Honest, in-depth answers to the questions every NYC building owner eventually asks. Cornice repair, brownstone restoration, Local Law 11, LPC review, costs, materials, methods — written by people who actually do the work, not marketers.
If you own a building six stories or taller in NYC, Local Law 11 controls your facade work whether you want it to or not. This is a complete guide to what it means, what it costs, and what to do about it.
When you need LPC approval, how to apply, and what gets approved on the first try.
Why bids vary 5x for "the same job," and what actually drives cost.
From $8K cosmetic recoats to $200K+ landmark restorations, with the math in between.
The science of brownstone failure — and the bad sealer that makes it dramatically worse.
Three terms, mostly the same thing — but the mortar mix is what matters.
The articles cover most of the questions homeowners ask. For everything else — or for the specifics of your building — call us directly. The conversation is free.
