From the Forum: Should Homeowners Rethink Skipping the Hiring of a General Contractor?
A gut renovation is being planned and homeowners are contemplating managing the subcontractors thems...
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.
Become the Squire of this Eclectic 19th Century Concrete Manse in Ossining
It's been known by more than a few names over the years and has had an equal number of uses. But by ...
From the Forum: What to Do When the Roof Hatch is Not Accessible
A home inspection uncovered the fact that the hatch for roof access was sheetrocked over during a re...
Traverse History and Explore the Stories of 19th Century Black New Yorkers
Hop aboard a trolley and head to two of Brooklyn's history-packed sites to learn more about 19th cen...
From the Forum: Vermin Proofing During a Renovation
In the midst of a renovation, homeowners are spotting some scampering visitors and are hoping to hal...
Brownstoner’s Top 10 Instagram Picks From Afropunk 2018
The balmy summer air pulsated with the sound of music as crowds streamed into Brooklyn's Afropunk Fe...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Townhouse in Sunset Park, a Co-op in Brooklyn Heights
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a standalone in West Midwood, a brownston...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: New Look for a Wood Frame, Celebrating Michael Jackson
Spanish Neo-Colonial With Private Driveway, Two-Car Garage in Bay Ridge Asks $999K Here’s a two...
From the Forum: Making Sure Old Gas Lines Are Capped
Faced with some vintage gas fixtures in the house, a homeowner wants to make sure that the old lines...
Get the Cucumber Sandwiches Ready, the Astor Teahouse Could Be Yours for $7 Million
It was a folly for the Astors, a little play spot on the grounds of their massive Hudson Valley esta...
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