Designed for City Living: The Row House Plans of Robert G. Hatfield
Floor plans from an architect who moved to Brooklyn around 1873 reveal how row house living changed over the course of the 19th century.
Anglo-Italianate: A Charming Architecture Style That Makes the Most of Narrow Lots
With its low stoop, center stair, intimate scale and rounded forms, Anglo-Italianate is a quaint and feminine building type.
Brownstone Bible Redux: Charles Lockwood’s Seminal New York Row House Book Gets an Update
Seven years after its author's death, the 1972 book “Bricks and Brownstone: The New York Row House” returns in a new and expanded edition.
Last Chance to Reserve Your Place for Thursday’s Brownstones and Townhouses 101 Event
Join us for an evening to hear from experts about the history, care, purchase, financing and renovation of brownstones and townhouses in Brooklyn.
Buy Now — Tickets Selling Out for Brownstones and Townhouses 101
Join us for an evening in conversation with experts to learn about the history, care, purchase, financing and renovation of brownstones and townhouses in Brooklyn.
Learn How to Maximize Storage When Buying a Home at Brownstones and Townhouses 101
Join us for an evening in conversation with brownstone and townhouse experts to learn about the history, care, purchase, financing and renovation of houses in Brooklyn.
Highly Anticipated New Edition of Brownstone Bible Will Debut in October
A new edition of Charles Lockwood's seminal 'Bricks and Brownstone: The New York Row House' features new text, photography and design.
Everything You Need to Know About Restoring or Replacing Windows in a Brownstone
Tall, narrow windows are one of the defining characteristics of a brownstone, and for some lucky homeowners, the century-old wood windows remain intact.
Designers Load Up on Classic and Neutral Paint Colors Inside Brownstones and Townhouses
When it comes to painting the walls of a brownstone or townhouse, classic and neutral colors work best, designers say.
11 Pro Tips for Creative Ways to Fit a Powder Room on the Parlor Floor of a Row House
Squeezing a powder room into the parlor level of a brownstone or townhouse can be one of the trickiest parts of a renovation, especially if you are trying to preserve original details like crown molding and woodwork.