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Westchester Architects - Michael McCann AIA

Kitchens and Baths. Beautiful Spaces that Work. Michael McCann is in a unique position to incorporate the beautiful aesthetics and structural requirements of any home design, into the functionality of a modern kitchen or bath. As an architect who is also a builder, Mike has an in-depth understanding of current construction costs, resulting in realistic estimates without unpleasant surprises. He is especially proud of his work on the classic homes found in Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Large projects or small, Michael works closely with each client to custom design rooms that exceed expectations, without exceeding budgets. For more examples or to arrange a free consultation, contact Michael McCann at mmccannarchitect@aol.com Architect Michael McCann, Westchester architects

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Cotswold style home addition designed by Westchester Architect Michael McCann
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McCann-craft, Inc. and Michael McCann, Architect

McCann-craft, Inc. is a residential design/ build firm with over 27 years of experience in all types of residential remodeling and architectural design. The fundamental goal of this firm is and remains to offer clients sound construction planning and architectural design in developing solutions to the many unique problems presented by updating and expanding older and traditional residences and to execute those solutions with the utmost integrity and responsibility. The firm is headed by Michael McCann, AIA, a registered architect since 1980 with licenses in both New York and Connecticut.McCann-craft, Inc. is licensed as a home improvement contractor in New York and Connecticut. Mike is a graduate of New York Institute of Technology with a B. Architecture degree, where he was valedictorian of the graduating architectural class. At graduation, Mike received the award for most promising designer by the New York Institute of Technology faculty. Clients have found it especially attractive and convenient to deal with one person throughout the duration of their project. Mike personally designs and supervises each project with daily site visits. McCann-craft, Inc. employs several carpenters, but has also amassed a superior and talented group of subcontractors to cover all the trades, most of whom have dealt with the firm for over twenty years. This close working relationship with these subcontractors has made them especially responsive. Projects range from master bedroom suites, bathrooms and kitchens to total redesign and construction of entire residences. A hallmark of McCann-craft, Inc. is the large number of clients with whom Mike has long relationships, several which stretch over twenty years. McCann-craft, Inc. has executed multiple projects with many of its clients and has even retained residences through several owners.

Contact: Michael McCann, Architect Telephone:   914 576-2142 Fax:   914 813-2574

Michael McCann offers legalization services to secure required and missing certificates of occupancy (C.O.’s) and to correct and remove building code violations on existing residential properties in New York and Connecticut.

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Volunteering for Meal-On-Wheels of New Rochelle

This month marks the 28th years that I have been delivering Meal-on-Wheels in New Rochelle to home-bound senior citizens. It has been an honor to meet many of these wonderful people and to give back to my community. Michael McCann

Pool House with Outdoor Fireplace designed by Westchester Architect Michael McCann

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Pool House with Outdoor Fireplace

Residential Architect in Westchester county - Michael McCann

Michael McCann is in a unique position to incorporate the beautiful aesthetics and structural requirements of any home design, into the functionality of a modern kitchen or bath. As an architect who is also a builder, Mike has an in-depth understanding of current construction costs, resulting in realistic estimates without unpleasant surprises. He is especially proud of his work on the classic homes found in Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Large projects or small, Michael works closely with each client to custom design rooms that exceed expectations, without exceeding budgets.

McCann-craft, Inc. and Michael McCann, Architect McCann-craft, Inc. is a residential design/ build firm with over 27 years of experience in all types of residential remodeling and architectural design. The fundamental goal of this firm is and remains to offer clients sound construction planning and architectural design in developing solutions to the many unique problems presented by updating and expanding older and traditional residences and to execute those solutions with the utmost integrity and responsibility. The firm is headed by Michael McCann, AIA, a registered architect since 1980 with licenses in both New York and Connecticut.McCann-craft, Inc. is licensed as a home improvement contractor in New York and Connecticut. Mike is a graduate of New York Institute of Technology with a B. Architecture degree, where he was valedictorian of the graduating architectural class. At graduation, Mike received the award for most promising designer by the New York Institute of Technology faculty. Clients have found it especially attractive and convenient to deal with one person throughout the duration of their project. Mike personally designs and supervises each project with daily site visits. McCann-craft, Inc. employs several carpenters, but has also amassed a superior and talented group of subcontractors to cover all the trades, most of whom have dealt with the firm for over twenty years. This close working relationship with these subcontractors has made them especially responsive. Projects range from master bedroom suites, bathrooms and kitchens to total redesign and construction of entire residences. A hallmark of McCann-craft, Inc. is the large number of clients with whom Mike has long relationships, several which stretch over twenty years. McCann-craft, Inc. has executed multiple projects with many of its clients and has even retained residences through several owners.   Contact: Michael McCann, Architect Telephone:   914 576-2142 Fax:   914 813-2574 E-Mail: mmccannarchitect@aol.com

