Stumbling Across a Ghost Sign in Downtown Brooklyn
If you take a close look at the sidewalk while wandering down Bridge Street in Downtown Brooklyn you...
Susan De Vries
Susan De Vries is the Photo and Research Director for Brownstoner. She has a background in historic preservation, historic site management, and research, and has a passion for photography, documenting 19th century architecture, and ferreting out fact from folklore.
From the Forum: How Much Should a Homeowner Budget For a Minor Roof Repair?
After noticing some potential water issues in the top floor apartment a homeowner is wondering how t...
See How Painters View the World With a Plein Air Exhibition in Industry City
Take in some inspiring views at a new group exhibition. Eight painters who use the great outdoors...
From the Forum: Making a Backyard Toddler-Friendly on a Budget
The backyard is a pile of weeds, brick planting beds and uneven pavers and homeowners are looking fo...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Carriage House in Brooklyn Heights, a Studio in Park Slope
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a brick house in Red Hook, a wood-frame i...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: McNally Jackson Opens in Downtown Brooklyn
Instagram-Famous Heights Carriage House With Fabulous Circa 1970 Interior Asks $4.45 Million A ci...
From the Forum: What Should a New Homeowner Budget for the Water and Sewer Bill?
New homeowners just got hit with their first water bill and were shocked at the amount. With just on...
Celebrate Women’s History Month at Wyckoff House Museum With an Artist-Led Workshop
Soak in the atmosphere of a historic site while contemplating the art and work of women with artist ...
From the Forum: Keeping the Basement Dry
Ever since a DEP project to repair a local water main break homeowners have been dealing with floodi...
Get Some Tips on Street Tree Care With a Workshop at Green-Wood Cemetery
Street trees need some nurturing to make it on the tough city streets. Now, you can learn how to do ...
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