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  • A Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation “Flips” for the Better

    by Carol Wang September 3, 2020
    September 3, 2020

    Living space and rental come together in this Brooklyn brownstone renovation Homeowners: Bellamy, an executive at The GAP, and Zak, a senior…

  • An Epic Brownstone Remodel Hits the Reset Button

    by Carole Braden January 2, 2020
    January 2, 2020

    A couple’s own pied-à-terre in their townhouse is finally complete Over a couple of years, Janet and Jerry, a couple from Long…

  • A Long Townhouse Sets the Right Flow for Modern Living (Part 2)

    by Carol Wang June 7, 2019
    June 7, 2019

    While renovating their Brooklyn brownstone, Nazli and Larry discovered the merits of a dark, painted pantry and that heated floors were indeed…

  • A Guide to Purchasing a Townhouse and Planning for a Renovation

    by Carol Wang February 5, 2019
    February 5, 2019

    Townhouse renovation basics, from surveying site conditions and financing options to bringing in the pros at the right time (Above) Janet and…

  • Best of Brooklyn: Bedford-Stuyvesant

    by Kelley Rowland August 20, 2018
    August 20, 2018

    From condo to brownstone overhauls, a few of our favorite projects in the neighborhood Distinguished by its deep cultural and historic roots, Bedford-Stuyvesant,…

  • A Rental in a Brownstone Gets Fashionable

    by Stacey Freed June 7, 2018
    June 7, 2018

    A Brooklyn couple renovate a rental unit for a warm welcome Bellamy, an executive at The GAP, and Zak, a senior environmental scientist,…

  • A Sunnier Outlook for a Two-family Townhouse

    by Carol Wang January 11, 2018
    January 11, 2018

    A four-story gut reno with modern touches was worth the wait Marsha and Adam searched long and hard for almost two years…

  • A Retro-Modern Update for a Brooklyn Duplex

    by Carol Wang October 5, 2017
    October 5, 2017

    Big personality comes home with a trough sink and a wine fridge—under the stairs After Roxy, a rescued Rhodesian ridgeback, joined their…

  • A Couple Proves Their Historic Townhouse Works for Everyone (Part 3)

    by Carol Wang August 10, 2017
    August 10, 2017

    In the sleeping quarters, a playroom, an extra washroom, and a couple’s lounge This week, we’re featuring Part 3 of Nazli and…

  • Q&A: What to Know Before Renovating a Brownstone

    by Jean July 28, 2017
    July 28, 2017

    Sweeten’s Founder + CEO Answers Your Renovation Questions Welcome to our first installment of a series in which I hope to bring…

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