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Brownstone Door Co. Is a premier manufacturer of custom wood doors for historic residences.

05/31/2023

At Brownstone Door Co., we are driven by our passion for details and our commitment to crafting beautiful entry doors to the highest standard.

We have an opportunity for an experienced custom wood fabricator to join our team. If you are someone who shares our meticulous attention to detail, is highly organized, and takes immense pride in your work, we want to hear from you.

Click the link in our bio to find the details regarding the position requirements and responsibilities.

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03/28/2023

Not all brownstone entry doors are lucky enough to have survived decades of daily use.
 Take for example this Italianate townhouse in historic Fort Greene. It’s part of a trio of row houses on Carlton Avenue built in 1873. Over the years, the building was modified inside and out, and at some point the original double doors were replaced by a poorly fitting single door that required plywood infill to close up gaps in the entryways.

As part of a larger renovation, the new owners sought to bring the entryway back to its original splendor by reintroducing the classic double door configuration.

The design of the doors was inspired by the 1940s tax photographs from the NYC Municipal Archives. Made from reclaimed flat leaf yellow pine painted black, the sophisticated set features graceful and elongated glazed upper panes and custom-cut raised profile molding.

03/17/2023

Today we’re sharing with you an inspiring project we completed in Staten Island. For this project we had the pleasure of working with clients who were looking to upgrade their century-old entry door. As specialists in recreating doors in historic styles, the clients chose our company to design and fabricate a new door that would complement the aesthetic of their beautiful Colonial Revival style home.

The custom Mahogany door we created features four true divided lites, adding depth and character to the entrance. The new door surround, painted black, was a perfect complement to the white shingles and the stained Mahogany door. It provides a striking contrast, making the door and entrance stand out and adding a modern touch to the overall look. The result is an entrance that is elegant and substantial.

At our company, we understand the importance of every detail when it comes to creating a beautiful and functional entrance. The clients were pleased with the result and felt that the new door and surround gave their home the refreshed look they were seeking. They appreciated the collaborative process we engaged in with them, from design to installation, and the attention to detail we brought to every aspect of the project.

We believe that every home deserves a beautiful and functional entrance, and we look forward to working with you to make your vision a reality.

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12/01/2022

.nyc we study historical door details, create detailed drawings and craft new doors with care and precision. The doors, shown in the photo will replace a deteriorating set of a century old doors.

10/09/2022

Our favorite Before and After entryway transformations. Like and Share.

07/29/2022

Meet Nate, our master craftsman, and door historian. With over 20 years of experience fabricating the reproduction of historic NYC doors, his knowledge of door details and the craft is unparalleled. A fact that anyone who has met him would agree with.

He is uncompromisingly and relentlessly devoted to perfecting the craft of door making.

He runs the shop floor like a Michelin star chef, attending to every detail during the door fabrication, and ensuring every project is completed to the highest standards and artistry possible.

Daily Mise En Place (the habit of putting things back and cleaning up after oneself) is practiced by everyone who works in the shop.

Nate's core values are Finesse, Precision, & Mise En Place. Nate states, “The space around you reflects your inner state. I can only work in an organized and clean workspace.”

Photo credit: .frame

07/25/2022

Scrolling through the IG feed filled with stunning architectural photos, we were pleasantly surprised to stumble upon a photo of 153 Warren Street, located in Cobble Hill Historic District, doors we made many moons ago for a wonderful couple that had recently purchased the brownstone. We’re glad to see the doors looking so great after almost two decades. Proper maintenance is key to entry doors longevity.

📷 We can’t help but wonder how manages to capture photos of the buildings with such precision?

We work with private clients and industry professionals to recreate beautiful doors and entryways for historic properties.

We do not offer repair, refinishing or restoration services.

03/26/2022

Our company has an opening for an experienced woodworker for the fabrication of custom exterior doors in our Sunset Park woodshop.

Skills & Requirements:

2+ years of woodworking experience
Punctual and reliable
Must be naturally highly self-motivated
Knowledge of general woodworking machinery: jointer, planer, table saw, band saw etc.
Experienced in machine set up and general safety measures

Payrate: Based on your skills and ability to meet production requirements.

