Updated: Apr 28, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
57 Middagh St, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
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R.A. Somerby Construction
R.A. Somerby Inc, 57 Middagh St, Brooklyn, NY (Owned by: Richard Somerby) holds a Home Improvement Contractor license and 4 other licenses according to the New York license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 107 ranks in the top 6% of 77,888 New York licensed contractors.
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R.A. Somerby Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (917) 803-1700
Address: 57 Middagh St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
R.A. Somerby Inc Brooklyn
Quality
107
94th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
R.A. Somerby Inc has a BuildZoom score of 107, which places them above 94% of 77,888 contractors in New York.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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5 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that R.A. Somerby Inc has worked on at least
11.0 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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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that R.A. Somerby Inc mostly works on
kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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5 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $65,200. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Conversion of 4th family residents into two families. interior renovation of 1st 2rd and 3th floor. additional bathrooms remove fire escape at rear yard. obtain a new certificate of occupancy for entire house
Valuation:
$480,000
Permit #:
B08019838-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
The application filed to correct the certificate of occupancy. basement:one family resident 1st 2nd 3rd floor one family resident total two family resients
Valuation:
$100
Permit #:
322117053-01-AL
Status:
filed
Fee:
$170
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing one family resident first second and third floor. minor demolition install ation of new partition.replace windows at rear
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
B00747648-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Soe work in conjunction with repair of east wall of foundation. excavation filed as a subsequent application. foundation work filed as separate application. no change to use egress of occupancy
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
B00477469-I1-SE
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed work -demolition of interior none bearing wall at 1st 2nd 3rd fl. relocate rath room and laundry with additional bathroom roon at 2nd fl..additional bathroom at 3rd fl...pl#b00459875-i
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
B00449933-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This application is filed to addition new wood deck to the rear yard and partial interior structure work
Valuation:
$70,400
Permit #:
B00876860-I1-ST
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of a temporary wall to separate construction from occupied spaces re-frame the rear wall and sheath as per plans filed herewith. no change to use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
B01115213-I1-ST
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install plywood sheathing to building framing for relocated window opening. no change to use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
B00401893-I1-ST
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Enclosure of 225 sq ft to existing kitchen in basement including minor renovation at first floor
Valuation:
$80,181
Permit #:
B00502837-I1-GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new draft inducer as per plans. no change in use occupancy or egress
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
B00778475-I1-MS
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Earth work excavation in conjunction with soe at east foundation wall
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
B00477469-S1-EA
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This application is filed for structure of the rear enclosure at basement 230 sq ft
Valuation:
$2,300
Permit #:
B00498166-I1-ST
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This application is filed to relocate existing staircase as per filed plan
Valuation:
$1,190
Permit #:
B00543917-I1-ST
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove exterior siding install exterior siding install three exterior doors in existing openings replace iron railing and step treadds at front step and terrace. structural work to be filed separately. no change to use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
340779571-05-EW-OT
Status:
issued
Fee:
$338
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
321669716-01-EW-OT
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
321124644-01-EW-OT
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alteration type 2 - mech/hvac general mechanical modifications in apartments 2 & 3 on the 2nd & 3rd floors. work includes installation of a new condensor unit ductwork control dampers & exhaust fan as indicated on plans. no change in use egress or occupancy
Valuation:
$18,750
Permit #:
321669716-02-EW-MH
Status:
issued
Fee:
$409
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
C6-walk-up apartment
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
321604331-01-EW-OT
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
321604331-01-EW-MH
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
121749572-01-EW-OT
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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R.A. Somerby Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 1216664-DCA |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 004715 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | General Contractor Non Registered |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2023. Check the current license status of R.A. Somerby Inc with the New York City Department of Buildings
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License Not Verified
| License # | 1216664-DCA |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of February, 2017. Check the current license status of R.A. Somerby Inc with the New York Department of Consumer Affairs
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-62258-3 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
- According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
Check this license's status for R.A. Somerby Inc at the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-62258-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
- According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
Check this license's status for R.A. Somerby Inc at the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
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107
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Utica First Ins Comp |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Continental Indemnity Com |
77
Permits
- Building permit records show that R.A. Somerby Inc has worked on 77 permitted projects.
R.A. Somerby Inc Employees
RS
Richard Somerby
Owner