Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: New Looks in Design, a Hoboken Brownstone Reno
A Gauntlet of Italianates From Fort Greene to Greenwood Heights to See, Starting at $1.8 Million ...
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: What Is the Source of the Mysterious Smell in the Basement?
A smell of paint thinner has suddenly invaded a homeowner's basement and they can't figure out the o...
From a Quirky Carriage House to a Second Empire Mansion, Another Look at 5 Historic Upstate Homes
Whether your dream home is a quaint carriage house, a charm-filled cottage or a grand estate, there ...
Be Part of the Conversation at Historic Districts Council’s Annual Preservation Conference
Pull up a chair and gab with fellow concerned citizens about the preservation issues near and dear t...
From the Forum: Getting Ready for a Boiler Inspection
A homeowner is getting ready for the final inspection of their new boiler but has some concerns that...
A New Show at Weeksville Explores the Story of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Join Weeksville and the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation for an education-focused theatrical exper...
From the Forum: Should They Hire an Architect for Their Reno?
They've got a new apartment and want to do a renovation that includes removing some walls and aren't...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Bed Stuy Condo, a Prospect Park South Standalone
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a brick townhouse in Crown Heights, a bro...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Frida Kahlo at Brooklyn Museum, Gothic in Bronxville
Romanesque Revival in Park Slope and Three More to See This Weekend, Starting at $850K You may be...
From the Forum: Scheduling a Final Inspection on a Renovation With Code Issues
The plans were approved and construction has been completed but the homeowner has realized that an e...
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