If you’ve ever dreamed of staying inside history, this one’s for you. We’re restoring NYC’s historic townhouses so you can stay inside a story, not just a room. Because travel should feel like belonging, not passing through. And this is where it begins. Follow along as this 1890 historic landmark becomes a place you can stay 🤎 #StayInsideAStory #GaleGuesthouses #HistoricRestoration #BrooklynDesign #OldHouseLove #NYCArchitecture | Gale Guesthouses
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If you’ve ever dreamed of staying inside history, this one’s for you. We’re restoring NYC’s historic townhouses so you can stay inside a story, not just a room. Because travel should feel like belonging, not passing through. And this is where it begins. Follow along as this 1890 historic landmark becomes a place you can stay 🤎 #StayInsideAStory #GaleGuesthouses #HistoricRestoration #BrooklynDesign #OldHouseLove #NYCArchitecture | Gale Guesthouses
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For the ones who notice the details. Who feel at home in places with a past. #brooklyn #restoration #oldhouselove #nyc | Gale Guesthouses
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For the ones who notice the details. Who feel at home in places with a past. #brooklyn #restoration #oldhouselove #nyc | Gale Guesthouses
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Autumn in NYC — where you get to stay inside a story. 🍂 Send this to the person you’d want to visit New York with. 🤎 #GaleGuesthouses #StayInsideAStory #BrooklynBrownstone #NYCGuesthouse #HistoricHomes #VisitNYC #NYCFall #AutumnInNYC #NYCGetaway #BedStuyBrooklyn #BrooklynStay #StayInHistory #NYCTravelInspo | Gale Guesthouses
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Autumn in NYC — where you get to stay inside a story. 🍂 Send this to the person you’d want to visit New York with. 🤎 #GaleGuesthouses #StayInsideAStory #BrooklynBrownstone #NYCGuesthouse #HistoricHomes #VisitNYC #NYCFall #AutumnInNYC #NYCGetaway #BedStuyBrooklyn #BrooklynStay #StayInHistory #NYCTravelInspo | Gale Guesthouses
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We found this hidden inside a 135-year-old NYC landmark 😳 | Restoring Halsey Guesthouse ep.2
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We found this hidden inside a 135-year-old NYC landmark 😳 | Restoring Halsey Guesthouse ep.2
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5 Stunning Details in a 135y old NYC Townhouse 🤎
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Second floor — the day we got the keys. A long-neglected 1890 New York townhouse, exactly as we found her. You asked to see her floor by floor, so we’re walking her the same way we did that first day — slowly, taking it all in. This is the moment where the vision feels real… and the work does too. If you’ve ever wanted to live inside a story like this, stay with us. We’re heading up to the third floor next. #NYCTownhouse #BrooklynRestoration #HistoricHomes #HouseTour #LivingInsideAStory | Gale G
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Second floor — the day we got the keys. A long-neglected 1890 New York townhouse, exactly as we found her. You asked to see her floor by floor, so we’re walking her the same way we did that first day — slowly, taking it all in. This is the moment where the vision feels real… and the work does too. If you’ve ever wanted to live inside a story like this, stay with us. We’re heading up to the third floor next. #NYCTownhouse #BrooklynRestoration #HistoricHomes #HouseTour #LivingInsideAStory | Gale G
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Some love stories take 130 years. Worth the wait. Happy Valentine’s Day 🤎 #oldhouselove #restoration #brooklyn #victorianhome #nyc | Gale Guesthouses
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Some love stories take 130 years. Worth the wait. Happy Valentine’s Day 🤎 #oldhouselove #restoration #brooklyn #victorianhome #nyc | Gale Guesthouses
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Almost two years ago, we walked into a forgotten 1890 NYC townhouse for the very first time and decided we were somehow going to bring her back to life. Since then it’s been surprises, setbacks, history, laughter, and more “what were we thinking?” moments than we could count 😅 — but every flight, every trip, and every discovery has been worth it. Here’s Halsey from that very first day to today… in 45 seconds. And if you’ve been following along, you know we’re in a pause right now while we switc
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Before we share everything from our NYC trip last Friday, here’s another glimpse into our Long Distance Restoration journey filmed during our visit about two weeks ago and finally ready to share. Each of these trips holds a small part of the story — decisions made between flights, details you only notice when you’re back in the space again, and reminders of how far this project has come. And maybe, a quiet reminder to anyone chasing a faraway dream — distance doesn’t have to stop you. You just k
