51 Stories of Condos to Replace Macy’s Parking Garage With ‘Love Letter’ Mural Downtown
The Macy's parking garage with artist Stephen Powers' iconic and uplifting 'Love Letter to Brooklyn'...
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: Choosing a Furnace
With cooler weather approaching, a homeowner is contemplating replacing a dying furnace. Every heati...
Getting Literary at the Brooklyn Book Festival (Photos)
Book-inspired joy invaded Brooklyn all week thanks to the Brooklyn Book Festival. Literary stars, au...
From the Forum: Hiring Two Contractors for a Renovation Project
Would using two contractors for a project make it more complicated than it's worth? Homeowners are ...
Detail-Filled Neo-Colonial With Connection to Prominent Historian in Poughkeepsie Asks $210K
This inviting little house with its bench-adorned pedimented porch and graceful entrance presents a ...
Mini Art Installation Pops Up in Dumbo
Is this a guerrilla art installation? We noticed this going up last week on Front Street in Dumbo be...
Actor Matt Damon Snaps Up Splashy Penthouse in Superman’s Brooklyn Heights Building
Actor Matt Damon is in contract to buy a penthouse condo in The Standish, at 171 Columbia Heights in...
From the Forum: The Cost of Rebuilding a Stoop
A stoop is in need of a rebuild and a homeowner is wondering just how much the project might end up ...
Landmarks Tepid on Plan to Demolish Pre-Civil War House in Greenpoint Historic District
A developer Tuesday failed to convince the Landmarks Preservation Commission of the need to demolish...
From the Forum: Building a Floating Deck in the Backyard of a Rental
A tenant is considering building a deck in the backyard of their rental, and is looking for advice. ...
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