From the Forum: Is It Feasible to Install Recessed Lighting in a Prewar Apartment?
A reader is considering installing recessed lighting and is looking for some advice. They have a two...
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.
A Last Look at Our Lady of Loreto (Photos)
As demolition looms for Our Lady of Loreto church, we take what may be a final look at the intact, m...
From the Forum: Who is Responsible for DOB Fines When a Boiler Inspection Filing Fee Isn’t Paid?
A homeowner is facing a DOB fine and is wondering what options they have to resolve the issue. They ...
From the Forum: Will the Resale Value of a Home Be Impacted by Its History?
A reader is wondering whether a gruesome history could impact the resale value of a house. They rece...
From the Forum: How Much Insurance Coverage Should a Homeowner Have?
A homeowner is considering a new insurance policy and wondering how much coverage is enough. They ow...
Squibb Park Bridge Opens! (Photos)
With very little fanfare, Squibb Park Bridge re-opened this morning. A little before 10 a.m., pedest...
How Many People Did it Take to Plant a Tree in Prospect Park in 1867?
It is hard to imagine today when the tree shaded pathways and groves of Prospect Park seem to have a...
Grab Your Phone and Delve Into Historic Images of New York With the Urban Archive App
Ever wonder what that old building you walk by every day used to look like? A new app -- Urban Archi...
From the Forum: Are Banging Sounds Normal With A Brand New Heating System?
A reader just finished a gut renovation of their home and is dismayed by the noisy heating system. ...
Discover Danish Design With Danish Seamen’s Church Charity Auction
If you have been hoping to snap up some Danish design and want to support a good cause, your ship ha...
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