Paragon Restoration Corporation

05/30/2024

08/24/2021

We are honored to be a part of this restoration project.

06/09/2021

Project Spotlight: The Knickerbocker Hotel

The original hostelry was designed in 1901 and opened in 1906, but shuttered in 1920 following a decrease in business. It was the home of Newsweek magazine from 1940 to 1959 and branded "The Newsweek Building" during that time. The Knickerbocker was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and was designated a New York City Landmark in 1988.

We were part of the building's conversion back to a hotel from 2013 to 2015, when it also assumed its original name. The historic restoration included installation of decorative granite and limestone at 1st and 2nd floors; replication and installation of all granite at building base; restoration of limestone at water table; layout and install new structural concrete curbs.

We worked with Peter F. P**n Architects to restore this beautiful structure.

05/27/2021

In June 2016, the Landmarks Preservation Commission of NYC approved a redevelopment plan for the Gansevoort Market block of Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District. We were hired by Veracity Partners to perform Historic restoration and selective demolition to two sections of the block: 46-50 and 50-58 Gansevoort Street. This work included replacing damaged brick and stone; building new masonry openings; removing paint, cleaning, patching and re-pointing masonry; replacing sills and lintels; painting steel lintels and fire escape; installing new coping stones; plaster work and installation of a new sheet metal hood.

04/14/2021

Project Spotlight:

Originally built in 1908, the property at 555 West End Ave served as the home to St. Agnes Boys High School until 2013 when the school closed. It was purchased by Tamarkin Co shortly after and converted into condominiums. We were hired to assist in restoring the historic features of the facade to their original beauty. Our tasks included: dismantle and rebuild masonry wall; build new masonry openings; re-set stone units; replace damaged bluestone, limestone, and brick; stone dutchman repairs; repair cracks, patch and re-point masonry; remove graffiti and clean masonry; repair stone stairs; remove, repair, paint and reset iron fence; clean copper bay.

The team we coordinated with included: Tamarkin Co Llc, CMA, Christopher Mesbah, paul gingold

03/19/2021

Project Spotlight:

Located in the Military Park Commons Historic District of Newark, NJ the building inhabited by Uncommon Schools needed some structural work, façade repair including replacement of terracotta and stone units, and a full cleaning to restore it to is original beauty. The structure was built in the late 1800s and as a result is listed in the National and NJ Register of Historic Places.

03/02/2021

Project Spotlight

In the spring of 2017, we began work on replacing the cornice on the Bergen County Justice Center’s main building. It was an emergency repair and renovation project, as portions of the cornice were cracking and falling from the building. The building was originally constructed in the early 1900’s and as such, is listed in the NJ and National Register of Historic Places. The work involved selective demolition, dismantling of cornice stones, preparation and waterproofing of the surface for reapplication, setting new cornice stones and new masonry above the cornice and establishing all roof connections. The project was coordinated through Raymond Dressler, Phil Arfuso, Gerald Reiner Jr. and Frank Covello at the Justice Center and the Engineering firm, Alaimo Group, with support from Richard Koelle.

To view more of our completed projects, please visit our website: https://www.paragonrestorationcorp.com/portfolio.html

02/24/2021

Project Spotlight

The historic restoration of St John the Baptist Cathedral in Paterson included extensive exterior restoration. The cathedral was originally built in 1865 and is listed in both the National and New Jersey Register of Historic Places. The project involved selective demolition; replacement of damaged brick and stone; installation of new cast stone units; cleaning, patching and re-pointing masonry; slate roof repair; installation of new metal flashing; installation of new copper gutters and leaders; structural repair to timber trusses; installation of a new lightning protection system and cross gilding. The engineering firm we worked with was Building Conservation Associates, Inc.. The architect for this project was Arthur Sikula of Arthur John Sikula Associates who was extremely helpful throughout the process. We remain very grateful for his support.

Products used: Jahn Products/Cathedral Stone Cathedral Stone Products, Inc.

To view more of our completed projects, please visit our website: https://www.paragonrestorationcorp.com/portfolio.html

02/23/2021

Project Spotlight

Our spotlight today is on the Joint Free Public Library of Morristown and Morris Township. The primary structure was built in 1917and over the years, additions were put on to accommodate the ever-expanding collections. In 2016 we were hired to begin two phases of restoration on the exterior of the building. We worked closely with Robert Russell at Holt Morgan Russell Architects and Sillman Engineers on the project, to ensure accurate restoration of it's historic elements. We coordinated with Chad Leinaweaver at the Library throughout the project. Included in our work, was the removal and salvage of dimensional ashlar stone; rebuilding of limestone and granite walls, installation of new coping stones; damp-proofing and insulation of a cavity wall; installation of copper flashing; low roof repairs, installation of EPDM membrane and asphalt shingles roof and modification of existing openings for a new steel door and windows.

To view more of our completed projects, please visit our website: https://www.paragonrestorationcorp.com/portfolio.html

02/19/2021

Project Spotlight

Originally built in Late 1899, 103 Lincoln Park is the home of Integrity House since 1968. We were hired to perform historic restoration of the building exterior. The job included removal and cataloging of original stone; rebuilding the stone gable and chimney; resetting stone finials; repair and replacement of cracked stone and brick; masonry re-pointing; installation of new steel lintels; restoration of wood soffit, doors and windows as well as cleaning and repair of copper gutters. We worked with a team of true professionals to bring the job to completion: Robert Budsock and Marvin Deupree of Integrity House, LWDMR Architects -John Winckelmann, RA and Unique Scaffolding Systems, LLC

Products used: John Petrine Marvin Windows
Edison Coatings, Inc. Cathedral Stone Products, Inc.

To view more of our completed projects, please visit our website: https://www.paragonrestorationcorp.com/portfolio.html

02/18/2021

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02/17/2021

Project Spotlight

It was a pleasure to work on this project with our friends at the Proprietary House Association and CTS Group. The Proprietary House was built in 1762 and can be found on both the NJ and National Register of Historic Places. Paragon Restoration was hired to perform extensive exterior and interior restoration. Some elements of the external transformation were brick and stone replacement at the parapet, resetting of stone lintels, cleaning, patching, and re-pointing of masonry. We also applied a mineral coating on brick, replaced the wood soffit, headers, and cornice, replaced slate shingles, relined and re-sloped gutters, removed and reinstalled copings and railings on the entrance ramp, and replaced brick pavers, stairs, and railings. The interior restoration included repair of transom and sidelights and priming and painting of wood elements throughout.

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