The NYC Brownstone Heating & CoolingMaster Guide (2025 Edition)
A comprehensive expert guide to NYC brownstone HVAC systems including heat pumps, boilers, hybrid heating, radiant floors, zoning, venting requirements, sound control, ERVs, Local Law 97 strategies, and luxury renovation best practices
How to Convert a Multi-FamilyBrownstone into a Single-Family Home(2025 Edition)
A complete expert guide to converting NYC multi-family brownstones into single-family homes. Learn zoning rules, structural requirements, venting, MEP, timelines, costs, LPC rules, and the full DOB process
The Ultimate NYC Brownstone BuyersGuide (2025 Edition)
A comprehensive guide for NYC brownstone buyers. Learn how to evaluate structure, systems, LPC rules, zoning, environmental risks, and renovation costs before purchasing a townhouse.
Structural Steel 101 for NYC Brownstones:Beams, Joists and Reframing Explained
A high-level guide to structural steel in NYC brownstones. Learn how beams, joists, load paths, engineering, and reframing shape open floor plans and luxury townhouse renovations.
Brownstone Demo 101: What Every NYCOwner Must Know Before Opening Walls
A complete guide to brownstone demolition in NYC. Learn about required testing, hidden conditions, costs, LPC rules, DOB compliance, and the essential steps before opening walls in a historic townhouse.
ALT-1 vs ALT-2: The Only Guide NYCTownhouse Owners Need (2025 Update)
Understand the difference between ALT-1 and ALT-2 permits in NYC townhouses. Learn when each applies, how timelines differ, the real costs, and how DOB approvals impact brownstone renovations.
How Venting Works in NYC Brownstones:What Buyers and Renovators MustUnderstand
A deep technical guide to venting in NYC brownstones. Learn about kitchen, bathroom, dryer, and boiler venting, LPC limitations, soffit prevention, and mechanical planning best practices.