Townsend Design Inc.

Long Island City has a quiet corner where sawdust settles like morning fog—right where Townsend Design Inc. keeps its blades sharp. The shop sits at 50-17 5th St, a stretch where old brick facades hold stories taller than the signage. Millwork isn’t just about cutting wood; it’s about shaping the bones of a room, and this address has become a reliable stop for anyone needing more than off-the-shelf trim.

Cabinetry, built-ins, and custom moldings take shape here, each piece measured twice before the first shaving falls. Doors swing open to reveal work that starts with sketches and ends with something you can run your fingers along. A quick call to (718) 706-6462 can turn a rough sketch into a quote, or a quote into a delivery date; the voice on the other end keeps the process moving without fuss.

Neighborhood contractors and homeowners alike have learned to loop this spot into their plans—whether it’s a single bookshelf or an entire kitchen overhaul. For directions that avoid the usual Queens traffic snarls, pull up the map before you head out; the side streets around 5th can be tricky until you’ve circled them once.