Boerum Hill's blocks are lined with Italianate and Greek Revival brownstones and rowhouses, many still holding their original parlor floors and party-wall construction — the same building stock we work with across Fort Greene and Prospect Heights. Renovating one requires understanding a narrow, deep 19th-century structure before touching a single finish.
LPC review for exterior/facade work; DOB permits for structural, plumbing, and electrical work
Historic district status
Boerum Hill Historic District (landmarked)
Renovating one requires understanding a narrow, deep 19th-century structure before touching a single finish.
What Makes a Boerum Hill Renovation Different
Narrow-lot structural work
Boerum Hill rowhouses sit on some of Brooklyn’s narrowest lots, with party walls shared on both sides. Layout changes have to respect load paths that run through walls a neighbor also depends on — this is core to every Brownstone Renovation we take on.
Parlor floor restoration
Original moldings, marble mantels, and pocket doors are common on Boerum Hill parlor floors. We restore and build around these details rather than stripping them out.
Bathroom additions on upper floors
Many houses were built with a single bathroom per floor. Adding bathrooms upstairs usually means running new stacks through existing chases without disturbing finishes on other floors.
Rear yard and garden-level extensions
Garden-level kitchens and rear additions are common requests here, and older rear walls often need structural evaluation before an extension can move forward.
Landmark district rules
Most of Boerum Hill sits within a designated historic district, affecting stoops, cornices, and window replacements — the same rules that apply a few blocks over in Fort Greene. We plan LPC filings into the estimate from day one.
Our Renovation Process
01
Free on-site structural assessment — joists, foundation, party walls, and existing layout
02
Itemized estimate covering structural, mechanical, and finish work
03
LPC filing where required, plus DOB permitting
04
Structural work and mechanical rough-in
05
Interior finishes, kitchen and bathroom installation
06
Final walkthrough and homeowner sign-off
See examples of our finished projects or request your free Boerum Hill estimate.
structural repair, restoration, and full brownstone renovation
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Bathroom Remodel
bathroom additions and renovations on upper floors
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Kitchen Remodeling
garden-level and parlor-floor kitchen renovation
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Gut Renovation
full interior renovation and structural reconfiguration
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you specialize in brownstone renovations specifically?
Yes — brownstone and rowhouse renovation is one of our core specialties in Brooklyn, and Boerum Hill’s building stock is exactly the type of project we handle most often.
Can you add a bathroom to an existing floor?
Yes. We evaluate the existing plumbing stack and structural layout to add or relocate bathrooms without unnecessary demolition.
Will you handle LPC requirements if my house is landmarked?
Yes — see our Brownstone Renovation page for what LPC compliance involves and how long it typically takes.
Can the rear extension be renovated separately from the main house?
Yes, this is a common phased approach — many homeowners tackle the rear extension and kitchen first, then upper floors later.
Do you serve other brownstone neighborhoods near Boerum Hill?
