Think Your Block Is the Greenest in Brooklyn? Enter the Botanic Garden’s Competition to Find Out
Want to show off your green thumb and community spirit? Bring some nature to your neighborhood and e...
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 Green-Wood Cemetery Chapel Is Under Wraps During Restoration
A multi-million dollar restoration project is under way to bring a glow back to the Gothic-inspired ...
From the Forum: Troubleshooting a Leaking Shower
Homeowners are worried that tearing out their newly installed shower might be the only solution to a...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Finnish Co-op, a Classic Brownstone
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Neo-Grec in Prospect Heights, an Italia...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Weeksville Endangered, Design Shows to Catch
Breaking: Weeksville Heritage Center in Danger of Closing, Launches Crowdfunding Campaign The Wee...
From the Forum: Disguising an Unattractive Garden Wall
Construction in the adjoining lot has left an eyesore of a wall facing a homeowner's backyard and th...
Find Artistic Inspiration at the Country Cottage of a 19th Century Portrait Painter, Yours for $725K
Its origin is the 18th century, but the claim to fame for this charming wood frame house was as the ...
Celebrate the Arrival of Spring With a Busy Weekend in Prospect Park
If you are bursting with excitement at the arrival of warmer weather you can join fellow celebrants ...
From the Forum: Eco-Friendly Options for Cleaning Brownstone
A reader has been tasked with finding a green solution for cleaning the exterior of a brownstone and...
Gaze Upon the Architectural Treasures of Brooklyn During Sacred Sites Weekend
If you've wanted an opportunity to wander through some of New York's captivating houses of worship, ...
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