by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 7, 2024 | Brownstones & Townhouses, Landmarks
Harlem has many brownstones, typically built in the late 1800s and some in the early 1900s. These residences are attached townhouses with facades made from brownish sandstone, which is where the name brownstone comes from. These brownstones were built over a hundred... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 29, 2024 | Brownstones & Townhouses, Landmarks
Believe it or not, some people have painted over historic masonry facades and other architectural elements of buildings, townhouses, and brownstones in New York City over the years. Over time, this paint can start to peel and look terrible; it also covers the original... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 7, 2024 | Brownstones & Townhouses, Landmarks
New York City has many beautiful Brownstones, but these can be in disrepair. Considering these homes are well over one hundred years old, they often need restoration. Can You Restore a Brownstone Facade Brownstone is a brownish-colored sandstone that was a popular... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 23, 2023 | Landmarks, Restoration
New York City Townhouses and Brownstones were mostly built in the mid to late 19th century. Many of these homes, although not all, are Landmarks or in a Landmark District. These homes are well over a hundred years old and often need repairs. One common area of concern... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 7, 2024 | Brownstones & Townhouses, Landmarks
People often use Townhouse and Brownstone interchangeably, but this is only sometimes correct. There is a distinction between the two. What is the Difference Between a Brownstone and a Townhouse? A Townhouse is an attached home within a city. These are built in a... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 7, 2024 | Landmarks
If you own a townhouse in NYC and consider enlarging it with a new addition, you may ask yourself if this is possible. Many factors will affect the feasibility of an addition to an existing townhouse. Can You Add a Floor to a Townhouse in NYC? You can add a...