Brooklyn's Progress
April/May 2005

Park Avenue Building and Roofing Supplies, located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, recently announced its grand re-opening.  The grand re-opening took place on Mon., April 4, kicking off a week of events, in-store promotions, classes, special offers and discounts to welcome Brooklyn home center customers and introduce them to all Park Avenue has to offer.

After 18 years of serving Brooklyn-area residents and contractors, Park Avenue has revitalized its 15,000 square-foot home supply store with new features that will give customers improved service and better access to high-end products. The store also offers an easy, efficient shopping experience at chain store prices. Park Avenue’s brand-new look is backed up by a dedicated and experienced staff with exceptional knowledge of the Brooklyn community. The new features include:

• Just Ask Rental Department, a high-end rental department for home improvement and professional renovation equipment, conveniently located within Park Avenue. Renting equipment at Just Ask Rental means Park Avenue customers have access to the best equipment on the market while keeping their expenses low.  From ladders and painting equipment to jack hammers and cement mixers, as well as wide variety of tools, Park Avenue carries everything a homeowner needs to make repairs and improvements. The best, most reliable name brands in home equipment are available including high-end power tools by Hilti, Bosch, Milwaukee and Makita; Werner ladders; Bon Tools; Bostich stapling equipment; Jet hand and power tools; Partner cutoff saws and much more.
• A brand new Flooring Section highlighting flooring for every home or apartment, in wide range of prices and styles. Park Avenue’s comprehensive new flooring department includes major brands like Vinyl Composite Tile (VCT) by Armstrong, Hardwoods by Eterna, Laminate flooring from Wilson Art, Solid Vinyl flooring from Metrofloor and a range of ceramic tile.  Contractors and homeowners in need of quality flooring can now find it at Park Avenue—in a style that will fit their job and a price to fit their budget.
• A new Benjamin Moore Idea Center where customers will find a complete selection of Benjamin Moore paint and products. Park Avenue’s helpful and knowledgeable staff will help customers pick the right paint type and color for any project. The Idea Center features a Benjamin Moore Color workstation, including a computer and printer, which lets customers look at a sample room or upload a photo of an actual room in their home. Using the computer program, customers can explore color options, try out different color combinations, and match the colors they have selected to their furnishings. Customers can get a realistic vision of how a finished room will look in the colors, furnishings and trim of their choice. Print out final choices and match them to paint samples, right in the store.
• A fully stocked True Value Tool Shop in a streamlined, easy-to-navigate layout. Shoppers can pick up and handle a full range of power tools.  As a True Value store, Park Avenue offers top quality and lean prices on all True Value tools and products. Shoppers will save time and hassle—unlike at an overstocked local hardware store or a giant superstore. Park Avenue’s “power sections” make it easy for customers to find what they’re looking for, determine what suits their needs, and examine each product. As a True Value distributor, Park Avenue can order any out-of-stock product carried by True Value for immediate delivery. 

“Park Avenue’s grand re-opening will show our Brooklyn neighbors a new kind of home supply store, better than anything they can find in the area today,” said Bob Groeninger, CEO of Park Avenue Building and Roofing Supplies, LLC.  “Our staff is like a family and we have a long tradition of providing outstanding, reliable and consistent service. We know our customers, and make sure everyone who walks through our door walks out with the exact products and materials they need to improve their home or job site.  Now, our improved layout, rental store and power sections mean our customers will have the easiest and most enjoyable shopping experience around.”

With its new design and superb range of products, Park Avenue is destined to become a Brooklyn landmark.  The store is a true alternative to the home supply superstores, with its smaller, more navigable footprint; personalized service from an expert staff that has been with the store for years; and high-quality, name-brand supplies. Park Avenue has worked with major contractors, mid-sized and neighborhood contractors, as well as homeowners and do-it-yourself customers. As a result, the staff is adept at making the right recommendations for any construction or home improvement project.  Park Avenue delivers to all five boroughs and customer accounts are available for both contractors and individuals. Application can be made in person or online at http://www.parkavebuilding.com/.

Park Avenue Building and Roofing Supplies, LLC, is a family-owned business that has grown from a small hardware store to a 60,000 sq. ft. network of supply yards, offices and a home center.  The Brooklyn-based business has served the tri-state area since 1987.  Park Avenue is proud to be certified by many state and local agencies as a Minority/Woman Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE), which allows participation in minority development and procurement programs.  Park Avenue is committed to New York City and is a major charitable contributor to many community groups and events.  Park Avenue Building and Roofing Supplies is located at 525 Park Ave. between Spencer St. and Walworth St. in Brooklyn, NY.  Store hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.  Just Ask Rental Department is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit Park Avenue on the Web at http://www.parkavebuilding.com/.