From the Forum: How Can You Prove Ownership of a Neighboring Garage?
A homeowner suspects that a garage next door might actually have been built on their property and is...
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: Who Should Pay for Floor Repairs in a Rental Apartment?
A renter is looking for advice on dealing with severe floor issues in their apartment. The floor in ...
From the Forum: Altering a Townhouse Extension That May Not Be Legal
A homebuyer is curious about what approvals might be needed to alter an addition to the townhouse th...
The Hypnotic Swirl of Anish Kapoor’s ‘Descension’ at Brooklyn Bridge Park (Video)
The latest temporary art installation has been unveiled in Brooklyn Bridge Park -- a mesmerizing whi...
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....
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...
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