From the Forum: Contesting a Fine Over Standing Water
A reader is trying to help out a long-time neighbor who received a $600 fine over standing water. Th...
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.
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: An Italianate in Hudson and a Renaissance Revival in Bed Stuy
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Bed Stuy brownstone, a petite co-op in ...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Celebrating the Fourth of July
Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in Brooklyn (2018 Edition) One of the biggest questions e...
From the Forum: How Can a Neighbor Stop Illegal Work Going on Next Door?
A massive, unpermitted addition is being constructed next door and a homeowner is not sure how to ge...
A 19th Century Remnant of the Engineering Past Towers Over Weehawken
Weehawken is known for its impressive waterfront views of the skyscraper-filled skyline of Manhattan...
Is Brooklyn Heights’ Long-Awaited Hotel Bossert Reboot Ready to Open?
Was a Fourth of July bash a sign that the long-closed Hotel Bossert is finally nearing completion? ...
Learn With Some Musical Accompaniment on a BAM Cultural District Walking Tour
Explore the past, present and future of the Brooklyn Cultural District this weekend with a walking t...
From the Forum: Should Homeowners Hire an Expediter For a Stoop and Walkway Reno?
Since their brownstone is in a historic district, homeowners are aware that their stoop and walkway ...
Thousands of New Yorkers March Across Brooklyn Bridge to Protest Family Separation
Thousands of New Yorkers marched across the Brooklyn Bridge from Foley Square in Manhattan to Cadman...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Compact Rental and a Spacious Condo
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Park Slope Italianate with a thoughtful...
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