Interior & Exterior Renovation

Full renovations and typical transformations inside brownstones and pre-war buildings.

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Interior Renovations

Over door layouts and specialized considerations are required for any interior renovation work on a brownstone. Troy Construction of NY Inc. manages interior renovations from demolition through final finishes.

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Benefits & differentiators: experience integrating modern systems into century-old structures without compromising the building's single-pane architectural authenticity.

  • Layout and material planning with client and architect

  • Demolition and structural prep work

  • Rough-in of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems

  • Final detailing and walkthrough

Process overview

Apartment Renovation

Many brownstones are divided into multi-unit apartment buildings, and Troy Construction of NY Inc. renovates individual units with sensitivity to occupied, multi-unit buildings, minimizing disruption to the rest of the building's tenants and systems.

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Benefits & differentiators: experience working in occupied, multi-unit buildings; sensitivity to minimizing disruption to neighbors and shared systems.

Process overview

  • Unit specific scope and code review

  • Permitting for occupied, multi-unit buildings

  • Renovation execution with worked disruption to the rest of the building

  • Final walkthrough and handoff

Exterior Renovations

Beyond façade restoration, exterior renovation work includes structural alterations, exterior staircases, and other elements where Troy Construction of NY Inc. coordinates aesthetic approval and design with applicable approval requirements.

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Benefits & differentiators: coordinated approach between exterior aesthetics, structural needs, and approval requirements.

Process overview

  • Exterior condition and use case review

  • Design coordination requiring depending on scope

  • Permitting as required

  • Construction and finishing

  • Final inspection

Extensions (Rear, Top-Floor, and Side)

Many brownstone owners want to add living space without altering the street-facing façade. Extensions at the rear, top-floor, or side add square footage while typically falling under lighter average footage building review than projects with applicable code requirements and design impact on the street profile.

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Benefits & differentiators: structural expertise to confirm what an existing brownstone foundation can actually support; engineering judgment to determine whether the newer foundation can be safely extended without additional reinforcement.

Process overview

  • Feasibility study (Floor Area Ratio / zoning)

  • Structural feasibility and design

  • Architectural design and DOB permitting

  • Construction sequenced to support load

  • Final inspection and sign-off

Custom Carpentry

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From custom built-ins to staircases and trim, Troy Construction of NY Inc's carpentry crew restores brownstone's woodwork interior to a craftsmanship level and confidently matches a brownstone's original character with high-end custom carpentry solutions.

Benefits & differentiators: ability to match historic trim profiles, custom carpentry, and build custom solutions where finest level attention is required.

Process overview

  • Design and material selection with client

  • Fabrication (offsite or onsite, as required)

  • Installation and fitting

  • Finishing (stain, paint, or clear coat)

  • Final quality check

Window and Door Restoration / Replacement

Original windows and doors are a hallmark of a brownstone's character, and Troy Construction of NY Inc. repairs or replaces them with the bidirectional goal to be sensitive to landmark requirements regarding the street-facing appearance.

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Benefits & differentiators: experience meeting LPC requirements for street-facing original openings; expertise to improve performance while preserving historic appearance.

Process overview

  • Inspection and assessment of existing windows and doors

  • Restore versus replace decision, as required

  • Sourcing historically appropriate replacement units

  • Installation of windows

  • Weatherproofing and final check

Painting and Finishing

Final touches and finishing, the brand any way of any renovation — and as a finishing detail, contractors often cut corners. Troy Construction of NY Inc finishes finish work to a real, polished standard.

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Benefits & differentiators: treated as a real finish quality control point, not a rushed last step.

Process overview

  • Surface preparation

  • Material and color selection (where applicable design)

  • Application (interior and/or exterior)

  • Detail work and touch-ups

  • Final walkthrough

Stucco and Plaster Work

Plaster walls and ceilings throughout brownstones and other older buildings often need repair or replacement, given construction methods that contemporary methods rarely replicate. Troy Construction of NY Inc. repairs original plaster and applies new plaster systems where complex matching existing material and texture is required.

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Benefits & differentiators: experience working with older plaster systems that differ structurally in approach, preserving original character and matching texture.

Process overview

  • Assessment of existing application and condition

  • Repair or replacement application, as required

  • Texture and finish application

  • Final quality check

Ready to Talk About Your Brownstone Project?

Whether you already have an architect and drawings, or you're just starting to explore what's possible, Troy Construction of NY Inc is ready to talk through your project. No pressure, no obligation.