From the Forum: Should They Let the Neighbors Take Down a Fence?
Neighbors are planning on installing a new cedar fence and have asked if they could remove the homeo...
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.
Celebrate the Solstice and Kick Off Summer With Music at Myrtle Avenue Plaza
Summer officially starts this weekend and Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership is celebrating with a f...
Take in Some Botanical Inspiration at Connecticut’s Historic Garden Day
The picturesque and historic landscapes of Connecticut are throwing open their proverbial garden gat...
Take a Creative Leap Into the Summer With a Family Festival at Brooklyn Museum
Children can get their artistic juices flowing with the "Bring the Cool" family festival this weeken...
Locals Tour the Historic Homes of Prospect Lefferts Garden (Photos)
Old house enthusiasts got a tantalizing peek into the historic houses in Prospect Lefferts Garden th...
From the Forum: How Much Could It Cost to Install Air Conditioning in a Brownstone?
A homeowner is hoping to install a ductless mini split system in a three-story brownstone and is hop...
Walk in the Footsteps of Walt Whitman With the Brooklyn Historical Society
If you haven't yet celebrated the 200th birthday of Walt Whitman you can take a saunter through the ...
Finding Your Way Around 1930s Brooklyn Heights
Faced with helping party guests navigate from Manhattan to a Brooklyn Heights abode, what was a 1930...
From the Forum: Hunting Down Replacements for Original Details
The fretwork vanished on closing day and now new homeowners are trying to find a replacement. They a...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Brooklyn Heights Carriage House, a Ditmas Park Standalone
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a modest Park Slope co-op, a Greek Reviva...
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