Learn About Iconic Brooklyn Emporium Abraham & Straus at the Brooklyn Historical Society
Shopping at fancy-goods emporium Abraham & Straus in Downtown Brooklyn was once an experience in lux...
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.
Brownstoner Honors 50 Leaders in Brooklyn Real Estate, Architecture, Design and Development
Brownstoner recognized 50 leaders in Brooklyn real estate, architecture, design and development at i...
From the Forum: Keeping the Gutters Clean to Avoid a Summons
A homeowner was surprised to receive a summons from the Department of Sanitation over a dirty gutter...
Daily Links: Downtown Brooklyn’s Long-Awaited Willoughby Square Park Project in Jeopardy
In the News Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams Hints at 2021 Mayoral Run [NYDN] Ex-Brooklyn D...
Think You Know Prospect Park? Test Your Knowledge With an Urban Archive Scavenger Hunt
If you are a Prospect Park aficionado and think you know all fascinating history behind the 151-year...
Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 38 Units in Clinton Hill, Starting at $735 a Month
An affordable housing lottery has opened up for 38 units in an eight-story building under constructi...
Daily Links: Brooklyn’s Central Library to Get a $135 Million Upgrade
In the News In Brooklyn, Modernizing the Central Library for Downloads and Robots [NYT] Players ...
From the Forum: What is the Source of That Sewer Smell?
There's a methane smell coming from the basement bathroom and after some detective work homeowners h...
Williamsburg’s Whisk to Open on Atlantic Avenue in Former Home of A Cook’s Companion
Brooklyn chefs will once again have a speciality resource on Atlantic Avenue. A sign recently popped...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Victorian Splendor and Gothic Charm
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a jaw-dropper of an 1883 restored brownst...
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