The Curious Tale of Williamsburg’s Historic Abate Grotto
At the intersection of Woodpoint Road and Conseylea Street in Williamsburg sits a 20th century curio...
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: Should a Buyer Be Concerned About a Deck Not Built to Code?
In the midst of purchasing a brownstone, a buyer is wondering if work that is probably not code comp...
From the Forum: What Kind of Trees Are Growing in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn is lush with trees and one Brooklynite is wondering how to identify the specimen that is gr...
From the Forum: What Options Are There When City Contractors Damage Your Property?
Contractors working for the city damaged a homeowner's property and they are wondering how -- or if ...
Time Travel to Civil War Brooklyn and Beyond via the BAM Online Archive
It is always a cause for celebration when new archival history resources go online -- especially for...
From the Forum: Choosing a Replacement Window
Homeowners are looking to replace the existing aluminum windows in their townhouse but aren't sure w...
Mark Twain Visited This Famed Catskills Colony for “Artists and Brain Workers”
Perched amongst the scenic overlooks and summer colonies of the Catskill Mountains is a 19th century...
From the Forum: Bringing a Ladder Back to the Library
Surviving built-in bookshelves are a marvelous original feature when you can get them. One homeowner...
Step Back in Time and Check Into the Leverich Towers Hotel in Brooklyn Heights (Photos)
If you ever dreamed of stepping back in time to the swank days of Brooklyn's luxurious residential h...
From the Forum: When the Certificate of Occupancy Doesn’t Match the Sales Description
Potential homeowners have discovered that the brownstone they are in contract on was misrepresented ...
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