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We flew to NYC. Met with our team for the first time since closing. And walked through what will (hopefully) become a guesthouse full of stories. This is Episode 1 of Long Distance Restoration. We’re sharing it all—the beautiful chaos, the small wins, and what it really takes to bring this 135-year-old Brooklyn limestone landmark back to life from 700 miles away. If you’ve ever dreamt of staying in a historic NYC townhouse—or wondered what it takes to restore one—this is where it begins. Share i
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Welcome to the parlor floor of Halswy Guesthouse as is! #constructionzone #restoration #tour #nyc
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We Stripped 7 Layers of Paint Off Our NYC Townhouse
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The third floor of our abandoned 1890 NYC lodging house, the day we got the keys. We saved the wildest one for last — and now, deep in the messy middle, we’re so grateful we captured this. #historicrestoration #nyctownhouse #lodginghouse #oldhouselove #brooklyn | Gale Guesthouses
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Long Distance Restoration, Episode 8 🤎 A trip full of packing vs. unpacking debates, choosing sides, and trying to make every hour in NYC count. We finally have the right team, real momentum, and we uncovered one of the most beautiful original details hiding inside Halsey. Can’t wait to share it soon. 🤎 #galeguesthouses #oldhouselove #restoration #brooklyn #historicbuildings | Gale Guesthouses
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What We Found Inside This 1880s NYC House
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Ever dreamed of living in a charming brownstone in Brooklyn? We turned this neglected 1850s brownstone into a stunning 7-unit guesthouse just for you! ✨ Share this video and let your friends discover their next NYC adventure! #galeguesthouses #maconguesthouse #historicbuildings #brooklynlife #guesthouse #nycexperience #airbnb #nyc travel restoration lodging airbnbsuperhost | Gale Guesthouses
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These Brooklyn townhouses were never meant to be apartments. They were homes, then lodging houses and now they’re becoming guesthouses again. Every wall we open at Halsey reveals another chapter. If you love historic NYC buildings coming back to life, follow along. 🤎 #NYChistory #Brooklyntownhouse #HistoricHomes #TownhouseRestoration #BrooklynNY #BedStuy #OldHouses #ArchitectureLovers #RestorationProject #BeforeAndAfter #HistoricPreservation #GaleGuesthouses | Gale Guesthouses
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Macon Guesthouse is your perfect home base for an unforgettable NYC adventure 🌆 Nestled in the vibrant Bed-Stuy,Brooklyn, this iconic neighborhood is a treasure trove of local culture, stunning brownstones, and mouth-watering eateries. From charming cafes to hidden gems, every corner invites you to explore and experience the city like a true New Yorker. Follow us for a chance to win a free two night stay ✨🥳 #maconguesthouse #galeguesthouses #BedStuy #Brooklyn #NYC #Travel #ExploreLikeALocal #b
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Last week, we finally got the permits. This week… the real work begins. We flew back to Brooklyn and Halsey’s restoration is officially underway. 🪜✨ Follow along as we kick off demo and discover what 130 years of history has been hiding inside these walls. #longdistancerestoration #historicbuildings #historicrestoration #brooklyn #guesthouse | Gale Guesthouses
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Built in 1890. About to start her second life. Should we show you the full tour before the restoration begins? 👀 | Gale Guesthouses
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I Was Broke in NYC… So I Did This
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There’s no better place to stay in NYC than a charming brownstone ✨ Restoring this brownstone in Brooklyn and witnessing your love for it has truly made all the challenges worthwhile. Experience the city like a local—be sure to save this for your next trip! #galeguesthouses #historicbuildings #brooklynlife #guesthouse #nycexperience #airbnb #nyc travel restoration lodging #superhost | Gale Guesthouses
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🥯 POV: You wake up in Brooklyn, stroll past brownstones, and grab this for breakfast. Both Macon & Madison Guesthouses are just steps away from @bagelpub Comment NYC and we’ll send you the link for the guesthouses. Because bagels like this hit different when you wake up in a Brooklyn brownstone 🤎 #GaleGuesthouses #NYCbagels #BrooklynEats #StayInHistory #BrooklynBrownstone #NYCTrip #VisitNYC #BedStuy | Gale Guesthouses
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We’ve been running into one challenge after another with this restoration…until this. Hidden in one of Halsey’s fireplaces sculptural tiles from the 1890s, perfectly preserved. It’s like she knew we needed a win 🤎 #GaleGuesthouses #RestoringHalseyGuesthouse #StayInsideAStory #brooklyn #restoration | Gale Guesthouses
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We Opened a Wall in Our 1890 NYC Townhouse — This Was Hidden Inside.
