From the Forum: When Is It Time to Buy a New Hot Water Heater?
With a hot water heater that is 18 years old, a homeowner is wondering whether it is time for a repl...
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: Finding the Source of Moisture in a Damp Basement
Damp spots in the basement are worrying brownstone owners and they are trying to find the mystery wa...
Macy’s Distinctive 19th Century Mansard Roof Vanishes From Fulton Street — Temporarily
A recent walk down Fulton Mall revealed the iconic green mansard roof of the Downtown Brooklyn Macy'...
From the Forum: Dealing With a Neighbor and a Shared Driveway
A paved driveway is shared between neighbors, leading a homeowner to struggle with some issues regar...
Get Your Fill of Apples at 5 Pick-Your-Own New York Orchards
Apple season is upon us and if the sight of apples brimming over at the city's greenmarkets makes yo...
Step Inside Artists’ Work Spaces During Bushwick Open Studios This Weekend
The three-day, sprawling arts extravaganza that is Bushwick Open Studios is set for this weekend. It...
From the Forum: Backyard DIY Solutions for Disguising a Stucco Wall
A homeowner is looking for some inexpensive solutions to spruce up the stucco wall that surrounds th...
Here’s How the Parks Department Wants to Transform Fort Greene Park
More accessible -- and better looking. That's how the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation...
51 Stories of Condos to Replace Macy’s Parking Garage With ‘Love Letter’ Mural Downtown
The Macy's parking garage with artist Stephen Powers' iconic and uplifting 'Love Letter to Brooklyn'...
From the Forum: Choosing a Furnace
With cooler weather approaching, a homeowner is contemplating replacing a dying furnace. Every heati...
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