General Contractor #816023
While studying Business Marketing at the University of Maryland, Daniel Leffler opened his own franchise house painting business called University Painters, employing college students to paint homes over summer vacation.
In the summer of 1997, in his hometown of Takoma Park Maryland [a suburb of Washington DC], Daniel Leffler became a licensed Maryland State General Contractor. Soon later, combining the experience gleaned in home remodeling (as an employee) with his business knowledge (gained from school and the real world), Daniel founded Takoma Carpentry & Remodeling.
In January of 2002, Daniel relocated Takoma Carpentry & Remodeling to San Francisco, California. Moving to San Francisco changed everything. Construction methods were different; the remodeling culture was new and San Francisco building inspectors and various neighborhood groups were something never experienced before. However, Daniel Leffler understood that the vagaries of obtaining permits and reconstructing homes in San Francisco would become a valued skill like any other – and one that would require near-constant adjustment and evaluation.
534 Shotwell Street, San Francisco, CA. 94110
In 2011, General Contractor, Daniel Leffler took the next major step in the evolution of the Takoma Carpentry & Remodelling. Doing all the architectural design, development logistics, construction and rental brokerage, Daniel completely demolished and rebuilt a four-unit residence on 534 Shotwell Street, San Francisco.
A new foundation was installed, energy efficient & sustainable building practices and materials employed, and 600 square feet in total additions built for this 3200 square foot $1.2 million total development project. The project was completed from purchase to rental in 14 months [7.5 months permitting and 10 months construction].
Presently, expanding on the success of the 534 Shotwell project, General Contractor, Daniel Leffler has begun his next big construction development challenge – a four-unit home, a historical resource on a smaller-than-average lot in the SOMA Distict.
And as building permits creep through the necessary channels, Daniel continues to do what he does best – fixing and improving neighborhoods in the City that we all love so much.