From the Forum: Should a Homeowner Repair or Replace a Plaster Ceiling?
A homeowner discovered that hiding behind a dropped ceiling is crumbling plaster in need of attentio...
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.
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Co-op in Brooklyn Heights, a Single-Family in Mill Basin
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include an ornate Italianate in Boerum Hill, a tw...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Gage & Tollner Readies for Opening in March
Massive Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 176 Units in Brownsville, Starting at $367 a Month A...
Three 19th Century Cottages With Curb Appeal, Starting at $525K
If you are looking for a modestly picturesque exterior, one of these 19th century cottages may catch...
Get Your Green Thumb in Shape With Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Conference for Local Gardeners
Gather with fellow plant lovers for a full day of workshops, information sharing and inspiration at ...
From the Forum: Two Sinks and a Toilet Looking for a Home
A reader has some vintage fixtures in need of a new residence. There's a corner pedestal sink, a lar...
Dive Into Dialogue at the Historic Districts Council’s 26th Annual Preservation Conference
Mingle with other lovers of the built environment and be part of the conversation about your city. ...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Petite Cottage, a Modernized Brownstone
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a row house in Bay Ridge, a brownstone in...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Heating and Cooling a Brownstone, Small Space Living
Massive Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 176 Units in Brownsville, Starting at $367 a Month A...
From the Forum: The Pros and Cons of Radiant Floor Heating
A homeowner is considering replacing the flooring in a bathroom and wondering whether they should in...
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