From the Forum: Renovating Without a Permit
A developer is doing an overhaul of a Bed Stuy house and a neighbor has noticed that there aren't an...
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.
A Wintry Tour of the 19th Century Houses of Newburgh (Photos)
Newburgh, perched on a scenic spot along the western banks of the Hudson River, is a town that might...
From the Forum: Getting Rid of the Smell After the Rodents Move Out
Homeowners have successfully evicted rats that had taken up residence in the basement, but the smell...
From the Forum: Who Should Maintain the Utility Pole?
A utility pole is in rough shape and a homeowner is trying to find out who is responsible for repair...
LPC Says No to Plea to Landmark Walt Whitman’s Brooklyn House
The official verdict is in and, at least according to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, Walt Wh...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Colonial Revival House, a Romanesque Revival Brownstone
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Brooklyn Heights townhouse that include...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Times Square Bombing Suspect Is From Brooklyn
Iconic Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower Sign Is Gone — Guess What Will Replace It Out with the ol...
From the Forum: Scheduling Payments to an Architect During a Renovation
Just starting the planning for a gut renovation, a homeowner was puzzled when an architect asked for...
Can the Greek Revival Masterpiece of Newburgh Be Saved?
It is hard to comprehend the massive scale of the columned structure until you are actually standing...
From the Forum: Adding a Deck in a Historic District
Homeowners are hoping to add a deck off the rear of their brownstone and are looking for advice. Sin...
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