Work Almost Complete at Brooklyn Heights Wood Frame House After Loss of Original Walls
The construction fence around a rare Federal-era wood frame house in Brooklyn Heights came down brie...
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: Renovating a Backyard Shed
Homeowners are contemplating a fix-up of a shed behind their row house but aren't sure what might be...
Peek Inside S9’s Ship-Like Dock 72 as It Preps for December Opening at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
S9 Architecture's glassy, stepped structure on the Brooklyn waterfront, known as Dock 72, is getting...
Catch the U.S. Premiere of a New Jean-Michel Basquiat Documentary at Brooklyn Museum
Before a new film about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat hits the airwaves you can watch a screening in t...
Wegmans Inches Closer to Reality With Construction Under Way at Admiral’s Row
It's been a long time coming, but new buildings are finally rising at the Admiral’s Row site at th...
From the Forum: Choosing Paint for a Metal Cornice
A painter has recommended using flat paint for a metal cornice but a homeowner is concerned about ha...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Co-op With Bridge Views, a Brownstone With an Atrium
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a compact Park Slope condo, a Bay Ridge c...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Saving a Historic House, Celebrating Michael Jackson
Fort Greene Brownstone With Atrium and Three More to See This Weekend, Starting at $1.69 Million ...
From the Forum: Dressing Up a Brownstone Sill With a Window Box
Brightening their front facade with some lush plantings sounds like a good idea but a homeowner want...
The Catskill Retreat of 20th Century Opera Diva Amelita Galli-Curci Can Be Yours for $3.25 Million
The atmospheric rooms of this rambling country house used to ring with the dulcet tones of a famous ...
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