Brownstone Restoration in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, NY, and the Surrounding Areas

Brownstone buildings are beautiful examples of architecture in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, NY, and the surrounding areas from the 1800s and early 1900s, and while at the time they were built the brownstone was considered an affordable building material, these days it can be expensive to source. Because of the small supply of these historic buildings, brownstone restoration is a delicate process that our team at New Age Global Builders takes seriously. Rather than tearing down these historic buildings, the owners desire to keep them viable, but it takes an experienced team to ensure that the building itself remains in good shape, as well as incorporating the desires of adding modern conveniences while preserving the historic nature of the buildings. When you are looking at brownstone renovations, contact our team today to learn how we handle these beautiful buildings.

Challenges with Brownstone Restoration

While brownstone materials were common when these buildings were constructed, they were not the best materials for exterior cladding of buildings. Brownstone material can be susceptible to cracking, spalling, and erosion. The freeze-thaw cycles that are typical of the Northeast part of the United States means that this material will need to eventually be replaced. Care needs to be taken when preserving the material, as well as when sourcing complementary new material to replace the damage parts.

Many of these buildings are in need of structural repairs as well as upgrades that are desired by the owners or tenants. From the wiring that needs to be upgraded to handle the increased electrical demands to other systems like heating and air conditioning as well as plumbing that should be addressed as well, these buildings require certain updates, but these will help them to last another hundred years.

Often Located in Historic Districts

Over the years many brownstone buildings have been designated as historic districts or buildings, and when this happens, extra attention must be taken to ensure that what is done maintains the historic look and feel of the building. While some things can be modernized, other items such as the window styles, architectural flourishes with the exterior materials, and more must be maintained and other guidelines followed.

Brownstone restoration in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, NY, and the surrounding areas is a worthy cause to help preserve this important time in the area’s history. In order to ensure that things are done correctly, working with our team at New Age Global Builders who have more than a decade’s worth of experience with these buildings will ensure that all guidelines are followed. Contact us today to learn more about our process for brownstone restoration.