IN MEMORIAL

Apple Restoration opened in 1984 and since then our mission has been to solve your problems through good service.

We pride ourselves on being able to find a way to do anything on the outside of a building. We prefer the challenge of repairs where others have given up. Where others fail is where we begin.

Our original background is in masonry restoration, rigging, and facade caulking. We are continuously researching the uses of new techniques and materials in order to provide better solutions. Our primary service is to make the connections to solve your problems. Because of our customer-driven goal to solve your problems we have diversified into providing services in many other areas than our original trades.

When it is a problem that we do not have direct experience with we are expert at networking and finding sources for solutions that work.

We are not engineers or design professionals — we are contractors. Though we will always try to provide the best answers to your problems in a common sense manner, we offer nothing more than our knowledge and experience in historic preservation work.

Apple Restoration has access to a diverse group of masonry, caulking, carpentry, sheet metal, and exterior mechanics specifically trained in all phases of exterior historic restoration work.

We offer a full range of project management and skilled mechanic capabilities for historic restoration projects of all sizes. Workforce education is our ongoing commitment.

John E. Weiss, Jr. – President

Experience

Construction-related work experience from 1987 to present.

Primary Trades

Exterior/interior construction, rigging, asphalt, heavy construction and concrete, waterproofing, historic restoration.

Brief History

Raised in Sullivan County, NY. Educated in the NYC public school system.

Specialties

Historical restoration, solving water leakage problems, trouble shooting, graffiti removal, special rigging, terra cotta, roofing.

Projects

Columbia University Task Force, Toy Center, General Motors Building, 945 Fifth Avenue, The Plaza Hotel, One Gracie Terrace, St. Francis College, St. Columba Church, PS 33, IS 240, PS 90, PS 178, 99 Madison Avenue, 103 East 125th Street - Phase I & II, 121 East 27th Street, 921 Hudson St.-NJ, 1141 Park Avenue, Ellis Island Probes, 102 Madison Avenue, Amtrak Leak Tunnel Repairs, Womens Republic Club, JFK Airport, Terminal #4, Brooklyn Childrens Museum, 780 Riverside Drive.

Certifications

New York City Home Improvement Sales Person, New York City Licensed Special Rigger, New York City LPG, OSHA Safety Certified, New York City Construction Superintendent, New York City Supported Scaffold User, Amtrak Safety Certified, Skyclimber Motor Repairs, ConProCo Mimic Matrix, Hilti Fasteners & Powder Actuated Tools, MRCA, Edison Coatings, Jahn Restoration Mortars.

Interests

Dirt bikes, stock car racing, swimming, historical architecture.

Eric J. Stalzer – Vice President

Experience

Construction-related work experience continuous from 1986 to present.

Primary Trades

Carpentry, waterproofing, coatings, masonry restoration, historic restoration, rigging, roofing.

Brief History

Worked as an interior carpenter for family business in the New York City area.
Worked for family business specializing in historic carpentry and waterproofing.

Specialties

Exterior townhouse restoration: stone, masonry, sheet metal, cast iron, tile roofing and woodwork.

Projects

Barrow Mansion, restoration of wooden Yankee gutters; 410 Riverside Drive, terra cotta restoration; Huntington Hilton Hotel, window sealant replacement, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church masonry cleaning and repairs; 124 Spring Street, cast iron restoration. St. Thomas Church; fade restoration. Dyckman House; rebuilding chimney, siding, cedar shingle roof, Presbyterian Hospital; clock tower, Morris Jumel Mansion; restoration of wood siding and painting, Roy Lichtenstein Foundation; brick and brownstone restoration, Merchants House; stoop reconstruction, 450 Washington Street; fountain, 142 W. 44th Street; parapet, Italian Trade Commission - 33 E. 67th Street Multiple townhouse restorations, addresses available upon request.

Certifications

New York City Home Improvement Sales Person, New York City Licensed Special Riggers, New York City Supported Scaffold User, New York City Construction Superintendent, Amtrak Safety Certified, Liquid Plastics, Jahn Restoration Mortars, Edison Coatings, ConProCo Mimic Matrix, Quintek Cleaning.

Interests

Preservation of historic structures, reading, Enduro Motorcycle Racing, Skeet & Trap Shooting, hunting.

Astrit Hysaj – Estimator/Project Manager

Experience

Construction-related work experience from 1986 to present.

Primary Trades

New residential buildings, water supply systems, interior renovations, waterproofing, historic restoration.

Brief History

Born in Tirana, Albania. Educated in the Tirana University Construction Engineering School. Masters Degree Polytechnic University, Brooklyn NY.

Specialties

Exterior restoration and waterproofing, interior renovations.

Projects

Coalition for the Homeless, The Highpoint, Pratt University, Turner Towers, 26 Federal Plaza, 15 West 20th Street, 32 West 18th Street, 31 West 11th Street, 325 West End Avenue, 64 Dean Street, DA Office - St. Andrews Place, 470 Broome Street, 664 Washington Street, Little West 12th Street 393 Bleecker Street, 115 West 45th Street.

Certifications

New York City Supported Scaffold User, New York City Designated Rigging Foreman, Amtrak Safety Certified, Masters Degree - Construction Management.

Interests

Reading, foreign languages, computers.