Brownstones in New York City are exposed to years of rain, snow, heat, and pollution. Over time, these buildings can crack, leak, and lose their natural stone finish. Some were painted in the past, which traps water inside and damages the stone. Many brownstones are also historic landmarks, which need special repair rules. We provide waterproofing, paint removal, and landmark restoration services across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Westchester. Our work protects your home, restores the natural stone, and keeps your building safe for years.
Water is the biggest problem for brownstones. If water gets inside, it causes cracks, stains, and weak stone. Our waterproofing services include:
Proper waterproofing keeps your brownstone strong and lowers the need for costly repairs later.
Many brownstones were painted in the past. Paint traps water in the stone and causes it to break apart. To fix this, the paint must be removed safely. After removal, the natural stone is restored, and the surface can breathe again. We remove paint by:
Many New York brownstones are landmarked by the city. This means repairs must follow Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) rules. Our team has years of experience restoring landmark brownstones across New York City. We provide landmark restoration by:
We repair mortar the right way so your brownstone stays strong. We restore and protect your brownstone the right way
We provide waterproofing, paint removal, and landmark restoration in:
Water causes cracks, stains, and damage to the stone. Waterproofing keeps water out while letting the stone breathe.
We use safe tools and methods to remove paint without harming the stone. The surface is then cleaned and prepared for refinishing.
Paint traps water inside the stone. This causes flaking, cracking, and long-term damage.
Yes. We follow Landmarks Preservation Commission rules and use approved materials to restore historic brownstones.
Yes. Landmark work always needs permits. We handle permits and paperwork for you.
It depends on the size of the building. Small projects can take a few days. Large landmark restorations may take several weeks.
We serve all of New York City and Westchester, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, White Plains, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and New Rochelle.
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