Westchester Architect Michael McCann AIA www.mccann-craftinc.com

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What is Residential Legalization?	« Back
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Michael McCann and McCann-craft, Inc. offer legalization services to secure required and missing certificates of occupancy (C.O.’s) and to correct and remove building code violations on existing residential properties. When placing their residence on the market, owners frequently discover that their property has legalization problems that must be resolved before the house can be sold. Sometimes these improvements, such as an enclosed porch, deck or added bathroom, were constructed without obtaining a building permit and were even present when the current owner purchased the house years before. In the past, legalization problems may not have been noticed or were overlooked by title companies and banks. But in today’s lending environment, banks will refuse to grant the purchaser a mortgage until legalization problems have been resolved by the current owner. Additionally, title companies will not grant title insurance with legalization issues. Very often, real estate agents are the first to find out that a home their agency is marketing has legalization problems or open certificates of occupancy that can potentially delay or prevent a property from being sold. These problems can come to light during a search of records by the agent or the title insurance company, frequently right before a scheduled closing. Without a resolution of legalization problems or the issuance of a final C.O., banks will deny the mortgage. Therefore, the closing will be held up as the owner scrambles to clear up the problems, potentially risking losing their buyer. Usually, when these problems come to light, the owner is then faced with finding a licensed architect to draw up stamped plans to submit to the town’s building department. Once the plans have been drawn up and approved by the building department, the owner frequently must then find a licensed trades’ person, such as a carpenter, plumber or electrician, to make the necessary corrections before the architect will certify that the C.O. problem conforms to the building code. Michael McCann, as both a licensed architect and builder can help a real estate agent and owner resolve these problems quickly, while the owner has the convenience of dealing with only one person overseeing the whole process. As a licensed architect, Mike has familiarity with the New York and Connecticut State Building Code and can draw up any required plans. With 29 years experience as an architect and builder in New York and Connecticut, he has dealt successfully with many building departments, inspectors and planning boards in obtaining building permits and C.O.’s. Additionally, as a licensed builder he has both a staff of carpenters and sub contractors that he can easily call upon to streamline the process for the owner to resolve any legalization issues, thereby removing any code violations that would hold up the closing process. Mike’s services include securing building, plumbing and electrical permits, if required. This will encompass stamped architectural drawings, permit applications by a licensed architect, plumber and electrician, all with required contractor insurances. He can perform code compliance inspections of existing conditions and provide architectural services, if a variance is required. Mike will provide and supervise the work as necessary to make existing conditions code compliant, secure and supervise governmental inspections, if required, and apply for and secure the required C.O.

HouseHampton 21 Houses featuring Westchester, NY Architect Michael McCann

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Kitchen and Family Room in Bedford at 105 Old Corner Rd. Bedford, NY

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Authentic Window Design - Preferred Architect Michael McCann Westchester Architect

Westchester Residential Architect Michael McCann

Westchester Residential Architect Michael McCann

Kitchen Designed by Westchester Residential Architect Michael McCann. See www.mccann-craftinc.com for portfolio

Kitchens and Baths. Beautiful Spaces that Work.

Michael McCann is in a unique position to incorporate the beautiful aesthetics and structural requirements of any home design, into the functionality of a modern kitchen or bath. As an architect who is also a builder, Mike has an in-depth understanding of current construction costs, resulting in realistic estimates without unpleasant surprises. He is especially proud of his work on the classic homes found in Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Large projects or small, Michael works closely with each client to custom design rooms that exceed expectations, without exceeding budgets. For more examples or to arrange a free consultation, contact Michael McCann atmmccannarchitect@aol.com

See mccann-craftinc.com for the entire portfolio of Westchester Architect Michael McCann

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Westchester architect, Michael McCann AIA, Residential architect Westche...

New Home designed by Fairfield Ct architect Michael McCann

Sitting Room in Armonk home designed by Westchester Architect Michael McCann AIA. Also practicing residential architecture in Fairfield County, CT.

Outdoor Fireplace at New Canaan, CT home designed by Michael McCann Fairfield, Ct architect

Westchester Architect Michael McCann - residential architecture in Westchester, NY and Fairfield, CT

Kitchens and Baths. Beautiful Spaces that Work.