01/20/2021

It's fairly common to come across an entry with the double doors with a transom sash above on a NYC rowhouse - and assume that it's original.

But is it? That depends.

Our experience shows that many of the entry doors with a transom are old but not as old as the house itself.

As an example, let’s take a look at the entrance doors of the four wood framed row houses in the posted photos. The exterior details indicate that these houses were built at the same, likely by the same builder. They were the built in the late 1870s on Herkimer St, between Schenectady Ave and Utica Ave - Nos. 628 - 634. No longer standing, they were demolished in the mid-1970s to make room for a high school.

The first photo of No. 628 shows double entrance doors with a transom sash.

However, the next three houses Nos. 630-634 have full height double doors.

Clearly, originally No. 628 Herkimer St rowhouse also had full height entry doors but somewhere along the way the entry was retrofitted with double doors with a transom, a configuration that became increasingly common in the beginning of the 20th century.

It's not surprising, considering that by the time these photos were taking, in the early 1940s, these houses were nearly 70 years old.

01/18/2021

The Victorian era was inspired by Queen Victoria of England. It had everything to do with grandeur, large scale, and opulence.
The front and vestibule doors were designed for maximum architectural impact, with the deepest and most complex molding.
Our forte is replicating doors for rowhouses built between 1860s and 1900s, the height of the Victorian era. For example, these vestibule doors were fabricated for a brownstone built between 1860s and 1870s. The original vestibule doors were missing. The prominent bolection molding gives these doors and the door trim character and beauty. The trim molding was replicated from the existing well preserved parlor floor trim.
Period appropriate entry door replacement for historic and landmark properties is our specialty. We work with homeowners, contractors, and design professionals on rehabilitating historic entryways. Call 📞 or email 📧 us to get started on your entry.

12/26/2020

We love the details and proportion of these stately entry doors. Our favorite part is the round turned astragal, adding more charm to these doors.

Like many NYC brownstones, this Park Slope brownstone was missing its original entry doors. As usual we consulted the 1940s tax photos. Thankfully, some of the neighboring houses in the row have retained the original doors and we were able to closely replicate the proportions and the details. The only change made was swapping the upper wood panel for the glass panel for more light to come through during the day.

One of the previous posts mentioned that brownstone doors were always sold in a set and the entry doors were typically made with upper solid wood panels for security and insulation and the vestibule door had glazed upper panels. It was common to keep the entry door open during the day. When the entry doors were open they tucked neatly into a niche and created an impression of an all paneled entryway.

The times have changed and customers are asking for doors made with tall glass panels that brighten the vestibule of the brownstone.

12/25/2020

Located on a Landmark block in Fort Greene Historic District, this brownstone was completely stripped of its boldly carved Italianate details and its stoop sometime between 1950's and 1970's.

Built originally in 1860's as a row of 12 brownstones, it underwent a gut renovation in the recent years including full reconstruction of the lost facade details:
- Eyebrow lintels and foliate brackets surround above the windows
- Segmental arched pediment resting on foliate brackets and keystone above the entryway
- Stoop and iron railing
- Arched double doors recessed behind a paneled enframement

Fortunately, the 1940's tax photo (➡️ swipe) captured the original details and was instrumental in the meticulous restoration of the facade and entryway.

We were commissioned to replicate the entry doors along with the missing paneled enframement and vestibule doors (which are yet to be photographed).

The results are pretty spectacular!
150 years later the facade looks as good as new.

We're honored to be among the tradespeople dedicated to preserving historic house details.
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Accurate historic reproduction of the original townhouse entry and vestibule doors is our specialty. Discerning property owners who value exceptional craftsmanship turn to us to bring back the grandeur of the original entrance.
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A new pair of stately doors can revive an entryway of your house. As townhouse door specialists we can guide you toward the historically appropriate doors for your house. Visit our website 💻 for more information. Call 📞 or email 📧 us to get started on your doors.

Each door is crafted with care and precision to last a lifetime.

Address

169 54th Street #302
Brooklyn, NY
11220

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.brownstonedoors.nyc/

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