Karp Associates Inc.
Karp Associates is a multi-faceted construction and consulting firm providing an array of services which includes renovation and custom home building, construction management, consulting, project rescue and property management.
About Karp Associates
Karp Associates has established itself as one of the premier construction and consulting firms in New England. With a 30+ year proven track record, Karp’s reputation continues to grow with our satisfied clients and real estate professionals. At Karp Associates, our passion for building design and creativity, attention to detail, impeccable client service and professionalism are the cornerstones of our longevity and success. Our team of professionals will listen to your objectives and deliver as outlined, on budget and on time. A Karp custom home is born out of a collaborative approach between our client and a hand-picked team of professionals. Whether building a custom home or transforming an existing one, our trusted reputation and experience in residential design and construction allows you, our client, to live your life and leave the details and challenges of building to us.
Renovations
With thousands of projects under our tool belt, renovations are clearly a cornerstone of our business; Karp’s mission is to make every renovation as seamless and successful an experience as possible for our clients. Renowned for our renovation and remodeling of historic homes, we emphasize architectural integrity and high caliber craftsmanship in every project.
Custom Homes
Imaginative design, traditional craftsmanship, cutting edge technology and innovative amenities are the cornerstones of our longevity and continued success in the custom home sector. Our impeccable client service and strong sense of professionalism has distinguished us as a leading custom homebuilder.
Construction Management
With over 30 years perfecting the building process, you can rely on the expertise of the Karp team to skillfully manage all phases of your project. As CM we lend our expertise to the client and design professional, in the areas of budgeting, value engineering, scheduling, constructability review, phasing, site logistics and safety.
Consulting
When making decisions to buy, sell, rent, renovate, build new or just update facilities, a knowledgeable team’s advice is indispensible. Our commitment to giving the best advice and guidance to homeowners, non-profits and institutions has helped Karp become a leader in this field.
Project Rescue
Offering distressed residential and commercial projects the help, the financial control and hands-on project management, the team at Karp Associates will get the project back on track. We offer a proven method and guidance for projects that have become problematic. Services ranging from permits, budgets, and expert testimony to replacement of subcontractors, Karp Associates will revitalize, restructure and complete the project.
Property Management
Karp Associates provides Property Management services for both residential and commercial properties. For many of our residential clients we are a resource for a range of services including the operation, control and oversight of their homes and buildings. Additionally, we will manage maintenance, utilization of assets, accounting and life cycle decisions for real estate properties.
Arnold Karp, President
Arnold has been at the helm of Karp Associates for over 30 years, overseeing acquisitions, design, construction and project management. As the firm’s founder, he is most proud of the solid relationships he has established and maintained with his clients and professionals who have come to count on Arnold for his unparalleled advice and personal service. Over his numerous decades of experience, he has built a specialized network and collaborative team of experienced professionals in real estate including attorneys, architects, project managers and craftsmen to ensure the best advice combined with the finest quality custom building and remodeling for each Karp project.
Having received a variety of distinguished awards, Arnold is particularly proud of the following:
- The Alice Washburn AIA CT Award
- Moffly Media’s Light A Fire Award for Most Charitable Business Owner
- Top 50 Custom Home Builder Presidents by Home Builder Executive Magazine
Karp Associates is a multi-faceted construction and consulting firm providing an array of services based in Fairfield and Westchester Counties. The long-term collaboration and strong working relationship with Sheldon Kahan and Interstate & Lakeland Lumber has allowed our business to grow and prosper. While others talk about professionalism, service and supply chain timeliness, our 30 years with Interstate & Lakeland Lumber shows how affective they are. The employees of this company provide the product knowledge, resources, timeliness, experience and friendship that we have come to value.
Karp Associates Inc., 16 Cross Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 203-972-3366
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Projects in our Portfolio
Belle Haven - Greenwich
2013 HOBI Award Winner - Best Residential Remodel $4-5 Million
Project Description
Karp Associates was hired by the owner’s attorney to see why the current builder of this multi-million dollar renovation was more than eight months behind schedule. After a few days of due diligence, it became apparent that the builder, architect and surveyor did not have the skill set required for this historic renovation. Additionally, our team’s forensic accounting unearthed significant accounting irregularities. Once these problems were fully vetted, the owner then hired us as the Construction Manager.
