Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A New Park for Williamsburg, an Unfortunate Renovation
New Low in Townhouse Design? A Brownstoner reader sent in this photo of a renovated wood-frame to...
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: Staying on Top of Roof Maintenance
They haven't had any water issues yet, but to stay ahead of any potential problems homeowners are lo...
Get an Architect’s Perspective With a New Tour Series at Olana
Even if you have visited Frederic Church's masterpiece of design before, you can see it through a di...
Explore Brooklyn’s Folk and Immigrant Traditions With a Day of Performances in Prospect Park
Fill a summer day with the sights and sounds of Brooklyn's diverse communities with a festival in Pr...
Daily Links: After Demolition, UPS Says They Will Rebuild Facade of Red Hook’s Lidgerwood Building
In the News Pols Call for Preservation of S.W. Bowne Building in Red Hook [Eagle] UPS Pledge...
From the Forum: Financing a Townhouse Purchase
Co-op owners are hoping to sell their apartment and purchase a townhouse but are wondering what real...
Take in a Farm Above the Borough With a Tour of Brooklyn Grange
If you've ever wanted to get a rooftop view of the borough while roaming amidst a bumper crop of her...
From the Forum: Finding a High Tech Alternative to a Wired Doorbell
The wiring is beyond repair, so a homeowner is going to have to rewire to get a working doorbell or ...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: From Recently Renovated to Needs Some Work
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a co-op in Sunset Park, an updated townho...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A Skinny House For Sale, a History of the Bathroom
Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in Brooklyn (2019 Edition) One of the biggest questions e...
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