#Brooklyn's brownstones

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The Ultimate List of Top 10 Brownstone Restoration Contractors in Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn, NY, is famous for its iconic brownstones, reflecting its rich architectural heritage. These structures require specialized care to preserve their historical beauty and structural integrity. If you own a brownstone in Brooklyn, working with experienced restoration contractors is essential. Here’s a detailed look at the top 10 brownstone restoration contractors in Brooklyn, including Captain Renovation & Contracting Inc., to help you make an informed choice.

1. Captain Renovation & Contracting Inc.

With over 30+ years of experience, Captain Renovation & Contracting Inc. has established itself as a trusted name in Brooklyn’s brownstone restoration industry. Specializing in facade restoration, cornice repair, masonry pointing, and waterproofing, they combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. Known for their dedication to quality, the company ensures that every project meets the aesthetic and structural requirements of brownstone owners.

Why Choose Them?

Decades of expertise in restoration and renovation

Focus on preserving architectural integrity

Comprehensive services tailored to client needs

2. American Architectural Restoration

American Architectural Restoration specializes in restoring the historic charm of Brooklyn’s brownstones. From brick repointing to intricate decorative plasterwork, they provide a range of services to keep your property true to its original design.

Services Offered:

Masonry repair

Historical facade restoration

Waterproofing solutions

3. Brooklyn Restoration Pros

Brooklyn Restoration Pros are highly rated for their customer-centric approach and attention to detail. Their team of skilled artisans ensures every brownstone restoration project is completed to perfection.

Specialties:

Stone cleaning and repair

Brownstone facade coating

Restoration of historical details

4. PM Masonry Restoration

With a strong focus on masonry, PM Masonry Restoration has earned a reputation for high-quality brownstone repairs. Their team understands the unique challenges associated with brownstone materials, delivering solutions that stand the test of time.

Services Include:

Masonry pointing

Brick and stone repair

Stucco application

5. Epic Restoration NYC

Epic Restoration NYC excels in combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to provide outstanding restoration services. They are experts in maintaining the structural integrity of brownstones while enhancing their visual appeal.

Why They Stand Out:

Use of eco-friendly materials

Expertise in historical preservation

Competitive pricing

6. AJS Masonry Restoration

AJS Masonry Restoration is known for its skilled team and dedication to client satisfaction. Their work on Brooklyn’s brownstones reflects precision and attention to detail, ensuring long-lasting results.

Core Services:

Brick restoration

Cornice repairs

Custom masonry work

7. All Borough Restoration

All Borough Restoration has been serving Brooklyn for decades, offering high-quality restoration services for brownstones. Their team works closely with clients to ensure the original design elements are preserved while addressing structural issues.

Services Provided:

Brownstone patching and resurfacing

Facade maintenance

Water damage repair

8. Brickstone Masonry & Restoration

Brickstone Masonry & Restoration is a family-owned business specializing in brownstone and masonry restoration. They are committed to preserving Brooklyn’s architectural heritage through meticulous craftsmanship.

Notable Features:

Affordable pricing

Expertise in decorative restoration

Strong client recommendations

9. Renaissance Restoration NYC

Renaissance Restoration NYC is a trusted name in historical restoration, offering services that ensure your brownstone retains its historical charm while meeting modern standards.

Their Offerings Include:

Stone carving and detailing

Restoration of cornices and lintels

Waterproofing and sealants

10. Empire Restoration & Masonry

Empire Restoration & Masonry is known for its technical expertise and artistic approach to brownstone restoration. They offer personalized solutions tailored to the unique needs of each project.

Key Services:

Facade cleaning and repair

Structural assessments

Masonry design enhancements

Choosing the Right Contractor for Your Brownstone

When selecting a brownstone restoration contractor in Brooklyn, consider the following factors:

Experience: Choose a contractor with a proven track record in brownstone restoration.

Specialization: Look for companies specializing in brownstone materials and historical preservation.

Client Reviews: Research testimonials and reviews to gauge customer satisfaction.

Licensing and Insurance: Ensure the contractor is fully licensed and insured to protect your investment.

Portfolio: Review their previous projects to ensure their work aligns with your vision.

