Van Vorst Park Painting: Colors for 19th-Century Brownstones and Rowhouses
The park went in first — graded and planted in 1835, with the townhouses growing up around it over the next forty years. Painting here is equal parts preservation and color sense: check the district paperwork, respect what the masonry actually is, and pick colors that belong on 1860s architecture.
Paulus Hook Brownstone Painting: Historic Interiors, Modern Colors
Paulus Hook's 19th-century brownstones have some of Jersey City's best bones — plaster walls, carved millwork, marble mantels — and some of its trickiest paint jobs. Here's how we approach historic interiors with modern colors, from the HPC paperwork nobody warns you about to the plaster prep that makes or breaks the finish.
The Blueprint: Restoring and Painting Brownstones in Jersey City & Hoboken
Restoring a historic brownstone in Jersey City or Hoboken—areas boasting thousands of these coveted 19th-century properties—is a complex but highly rewarding investment. As a growing number of buyers convert multi-family rentals back into single-family homes, they must navigate strict Historic Preservation Commission guidelines, mechanical overhauls, and structural repairs. A critical first step in this revitalization process is proper plaster repair and skim-coating to address decades of settlement damage, which creates a flawless canvas for both standard paints and high-end artisanal finishes like Venetian plaster. Ultimately, executing a historically sensitive, professional interior and exterior paint job not only protects the building from the damp Hudson River climate but also significantly increases the property’s structural health and market value.