From the Forum: Insulating a New Roof
Estimates have come in for a new flat roof and two out of the three roofers have insulation as a sta...
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: A Crown Heights Rental, a Carroll Gardens Brownstone
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a brownstone with an elevator in Carroll ...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Country Cottages, Peaches HotHouse Opens in Fort Greene
Three Hudson Valley Board-and-Batten Cottages, Starting at $398K If you’ve seen Grant Wood’s ...
From the Forum: Deciding Whether to Paint Over or Remove Wallpaper
A homeowner is looking for advice on dealing with old wallpaper. Is it worth the time and money to r...
History Is Electric at This Greek Revival Wood Frame in Newburgh
If you are looking for a house with a smattering of quirky history across the centuries, this early ...
Last Chance This Season for a Bloom Walk With Brookyn Botanic Garden
There are still some blooms to be seen in Brooklyn and a few chances remaining to grab a guided walk...
From the Forum: Dealing With Exposed Brick
Homeowners had hoped that after removing the plaster from an old brick partywall they could just whi...
Things Are Getting Scary at Brooklyn Historical Society
The historic doors of the Brooklyn Historical Society are creaking open for a Halloween eve full of ...
From the Forum: Responding to a DOB Notice for Inspection
An apartment owner received a notice for inspection from the Department of Buildings and isn't sure ...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Renaissance Revival in Crown Heights, a Federal in Kinderhook
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a barrel-fronted two-family in Windsor Te...
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