What we found
52 Cumberland’s stoop had the issues you find on any well-used Fort Greene brownstone stoop: edge wear on the treads, minor delamination on the risers, surface coating cracking, and ironwork showing rust at the base of the railing posts.
The underlying stone was sound. This was a “do it right and get 15+ years” project, not a structural rebuild.
Restored stoop with crisp tread edges and color-matched finish.
The Work
Strip the failed coating. Address the water entry at the base of the stoop where ground moisture was wicking up. Patch the tread edges back to original profile. Re-form risers where delamination had begun. Recoat with vapor-permeable color-matched finish. Scrape, prime, and prepare ironwork for paint.
The result
The stoop now has the geometry it was carved with. The new finish blends into the rest of the facade. The ironwork is ready for paint. The water entry that was driving the surface failure has been addressed.
Project gallery
A few additional views of the work at 52 Cumberland Street.
Restored stoop with crisp tread edges and color-matched finish.
Riser detail showing repair and recoat.
Ironwork prepped and ready for paint.
Want to walk to this project?
1437 Dean Street is a real address. We can meet you there for a walkaround, point out the specific repair work, and answer questions in person. Or we can send you photos of the precise details. Just call Sajin at 631-464-8200.