From the Forum: Getting Bats to Take Up Residence
While it may not be an immediate solution to summer mosquitoes, a homeowner is thinking of inviting ...
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.
Peek Into the Architectural Wonders of Brooklyn’s Houses of Worship During Sacred Sites Weekend
If you've wondered about the history of some of New York's most intriguing houses of worship and wan...
From the Forum: Choosing the Right Material for a Backyard Fence
Homeowners are planning on installing a new backyard fence and are looking for advice on materials a...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: From Studio to Standalone
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a wood frame in Beverly Square West, a br...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: The Wooden Relic in Prospect Park
Bed Stuy Brownstone With Original Coal Burning Stove, Juliet Balcony Seeks Record-Setting Price H...
From the Forum: Should a Homeowner Take the Leap Into a Smart Home System?
Since they are contemplating installing a security system, a homeowner is thinking it might be the r...
Live the American Girl Dream in the Grand Second Empire Home of Doll Samantha Parkington
Here's a grand Second Empire style mansion in Westchester County brimming over with 19th century cha...
Get Your Colorful Kites in the Air at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Festival
To celebrate the launch of another season of programming, the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is st...
From the Forum: Will a Wall of Steel Windows Be Too Chilly In the Cold Weather Months?
A renovator is thinking about opening up the rear of their brownstone with steel windows but is conc...
From the Forum: Adding Some Greenery to a Brownstone Facade
Looking for some summer greenery, a homeowner is hoping to find a vine that will provide some color ...
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