Fieldston, a Suburb ‘In the City and Yet Not of It’
With a city so vast, New York offers the possibility of traversing from urban to suburban, and even ...
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: Should a Homeowner Bring Back the Vestibule?
The vestibule at the parlor level was removed and a homeowner is contemplating whether or not to put...
A Map Designer Hits the Road, Determined to Bike Every Street in Brooklyn and Document the Trip
A love of biking and a passion for maps inspired graphic designer Jacqueline VanDusen to bike every ...
From the Forum: Planning Ahead for Mosquito Season
A homeowner is hoping to be prepared for backyard mosquitoes this year and is looking for some tips....
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Renovated Brownstones and Spacious Co-ops
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a renovated Bed Stuy brownstone, a spacio...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A PLG Apartment Gets a Dramatic Focal Point
The Insider: Prospect Lefferts Prewar Gains Dramatic Focal Point, Stylish Baths Not every renovat...
From the Forum: What Parking Rules Should a Homeowner Follow?
A homeowner has been warned that the parking situation in front of their semi-detached home may not ...
A Greek Revival Temple to Learning for Working Women, Yours for $995K
If a house has survived almost 200 years, chances are its walls have a few stories to tell. Even by ...
An Evening of History, Theater and Food at Weeksville Heritage Center
Get immersed in 19th century atmosphere with a performance of playwright Christina Anderson's 'pen/m...
From the Forum: Installing New Gas Pipes During a Renovation
Homeowners have found out that the renovation of their brownstone will have to include the installat...
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