NYC Brownstone Renovation 101: Permits, Budgets, and Hidden Surprises
Everything you need to know before opening up those 19th‑century walls
Landmark status. In many Brooklyn and Manhattan neighborhoods, façades (and sometimes entire interiors) are landmarked, which limits window changes, masonry work, and even paint colors.
Load‑bearing party walls. Your neighbor’s structural integrity is tied to yours—steel beams or LVLs are often required for open‑plan dreams.
Layered renovations. Generations of DIY fixes mean plumbing runs in odd places and wiring hides behind multiple ceilings.
Quick reality check: Brownstone renovations average 40 % more structural work than pre‑war apartment guts.
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