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We couldn’t keep them where they were meant to be. But we saved every single one. What would you do with them? #restoration #oldhouselove #nyc #townhouse #brooklyn | Gale Guesthouses
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The first floor is where you feel her history the most. Fourteen-foot doors. An original staircase. Proportions you simply don’t see anymore. She sat vacant for years, but so much of her soul is still intact — waiting to be revealed. This is just the beginning. Up next: the second floor. 🤎 #NYCtownhouse #HistoricHomes #restoration #OldHouseLove #PreservationInProgress NYCInteriors ArchitecturalDetails HistoricRestoration | Gale Guesthouses
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And that’s it. Every floor. Every room. Exactly as we found her. Now it’s time to restore her. 🤎 #restoration #oldhouselove #nyc #brooklyn | Gale Guesthouses
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Getting ready for another family trip back to Halsey 🤎 Found these moments from our last visit. The big girls turned the old limestone into their playground while we measured walls and talked layouts. They had plenty of guest feedback too… apparently every unit needs a hide-and-seek spot. Long distance restoration, family edition. Turning a NYC townhouse into a guesthouse from 700 miles away. #StayInsideAStory #GaleGuesthouses #RestoringHalsey #LongDistanceRestoration | Gale Guesthouses
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We opened a wall in our 1890 NYC townhouse and found this — a stained-glass pocket door that had been sealed and forgotten for decades. Untouched. Original. Waiting. This limestone has been hiding stories like this for over a century, and we’re carefully bringing them back to life, one discovery at a time. Follow along — next we’re walking through the entire building exactly as it was the day we got the keys. #restoration #nyc #oldhouselove #galeguesthouses | Gale Guesthouses
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Restoring an 1890s townhouse from 700 miles away
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24h in NYC restoring a 135y old townhouse
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Homes Built Before 1900 Just Hit Different | 1890s NYC Townhouse
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We Found a Hidden 1890 Door Inside Our Brooklyn Building
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We found THIS in our 135-year-old NYC guesthouse 😳
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Everyone Said ‘Don’t Buy It’…
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Exploring the 1890 NYC Townhouse on Floor 2
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The Messy Middle of Restoring an 1890 NYC Townhouse | Halsey Ep 3
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Every detail in an 1890 NYC townhouse tells a story — from carved staircases to hidden newspapers under the floors. Restoring Halsey means uncovering her past, one layer at a time. ⸻ #StayInsideAStory #GaleGuesthouses #HistoricHomes #RestorationJourney #BrooklynBrownstone #historicbuildings #landmark | Gale Guesthouses
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1890 NYC Townhouse Restoration Ep4
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We Found 1886 Records About Our NYC Building — And Started Planning the First Unit
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Parlor floor of Halsey Guesthouse! Let's check the rest of the rooms. #midrestoration #vestibule
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This crack just shut down construction at our 135-year-old guesthouse. Three floors of brick… resting on one beam. Now everything’s on hold. Would you trust it to hold? 👀 👉 Follow @galeguesthouses to see what happens next. #NYCguesthouse #RestorationJourney #HistoricHomes #OldHouseLove | Gale Guesthouses
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Architectural Digest… but it’s our gutted 1890 NYC townhouse 😅
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Lights are on!!! What do you think? #restoration #renovation #light #guesthouse #nyc
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It's time to pick flooring!!! #restoration #hardwoodflooring #brooklyn #guesthouse #nyc
