by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 29, 2026 | Landmarks, Brownstones & Townhouses, Restoration
Many historic buildings were painted over time, often to address maintenance concerns or to create a uniform appearance. As these coatings age, they begin to deteriorate—peeling, trapping moisture, and obscuring the material quality and architectural detail of the... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 12, 2025 | Landmarks, Brownstones & Townhouses
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 Mar 30, 2026 | Landmarks, Brownstones & Townhouses, Restoration
Window replacement in a landmark townhouse in New York City requires careful coordination between historic preservation requirements, architectural detailing, and modern performance standards. The façade composition of these buildings defines their architectural... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 1, 2026 | Landmarks, Brownstones & Townhouses
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 Mar 25, 2026 | Renovating, Brownstones & Townhouses, Landmarks
Renovating a townhouse in New York City is fundamentally different from renovating any other type of home. Between zoning regulations, Department of Buildings approvals, Landmarks Preservation Commission review (where applicable), and the challenge of creating a... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 6, 2026 | Landmarks, Brownstones & Townhouses, Restoration
Removing a fire escape from the front of a New York City landmark townhouse is a common consideration in high-end residential renovations. While fire escapes were often added for life-safety requirements when townhouses were converted to multifamily use, they can...