What is a Chicago graystone, and how do graystone restorations work?

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Graystones are Chicago's limestone-faced 1890s-1910s masonry rowhouses concentrated on the West and South Sides (North Lawndale, Bronzeville, Washington Park). Restoration typically stacks exterior limestone and tuckpointing work with interior whole-home gut and mechanical replacement. Many fall inside CCL landmark districts. Expect 40-72 weeks, $450K-$1.4M, and specialty masonry subcontractors registered with BACP for tuckpointing.

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Graystones are Chicago's limestone-faced 1890s-1910s masonry rowhouses concentrated on the West and South Sides (North Lawndale, Bronzeville, Washington Park). Restoration typically stacks exterior limestone and tuckpointing work with interior whole-home gut and mechanical replacement. Many fall inside CCL landmark districts. Expect 40-72 weeks, $450K-$1.4M, and specialty masonry subcontractors registered with BACP for tuckpointing.

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