Why Invest in Professional Brownstone Restoration?

Brownstones are more than just homes—they are a piece of history. Professional restoration enhances their value, ensures structural safety, and preserves their historical charm.

With Brooklyn’s top contractors, including Captain Renovation & Contracting Inc., you can ensure your property stands out while maintaining its timeless elegance. Whether it’s facade restoration, waterproofing, or intricate masonry work, these professionals have the skills and experience to bring your vision to life.

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Brooklyn, NY, July 2024

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1899 Park Slope brownstone mansion in Brooklyn, NY has 6bds, 3.5ba, 4,100 sq ft. $4.195m.

This home has incredibly detailed woodwork that's going to need a good cleaning. The large entrance hall reflects the size of the home. I can't say that I like the orange walls and gray trim, but that's easily fixed.

The main sitting room is an awkward shape. It's so long and narrow, but the owners have all of the furniture against the walls, which doesn't do it any favors. No matter how narrow the room is, you've still got to float some of the pieces to fill the center. Look at the huge doorway moldings, though.

The dining room is magnificent with it's fireplace and incredible built-in cabinets. Look at the door and transom- it's huge. Love the chandelier, too. This room needs some decor and it will look crazy elegant.

Isn't this the best kitchen ever? It's just about original. No walls were removed, it still retains it's basic footprint. Look at the stained glass windows and the glass window in the original door.

The small powder room is disappointing. The sink is terrible. It needs some cute Victorian decor.

The bedrooms are all very large. They've got original woodwork and fireplaces.

Example of the tile and wood on one of the fireplaces. Even the firebox looks original.

What a vintage bath. This is amazing.

It's the en-suite for the large sunny children's room. Love the fireplace.

Usually, Victorian nurseries are small rooms, but this one is fairly larger than most.

Here's another bath that combines vintage and modern. I'm surprised that there are only 3.5 baths in this huge house. It amounts to 1 per floor.

Here's another lovely bedroom. They all get wonderful sunlight.

But, this suite is the coolest one, especially if you're an artist. It has skylights for great natural light and a huge studio.

The studio is actually 2 rooms and has this big wall of storage.

Plus, there's this nicely done shower room.

And, this is a large one bedroom apt., complete with it's own kitchen.

This small back porch is used as a home office.

If the new owner would like a finished basement, this one would make a great rathskeller.

There's a small garden out back, which is always a bonus in the city.

https://www.corcoran.com/listing/for-sale/877-union-street-brooklyn-ny-11215/23215842/regionId/1

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brooklyn stoops

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Flatbush, Brooklyn, NYC.

10/10/2024

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no. 61 poplar street re-imagined interior. the structure of the brooklyn newsboys’ lodging house closely resembled that of the CAS’s lodging houses in manhattan. it provided cost-effective accommodations, including beds, meals, washrooms, a gymnasium, an in-house school, a superintendent, & similar amenities. in addition to its designation as the newsboys’ lodging house or newsboys’ home, an 1899 article calls it the children’s home and the working boys’ home.

the building was situated on the northern side of poplar street, west of the block’s center, bordered by henry and hicks streets. positioned 2 blocks south of the entrance to the brooklyn bridge (brooklyn heights).

for more details, check out nineduane.queensity.com. it’s a lovely resource on the lodging houses for any newsies-writing!

- images created by midjourney.

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Brooklyn Brownstone.

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For Mega Drabble Monday:

FirstPrince and the prompt word: unexpected!

Thanks for doing this, super excited to see what you come up with!

Thank you so much!! I hope you like this one. 💕

To say that Alex’s entry into Henry’s life was unexpected would be, well, an understatement. And the way he came crashing in – quite literally – was even more so.  Still, as Henry hangs a framed copy of the New York Times front page featuring an unflattering photo of them both covered in cake, he only feels gratitude for their disastrous beginnings. When he hears footsteps behind him, Henry grins. “I can’t believe you kept that.” “Yes, you can,” Alex says, winding his arms around Henry from behind. They gaze at the updated gallery wall in silence; the brownstone is officially theirs.

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via @/princehenryuk on Instagram.

