Case Study · LPC & Landmark

151 Baltic Street, Cobble Hill: Historic Window Replacement

Modern performance within a historic architectural framework.

Front of 151 Baltic Street in Cobble Hill, a four story red brick building with arched windows, green window frames, a green double door and a black iron fence

Originally constructed in the late 19th century, 151 Baltic Street is part of the architectural fabric of Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill neighborhood.

Our scope involved a comprehensive window replacement, incorporating two distinct systems selected around the building’s architectural character, exterior conditions, and preservation requirements.

For the historic street-facing façade, we supplied and installed Pella Architect Series wood-clad double-hung and casement windows, featuring custom wood exterior casings and an LPC-approved Benjamin Moore green finish.

For the additional elevations, Crystal Series 2000A aluminum double-hung and fixed windows provided a complementary solution, incorporating insulated glazing and custom low-profile exterior trim.

The project illustrates an important distinction in historic building work: window replacement is not simply a matter of selecting a product that fits an opening.

Material selection, sightlines, profiles, finishes, and installation details all contribute to how new window assemblies integrate into an existing structure.

Our approach focused on preserving the building’s established architectural identity while accommodating the performance expectations of a modern residential property.

Respecting the past without compromising the future.

Archival View

Archival black and white photograph of the street, with a four story building with arched windows beside a grocery store, an early automobile at the curb and a numbered placard in the roadway
Archival street view.

Photos

Bedroom with a large bed and white framed double hung windows with cream drapes, looking out to trees
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Living room with a gray sofa, a wall mounted television and three black framed windows with views of trees
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Living room with a cream sofa and black framed windows with drapes, looking out to trees
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Bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs and three black framed windows with drapes
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Living room with a tall black framed window, a black framed glass door and a gray sofa
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Dining area with a round table, two small black framed windows set high in the wall and a long hallway beyond
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Living room with a navy sofa, a wooden staircase and two small black framed windows set high in the wall
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