Park Slope is known for its brownstone and limestone rowhouses, many divided into floor-through apartments and duplexes. Stoops, cornices and front doors take a beating from weather, and fresh exterior paint protects them. We scrape, repair and prime before any finish goes on. Skipping prep on a stoop or cornice is how a new coat starts to peel within a single season.
Inside, the houses carry high ceilings, pocket doors, bay windows and plaster that has moved over a century. We patch and skim the walls, paint the trim crisply, and refinish floors where the boards allow it. Families often schedule work around a move or a new baby. A clean cut line at the ceiling and along the trim is where good painting shows most clearly.
Along Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue, newer condo buildings and older co-ops have their own rules for contractors. We handle the certificate of insurance and the elevator booking, and we leave each unit clean at the end of every day. Neighbors share walls in these buildings, so we keep noise and dust under control all day long.
FAQ
Questions we hear every week
How often should a brownstone front be repainted?
It depends on the exposure and the last coating, so we inspect first. A sound surface may only need cleaning and a topcoat, while a failing one needs a full strip and prime.
Can you refinish floors in a parlor floor apartment?
Yes. We sand and refinish when the boards are solid, and we patch sections when only part of the floor is worn.
Do you work in newer condo buildings in the area?
Yes. We follow the building's contractor rules, book the elevator and keep common areas protected.
Tell us what needs painting.
Call or send the details. We walk the job, then send a written estimate.
Quote
Not urgent? Send us the details.
Tell us about the space or the building. We call you back and talk through the job and the price.