Celebrate Black History Month at Weeksville Heritage Center
Soak in the history of Weeksville with special weekend hours during the month of February. In cel...
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: Is That a Legal Garden Apartment Rental?
Potential homeowners have an offer in on a two-family home but are concerned that the basement apart...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Ornate Details and Modern Renovations
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a limestone in Bed Stuy, a brownstone in ...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Michelle Williams Buys in Brooklyn Heights
Michelle Williams, Tommy Kail Buy Brooklyn Heights Townhouse for $10.8 Million The actress Michel...
From the Forum: New Homeowners Wonder How to Deal With Problems in Their Gut Renovated House
Homeowners have uncovered a number of issues in their renovated wood frame and are looking for advic...
Step Behind the Scenes for an Up Close Look at the Furniture of the Merchant’s House Museum
Indulge your curiosity about the 19th century lifestyle with a special tour at the historic Merchant...
Shake Off the Winter Blues With a Walk Through Brooklyn Botanic Garden
If the cold weather has got you down, a calming, guided walk through Brooklyn Botanic Garden might g...
In Time for Valentine’s Day, Tragic Tales of Love With Green-Wood Cemetery
If your tastes run more toward stories of doomed affairs than happily ever after, then Green-Wood ha...
From the Forum: Putting Up a Construction Fence on a Neighboring Property
Homeowners have noticed that a neighbor has applied for a permit that would include installing a con...
HDC’s ‘Six to Celebrate’ Highlights Proposed Historic Districts in East Flatbush and Center Slope
The architectural character of two Brooklyn neighborhoods is getting attention, thanks to the Histor...
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