Michael McCann is in a unique position to incorporate the beautiful aesthetics and structural requirements of any home design, into the functionality of a modern kitchen or bath. As an architect who is also a builder, Mike has an in-depth understanding of current construction costs, resulting in realistic estimates without unpleasant surprises. He is especially proud of his work on the classic homes found in Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Large projects or small, Michael works closely with each client to custom design rooms that exceed expectations, without exceeding budgets. For more examples or to arrange a free consultation, contact Michael McCann atmmccannarchitect@aol.com

See www.mccann-craftinc.com for Architect Michael McCann, architect in Fairfield and Westchester counties

What is Residential Legalization?	« Back
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Michael McCann and McCann-craft, Inc. offer legalization services to secure required and missing certificates of occupancy (C.O.’s) and to correct and remove building code violations on existing residential properties. When placing their residence on the market, owners frequently discover that their property has legalization problems that must be resolved before the house can be sold. Sometimes these improvements, such as an enclosed porch, deck or added bathroom, were constructed without obtaining a building permit and were even present when the current owner purchased the house years before. In the past, legalization problems may not have been noticed or were overlooked by title companies and banks. But in today’s lending environment, banks will refuse to grant the purchaser a mortgage until legalization problems have been resolved by the current owner. Additionally, title companies will not grant title insurance with legalization issues. Very often, real estate agents are the first to find out that a home their agency is marketing has legalization problems or open certificates of occupancy that can potentially delay or prevent a property from being sold. These problems can come to light during a search of records by the agent or the title insurance company, frequently right before a scheduled closing. Without a resolution of legalization problems or the issuance of a final C.O., banks will deny the mortgage. Therefore, the closing will be held up as the owner scrambles to clear up the problems, potentially risking losing their buyer. Usually, when these problems come to light, the owner is then faced with finding a licensed architect to draw up stamped plans to submit to the town’s building department. Once the plans have been drawn up and approved by the building department, the owner frequently must then find a licensed trades’ person, such as a carpenter, plumber or electrician, to make the necessary corrections before the architect will certify that the C.O. problem conforms to the building code. Michael McCann, as both a licensed architect and builder can help a real estate agent and owner resolve these problems quickly, while the owner has the convenience of dealing with only one person overseeing the whole process. As a licensed architect, Mike has familiarity with the New York and Connecticut State Building Code and can draw up any required plans. With 29 years experience as an architect and builder in New York and Connecticut, he has dealt successfully with many building departments, inspectors and planning boards in obtaining building permits and C.O.’s. Additionally, as a licensed builder he has both a staff of carpenters and sub contractors that he can easily call upon to streamline the process for the owner to resolve any legalization issues, thereby removing any code violations that would hold up the closing process. Mike’s services include securing building, plumbing and electrical permits, if required. This will encompass stamped architectural drawings, permit applications by a licensed architect, plumber and electrician, all with required contractor insurances. He can perform code compliance inspections of existing conditions and provide architectural services, if a variance is required. Mike will provide and supervise the work as necessary to make existing conditions code compliant, secure and supervise governmental inspections, if required, and apply for and secure the required C.O.
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Family room designed and executed by Westchester architect Michael McCann, practicing in Armonk, NY among other towns in Westchester county and Fairfield county, CT.

Pocantico Hills Built: Early 20th century; renovated 2004 | Architect and Builder: Michael McCann | Why We ❤ It: Looking at this gorgeous 4,200 square-foot home—the handsome granite façade, cedar wood shingles, and eyebrow windows—and we’re instantly transported to the Cotswolds. Crumpets anyone?

PHOTO BY RON PAPAGEORGE Designed and executed by Westchester architect Michael McCann AIA. Michael also practices architecture in Fairfield county, NY#Greenwich, Westport, Riverside. See www.mccann-craftinc.com for portfolio.

Michael McCann, Westchester Architect

How to Hire the Right Architect

How to Hire the Right Architect

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Building Permits: The Final Inspection

Now appearing on Houzz

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Thank you to the Larchmont, NY Chamber of Commerce for holding their Home Improvement Event in Larchmont on a beautiful April day. We met lots of great Larchmont families and hope to help many of them realize their dream home. Thanks to Theresa Viti-Finch of TD Bank and the Larchmont Chamber of Commerce for organizing a great event.

Westchester Architect Michael McCann - Wondering Wednesday, how to start your kitchen renovation

Wondering Wednesday - Wondering how to get the kitchen you've

always wanted

Kitchens are probably the complicated of all renovations. First, you have to give up a space for a period of time that you rely on every day, even if only to make coffee and use the toaster oven.  But you want to start cooking more often, especially after watching the Cooking Channel for several years! Hey, like Ina Garten says, "Wasn't that easy?"

To start, find yourself a good architect who has experience with residential renovations and who also understands the costs of remodeling in your area. Ask to see the kitchens he or she has designed and speak and/or visit several clients.

Most importantly, your architect should be a good listener, someone who wants to know how you are going to use the space and understands your needs. The first shock most homeowners get when starting a kitchen project is that cabinets take 8 to 10 weeks after being ordered to be received at your home. Hopefully, your architect has a good relationship to a cabinetry and kitchen vendor, optimally one with a showroom that you can visit.

Here's some of Michael's kitchens. 

Cotswold styled Home in Westchester, NY designed by Architect Michael McCann AIA

Cotswold styled house redesigned by Westchester architect Michael McCann AIA. See mccann-craftinc.com for portfolio.