From the Forum: Will Having All the Permits Pulled for a Gut Reno Help or Hinder a Sale?
A homeowner is putting their place on the market and asking for advice on pulling permits. Should th...
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.
Live Out Your Lighthouse Keeper Dreams at the Braddock Point Lighthouse, Yours for $1.3 Million
Do the looming holidays make you yearn for the isolation of a secluded, scenic retreat? If you drea...
Celebrate the Solstice With Music and Film at Roulette
Make it through the longest night of the year with an annual Winter Solstice concert. For the ni...
From the Forum: Adding Storage to a Parlor Floor Kitchen Without Losing Original Details
A homeowner is on the hunt for some creative design ideas for a kitchen that has original details, i...
Kick Off Hanukkah Celebrations With the Largest Menorah in Brooklyn
It's been presiding over Hanukkah celebrations at Grand Army Plaza for over thirty years and it's ti...
Find Out How to Get Your Repair or Alteration Approved With the New Landmarks Guidebook
Do you want to repair or alter a landmarked building -- perhaps you need new windows or want to repa...
From the Forum: Should a Homeowner Repair or Replace the Original Staircase?
A reader would like to keep the original staircase, but their general contractor is recommending tha...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Magnificent Details in Bed Stuy, Cottage Charm in Ulster County
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a gut reno in Fort Greene, a condo in Bro...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Bjarke Ingels Williamsburg Renderings Unveiled
Bjarke Ingels-Designed Williamsburg Waterfront Development Includes Two Towers, Public Beach A ne...
From the Forum: Breaking a Lease on a Possibly Illegal SRO Conversion
Renters have been advised by their lawyer that the building they are living in is still classified a...
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