Carroll Gardens Townhouse

Townhouse Renovation, Brooklyn, New York

A full gut renovation of a three-story townhouse in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, undertaken to adapt a historic urban house for contemporary family living. The project focuses on clarity, proportion, and continuity rather than reinvention. The existing structure is carefully reworked to improve flow, light, and functionality, while retaining the essential character and scale of the original townhouse. Internally, the house is reorganized to support daily life across multiple levels. Spaces are arranged in a clear vertical sequence, balancing openness with moments of enclosure and privacy. Circulation is simplified, allowing the house to feel calm, legible, and easy to inhabit. Material choices emphasize durability and restraint. The home utilizes natural finishes throughout, from locally grown American white oak, Adirondack limestone and natural wool to breathable limewash paint. New work is intentionally understated, allowing the architecture of the townhouse to remain present without nostalgia or pastiche. Environmental upgrades follow a fabric-first approach, improving comfort and performance while respecting the constraints of a dense urban setting. Modern mini-split systems are integrated discreetly, supporting long-term use and adaptability. The result is a measured transformation of a Brooklyn townhouse, designed to feel settled, durable, and attuned to life in Carroll Gardens.

PROJECT TYPE – Renovation

LOCATION - Brooklyn, New York, USA

AREA – 3000 SF

STATUS – Permitting

ARCHITECT  OF RECORD – Bawn Projects Inc.

PROJECT TEAM – Anthony Mc Ginn, Anthony Mc Ginn Sr.

CONSULTANTS – YNED, Callaghan Exp

CONTRACTOR – TBD

Black and white photo of a city street corner with a three-story brick building housing a bakery, Coca-Cola, and candy store. There is a street sign in the foreground with the address 374-1 BK, and pedestrians walking along the sidewalk.
Empty modern kitchen and living room space in neutral tones, with white cabinets, stovetop, sink, and staircase leading to upper level.
Minimalist living room and kitchen with large windows, light-colored walls and furniture, including a sofa, dining table, chairs, and a kitchen island.
View of a brick building with green leafy trees overhead. On the rooftop, there are several orange and white maintenance cones and patches of fallen leaves. In the background, there is a busy city street with parked cars and pedestrians.
Two men are playing a game of beer pong outside on a black surface, with potted plants and a bottle nearby. One man in a blue shirt stands watching, while the other, in a brown shirt, leans out of a window of a pink brick building.
Looking up at a small square skylight in the ceiling, showing part of the sky and a metal frame with support beams.
A staircase seen from the top, descending into a dark hallway with a handrail on the right side and textured wall on the left.
Interior of a room with two large windows, decorated with string lights and small disco ball ornaments, showing an outside view of trees, parked cars, and buildings.
Hand-drawn architectural floor plans showing three options (A, B, C) for the second floor of a building, with staircases, rooms, and annotations including a potential window and walk-in closet.

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