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About Distinctive Home Automation NYC

Distinctive Home Automation was conceived as an extension of our core window treatments and design business. Distinctive Window Treatment Plus first opened in 1995. Applying the same successful formula used by us for many years, Distinctive Home Automation added lighting control, A/V, and full home automation services to our offerings. Our focus is to provide excellent service, use high-quality materials, bring projects in on budget, and deliver on time. It is what we have been doing for many years.

Our strategy has been to focus on interior designers, architects, and contractors at the high end of the marketplace. We bring a broad-based knowledge of the industry to every project with well-trained personnel that is service-oriented. Another point of differentiation is our ability to tie in window treatments and interior design to the project.

The philosophy of Distinctive Home Automation starts with a commitment to outstanding service. It starts with listening to our clients. We ask important questions to find solutions to fit your needs. We bring projects in on budget and on-time.

Today, Distinctive Home Automation serves some of New York’s finest design professionals. Our services include a full product offering to design, installation, and programming. We work with reputable home automation products such as Lutron, Crestron, Savant, Vantage, to name a few. Our skilled technicians will get your lighting, climate control, audiovisual, and whole-home automation system up and be running. We make every effort to keep it as simple as possible.

About The Principals

Gerry Parker, President, has been in the industry for over 15 years, learning the home furnishing and electronics business at Expo Design Centers where he was a Senior Operating Officer. His expertise lies in operations, management, human resources, and strategy. He earned his BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences at NDSU and his Master’s in Management from Johns Hopkins. Additionally, he has a Certificate in Industrial Operations from MIT.

Avi Farahnik, Vice President, grew up in the high-end fashion industry. He went on to work in the corporate world, gaining management insight and experience before joining the business over 10 years ago. Avi is an operator at heart, with a strong commitment to delivering the highest levels of service. He is a graduate of Hofstra University with a BS in Business.

Our Professional Services Include:

  • Expertise in product knowledge and project engineering.
  • Onset collaboration to determine the correct product is selected and all design and architectural issues are reviewed.
  • Project management to ensure that all aspects of the project stay on budget and all deadlines are met.
  • Guaranteed quality workmanship, installation, and any follow-up service required.
  • Assistance with product selection, including Green Eco-Friendly products and the newest technology available.

Check out our beautiful Home Automation Gallery

Thank you to the many builders and architects with whom we collaborate, as well as our clients, for assisting us in getting to where we are today!

Testimonials

I am happy with my custom Home Automation system by Distinctive Home Automation. Special thanks to the team for the professional service.

I recommend this company highly. Avi treated me like I was his sister. So helpful! The installation went as scheduled, and the technicians were polite and neat! I can now use my phone to open and close my beautiful drapery!

Recommend. Shades look wonderful. Worth every penny.

Five stars! Well done! Thanks for a clean, professional and amazing job!

Avi – I really appreciate your support for our new office! Means a lot to Steffani and me personally. I know you’re made a huge impact. We also support you and your Values, and that’s what makes it work. We help each other and don’t count the ups and downs! We do help each other. You’re a good man, and I’m eternally grateful for the talented and graceful Michelle.

Linda, The window treatments are in. Your crew was amazing! They were polite, cheerful, smart, and quick. They did excellent work and cleaned up after themselves. We are delighted. I will be sure to recommend your company to others and would be happy to be a reference, should that ever be helpful.

Thanks so much, Linda + Distinctive Windows installation team! Another beautiful project completed, and we are grateful, especially with all the extra challenges right now. We hope to see you all again soon + wish you a safe, productive Summer.

Well, I was referred to this Home Automation company! I’m impressed and happy with how they handled the whole project from the start to the completion! Professional installation, no dust or any mess around my penthouse. All the system works properly. If there is anything else, they are there to help with any question I may have! Thanks Again!

Hi Avi, My apologies for such a late note… but wanted to say THANK YOU for all your work at our home!! The music system, lights, cameras, smart home.. wow. All amazing! I cannot express enough how happy I am when playing my stereo and hearing great music sounding amazing due to your installation and set up etc… forever grateful 😊

Thank you so much
Carol

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