West Chelsea Greek Revival

This 1837 Greek Revival rowhouse was originally built for George Wood, a then-prominent New York attorney, and embodied the grandeur expected of such a commission—Flemish bond brick, brownstone base, mansard roof, and refined proportions. When our clients acquired it, decades of subdivision and neglect had reduced this once-distinguished residence to near ruin, its original details lost or damaged beyond recognition.

The project became an exercise in architectural archaeology and craftsmanship. We restored the masonry facade, rebuilt the mansard roof, and reconstructed the ornamental ironwork from historic precedents. The original brownstone stoop, removed during subdivision, was rebuilt to restore the home's proper relationship with the street. Inside, we designed over 90 custom installations—from paneled walls and ceilings to kitchen cabinetry and walk-in closets—returning the level of bespoke craft the house once had. A new cellar swimming pool and sauna transform the basement into a private spa, while the restored second-floor terrace overlooks the landscaped rear garden.

George Wood's rowhouse has been restored to the standard its original commission demanded—a demonstration that even the most compromised historic architecture can be reclaimed through dedicated craftsmanship.