From the Forum: Should a Homeowner Be Worried About a Child’s Bedroom Above the Boiler?
With a gas boiler and hot water heater located five feet below the bedroom, a homeowner is wondering...
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.
Get Into the Spirit of the Season at Newburgh’s Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes
It isn't too early to start making plans to visit seasonally bedecked historic houses to gain some d...
Explore the Issue of Housing Affordability at the Brooklyn Historical Society
How should we define affordability when discussing housing in New York City? To explore issues ar...
The Grand Army Plaza Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch Lights Up the Night
While traffic hurled around Grand Army Plaza Monday night a small group cast their eyes on the memor...
Get Documented in Paper at the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange Silhouette Portraits Event
Create a memory for the holiday season the old fashioned way, with a portrait in paper. The Broo...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Co-Op in Flatbush, a Standalone in Bay Ridge
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a row house in Windsor Terrace, a co-op i...
5 Scenic New York Landscapes to Explore on an Autumnal Trek
Lace-up your walking shoes and take advantage of the crisp temperatures with a brisk hike through on...
From the Forum: Keeping Pale Wood Floors Looking Sharp
They love the pale stain on their wood floors, but after three years of wear and tear they already l...
Celebrate History at the Brooklyn Historical Society’s Annual Gala
Mingle with history advocates and enthusiasts while taking in some waterfront views at the Brooklyn ...
From the Forum: Should a Buyer Insist on a Letter of No Objection?
The house is in contract but the buyer's attorney is insisting on obtaining a letter of no objection...
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