From the Forum: Is DOB Approval Required When Moving the Location of a Duplex in a Brownstone?
A homeowner is looking to downsize and wondering if switching the layout of their two-family brownst...
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.
Rallying Round the Maypole in Prospect Park (Photos)
Happy May Day! In celebration of the traditional day of springtime festivities we take a look at pa...
An Adorably Snug Worker’s Cottage in Kinderhook Asks $165K
If you are looking to branch out of Brooklyn without breaking the bank, this worker's cottage in Kin...
Kidding Around in the Prospect Park Playgrounds (Photos)
Relive the days when you swung with abandon and dug enthusiastically in sandboxes with a glance thro...
From the Forum: Is It Feasible to Install Recessed Lighting in a Prewar Apartment?
A reader is considering installing recessed lighting and is looking for some advice. They have a two...
A Last Look at Our Lady of Loreto (Photos)
As demolition looms for Our Lady of Loreto church, we take what may be a final look at the intact, m...
From the Forum: Who is Responsible for DOB Fines When a Boiler Inspection Filing Fee Isn’t Paid?
A homeowner is facing a DOB fine and is wondering what options they have to resolve the issue. They ...
From the Forum: Will the Resale Value of a Home Be Impacted by Its History?
A reader is wondering whether a gruesome history could impact the resale value of a house. They rece...
From the Forum: How Much Insurance Coverage Should a Homeowner Have?
A homeowner is considering a new insurance policy and wondering how much coverage is enough. They ow...
Squibb Park Bridge Opens! (Photos)
With very little fanfare, Squibb Park Bridge re-opened this morning. A little before 10 a.m., pedest...
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