Mark the 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn this August
It's time to break out the tricorn hats and commemorate the Battle of Brooklyn. Once again August is...
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: To Retain or Replace Original Front Doors
Their entry doors are over 80 years old and are in need of some restoration and repair to resolve so...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Co-op Near Prospect Park, a Williamsburg House With a Pool
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a brick house in Bay Ridge, a co-op in Pa...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Park Slope’s Montauk Club, a Family Beach House
Williamsburg House With Pool and Three More to See This Weekend, Starting at $1.545 Million All o...
From the Forum: The Pros and Cons of Buying a Corner Lot House
A homebuyer is considering buying a house on a corner lot but is worried about resale potential shou...
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...
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...
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