This Old House (1979)
S30E19 New York City; Preservation & Planning
Episode Overview
Host Kevin O'Connor, alongside plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, explores lower New York Harbor, enjoying views of the skyline and the Statue of Liberty from the water and Liberty Island. Meanwhile, at the Brooklyn project house, master carpenter Norm Abram collaborates with local wood refinisher John Thomas to evaluate the house’s various wood finishes, addressing the need for restoration on the deteriorating shellac. In a Bensonhurst tile showroom, designer Carole Freehauf assists homeowner Karen Shen in selecting period-appropriate tile options for her bathrooms and kitchen. Back at the project house, Richard checks on plumbing and heating developments as brothers Randy and Erik Gitli work on converting old steam radiators to hot water.
