From the Forum: Replacing a Boiler in the Middle of Winter
The recent cold snap took a toll on their boiler and brownstone owners are now wondering what they s...
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.
Finding a Home for the ‘Tired Brain Worker’ in Wykagyl Park
The suburbs were booming in the early 20th century and the moneyed set had no lack of places to find...
From the Forum: Getting a Plaster Medallion Back on the Ceiling
Electrical work required the temporary removal of a parlor ceiling medallion and now that it is time...
Will the Small Collection of Historic Row Houses in This Tiny Neighborhood Survive Development?
It's not quite central Downtown Brooklyn, Vinegar Hill or Fort Greene, but this quirky little neighb...
Set Back the Clock With a Visit to the Historic Interiors of Weeksville (Photos)
While actual time travel has not yet been proven possible, there's a spot in Brooklyn that allows th...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Restored Brownstone and a Modest Co-op
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Bed Stuy brownstone filled with restore...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Red Hook Proposals, a Brownstoner’s Labor of Love
Sleepy Red Hook Could Become Skyscraper District With Cuomo’s Support for New Subway Line A con...
From the Forum: What to Expect During an Electrical Inspection
The electrical upgrade is complete and homeowners now anxiously await a final inspection from the De...
A Dash of History With the Snow: 3 Historic New York Sites for Cross Country Skiing and Hiking
Winter weather may inspire some to hibernate indoors and dream of a crackling fire but if you embrac...
Bridging Nature With New Technology: The Cleft Ridge Span of Prospect Park
At first glance, casual strollers may not realize they are walking underneath something quite unusua...
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