After days of rain a homeowner is faced with water seeping into the basement and is wondering how to fix the problem.
From the Forum: Preventing Water in the Basement After a Rain Storm
A Mid-Century Modern Wooded Oasis in Westchester County Asks $1.595 Million
If you are on the hunt for a bit of mid-century modern style for a suburban retreat within an easy commute of the city, Westchester County is one spot to focus your search.
Cherry Trees Spring Into Bloom at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
It may have seemed like a long wait for spring, but it is time for cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
From the Forum: Converting a Kitchen into a Bedroom
A homeowner has decided to take advantage of an empty rental apartment in their three-family home to increase their own living space.
From the Forum: Building Stairs to the Backyard
Homeowners don't quite have the budget to swing a back deck but are hoping to at least build steps to the yard.
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Period Charm from East Flatbush to the Hudson River Valley
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Colonial Revival in Flatbush, a renovated brownstone in Bed Stuy and a massive freestanding house in Prospect Park South.
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Modest Renos Transform Living Spaces
Popular stories this week include a new affordable housing lottery in Clinton Hill and a look at a designers Fort Greene rental.
From the Forum: Renting Out a Sidewall to Advertisers
A homeowner is thinking that a blank sidewall facing a busy avenue might be opportunity to make some extra income.
Fieldston, a Suburb ‘In the City and Yet Not of It’
In the early 20th century, the well-to-do who wanted to stay within the city instead of decamping to newly fashionable suburbs may have ended up in Fieldston.
From the Forum: Should a Homeowner Bring Back the Vestibule?
A homeowner is wondering if giving up some living space to build a vestibule is a wise decision.
