In a historic first, host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram take This Old House to Brooklyn, New York, to revitalize a dilapidated brownstone dating back to 1904. Homeowners Karen Shen and Kevin Costello aim to transform the old rooming house into a three-family residence while honoring its original architectural charm. Norm connects with experienced contractor Michael R. Streaman, who is renovating a nearby brownstone, to gain insights into modernizing these classic structures. Meanwhile, Streaman begins demolition at the project site, stripping paint from the back wall in preparation for brick re-pointing and the installation of energy-efficient windows.
Show
The Tunnel
Episode
S30E17
Air Date
Jan 22, 2009
Season 30 Episodes
S30E01
Weston; A Prefab Timberframe Project House Begins
S30E02
Weston; House Plan Virtual Tour
S30E03
Weston; Even the Foundation is Prefabricated!
S30E04
Weston; Prefabricating Inside and Out
S30E05
Weston; Raising in the Rain
S30E06
Weston; Raising Timbers
S30E07
Weston; Modular Rooms
S30E08
Weston; Closing Up the House
S30E09
Weston; Rock Stars
S30E10
Weston; Bringing Things Together
S30E11
Weston; Making A Mark
S30E12
Weston; Natural Surfaces and the Latest Appliances
S30E13
Weston; Keeping it Green Outside
S30E14
Weston; LEED Requirements
S30E15
Weston; Amy Lends a Hand
S30E16
Weston; The Weston Timberframe Complete
S30E17
New York City; A This Old House Brownstone in Brooklyn
S30E18
New York City; Classic New York
S30E19
New York City; Preservation & Planning
S30E20
New York City; In with the New
S30E21
New York City; Making it Their Own
S30E22
New York City; Restoring and Replacing
S30E23
New York City; Made In New York
S30E24
New York City; The Dream Team
S30E25
New York City; Wood Finishes Restored to Original Brilliance
S30E26
New York City; This Brownstone is Beautiful Once Again