing partitions and related finishes and replacement of masonry lintels as per plans filed
Valuation:
$294,763
Permit #:
B00872427-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovate existing building. construct rear horizontal addition at basement and 1st floor. convert from class-b multiple dwelling to two family residence. demolish and construct partitions finishes cabnetry
Valuation:
$875,000
Permit #:
M01057477-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical work filed in conjunction with enlargement and conversion of ex. building to 2-family. installation of split air conditioning system. install radiant floor heating system. install kitchen exhaust dryer exhaust & toilet exhaust
Valuation:
$158,000
Permit #:
M01057477-S3-MS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Propose new 1-story vertical enlargement; and convert an existing three-family to a single family house with general construction works per plan. obtain a new c of o
Valuation:
$446,120
Permit #:
M00784380-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of 2-family brownstone per plan including new partitions millwork finishes. preservation of historical facade including replacement in-kind of windows on front and rear facades and repair of stucco. no change to use occupancy or egress
Valuation:
$330,000
Permit #:
B00959795-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Combination of apartments 3a and 3b and the removal and installation of walls doors floor finishes and ceilings as per plan. no change to use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$648,000
Permit #:
M01132089-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation including minor partition reconfiguration. replacement of one window with through-the-wall condensing units (refer to mechanical filing). no change of use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$477,300
Permit #:
B01251724-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing 4 story brownstone building including new steel deck at rear yard. amend c of o from class a and b multiple dwelling into a 2 family dwelling
Valuation:
$238,000
Permit #:
B00906317-I1-GC-CX
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of existing 3 family home work on cell bas 001-002. removal of partitions new partition layout new laundry new bathrooms replacement doors & window in existing masonry openings at rear &front wall. no change to use occupancy or egress
Valuation:
$82,000
Permit #:
B01166247-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous renovations in existing duplex apts 12a/14a 11th & 12th floors. work to include removal and replacement of finishes partitions ceilings and relocate existing convenience stair. no change in use egress nor occupancy
Valuation:
$325,000
Permit #:
M01113221-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Structural work filed in conjunction with enlargement and conversion of ex. building to 2-family. install structural framing for new 2-story rear extension. install structural headers and reinforcement as per plans
Valuation:
$182,460
Permit #:
M01057477-S1-ST
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Conversion of a 4-family r-2 (j-2) building to a 1-family r-3 (j-3). occupancy and egress will be modified
Valuation:
$647,500
Permit #:
B00878002-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Propose one-story vertical enlargement & convert from existing 2-family to 1-family house. obtain new c of o. related plumbing mechanical & structural works filed subsequently
Valuation:
$417,240
Permit #:
B00979431-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Vertical and horizontal enlargement of single family home to include rear yard addition and stair bulkhead as per plans filed herewith. no change to use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$384,500
Permit #:
M08031325-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hereby filing for the combination/renovation of two existing studio apartment units unit 8 and 10. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$225,000
Permit #:
B00698212-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovations to extisting 2-family dwelling interior partitions ceilings windows replacement and new deck as per plans filed herwith. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$520,000
Permit #:
B00465548-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Structural work of existing townhouse to include new slab on grade in cellar new moment frames at masonry openings new rear deck at first floor level floor joist sistering and new skylights. no change to use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
B01030787-I1-ST
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior demolition and renovation of apartment ph new pergola at 15th floor terrace exterior window and door replacement throughout ph apartment as per plans filed herewith. no change to use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$201,280
Permit #:
M00771141-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Propose conversion of existing legal 3-family to 2-family house with general construction works as shown on plan. mechanical plumbing sprinkler structural foundation works filed subsequently. obtain new c of o
Valuation:
$266,200
Permit #:
B00536952-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Black Square Builders Corp License info
Verified License
| License # | NAT-127860-3 |
| Status | Active |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | 026306 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | Superintendent Of Construction |
| Date Issued | 01-20-2026 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 33552 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2015. Check the current license status of Black Square Builders Corp with the New York City Department of Buildings
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License Not Verified
| License # | 033552 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | General Contractor Registered, General Contractor Registered, General Contractor Registered |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2024. Check the current license status of Black Square Builders Corp with the New York City Department of Buildings
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Inactive License
| License # | PA080772 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Pennsylvania |
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Inactive License
| License # | 183851 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 13VH06319400 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New Jersey |
| Type | Home Improvement Business Contr |
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Inactive License
| License # | 023038 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New York |
| Type | Superintendent Of Construction |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-127860-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 1208044-DCA |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New York |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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89
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Southwest Marine |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Continental Indemnity Co |
283
Permits
- Building permit records show that Black Square Builders Corp has worked on 283 permitted projects.
Black Square Builders Corp Employees
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James R. Valouch
President
JV
James Valouch
Owner
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315 Stanley Ave i think black square builders are the best city workers on the market. they do it on time they do it quick. and james valouch is the best man ever. /ps this is james valouch's son my dad is better than yours.