Borough Park housing stock
Borough Park developed primarily between 1900 and 1950, with subsequent expansion of the housing stock through additions and conversions. The neighborhood is dominated by:
- Stucco-faced multi-family buildings — three- and four-story walk-ups, often serving large families.
- Brick row houses and semi-detached houses.
- Frame and stucco single-family homes.
- Larger apartment buildings on the major commercial avenues.
Common deterioration patterns in Borough Park
Borough Park masonry issues commonly include:
- Stucco failure — much of the neighborhood's stucco is original and now needs full re-systems with proper substrate prep.
- Failed coating systems — many buildings have non-permeable coatings applied in earlier decades that have failed and trapped moisture.
- Brick repointing on the brick-faced buildings.
- Multi-family scale — projects often address larger buildings (4–6 units) than typical single-family Brooklyn restoration.
Landmark & LPC status
Borough Park has no LPC historic districts, which means restoration projects proceed without LPC review. Building owners still need standard DOB permits for major work.
Excelon projects in Borough Park
Below are recent Excelon projects in Borough Park. 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 Borough Park 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.