Understanding even a little bit of the process can help relieve some of the stress of starting a new renovation.
Brownstone Boys: Getting a Reno Project Started
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Renovated Brownstone in Bed Stuy With Six Mantels, Grand Staircase Asks $2.495 Million
Located on a beautiful tree-lined block in Bed Stuy, this brownstone is a charmer that mixes unique period details with a crisp modern sensibility.
Classic Neo-Grec in Bed Stuy With Well-Appointed Scandinavian Design Updates Asks $2.35 Million
It's got minimalist oak cabinets with white marble tops in one bathroom and both kitchens, well-designed to match the circa 1880 trim.
Brownstone Boys: Getting the Grout Right
We spent a lot of time picking out tile for the bathrooms, but deciding on the grout color and joint size are also key.
Queen Anne Brownstone With Extravagant Details in Need of Renovation in Bed Stuy Asks $1.5 Million
Built in 1893, it has seven elaborate mantels, a fretwork screen, wainscoting and pocket doors.
New Low in Townhouse Design?
The new owners of a Second Empire wood-frame townhouse in Bed Stuy added brick veneer, mismatched doors and air-conditioning compressors to the front facade.
Bed Stuy Brownstone With Modern Interior, Fine Woodwork, Swanky Baths Asks $2.5 Million
This late Victorian brownstone was completely gutted and modernized but still features some incredible woodwork and mantels as well as modern built-ins.
Brownstone Boys: When One Door Closes
Doors are one of the last things we’re ordering, but they're definitely not the least expensive or least important.
Pocket-Size Bed Stuy House With Mantel, Charming Details, Outdoor Space Asks $5,500
It's got a mixture of historical details and modern updates, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over 1,750 square feet.
Brownstone Boys: Water, Water and Water
Torrential downpours over the last few weeks have delayed the deck but also given us the opportunity to understand how the place is handling water.
