From the Forum: Can a Property Tax Assessment Be Appealed?
A homeowner was notified that their townhouse increased in value and they are concerned about the po...
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.
Visit a Modest Little Hudson Valley Beaux-Arts Palace Built for a Vanderbilt
It may be hard to imagine when gazing up at this palatial Beaux-Arts pile in the Hudson River Valley...
From the Forum: Should a Coal Chute Be Sealed?
A reader is contemplating sealing up the coal chute in their cellar and is debating the pros and con...
What Precautions Should You Take to Protect Your Home Before a Neighbor’s Renovation Begins?
A homeowner is concerned that the renovation of the townhouse next door will impact their building. ...
Park Slope Dream Home Turned Construction Nightmare Finally Sells for $7.5 Million
One of Brooklyn's most crazily ambitious private residential projects has finally sold -- unfinished...
4 Revolutionary-Era Upstate Homes With That Wide-Floorboard Charm, Starting at $248K
Prewar can take on a slightly different meaning when house hunting Upstate. While in Brooklyn we thi...
From the Forum: Do Historic Districts Benefit a Homeowner?
A reader is curious about the benefits of having a home within a New York City designated historic d...
Two Brooklyn Heights Bank-Row Buildings Are Now Landmarks
Brooklyn Heights gained two more landmarks with the designation of 181 and 185 Montague Street Tuesd...
5 Brooklyn Designers Floor Us With Colorful, Creative Carpets (Photos)
If you are hoping to warm up the floors of your Brooklyn home with texture and pattern, look no furt...
From the Forum: What Insulation Type Is the Safest Choice?
A reader is adding insulation and wants to choose a safe material. The plan calls for insulating the...
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