The top to bottom renovation of this 21-room, six-fireplace majestic estate home from a bygone era included complete replacement of all heating, electrical and plumbing systems. The entire exterior was clad in golden granite wall stone and a slate roof was installed. The splendid grandeur of the original entry hall was expanded and enhanced by extending the existing design and finishes into the new space. The restoration of the balance of the formal areas included decorative moldings, plaster walls, elaborate crown moldings, custom fireplaces, pocket doors and distinctive handcrafted details. The ultimate in customization and dream realization was created through additional exterior spaces that included a pool, spa, basketball court, exterior shower and covered entertaining area with kitchen and exterior television. Additionally, an underground 16-car garage was designed and constructed which can support a town fire truck as well as a lawn with a patio on top.
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Esther Place – Old Greenwich
Project Description
This attractive and elegant 6,600 SF Karp Associates house was built to meet a current buyer’s requirements for a home in this upscale but traditional Old Greenwich community. With outstanding internal and external flow, this house is beautiful from wherever you look. The sleek, sloping rooflines create a house silhouette that is imaginative and alluring. The use of lead coated copper for various features only adds to the detail, showing the time, effort, and thought that was used in building.
Beauty is not only found on the outside of this house, but on the inside as well which contains all the amenities and style that a house at this price point should. We incorporated transitional interiors in this appealing shingle style home, to include rich architectural details, custom chef kitchen, superb master bedroom, 6 additional bedrooms and 4 ½ baths. With high efficiency mechanicals, 5 HVAC zones, spray foam insulation, generator, security system and irrigation system, this house was built for a discriminating end user. For buyers looking for a classic with a contemporary twist, this house has exquisitely detailed trim that mixes nicely with the transitional style baths and kitchen. Past experience has shown that clients like outdoor living space for not only the children but also outdoor space for the mom and dad. This was accomplished by preserving lawn space for the children, away from the pool site and creating a blue stone covered porch inviting gracious outdoor entertaining for the adults.
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Riverbank – Stamford
2012 Professional Remodeler Design Awards - Silver Award - Addition Over $150,000
Project Description
The owner of this jewel of a house wanted an outstanding addition and house renovation while maintaining the home’s spatial flow. The successful design also kept the important existing scale and detail of the original modern house resulting in an 825 square foot seamless addition plus 160 square feet of connecting hallway.
The client needed a combination TV room, sun porch, kitchenette, storage, socializing area and guest bedroom with views, while sparing her very mature oak tree and a specimen ornamental maple. Karp Associates accomplished her entire programmatic plan by employing savvy space planning executed in an environmentally friendly manner. The use of an 8-foot cantilever, floor-to-ceiling glass with built-in electric shades, built-in furniture, small built-in appliances and a television that disappears into the floor were a few of the elements we employed.
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Richmond Hill – New Canaan
2014 HOBI Award Winner - Best In Town Spec Home
Project Description
The concept behind this 2-unit project was to build homes that included all the features that prospective buyers wanted but designed in a manner to keep the massing down while having street and neighborhood appeal. Market research showed that new buyers wanted in-town living with no common walls, garage parking for two cars, natural light, outstanding master suite, additional bedrooms and separate space in the house so that each spouse had “space of their own”, an elevator and green space outside to garden. With this tall order, Karp Associates set out to design another leading edge template for future in-town living.
The open floor plan allowed for maximum space efficiency that gave the buyer the freedom to decorate to the style and space they required. Design elements like the front porch allowed this house not only to have some outside space but fit nicely into the neighborhood of older homes. The first floor had the kitchen/family room combination, living room, dining room, mud room, half bath and first floor laundry. The second floor had an outstanding master suite with his-and-her closets, fireplace, luxurious master bath and three additional bedrooms, all of them accessible by elevator. The third floor with elevator access also had an oversized cupola bringing in light to the second and third floor while creating multi-use space for office, playroom, gym and possible man or woman cave. The lower level allowed for a wine cellar, media room or exercise area.
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Builder: Karp Associates Inc.
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Project information: Jeff Roberto
I have been in the lumber business for 25 years, all with Interstate + Lakeland Lumber. I have been an outside sales representative for 20 years where my responsibilities are to assist all my customer’s needs, working with them as an extension of their companies to ours. I am an expert at blueprint reading and knowledgeable with all building products and millwork. I have a great feel for our market place and getting the right products for my client’s projects. My customer’s business is my business.
Jeff Roberto
Phone: 203.348.3761
Fax: 203.961.6676
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