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  • 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 1920s Westchester Home Gets a Modern Makeover

    by Carol Wang January 4, 2018
    January 4, 2018

    A family of five settles into their new stucco house In the summer of 2017, Brooke and Paul closed on a 1924…

  • A Love of Historic Buildings Transforms a Studio

    by Serena Solomon August 24, 2017
    August 24, 2017

    Kasey set out to find a prewar apartment of his own and discovered original herringbone wood floors to take center stage As someone…

  • 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…

  • A Family’s Historic Townhouse Grows in Brooklyn (Part 1)

    by Carol Wang July 27, 2017
    July 27, 2017

    Diving into a multi-story Brooklyn brownstone renovation, welcoming spaces like the foyer, guest bedroom, and bath get the luxe treatment for friends and…

  • Two Designers Make Upgrades to Their Loft Apartment

    by Carol Wang July 20, 2017
    July 20, 2017

    Concrete floors and oak closets transform the former home of a storied local Queens newspaper Michael and Chenta had been looking for…

  • The Wood Houses of New York County

    by Nalina June 14, 2010
    June 14, 2010

    After living in New York City for fifteen years I’ve become a big fan of apartment living. It’s sensible and ecologically sound.…

  • Lefferts Historic House

    by Jean March 29, 2010
    March 29, 2010

    While out enjoying the lovely spring day at Prospect Park, my husband and I decided to actually go into the Lefferts Historic…

  • Kykuit: Rockefeller’s major remodel

    by Jean October 27, 2009
    October 27, 2009

    Even with all the money in the world (really, look at this list Rockefeller is at the top), figuring out how to…

  • I urge you now to build a home, but never let it be finished, for then you will live. . . .

    by Jean October 19, 2009
    October 19, 2009

    These were the words that Sarah Winchester apparently heard from her dead husband, which drove her to start the construction and remodeling…

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