Removing dents, gouges, warping
Changing the sheen and/or finish
Replacing damaged veneer

Furniture Repair

Repairing chairs, tables, drawers, etc.
Shoring up furniture that is wobbly
Replacing damaged or worn parts

Priming and painting using color and paint of customer's choice
Repairing damaged sheetrock in walls and ceilings
Skim-coating
Wallpaper Removal

Smoothing out railings with bumpy or rusty surfaces, cleaning off rust
Priming and painting using quality Rustoleum and Benjamin Moore products

Bookcases
Patio Furniture
Kitchen Products
Tables
Cabinets
Dressers... and more!

Installing artwork on walls
Unloading and moving items
Access to woodshop
Artists I have assisted:
Mu Pan for his show "Way of the Dog"
Hye Yeon Nam for her show "Touching Anomaly"

Who I Am
My name is Philip Green. I grew up in Staten Island, New York and currently live in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn. I started learning woodworking and painting after I graduated college. I gradually developed an interest in restoring and refinishing furniture. I have had many great teachers through the years and have taken many classes to expand my knowledge. I know that every customer has a vision of what they want their furniture or home to look like, and I strive to make that vision a reality. 

Why should I call Cityshades?
I'm guessing that unless you are reading this from a hut in the Amazon rainforest or a tent in the Sahara that you probably have furniture. Furniture, in particular wood, undergoes changes as it ages. Parts lose their strength, finishes fade, moisture warps the wood and there can be damage from any number of sources like pets, kids, movers, etc. Luckily there are many fixes for these problems. While not every solution can bring the furniture back to the way it looked when it was brought home, often you can avoid throwing out what you have and buying something new.

I also build many types of furniture. If there is some kind of furniture that you can't find in the store or online, please contact me. I can both design and build it for you. It is very possible, especially for those in apartments that the furniture in the store does not fit the dimensions of your apartment or business. I'll build to your specficiations, including dimensions, color, style, etc. Although I do occasionally work with helpers, the vast majority of my work is done entirely by me.

I also have been painting apartments and homes for many years. I have my own transportation, brushes, and dropcloths. Work is done neatly and according to customer specifications. 

I am not running a very large business. When you call my phone number, you'll speak to me. I'll be at the estimate and will write it up as well. Specifications for each job will be written on the estimate. You'll know what I'm doing before the job starts.

Some Situations Where I Might Be Helpful

- The color on your cabinets has faded
- Sun and rain has destroyed the finish on your wooden garage doors
- Your dog has been urinating on your kitchen table for years and you want to get the smell out and repair the damage
- Somebody leaned back too far on one of your dining room chairs and broke it
- Metal railings on your porch have become rusty and faded and you want to restore them
- You want to change the color of your bedroom set
- You want to change the color of your the paint in your apartment

Contacting Me
Name: Philip Green
Location: Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York (north Brooklyn)
Phone #: (917)-544-5265
Email: philipagreene@yahoo.com

References are available upon request, as are pictures of work I've done.