Boerum Hill housing stock
Boerum Hill's housing stock dates from 1845–1880, predominantly Greek Revival and Italianate row houses, generally three or three-and-a-half stories. Many feature simple but well-proportioned facades with low stoops, modest cornices, and unified street fronts.
The neighborhood has a more intimate scale than its neighbors — narrower buildings, lower roof lines, smaller front yards. Restoration requires a corresponding sensitivity to scale.
Common deterioration patterns in Boerum Hill
Boerum Hill commonly needs:
- Stoop and entry restoration — relatively short stoops with significant daily wear.
- Front yard and sidewalk work — many homes have small front gardens that benefit from coordinated paving and stoop projects.
- Cornice and lintel repair on the typical sheet-metal and brownstone elements of these older row houses.
- Repointing on soft historic brick where prior repairs may have used mortar that was too hard for the substrate.
Landmark & LPC status
The Boerum Hill Historic District (designated 1973) covers the heart of the neighborhood. Most visible exterior work requires LPC review. The district's designation report emphasizes the neighborhood's distinctive small-scale, unified streetscape — a character LPC actively protects.
Excelon projects in Boerum Hill
Below are recent Excelon projects in Boerum Hill. Each is a real address; we are happy to walk you to any of them in person.
How to start
The fastest way is a phone call to Sajin at 631-464-8200. We will set up a time to come to Boerum Hill and look at your building. The walkaround is free, takes 30–60 minutes, and there is no obligation to move forward.
If you prefer to send photos and details first, use the contact form. We typically respond within one business day.