Work Starts to Restore and Rent Long-Neglected Eyesore on Gates in Clinton Hill
A once-grand Italianate brownstone has stood empty and disfigured on the corner of Gates and St. Jam...
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: What Can Neighbors Do About the Abandoned House Next Door?
They have tried filing complaints with every agency and office they can think of, but there hasn't b...
Head to the Country With a Fall Celebration at Wyckoff Farmhouse
Celebrate Brooklyn's agricultural past with a day of food, games and education at the Wyckoff House ...
From the Forum: Babyproofing a Brownstone Staircase
Homeowners love the original wooden stair in their renovated brownstone but are now facing how to ta...
McMultifamily Revamp of Historic Clinton Hill Mansion Emerges
The red brick facade, arched entry and mansard roof of the freestanding Second Empire mansion at 489...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Federal Style in Brooklyn Heights, Prewar in Jackson Heights
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Bed Stuy brownstone dripping with detai...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Matt Damon in Brooklyn, Breaking Records in Bed Stuy
Did Matt Damon and His Family Move Into The Standish in Brooklyn Heights This Week? Actor Matt Da...
From the Forum: Battling Mosquitoes in the Backyard
After a particularly rough summer of fighting off mosquitoes a homeowner is at a loss as to how to w...
A Mix of Old England and 20th Century American Style at Little Cassiobury in Bedford Hills
If you were hankering for a bit of old world charm to bring back to the U.S. in the 1920s, you might...
The Atlantic Antic Returns for a 44th Year of Festivities
Billed as New York's largest street festival, the Atlantic Antic is back this month for another cele...
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