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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: Finding a Period-Appropriate Ceiling Fixture
On the hunt for a ceiling fixture that would work for the living room of their circa 1920s to 1930s ...
Spike Lee Filming in Brooklyn Heights
You may see more than the usual number of people sporting afros, bell bottoms and other '70s fashion...
From the Forum: When the Floor Changes Color
A homeowner is puzzled by the change in color to their newly refinished floor and is looking for som...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Modern Brownstone and a Roomy Co-op
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a two-bedroom condo in Park Slope, a stat...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: New Apple Store to Open, Murakami’s ‘Sleep’ at BAM
Brooklyn’s Second Apple Store to Open in Fort Greene Next Weekend We’ve been hearing that const...
From the Forum: What is the Process for Converting a Four-Family Brownstone to Condos?
Is turning a four-family row house into a four-unit condo building something a brownstoner should co...
5 Decked-Out Historic Houses to Visit This Holiday Season
The holiday season goes by quickly, so if you want to dazzle your eyes with the glory of lavish deco...
As the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge Turns 53, See It Under Construction in Vintage Photos
While mention of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge today might stir up grumbles about tolls and traffic, ...
From the Forum: What’s the Best Way to Mount Something Onto a Brick Wall?
A homeowner wants to mount a wooden picture rail to a brick wall but is a bit puzzled about what too...
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