Step Into a Permanent Installation of “Specific Objects” at Donald Judd’s SoHo Home and Studio
A visit to SoHo's Judd Foundation is an immersion into the vision of one artist, Donald Judd, who li...
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: Can Work on a House Within a Historic District Be Done Without a Permit?
An architect has a client considering doing work on the front porch of a home within a historic dist...
Montague Street All Torn Up for Repairs
Workers were busy with repairs on Montague Street near Court Street when we happened by earlier toda...
From the Forum: Should ETL Listed Lighting Fixtures Pass an Electrical Inspection?
A reader's reno just failed an electrical inspection and they are looking for advice. Everything was...
From the Forum: What Can You Do When a Neighbor Keeps Complaining to the DOB?
A homeowner needs some advice on dealing with a neighbor calling in numerous complaints about a reno...
Locals Share Love for East New York’s Historic Empire State Dairy
Call it a valentine for an endangered building. With the deadline looming for the designation of...
Step Back to 1914 for a Virtual Tour of the Commandant’s House (Photos)
One of Brooklyn's oldest buildings, the Commandant's House, is both famous and something of a secret...
From the Forum: Worth It to Convert a Brownstone Into a Condo or Co-Op?
A reader is curious about the process of creating a co-op or condo out of a brownstone. They have a...
Shop Cats of Brooklyn and Beyond Finally Get Their Due With New Book
An ode to the feline residents of local shops, The Shop Cats of New York features 40 cats with perso...
From the Forum: What’s the Best Insulation to Prevent Frozen Pipes?
A homeowner is battling frozen pipes in a bathroom and is looking for advice. The bathroom is in an ...
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