Lead paint in residential units was banned in 1978 due to health concerns. Lead dust, which comes from lead paint, is the most common source of lead poisoning for people and pets.
On the ground level of a 3-story brick building in the Greenpoint neighborhood in Brooklyn, School of Thought offers incredibly thoughtful, handmade, every day clothing items.
The earliest wallpapers in the 16th century were used in small spaces in common homes in Europe, and by the 20th century, wallpaper was popular in all rooms, including palaces, mansions, brownstones and glamorous high-rises.
Interior wall finishes must follow NYC code 801.1 and National Fire Protection Association [NFPA] code 286 to maintain appropriate fire resistance inside buildings.
Old oak cabinets with outdated hardware in a kitchen with wood, louvered, bi-fold doors concealing the laundry space can drag down the most optimistic of homeowners after a while.
