The Lore of 13 Pineapple Street, One of Brooklyn Heights’ Historic Wood Frame Houses
It’s a house that invites a second look from the passerby. Even in a neighborhood filled with arch...
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: Finding Period-Appropriate Hinges for an Exterior Door Restoration
A homeowner is on the hunt for some period hinges for their exterior door and is hoping for some sug...
Readers Soak Up the Sun and Literary Delights at the Brooklyn Book Festival (Photos)
Book lovers headed to Downtown Brooklyn on Sunday to enjoy a day of literature with the return of th...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Lush Details in Bed Stuy, a Modern Reno in Clinton Hill
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a standalone in Kensington, a shingled ho...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Demo in Downtown Brooklyn, Reno in Park Slope
A Future Mayor’s Victorian Mansion in Park Slope and Three More to See, Starting at $1.35 Million ...
From the Forum: Tackling Brownstone Repair On a Budget
Repairing the entire brownstone facade isn't in the budget right now, but with the stoop in rough sh...
The Fort Greene House Tour Returns for a 34th Edition This Weekend
Satisfy your old house fascination and get some design inspiration this weekend with a tour through ...
Binge Watch Brooklyn’s Past With Brooklyn Historical Society’s New Online Video Resources
There are always new opportunities to go down the rabbit hole of online history hunting and now some...
From the Forum: Are the Neighbors Allowed to Build a Skateboard Halfpipe in Their Backyard?
A homeowner is curious whether a new neighbor's backyard plans for a skateboard halfpipe are legal. ...
Renderings Show Tower That Will Replace Soon-to-Be-Razed Downtown Brooklyn Terra-Cotta Building
A notable early 20th century building with whimsical and colorful terra-cotta in Downtown Brooklyn i...
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