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Welcome to another episode of our very complicated long-distance restoration. A full day flying to New York and back — just to check on our guesthouses (including Halsey), make a few decisions, and squeeze in real life in between. From mystery discoveries to making beds, from admiring vines to worrying about what they’re doing to the walls 😅 This is what our long-distance restoration days actually look like. If you want to spend the whole day with us, the full video is now live on YouTube 🤎 |
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Historic NYC Brownstone Transformation: Day 1 Reveal
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Every time we think this historic landmark has shown us all her secrets… she surprises us again. 135 years of stories hidden in her walls — and the wildest one is coming next. 🤎✨ Can’t wait to show you. #restoration #oldhouselove #nyc #brooklyn #before #historic #historicbuildings | Gale Guesthouses
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The scariest floor!! #restoration #oldhouse #guesthouse #nyc #limestone
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Living in a brownstone has been a dream of mine since before I moved to America, and although I’ve only lived in one for only two years with James (and our then newborn daughter, Iocaste) when we first bought and restored our first brownstone Madison Guesthouse, it fills my heart with joy to share this unique opportunity with all who visit New York City. Welcome to our Brooklyn ‘Macon’ Guesthouse, where you can enjoy all the original details of a charming 1890s brownstone in the heart of Bed-Stu
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Our first baby — the one that started it all 🤎 A 19th-century brownstone, restored so you can stay inside a story. “Exactly what I needed.” — one of our favorite guest reviews 🥹 ✨ Comment “Madison” for the link to explore all 7 studio apartments inside this Brooklyn guesthouse. #StayInsideAStory #MadisonGuesthouse #GaleGuesthouses #Brooklyn #nyc | Gale Guesthouses
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POV: you’re testing bathroom layouts without a single wall in sight 😅 How do you know if your layout actually works… before there’s even a bathroom? You build it anyway — with tape, spray paint, and just enough imagination to believe it’ll all make sense later. We’re James & Laureta — restoring an 1890 Brooklyn landmark into a guesthouse where you’ll stay inside a story one day. This week we walked through each studio pretending to cook, shower, and live in it — just to see what feels right for
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Inside the 3rd Floor of an Abandoned NYC Townhouse | Halsey Guesthouse Tour Ep. 3
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Which one are YOU?? #NYCTravel #GaleGuesthouses #StayInsideAStory #PlaneMode #TravelHumor | Gale Guesthouses
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You can’t fake this kind of charm. 135 years old. Vacant. Full of soul. And finally — ours. After 13 months of delays, roadblocks, and doubt… we got the keys to this Brooklyn historic landmark. And now she’s becoming our third guesthouse. We’re restoring every original detail we can — because soon, guests from around the world will walk through this door and feel it too. If you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a real NYC brownstone, this is your chance to follow one from the very beginning. Her nam
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We didn’t expect one hidden detail to change an entire floor, but that’s exactly what happened. After uncovering the original pocket doors, we realized they deserved more than being tucked inside a single apartment. So we stopped, rethought the layout, and chose to rebuild the floor around them instead, letting them live in a shared space where they can be seen and experienced. We’re still working through exactly how this will come together, but some decisions don’t need final drawings. They jus
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Can you imagine how this NYC brownstone looked before? #galeguesthouses #guesthouse #restoration #brooklynhouseny #boutiquehotel #renovation #renovationlife #renovationproject #renovation #brooklyn #bedstuy #brownstone #nyc #historicdistrict #airbnb #superhost #nycbrownstone #newyork | Gale Guesthouses
