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What Is the Difference Between a Brownstone, Townhouse, and Rowhouse?

What Is the Difference Between a Brownstone, Townhouse, and Rowhouse?

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 20, 2026 | General Architecture, Brownstones & Townhouses, Landmarks

Townhouses, brownstones, and rowhouses are ubiquitous residential building types in New York City and other historic urban environments throughout the Northeast. These terms describe attached urban homes with distinct architectural characteristics related to building...
NYC Townhouse Architects: Brownstone Renovation & Additions

NYC Townhouse Architects: Brownstone Renovation & Additions

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 5, 2026 | Renovating, Architectural Services, Brownstones & Townhouses

NYC townhouse architects manage complex renovations, brownstone restorations, and additions throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. Renovating a townhouse in New York City requires careful planning, regulatory coordination, and precise execution. From structural...
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