From the Forum: Are Hairline Cracks Normal in a Newly Repaired Brownstone Facade?
A reader just had their brownstone home refaced and is noticing that hairline cracks have appeared o...
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.
Brooklyn-Based Textile Designers Inspire the Material of Design (Photos)
Brooklyn is awash in creative talent and if you are looking for textiles for your Brooklyn interior ...
Penciled Into History, Women at Work in Greenpoint (1915)
In early 20th century Brooklyn a major employer, particularly of women, was the Eberhard Faber Penci...
From the Forum: Are Landlords Required to Install Window Guards in Every Window?
A reader has a tenant with a young child and wants more information about the rules and regulations ...
Brooklynites Reach Out to Neighbors With Messages of Love at Weekend Rallies
Brooklynites took to the streets, parks and plazas over the weekend in response to the election. Res...
De-Stress With a Little Crafting From 1881 — Make Your Own Brooklyn Building
Looking for a way to relieve some stress and keep your fingers busy this week? We uncovered a Brookl...
From the Forum: Is it Legal to Rent Out the Ground Floor of My Brownstone for Short-Term Stays?
A reader owns a four-story brownstone and would like have a vacation rental on the ground floor. The...
From the Forum: Why Would Someone Brick Up Windows?
A reader recently obtained copies of two historic tax photos of their property and was intrigued to ...
Photographers Capture the Charm of a Cobble Hill Street (Photos)
The combined elements of small houses, a narrow street and beautiful light are hard to resist for ph...
From the Forum: What Professional Should be Hired to Fix Water Damage?
A reader is concerned about some water damage to the plaster on the top floor of their brownstone. ...
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