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My new background music while I tinker away at our guesthouses & vacation rentals. We might just start offering ‘murder mystery stays’ as a theme at our rentals 😬 #brownstone #guesthouse #brooklyn #nyc #airbnb #superhosts #historical #lodging #historicalbuildings #1850shouse #historicbuildings#oldhouselovers | Gale Guesthouses
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Inside a 135-year-old NYC limestone, we found the kind of surprise that makes you stop everything. Three full floors of brick… balanced on a single wood beam from 1920. We pressed pause — not because she’s unsafe, but because we’re making sure she’ll stand strong for the next hundred years. It’s emotional. It’s expensive. It tests us. But Halsey is worth it. And so are the stories that will be lived inside her walls. 🤎 🎙️ And for the first time, James joined me on the voiceover — seemed fittin
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135 years old. 4 floors. 11 units. And packed with decades of furniture and junk. Now she’s finally cleared — a clean slate, ready for the real restoration to begin. This is where Halsey’s transformation starts. Follow along as we bring this abandoned Brooklyn limestone back to life. ✨ ⸻ #BrooklynBrownstone #HistoricRestoration #NYCGuesthouse #LimestoneArchitecture #HalseyGuesthouse #BeforeAndAfterRestoration #BrooklynHistory #BrownstoneLiving #OldHomeRestoration #StayInsideAStory | Gale Guestho
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Decorating for Halloween 🎃 at Blue Goose will be a piece of cake since we already have our resident ghosts 👻 #bluegoose #1850sfarmhouse #restoration#farmhouse #guesthouse #historichomes #historicoreservation #senecalake #fingerlakes #carriagehouse #housetour #renovationlife #oldhouselove #oldhouselovers | Gale Guesthouses
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My favorite reading nook at our Brooklyn ‘Macon’ Guesthouse, nestled in the tiny studio apartment we affectionately call Shoebox ☺️ We are thrilled our guests love the shoebox apartment at Macon Guesthouse and is consistently rated as a guest favorite on the @airbnb platform. The generous natural light more than compensates for the apartment’s compact size, creating a perfect spot to pause, catch a breather amid the vibrant energy of NYC. Maybe indulge in some people watching too 😌 #galeguestho
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You asked for it… here’s the first floor of our 135-year-old Brooklyn limestone. Original woodwork. 14-foot ceilings. Fireplaces that have seen more than a century of Brooklyn history. She’s beautiful — but stuck in 1987. It’ll take serious vision (and demo) to bring her back. This is the start of Halsey’s transformation — and we’re taking you floor by floor. Which detail would you save no matter what? Follow @GaleGuesthouses to see the rest before the work begins. #BrooklynLimestone #NYCLimesto
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Welcome to Halsey’s 3rd floor: where the ceilings lean, the rooms zig when you think they’ll zag… and we’re about to figure out how to make it all work. 🪜✨ Follow along if you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a NYC historic limestone — we’re showing every step as we restore Halsey into a guesthouse full of soul. #historicbuildings #brooklyn #historicrestoration #nycarchitecture | Gale Guesthouses
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Every layer we peel back brings us closer to the guesthouse she was always meant to be. ✨ Follow along as we restore Halsey into her next chapter. #BrooklynLimestone #historicbuilding #nyclandmark #restoration | Gale Guesthouses
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We bought a 135-year-old abandoned Brooklyn limestone 4 floors. 11 units. Decades of junk inside. This is Episode 1 of bringing her back to life. Follow to watch the full restoration unfold 🗝️✨ #nyctownhouse #historicrestoration #beforeandafter #oldhouselove #brooklynbrownstone
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POV: Realizing your 30s look nothing like you planned—and being okay with that. Hard work, long days, and finally doing what we love. Worth it. 🛠️❤️ #30s #meaningfullife #enterpreneurs #guesthouse #brooklyn
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Turning an Abandoned NYC Townhouse into a Guesthouse — from 700 Miles Away (Ep. 1)
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Restoring an 1880s NYC townhouse isn't exactly linear. #restoration #nyc #realestate #guesthouse
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