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Clinton Hill Italianate

A Clinton Hill Italianate row house dating back to the 1860’s had seen countless ad-hoc renovations over the years which left it in need of a total overhaul. A massive renovation in the 1920/1930s had removed the original staircase and replaced it with a grand central stair and foyer. The stoop was removed at some point and a poorly utilized extension added to the back. Many original details remained but much of the home was in a state of neglect.

The design savvy homeowners wanted a fresh start while keeping the historic details that they fell in love with intact. Urban Pioneering Architecture were the perfect partners to realize their vision and see the project to completion. With careful planning, budgeting and an eye for reuse Urban Pioneering created a separate garden level apartment and a triplex with full guest suite that is modern, stylish, and effortlessly blends modern design with historic bones.

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The original stoop was recreated and modern steel handrail added. New custom double doors with transom were made. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
The original stoop was recreated and modern steel handrail added. New custom double doors with transom were made. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Third floor bathroom has white penny tile and black epoxy grout throughout. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Third floor bathroom has white penny tile and black epoxy grout throughout. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Master Bedroom Detail. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Master Bedroom Detail. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Master Bedroom. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Master Bedroom. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Sconces by Cedar and Moss. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Sconces by Cedar and Moss. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Showering in the second floor bathroom takes on a whole new level of luxury when you can step out onto the roof top deck after bathing in this open shower. Custom vanity with black marble countertop and white medicine cabinet give ample storage. White subway tile and black hexagon floor tile. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Showering in the second floor bathroom takes on a whole new level of luxury when you can step out onto the roof top deck after bathing in this open shower. Custom vanity with black marble countertop and white medicine cabinet give ample storage. White subway tile and black hexagon floor tile. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
A unique landing between the second and third floor. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
A unique landing between the second and third floor. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Farrow and Ball floor paint in Pitch Black accentuates all the details of the stair on the second floor. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Farrow and Ball floor paint in Pitch Black accentuates all the details of the stair on the second floor. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Rear extension. Custom walnut floating bench with cushion. Saarinen side table and Prouve Standard dining chair complete the area. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Rear extension. Custom walnut floating bench with cushion. Saarinen side table and Prouve Standard dining chair complete the area. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
The rear extension is transformed into a quiet nook suitable for a morning coffee break. Large windows bring the outdoors in and completely flood the space with light. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
The rear extension is transformed into a quiet nook suitable for a morning coffee break. Large windows bring the outdoors in and completely flood the space with light. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Dining room detail. Vintage green Eames molded plastic chair sits on vintage tribal rug and white oak herringbone floor. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Dining room detail. Vintage green Eames molded plastic chair sits on vintage tribal rug and white oak herringbone floor. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Existing paneling was painted Chantilly White by Benjamin Moore. Vintage PH Snowball hangs over a custom dining room table and vintage Eames chairs. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Existing paneling was painted Chantilly White by Benjamin Moore. Vintage PH Snowball hangs over a custom dining room table and vintage Eames chairs. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Custom upper cabinet by MW Construction. Carrara marble countertop, and Boneyard Brick glazed thin brick tile backsplash. Alex Scott Porter kitchen design consultant. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Custom upper cabinet by MW Construction. Carrara marble countertop, and Boneyard Brick glazed thin brick tile backsplash. Alex Scott Porter kitchen design consultant. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Ikea cabinets with custom fronts painted in Benjamin Moore Midnight Dream by MW Construction. Alex Scott Porter contributed to the kitchen design. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Ikea cabinets with custom fronts painted in Benjamin Moore Midnight Dream by MW Construction. Alex Scott Porter contributed to the kitchen design. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Existing windows were transformed into steel and glass doors by A&S that open onto a new rear deck. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Existing windows were transformed into steel and glass doors by A&S that open onto a new rear deck. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Center hallway painted in Benjamin Moore Witching Hour. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Center hallway painted in Benjamin Moore Witching Hour. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Farrow and Ball floor paint in Pitch Black was used throughout. Gubi Cobra sconce lights the stair. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
Farrow and Ball floor paint in Pitch Black was used throughout. Gubi Cobra sconce lights the stair. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
The grand central stair got a dramatic make over with black paint. The new white oak herringbone floor is finished using Bona Traffic HD. The vintage chandelier is from Oldliteson. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
The grand central stair got a dramatic make over with black paint. The new white oak herringbone floor is finished using Bona Traffic HD. The vintage chandelier is from Oldliteson. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
The living room was subdivided to create a separate vestibule and closet area. Molding and casings were custom made to match existing and blur the line between new and old. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.
The living room was subdivided to create a separate vestibule and closet area. Molding and casings were custom made to match existing and blur the line between new and old. Photo by Kate Glicksberg.

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