Take a Winter Hike Along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail
Don't let the winter weather keep you inside when there are still places to explore. You can com...
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.
Tour and Learn the Tales of Abolitionists in Downtown Brooklyn
It is easy to walk through a neighborhood without realizing the layers of history that are present. ...
From the Forum: Staying Put or Moving During Construction
A homeowner is contemplating an addition to their brownstone and wondering if it is realistic to liv...
Indochino to Open First Brooklyn Store in Former BookCourt Space on Court Street in Cobble Hill
Men's custom clothier Indochino is set to open its first store in Brooklyn this week. The made-to...
Spend a Wintry Afternoon With Some Historic Crafting at Wyckoff Farmhouse Family Day
Get cozy in the atmospheric surroundings of Wyckoff Farmhouse with a free day of exploring history a...
Once-Grand Bushwick Italianate Left Open to Elements, May Be Razed
A formerly grand 19th century manse on Bushwick Avenue has been stripped and left open to the elemen...
From the Forum: Should a Buyer Be Concerned About Purchasing a House Without a Gas Meter?
A potential homeowner is considering purchasing a house that has no gas service and is wondering wha...
This Canarsie Spot Was Once Rocking and Bowling
In the 20th century, depending on the decade, you may have made your way to this block in Canarsie f...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Glassy Condo, a Quaint Carriage House
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a limestone in Crown Heights, a brownston...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Emily Blunt and John Krasinski in Brooklyn Heights
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski Buy Entire Floor at The Standish in Brooklyn Heights for $11 Million ...
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