From the Forum: Heating a Garden Level Apartment Bathroom
The in-wall bathroom heater has died in the garden apartment and the homeowner is trying to think of...
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.
The Brooklyn Antiquarian Book Fair Returns for the Sixth Annual Edition
Get your fill of books, ephemera and other fabulous works on paper at the sixth annual Brooklyn Anti...
Why Does It Look That Way? The History of House Interiors in the Victorian Era and Beyond
Houses are packed with clues about their history. From floor to ceiling, if you look closely at the ...
Wegmans in Brooklyn Navy Yard Getting Closer to Reality as Signs Go Up
It's looking like the highly anticipated Wegmans will actually open in the Brooklyn Navy Yard this f...
Brownstoner’s Top 10 Instagram Picks From Afropunk 2019
A break in the summer heat meant a mild, beautiful weekend for the crowds that gathered in Commodore...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Greek Revival in Boerum Hill, Italianate in Park Slope
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a standalone in East Flatbush, a row hous...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Restoring a Brownstone, Affordable Housing in Clinton Hill
The Insider: Prospect Heights Brownstone Restored, Updated with Italian Modern Kitchen A gem of a...
From the Forum: Dealing With a DOB Violation Over a Backyard Fence
After getting approval from the neighbor, a co-op replaced an old fence between the yards. That neig...
An Architect Specializing in Small House Design Built a 1930s Charmer in Westchester County
The small house obsession isn't unique to the 21st century. Packed with curbside allure, this diminu...
Dance Your Way Through the Second Annual Haitian Festival at Wyckoff House Museum
Brooklyn's oldest farmhouse is hosting an exploration of music, dance, food and history with their s...
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