From Ruin to Restoration: Saving the Picturesque Legacy of Hudson’s Dr. Oliver Bronson House
Twenty-one years ago, its once grand porches were piled with garbage, plywood closed up the graceful...
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.
Celebrate the King of Pop at Spike Lee’s Annual Michael Jackson Block Party
Mark the birth of the pop music king in Brooklyn style, with a Bed Stuy block party. Spike Lee, ...
From the Forum: Should a Homeowner Rip Out the Radiators and Install a Mini Split System?
Homeowners love the look of their old radiators but are considering installing mini splits as the so...
The Quaint and Quirky Wooden Houses of Windsor Terrace’s Temple Court
It's almost impossible not to be charmed by Brooklyn's tucked-away alleys and tiny streets. From Bar...
Bulk Up Your Knowledge About the Brooklyn Army Terminal With a Walking Tour This Weekend
It's a looming presence on Brooklyn's waterfront, but how much do you really know about the Brooklyn...
From the Forum: Making the Switch From Gas to Electric Cooking
In planning a kitchen renovation, homeowners would like to have a continuous run of countertop by in...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Bungalow in Cypress Hills, a Co-op in Brooklyn Heights
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a spacious condo in Fort Greene, an Arts ...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A Hotel in Williamsburg, Affordable Housing in Crown Heights
Bed Stuy Brownstone With Distinctive Bay Window Returns as Flip, Asks $2.149 Million Here’s a u...
From the Forum: Deciding on a New Bathroom Fixture
It's been tough to find replacement parts for a toilet, so a homeowner has determined that replaceme...
An Artful Hudson Valley Landscape at Art Omi
The list of architectural, artistic and natural wonders to explore in the Hudson Valley is lengthy a...
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