A Grand Brownstone Holds the Corner in Fort Greene (Photos)
It is hard to resist the good looks of a brownstone against a bright blue sky, particularly a grand ...
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.
Three Mid-19th Century Italianate Charmers in Hudson Under $675K
Nestled amid the natural beauty of the Hudson River Valley and with historic charm galore, not to me...
Boating About in Prospect Park (Photos)
Getting out onto the the water is a summertime ritual, as these vintage snaps of Brooklynites enjoyi...
From the Forum: Removing Paint From a Marble Mantel and Cast Iron Summer Cover
The marble mantle and cast iron insert of a reader's 1870s brownstone are coated with layers of pain...
From the Forum: Clearing Landmarks Violations Accrued by a Previous Owner
A home buyer has just discovered that their new home, renovated by a developer, has multiple violati...
Peek Inside Park Slope’s Newly Restored Brooklyn Lyceum and Public Bath (Photos)
The Brooklyn Lyceum will once again pulse with strenuous activity when it begins a new life as a Bli...
From the Forum: What Should You Do When Your Architect Disappears Before DOB Sign-Off?
A homeowner has a renovation job almost complete but the architect has vanished from the project, le...
This Hudson River Villa’s Past Matches Its Gothic Style (Pitchforks and Lightning, Oh My!)
This romantic confection of a house, complete with turrets, dormers, pointed Gothic arch windows and...
From the Forum: Tracking Water Usage With DEP’s Automated Meter Reading
A homeowner has an automated water meter and is finding large spikes in their water use that don't s...
Union Health Center Prepping to Open at Cauffman’s Curvy Glass Building in Fort Greene
The swooping glass building designed by architect Francis Cauffman at 620 Fulton Street in Fort Gree...
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