19th Century Brick Cistern Uncovered in Fort Greene
A Brooklyn archaeologist uncovered a cool 19th century cistern on a construction site in Fort Greene...
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: Dealing With a Party Deck Next Door
A rental building next door is the site of heavy partying on the two roof decks, creating issues for...
Home Furnishings Mecca ABC Carpet & Home Launches Industry City Store
The richly layered vignettes of New York design emporium ABC Carpet & Home have come to Brooklyn wit...
Trash Can Fires, Industrial Grit, Gas Guzzlers Blast Dumbo Back Into Past for Gotham TV Shoot
A Dumbo block got a gritty makeover for the television show Gotham today. Fire burned in a trash can...
From the Forum: Installing New Windows and Preserving Original Interior Shutters
A homeowner would like to restore some original interior shutters and was contemplating timing the p...
From the Forum: Advice for a Renovation Novice
Fresh to home ownership, buyers are feeling a bit overwhelmed by the prospect of renovating their ho...
From the Forum: When Is It Time to Buy a New Hot Water Heater?
With a hot water heater that is 18 years old, a homeowner is wondering whether it is time for a repl...
From the Forum: Finding the Source of Moisture in a Damp Basement
Damp spots in the basement are worrying brownstone owners and they are trying to find the mystery wa...
Macy’s Distinctive 19th Century Mansard Roof Vanishes From Fulton Street — Temporarily
A recent walk down Fulton Mall revealed the iconic green mansard roof of the Downtown Brooklyn Macy'...
From the Forum: Dealing With a Neighbor and a Shared Driveway
A paved driveway is shared between neighbors, leading a homeowner to struggle with some issues regar...
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