About Altus
Our Experience
Altus was founded in 1989 by Lina and Bob Gottesman with the goal of providing the highest quality services in our industry. Altus’s roots in the restoration business spans three generations beginning with the arrival in America of Lina’s grandfather, an Italian immigrant who took up the trade with his sons, on Long Island in the 1940’s.
Altus, the Greek mythological bird symbolizing excellence, embodies the superior quality of the metal, marble and wood services that Altus provides everyday.
Working closely with architectural and property management professionals on all projects enable Altus to achieve superior aesthetics. Contractors, metal fabricators and real estate professionals recognize our masterful results, reliable service and appreciate our honest competitive pricing.
Our commitment to excellence shows in our emphasis on quality by our apprenticeship approach, and the importance we give to internal skills development and safety training; an essential component of our success. However, we take the most pride in adding the value of endurance to our property owner’s long term assets.
Certifications
Altus Metal, Marble and Wood is a Women’s Business Enterprise certified by the following agencies:
- DBE – New Jersey Uniform Certification
- Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
- New Jersey Transit
- New York City Department of Small Business Services
- New York City School Construction Authority
- New York Landmarks Conservancy
- New York State Department of Economic Development
- State of Rhode Island
- The Port Authority of NY & NJ
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Altus Metal, Marble & Wood is insured and bonded.
Affiliations
- Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA/NY)
- Building Trades Association, Inc.
- New York Women’s Agenda – Board Member
- New York City Women’s Chamber of Commerce – Board Member
- New York Association of Realty Managers (NYARM)
- New York Landmarks Conservancy
- New York Women’s Agenda
- Regional Alliance for Small Contractors
- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC/NY Chapter)
- Women Presidents’ Organization
Awards
- 2015 Achievers’ Award
- Long Island Center for Business and Professional Women
- 2008 Excellence in Business
- New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce
- 2004 WBE Award of Excellence
- The Competitive Edge Conference for Minority/Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
- 2003 Award of Merit for 300 Madison Avenue
- New York Construction News
- 2003 Client of the Year
- Jamaica Business Resource Center
- Award for Outstanding Contribution & Personal Dedication to the Rebuilding of Lower Manhattan
- Turner Construction – September, 2001-2002
- Administrator’s Award for Excellence, 2001
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- Contractor of the Year, 2000
- Regional Alliance for Small Contractors
- Outstanding Achievement Award 1996
- National Minority Business Council, Inc.
- Business Owner Achievement Award 1995
- Professional Women in Construction