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The Insider: Reno Brings Character to Clinton Hill Brownstone Duplex
A rethink of a standard condo conversion leaned into historic character and wove in design from around the world.
The Insider: Holistic Update Makes the Most of Narrow Cobble Hill Brownstone
Concern about a sagging stair led to a considered update that banished a hodgepodge of builder-grade renovations and added storage.
Iconic Brooklyn Heights Mid Century Modern House Seeks Rooftop Addition
The new owner of the townhouse designed by Joseph and Mary Merz as their home plans a visible rooftop addition that would alter the facade’s geometry.
NYCHA Boiler That Exploded Was One of Dozens With Expired Permits
Machinery at The Bronx’s Mitchel Houses did not get inspected for 17 years, despite a pact to get all public housing heating plants checked for environmental safety.
The Insider: Budget-Minded Reno Yields Energy-Smart Prospect Heights Home
Already stripped of its 19th century interior detail, the wood frame house was an ideal candidate for an energy-saving modern renovation.
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I love unique properties like this and the renovation looks quite nice. Curious to see as a rental and the before/after rents, wondering whether the increase covered the cost of the renovation. It had a lot of charm pre-reno as well from the 2018 pics.
The Insider: Boerum Hill Carriage House Reno Handily Maximizes Tiny SpaceLove this!
What Was the Turkish Corner?I don't think the architecture on these houses is so impressive that one can't add a little addition that seems to be in the spirit of the structure.
Iconic Brooklyn Heights Mid Century Modern House Seeks Rooftop AdditionDon’t use plywood as flooring. It is going to delaminate and give you gigantic splinters. It can’t hold up to foot traffic for very long.
The Insider: Budget-Minded Reno Yields Energy-Smart Prospect Heights Home