Warm Up With a Brighton Beach Tango (Photos)
Has the idea of warmer weather ahead got you dreaming about days at the beach? Until that beach weat...
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: Would You Add Architectural Details to a Plain Brownstone?
A reader is considering purchasing a brownstone with no significant exterior detail and is wondering...
The Fabulous Fireplaces of Newburgh (Photos)
If the continued chilly weather has you dreaming of fireplaces and cozy historic houses this virtual...
Community Rallies Today to Save Long Vacant Our Lady of Loreto Church
Locals are once again gearing up in the battle to save a beloved Ocean Hill church. Today at 2 p.m. ...
From the Forum: Should a Buyer Avoid Properties With ECB Violations?
A reader is looking at purchasing a property and is concerned that it has an open violation. They di...
Spotting Cinderella From the J Train
During a stroll in Cypress Hills our attention was grabbed by a glimpse of a vintage Brooklyn Union ...
From the Forum: Is Common Staircase Access to the Roof Required in a Multi-Family Dwelling?
A renovation in a four-family home is leading to some homeowner questions about the code requirement...
Brownstoner’s Top 10 Instagram Photos This Winter
With the first official day of spring soon approaching and more snow in the forecast we take a look ...
Montague Street Row House Looking for a History-Inspired Makeover
A rowhouse at 162 Montague Street in the Brooklyn Heights Historic District could soon be getting a ...
From the Forum: What Should You Do When Your Contractor Refuses to Open a Wall for Inspection?
A homewoner is nearing the end of a reno and is at a stand-off with the general contractor over the ...
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