From the Forum: Purchasing a House That Was Renovated Without Permits
Prospective buyers are thinking of purchasing a home that has been in the same family hands since it...
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.
Live in 1930s Grandeur in Architect Rosario Candela’s Westchester County Mansion
In the New York real estate game the code for prewar apartment grandeur is often "designed by Rosari...
Get Ready for a Summer of Free Public Programming at Myrtle Avenue Plaza
Brooklynites can get out and enjoy another new public space this summer with a roster of free public...
Take a Seat on a Piece of Engineering History in Prospect Park
It's a subtle new addition to Prospect Park, but it's got a bit of history to tell. Almost exactl...
From the Forum: Choosing the Right Flooring for a Kitchen
Homeowners can't agree on new flooring for their kitchen. They are hoping for something modern and e...
Weeksville Celebrates Juneteenth With ‘Unapologetically Black Week,’ Beginning June 19
Get inspired and energized this Juneteenth with a week of interactive programming at the Weeskville ...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: From Modest Wood Frame to Lavish Mansion
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a historic mansion in Clinton Hill, a bro...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Domino Park Opens, a Pfizer Mansion Hits the Market
Domino Park Opens on the Williamsburg Waterfront (Photos) Domino Park officially opened Sunday — ...
An Interior Designer’s Historical Mashup in the Hudson Valley Asks $4.25 Million
If you are a bit indecisive in your architectural tastes, here's a house that offers a chance to hop...
From the Forum: Installing an Awning Over the Front Door
A homeowner is debating about installing an awning over the front door, but is wondering what option...
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