Historic Projects
The Ear Inn
Built by the tobacco merchant, James Brown, in 1817, this Federal style house complete with a gambrel roof, dormers and Flemish-bonded brick, is New York City’s oldest bar.
In 1969 it was designated as a landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Commission and efforts were made to restore it to its original state.
Restoration of building’s façade and roof included:
- Replacing damaged cedar shingles at the roof and dormers
- Installation of new flashings, gutters and leaders
- Replacement of existing aluminum windows with historically correct four-over-four double hung wood frame windows
- Installation of cast iron facade anchors
- Paint removal and patching of brownstone lintels and sills
- Caulking and painting of exposed metal
- Woodwork restoration and repair of dormers
Project completed in the Fall of 2003