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Fancy brownstone details in Park Slope

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Architectural Finds, 06/25/2023

Today's walk was short, I was just going in to DoBro to get some things from target but of course I had to stop and take some pictures along the way. Here are some architectural highlights from the walk there.

First were these row-houses along Fulton St, and this cool corner window aspect that the end house had.

Built 1882.

Located at 664-674 Fulton St, these seemed like they were all the same architect save for the third house in at 668 which looked like it been rebuilt at some point or maybe covered with a brick facade.

You can see some of the rusting from the old Cast-Iron facade that was cutting edge technology in the day in the second picture.

Another row of houses that caught my eye were this row of brownstones with their beautiful ornamentation around the door frames. This is right around the corner at 109-117 S Elliot Pl.

I have no way of knowing if they were all built by the same owners originally as I cant seem to find any records for them online :/, but they were likely built around the turn of the last century 1890-1910 when this style of building was commonly constructed. It was likely that they were built by separate owners/architects, as their ornamental stone decorations aren't all exactly the same.

Moving on, A CHURCH! That's right I love a good ornate church and this one surely delivered. Just look at that gothic stone articulation above the entrance! Its so organic looking, it sends shivers down my spine just looking at it and I want to sink my teeth into it all in one.

Built in 1931 to the tune of the Hanson Place Central United Methodist Church, and today it sits abandoned, boarded up, and full of black mold.

The overall shape of the building is so interesting it has so much going on with its MASSIVE brick pillar motifs, likely intended to vertically gesture up toward the creator.

One source describes it as "Gothic restyled in modern dress, an exercise in massing brick and tan terracotta that might be called cubistic Art Moderne."

Someone with more theological architectural background could go further in depth than I can on it I'm sure, but it's always exciting to see the passionate attention to detail that a good cathedral has in it's architecture.

Next I don't know if I love this one but I just wanted to shout it out as having a BIG clock face! Like that thing is so high upppp it must be 100 feet in diameter!

Without even looking it up I'm going to take a shot in the dark and say this is maybe Brooklyn City Hall, or another government building??? It resembles the thing they're doing in all of the governing buildings I've seen up in Albany.

I don't particularly like this architectural style its boring and chunky in my opinion, but I have to say its not the ugliest thing I've seen. I respect the sense of radial symmetry its upper terraces and flanks suggest, and cmon you cant knock that clock.

(update: it's a bank building)

Second to last, we have this red & black beauty. Love the Greek-Revival pediments on each wing of the building as well as the renaissance revival inclusions in the carved cords/ribbons hanging in between the pilasters.

After some research, this seems to be an old Schoolhouse built in 1892 that has unfortunately since been absorbed by the ultra-modern townhouse on the end of the street at 81 Hanson Pl and transformed into a massive painting studio/home by painter David Salle. Wish I could find more info on the original schoolhouse tho :/

(Second photo ripped from google images)

HONORABLE MENTION: Caught this Mansard Roof moment on my way into the subway station and oof, tug at my heartstrings this is cute.

Across the street from the dream studio/abomination this guy sits pretty at 83 Hanson Pl and is the only brownstone on the block with a cute hat (mansard roof).

[hometoursandotherstuff]

In love with this 1894 Park Slope Brooklyn, New York City brownstone.  It has 6bd. 3.5ba., and is, sadly, $4.999M. 

Look at this great original hallway. Beautiful millwork.

The sitting room off the entrance has a wonderful huge mirror wall. 

The 2nd sitting room is also amazing.

Love the sunny dining room. It has a great fireplace and look st the original floor.

Isn’t this built-in china cabinet fantastic?

I LOVE the kitchen, it has so many original elements, including the fireplace.

Details of the stair railing.

Just look at this original bath. It’s amazing.

I would say this room is more than likely a bedroom that is being used as a spare room.

A smaller bedroom is sunny and has a lovely fireplace.

Another completely original bathroom sink.

And, this home also has terraces in the rear, as well as a yard and garden.

https://www.redfin.com/NY/Brooklyn/540-2nd-St-11215/home/40703302

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Uncovered New York Mid-sized trendy backyard outdoor kitchen deck photo with no cover

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