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Bathroom Before & After
Two recent Lion bathrooms, photographed before demolition and after the final walkthrough.
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Serving Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO, Cobble Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, and the Brooklyn Bridge Park waterfront
Brooklyn Heights is New York City's first designated historic district and one of its most architecturally significant neighborhoods. Federal, Greek Revival, and Romanesque Revival townhouses line quiet, tree-shaded streets with views of the Manhattan skyline and harbor. Renovations here require meticulous attention to historic preservation while integrating modern systems and comforts.
Lion Construction Management provides professional bathroom remodel services throughout Brooklyn Heights and the surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods. Our team understands the specific requirements of working in Brooklyn Heights - including Brooklyn Heights Historic District LPC requirements for all exterior work and many interior modifications, the structural challenges of homes dating to the 1820s–1880s, and the premium placed on preserving original architectural details. We bring the expertise, relationships, and local knowledge needed to deliver exceptional results in this neighborhood.
The Brooklyn Heights housing stock - primarily historic townhouses, pre-war co-ops, and landmark row houses - presents unique opportunities and challenges for bathroom remodel projects. Whether you're updating a single room or undertaking a complete transformation, Lion Construction Management has the experience to navigate Brooklyn Heights's specific requirements while delivering the quality and craftsmanship this neighborhood demands.
Two recent Lion bathrooms, photographed before demolition and after the final walkthrough.
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Photos from recent Lion Construction bathroom renovation projects across NYC and Long Island.
Brooklyn renovation projects reflect the borough's architectural character - brownstone gut renovations, townhouse floor-through reconfigurations, and condo updates each follow different paths. After your consultation, Lion Construction Management develops a scope of work tailored to your building type. Brownstone renovations often require structural engineering for load-bearing wall modifications, LPC review if you're in a landmarked district, and DOB permits for any plumbing, electrical, or structural work. We manage brownstone-specific logistics: narrow stairway access requiring pre-cut materials, party-wall considerations with attached neighbors, and cellar-level waterproofing for below-grade spaces. Expect weekly check-ins, detailed photo documentation, and proactive communication about schedule and budget throughout the project.
If your property is in a Brooklyn Heights landmarked district - including Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Fort Greene, and others - exterior modifications require LPC review and approval. Interior work generally doesn't need LPC approval unless it involves structural changes visible from outside. Lion Construction Management has experience filing LPC applications and can advise whether your project triggers the review process.
Brooklyn's attached row houses share party walls with neighbors. Any structural work that affects shared walls - including removing or modifying walls that attach to the party wall - requires engineering review and sometimes a party wall agreement with your neighbor. Lion Construction Management coordinates structural engineering assessments and manages neighbor communication throughout the process.
Brooklyn brownstones present specific challenges: narrow interior stairways that limit material sizes, aging plaster walls that may need replacement, original wood floors that require careful protection, and foundation/cellar conditions that affect below-grade work. Lion Construction Management has renovated hundreds of Brooklyn brownstones and plans for these conditions during pre-construction - before surprises affect your budget.
Yes. Our mill shop and finish carpenters specialize in matching existing brownstone details - crown molding profiles, door and window casings, wainscoting patterns, and stair balusters. We take field measurements and create custom profiles that blend seamlessly with your home's original architecture. This attention to period-appropriate detail is a hallmark of our Brooklyn renovation work.
Beyond Brooklyn Heights, Lion Construction Management provides bathroom remodel services throughout Brooklyn, including DUMBO, Cobble Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, and the Brooklyn Bridge Park waterfront. Our team knows Brooklyn's diverse neighborhoods, building types, and local requirements - delivering consistent quality across every project.
Professional bathroom remodeling in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. Lion Construction Management serves DUMBO, Cobble Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, and the Brooklyn Bridge Park waterfront. Licensed, insured, expert craftsmanship. Call (917) 575-1306. Lion Construction Management is a licensed, insured general contractor rated 4.9 stars on Google. Call (917) 575-1306 for a free estimate.
