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Lower Manhattan Townhouse Architect: Renovation, Restoration, and Additions

Lower Manhattan Townhouse Architect: Renovation, Restoration, and Additions

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...
Preserving Historic Character While Modernizing a Brooklyn Townhouse

Preserving Historic Character While Modernizing a Brooklyn Townhouse

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...
Finding a Hidden Stained Glass Window: Upper West Side Townhouse Renovation

Finding a Hidden Stained Glass Window: Upper West Side Townhouse Renovation

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,...
Brooklyn Townhouse and Brownstone Architects

Brooklyn Townhouse and Brownstone Architects

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...
Residential Architect in Brooklyn: Townhouses, Apartments, Lofts and Brownstones

Residential Architect in Brooklyn: Townhouses, Apartments, Lofts and Brownstones

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...
Upper West Side Residential Architect: High-End Townhouses & Apartments

Upper West Side Residential Architect: High-End Townhouses & Apartments

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 6, 2026 | Architectural Services, Brownstones & Townhouses, Renovating

The Upper West Side is one of New York City’s most iconic residential neighborhoods, known for its historic prewar apartment buildings, classic brownstones, elegant townhouses, and enduring architectural character. From Central Park West to Riverside Drive the...
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