When homeowners in Bay Ridge, Park Slope, Crown Heights, and surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods reach out to Bay Ridge Painting, owner Julian responds directly and schedules an in-home visit. He walks through each project, discusses color preferences, and provides a written estimate before any work begins. Anita K. appreciated that Julian "came over to give us an estimate and wrote it all down so there was no misunderstanding," while Kaitlyn Conlan noted he "gave us a ton of options for availability." This hands-on approach from the first call has built a steady base of apartment dwellers, condo owners, and property managers across Brooklyn.
The company handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing, wallpaper installation and removal, limewash, faux finishes, skim coating, plastering, drywall repair, and deck restoration. Commercial clients including offices, healthcare facilities, restaurants, retail stores, and hotels are also served throughout the borough.
The fully licensed and insured team operates seven days a week across a 20-mile radius, covering Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Brooklyn Heights, Sheepshead Bay, and beyond.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Julian schedules in-home visits and provides written quotes before any commitment is made. Anita K. found the process reassuring, noting Julian "came over to give us an estimate and wrote it all down so there was no misunderstanding." Kaitlyn Conlan added that Julian "gave us a ton of options for availability," making scheduling easy around existing commitments. The estimate process consistently earns praise for transparency and responsiveness across the review history.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Multiple customers who gathered competitive quotes chose Bay Ridge Painting on price and reputation. John Koskotas noted Julian "had a lower quote and higher personal recommendations" after contacting several painters. Pete Carril found the pricing "very fair" after a tight two-day job, while Alan Klassen called it "an extremely reasonable rate." The value theme runs consistently through more than a dozen reviews spanning the two-year period.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Finishing ahead of schedule stands out as one of the most consistent patterns in Bay Ridge Painting's reviews. Ryan O'Loughlin's whole-house project was expected to take a week and a half but Julian "was able to get everything done in a week." Maria Fiorentino noted the team "completed the job earlier than expected," and Pete Carril described Julian bringing in additional crew members to hit a tight two-day deadline rather than asking for more time.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Short-notice availability is a recurring differentiator for Bay Ridge Painting. Pete Carril agreed on pricing by phone and had work completed within two days. Andrew Tachman reached out "for a very last minute job and they were up for the task." Alan Klassen noted Julian "came in on short notice" and delivered a perfect result. The team's willingness to flex around urgent timelines makes Bay Ridge Painting a practical option when scheduling is the deciding factor.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Detail work and cleanliness draw consistent praise throughout Bay Ridge Painting's review history. Tim Anderson highlighted the crew as "extremely detail oriented and meticulous with tricky spots like outlets, molding, and switches." A B described the team doing "a full cleaning at the end of each day," while Sasha Todd noted the crew "moved my furniture back to its original place and cleaned up after the paint job." The pattern holds across apartments, condos, and full-house projects.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Beyond standard painting, Julian's team handles a range of decorative and specialty services. Peter Stolarski raved that Julian "did a very nice limewash for our fireplace and was able to fetch specialty materials." Sean P had kitchen cabinets painted and "couldn't be happier with the work," and Faith Wobbe had two accent wallpaper walls installed and described the result as "phenomenal." The range of capabilities extends well beyond basic interior repainting.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Complex, multi-scope projects reveal the full depth of Bay Ridge Painting's capabilities. Ann LaoSun hired Julian for a 100-plus-year-old home covering six rooms, seven closets, three-story stair runners, wallpaper removal, skim coating, and a demolished built-in shelf repair. Ann described "craftsmanship brought new life to our historic home while preserving its character." Tyrone Toledo, Director of Facility at Norwegian Christian Home, confirmed the team "work above and beyond every expectation" on a large-scale commercial project.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Repeat business and referrals appear regularly throughout Bay Ridge Painting's review history. Vivian Salvano stated she has "used him for many jobs (big & small)" and as a condo property manager recommends Bay Ridge Painting to her clients. Sasha Todd came through a neighbor referral and found exceptional results at a fair price. Melanie Mastropietro confirmed a return appointment for her bathroom following her first completed job.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
New York City requires painting contractors performing residential work over $200 to hold a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) license issued by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). Bay Ridge Painting claims to be fully licensed and insured on their website; however, no HIC license number has been independently verified through the DCWP public search portal at https://a866-dcwpbp.nyc.gov/search as of 3-11-2026. A search of the New York State Department of State Division of Corporations database returned one entity, BAY RIDGE PAINTING CO., DOS ID 768663, a Domestic Business Corporation filed 05/28/1982 with an inactive status as of 01/16/1984. This entity predates the current operation and is not the active business entity for Julian's Bay Ridge Painting.
-Verification Sources: NYC DCWP — https://a866-dcwpbp.nyc.gov/search; NY DOS Division of Corporations — https://apps.dos.ny.gov/publicInquiry/#search
Updated: 04-07-2026