When Jenny finally got to work on the brownstone, he decided
that instead of using standard brick for the exterior, he was going
to use limestone for the façade along with a black metal mansard
roof to add a modern element. "I wanted the outside to remain
classical and look like what I think a brownstone should look
like, all while keeping the aesthetic of the town. I've always been
enamored by New York City and in Hoboken, you do see a good
amount of brownstones but not to the level of Manhattan." In
order to elevate the design from the outside, Jenny also included
vintage additions such as a 19th century light fixture from Paris
and a mixed metal and wood front door from 1910 which his team
restored.
When it came to the the back of the house, Jenny stressed
the importance of keeping the framing and structure as thin as
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