by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 4, 2026 | Additions & Enlargements, Brownstones & Townhouses, Renovating
When purchasing and living in a townhouse or brownstone in New York City, you will likely want to optimize the home and maximize the use of space. Whether in Manhattan or Brooklyn, one of the best ways to get the most out of your home is to add a deck at the parlor...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 2, 2026 | Architectural Services, Brownstones & Townhouses, Renovating
Lower Manhattan contains some of New York City’s most historically and architecturally significant residential neighborhoods. From the Federal and Greek Revival townhouses of Greenwich Village to the elegant nineteenth-century row houses of the Lower East Side...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 22, 2026 | Brownstones & Townhouses, Renovating, Restoration
We were approached by a family who had purchased a townhouse in Brooklyn built in 1899, and wanted to create a home that reflected both the historic character of the house and the way they wanted to live. Like many older townhouses, the house contained beautiful...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 11, 2026 | Brownstones & Townhouses, Landmarks, Restoration
Historic homes often contain layers of history that are not immediately visible. Over decades, and sometimes more than a century, buildings are altered, renovated, repaired, and adapted to meet changing needs. Original architectural details may be removed, modified,...
by Jorge Fontan | Jun 5, 2026 | Architectural Services, Brownstones & Townhouses, Renovating
Brooklyn is home to some of New York City’s most iconic townhouses and brownstones. These historic homes define many of the borough’s most desirable neighborhoods, including Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill, Park Slope, Fort...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 2, 2026 | Architectural Services, Brownstones & Townhouses, Renovating
Brooklyn is home to some of New York City’s most distinctive residential architecture, including historic brownstones, townhouses, loft conversions, apartments, condominiums, and single-family detached homes. The borough’s diverse neighborhoods offer a...