Step Back to 1914 for a Virtual Tour of the Commandant’s House (Photos)
One of Brooklyn's oldest buildings, the Commandant's House, is both famous and something of a secret...
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: Worth It to Convert a Brownstone Into a Condo or Co-Op?
A reader is curious about the process of creating a co-op or condo out of a brownstone. They have a...
Shop Cats of Brooklyn and Beyond Finally Get Their Due With New Book
An ode to the feline residents of local shops, The Shop Cats of New York features 40 cats with perso...
From the Forum: What’s the Best Insulation to Prevent Frozen Pipes?
A homeowner is battling frozen pipes in a bathroom and is looking for advice. The bathroom is in an ...
4 Upstate Homes With Distinctive Eyebrow Windows, Starting at $250,000
We found four homes that share a rather specific architectural feature -- frieze-band windows. What ...
From the Forum: Is a Cellar Bedroom Ever Legal?
A reader has an accepted offer on a two-family brownstone and is wondering about the legality of ren...
Former BookCourt Home Slated for Development Is Historically Significant, Research Reveals
One of the two 19th century buildings that housed BookCourt, 163 Court Street, slated for developmen...
Brooklyn Homes Go Bold With Wallpaper
It takes a certain level of commitment to transform a wall with a bold pattern or color. From delica...
From the Forum: What Can You Do When a Neighbor’s Stove Is Smoking You Out?
Irritated by the smoke and smell from a neighbor's wood-burning stove, a reader is looking for advic...
Help Craft a “Heart Bombing” at the Historic Empire State Dairy in East New York
Show your love for the Empire State Dairy Company buildings in East New York with a bit of heart-fel...
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