Brownstone and Historic Restoration in New York

We restore brownstone facades, stoops, cornices and interiors. Our crews repair damaged stone, repoint masonry, restore original woodwork and update the systems behind the walls.

A townhouse renovation works within narrow floor plates, shared walls and limited access. We plan the sequence, deliveries and protection of adjoining buildings before work begins, then renovate floor by floor.

Historic estates in the Hudson Valley, Westchester and Long Island often keep original plaster, windows, slate roofs and masonry. We document the existing conditions, repair what can be saved and replace only what cannot.

New work should match the old. We match moldings, plaster profiles, trim and masonry to the original, so repairs and additions blend in.

Shared walls and narrow streets shape townhouse projects. We survey neighboring conditions before construction, monitor the work and protect adjoining properties. For staging, we schedule deliveries, use hoists where needed and coordinate street and sidewalk permits.

Landmarked and historic district properties require approval for visible exterior work. We prepare the drawings and material information for the Landmarks Preservation Commission and answer review comments with your architect, so work begins on an approved scope.

• Document existing conditions and test hidden areas
• Price the full scope with allowances for unselected items
• Obtain preservation approvals and permits
• Restore the facade, structure and interior in sequence
• Report weekly with photos and open decisions