Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A Chic Reno, Lena Dunham’s Brooklyn Pad for Sale
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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: When Construction for a New Building Next Door Damages Your Property
A homeowner has allowed the contractors working on a new building to use their backyard, but are now...
5 Sumptuous Books for Architecture and Design Lovers
'Tis the season for gift-giving and for curling up indoors with a good book. For the historic house ...
Get an Artful View of the Canal With an Exhibition at the Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse
The work of pioneering artists who have drawn inspiration from the Gowanus Canal will be on view in ...
From the Forum: Should Homeowners Be Worried About Crumbling Sounds From the Party Wall?
After going through a reno on their wood frame, homeowners want to be understanding about the rehab ...
Get Into the Swing of the Season at These 7 Brooklyn Holiday Markets
Makers and entrepreneurs shine in December, with holiday markets throughout Brooklyn showcasing a wi...
From the Forum: When Installing a Dry Well Doesn’t Keep the Basement Dry
During a renovation homeowners installed a dry well in the backyard, but ever since their once dry b...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: From Renovated to in Need of Some Love
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Bed Stuy brownstone in need of some lov...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A Wraparound Building Tops Out in Bushwick
Classic Boerum Hill Restored Italianate and Three More to See This Weekend, Starting at $859K Thr...
5 Brooklyn Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrations to Check Out This Holiday Season
Brooklyn is about to light up with a flick of a switch as Christmas trees come to life over the next...
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