The (Pretty Gross) Reason Why NYC’s Stoops Were a Necessity
Feb 22, 2023 · The stoops on brownstones are one of the most iconic architectural features of the Big Apple, and NYC just wouldn’t feel like NYC without them. But do you know why the city even has stoops in the first place?
The Mystery of Brooklyn's Disappearing Stoops - Brownstoner
Mar 21, 2016 · The stoop is a beloved architectural feature of New York, as common along our city's streets as fast walkers, hot dog venders and cracked concrete. But stoops weren’t made for sitting. Here's the story of how they came to be, went out of style and came back.
Refinishing a Brownstone Stoop - JLC Online
Jul 31, 2017 · Resurfacing a brownstone stoop is a maintenance repair, much like exterior painting or re-roofing. The lifetime of the repair depends on the quality of the original work (the structure that forms the underlying substrate for the wall …
What is a Brownstone? We Asked the Experts - Brick Underground
Mar 1, 2017 · Brownstone is a type of sandstone “that varies in color from quarry to quarry and at different locations within a single quarry. It can be pink, red orange, or purple-ish in hue depending on minerals, clay, and other constituents,” Devonshire says.
NYC Brownstone History: How They Got So Popular - StreetEasy
Jul 13, 2023 · Brownstone is a type of sandstone, specifically one that dates back to the Triassic-Jurassic period. When first cut, the stone is actually pink, but deepens into its classic brown hue once it’s been exposed to the elements.
The History of the New York City Brownstone - CitySignal
Aug 2, 2022 · Exemplified by the glorious, sweeping landscape paintings of the Hudson River School, this artistic movement prized terrestrial beauty and natural aesthetics—which the earth-toned brownstone fit to a T. In spite of their popularity, brownstone homes were still very affordable even for middle-class families.
Types of Townhouses in NYC: 5 Common Styles to Know - StreetEasy
Jul 12, 2023 · 1. Brownstone Townhouse Front stoop of an elegant brownstone in Brooklyn. Brownstones are perhaps the most quintessential and sought-after type of townhouse in New York City. These homes are characterized by a brick structure with a brownstone veneer. Brownstone is a reddish-brown sandstone dating back to the Triassic-Jurassic period.
Coming Home to Bed-Stuy - The New York Times
2 days ago · Shelley Victory, a creative director, decided to “come home” 23 years ago when she returned to Bed-Stuy from Queens. “I’m blessed with the opportunity to keep this house in pristine ...
Everything You Need to Know about the Brownstone House - Redfin
Jun 10, 2022 · Most brownstone houses have large stoops, with stairs bringing homeowners and visitors into a sitting area outside the front door or the parlor floor. This design provided areas for neighbors to congregate instead of along roadways or sidewalks.
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