The scope of work included restoring the front and rear facades and replacing the rear wall with glass on the parlor and ...

A Brooklyn brownstone has been part of Sarah Coleman's family for nearly 100 years. This summer, Coleman and her parents set out to bring new life to the building. Coleman shares the journey on TikTok ...

When Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon embarked on their first-ever brownstone renovation, they were determined to restore the historic property to its former glory – but they weren't quite sure where ...

While buying a Brooklyn brownstone isn’t exactly the inexpensive housing option for the DIYer that it once was, these how-to manuals, histories, and neighborhood guides can still offer some ...

Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit articles on a range of home improvement topics. Her passion for lifestyle writing began with her editorial apprenticeship ...

Ensuring that part of your multi-family brownstone is still habitable when renovating is wise because the rental income can help offset your renovation costs. Consider these points when updating your ...

WHEN A BROOKLYN family with an eye for bold color moved into a historic Fort Greene brownstone, the home’s expansive white walls and over 12-foot ceilings initially felt cold and cavernous. “I swear ...

From gut renovations to interior overhauls, these projects illustrate the scope and difficulty of updating a Brooklyn dwelling with historic charm. An L-shaped island wrapped in Pietra Cardosa stone ...