How to blow out the back of your NYC brownstone

… The most popular renovation project for a New York City brownstone or … you can do a one or twostory extension and push the kitchen back on the parlor floor with maybe a sitting area … you can add expansive operable windows in an upstairs bathroom or bedroom   Or why not go for the ultimate perk …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 4, 2020 - 9:30AM
What you need to know about replacing the wood floors in your NYC apartment or house

… are worn or waterdamaged beyond repair you may be wondering what kind of job it is to replace them  Replacing the floors … of the place its also more sustainable   When thats not an optioneither the wood is too worn or you cant stand … push toward the holistic and organic  You can get away with selling products of lower quality with stains and treatments …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 12, 2020 - 9:00AM
Renovating a brownstone in a NYC historic district? Here's what you can—and can't—do

… You still have to file plans with the LPC says Esterson who renovated his own Clinton Hill historic district brownstone … the limit pending DOB approval of course You can move the kitchen to the back of the parlor floor and add sliding … glass doors to the garden carve out an en suite master bathroom or guest suite and create a den and family roomall …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 1, 2019 - 9:00AM
Considering renovating your NYC kitchen? Here are 5 (make that 6!) trends to think twice about

… When thinking about your NYC kitchen renovation its all too easy to be swayed by the debate over … and consequently overload your Pinterest board  Even savvy renovators can get tripped up A lot of my clients tell me I … with NYC architects and designers about five of the biggest reno decisions Is an allwhite kitchen here to stay or on its …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 25, 2019 - 2:00PM