From the Forum: How Is Water Getting Into the Basement?
Heavy rains are bringing water into a finished basement and the homeowner is looking for a solution....
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.
Built by Bread, This Prospect Lefferts Gardens Bakery Once Perfumed the Neighborhood
You may not think to look at it, but the building that dominates a stretch of Flatbush Avenue near P...
From the Forum: How Do You Handle Organic Waste Collection in a Multi-Family Building?
The Department of Sanitation has just delivered brown bins to a readers's neighborhood as part of th...
Get Inspired at BKLYN Designs This Weekend
Surround yourself with the creativity of Brooklyn at BKLYN Designs, the annual fair celebrating the ...
Three Detail-Filled Victorian Era Charmers in Poughkeepsie Starting at $385K
With easy train access, a scenic location along the Hudson River, and a wealth of historic propertie...
HGTV’s Emmy Award-Winning Flea Market Flip at LIC Flea This Weekend
Turning old and discarded items into new treasures is the fun of HGTV’s Emmy Award-winning sho...
From the Forum: Is DOB Approval Required When Moving the Location of a Duplex in a Brownstone?
A homeowner is looking to downsize and wondering if switching the layout of their two-family brownst...
Rallying Round the Maypole in Prospect Park (Photos)
Happy May Day! In celebration of the traditional day of springtime festivities we take a look at pa...
An Adorably Snug Worker’s Cottage in Kinderhook Asks $165K
If you are looking to branch out of Brooklyn without breaking the bank, this worker's cottage in Kin...
Kidding Around in the Prospect Park Playgrounds (Photos)
Relive the days when you swung with abandon and dug enthusiastically in sandboxes with a glance thro...
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