The Finest Brownstone Restoration - Brownstone Renovation, Painters, Strippers and Stainers, Wood Restoration

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Douglas Elliman

Brown Harris Steven

Goodstein Management

The New York City Racquet and Tennis Club

The Yale Club

The Trump International Hotel.

Testimonials

We fell in love with the historic details in our apartment: the intricate woodwork that framed the windows, the 12-foot massive swinging door, the oak entry way to the back room. Time had taken its toll on all of these details, however, and the intricate woodwork was covered with numerous layers of paint, the swinging door was cracked down the center, and the oak entry way was buried underneath decades of neglect. We called Vincent, hoping he could bring these pieces back to their original grandeur, and the outcome of his craftsmanship floored us. Each piece has been beautifully restored and finished, evoking the grandness that was once our 1897 brownstone’s parlor floor, and becoming, once again, the crowning jewel. We highly recommend Vincent, his team and his work!

Andy and Alissa
New York City, 2011

I've had the pleasure of working with Vincent on several projects over a period of 5 years. He is always been responsive and receptive to our needs. Vincent's refinishing work is top notch and his prices have always been very fair.

I would not consider anyone other than Vincent to do any of our refinishing or touch up work.

John Samayoa
Racquet and Tennis Club (NYC)

"Vincent restored the entire woodwork in our 100 year old brownstone's parlor level. He and his crew did an excellent job with a great work ethic and timely execution.

When we bought the place, the wood had been stripped poorly with paint residue still in the wood details, parts were broken off, cracks were showing from the house settling. The wood was dull and lifeless from years of neglect.

With his excellent craftsmanship, loving attention to detail and meticulous workmanship, Vincent gave new life to the wood paneling, door- and window frames and pocket doors: For the first time you were able to see the beautiful details of the wood carvings. The wood is now full of life and luster. The work has elevated the entire parlor level to a new level of beauty while preserving the original character of the wood."

Julie Schwetlick

Juli

About Us

My name is Vincent Battiloro, owner and operator of The Finest Brownstone Restoration. My passion for woodworking began in Italy at the age of 14 as an apprentice in my father's best friend's shop which was known for making the best doors and windows in town. I stayed there, honing my early interest in the craft until I left to work for yet another master craftsman who would tutor me in my life's work-the art of furniture making and finishing.

I worked with this master until my family immigrated to America in the 1960's. In the 1970's I began my long and successful career in furniture restoration, bringing my Italian-learned craft to the New York public. With my furniture making and finishing background, I was able to offer quality furniture restoration. Eventually, I progressed from small furniture restoration to large-scale brownstone restoration, a life-long goal realized.

I am always on the job site with my staff, taking pride in the completion of each piece, the same now as it was when I was just beginning at 14.

Services

Since the 1970's, I have done many projects throughout the Tri-State area, the bulk of my business being brownstones in Park Slope and Manhattan. My expertise includes:

• stripping of doors and windows
• fire place mantles
• wainscoting
• stairs

I make all necessary repairs and replacements to the wood. In addition, I replace damaged or missing details to the original wood. I then sand and stain all surfaces to restore the piece to its original luster.