From the Forum: What Can Be Done With Over-Sanded Floors?
The pine subfloor in the kitchen was a bit too enthusiastically sanded during a renovation and after...
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.
Meander Through History With Walking Tours of Wallabout and Fort Greene Park
Get a dose of Vitamin D and a bit of local history knowledge with a series of free walking tours of ...
From the Forum: Stopping the Flow of False 311 Complaints
A homeowner is racking up false complaints against their property and isn't sure where to turn to ge...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Wood Frame in Clinton Hill, a Brick Row House in Crown Heights
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a 20th century brick home in Sheepshead B...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A New Addition Brings Light Into a South Slope Townhouse
The Insider: New Rear Addition Adds Light, Space and Functionality to a South Slope Townhouse Mor...
From the Forum: Buying a House With Old Violations
A homebuyer is in the midst of purchasing a property that has a number of open violations and is won...
Visit the Historic Stone Houses of Hurley or Snap One Up for Your Very Own, Starting at $895K
You might think you've entered a quaint restoration village when you saunter down Main Street in Hur...
Learn About Avoiding Foreclosure With a Free Workshop in East New York
Get educated on how to keep your home and smarten up your household finances. NHS Brooklyn and E...
From the Forum: When a Bedroom Isn’t a Bedroom
A reader purchased what was advertised as a nine-bedroom home but has now found out some are not leg...
The Watchtower Yellow Fades From View on the Brooklyn Heights Waterfront
The skyline of Brooklyn Heights is slowly turning another shade as the iconic yellow of the former J...
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