See the Amazingly Preserved, Mellowed Grandeur of Gilded Age Chop House Gage & Tollner (Photos)
It doesn't take much to imagine the sound of lobsters being cracked, oysters being shucked, local po...
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: Is a Permit Required for Drywall and Plaster Removal?
A reader wants to remove to remove all drywall and plaster from the ceilings and walls of an apartme...
A Brief Brooklyn Winter Wonderland (Photos)
The first significant snow hit Brooklyn this past weekend and residents took full advantage. The bla...
From the Forum: Can a Garage Legally Be Converted Into a Home Office?
A reader is interesting in converting a garage in poor condition into usable work space. The garage ...
Upstate House Museums Dress Up for the Holidays (Photos)
In the mood for an upstate adventure that captures the traditions of the season? It isn't too late t...
Brooklynites Commute Over Frozen East River, Boys Make a Profit (1888)
The snowpocalypse of 1888 brought a brutal blizzard to New York City and temperatures cold enough to...
From the Forum: Getting Heat to the Whole House
A reader is finding that their gas-fueled hot water heating system is not warming the rental portion...
Brooklyn Treasures St. Barbara’s Church and Forman Building Are Now Landmarks
The twists and turns of clearing out the Landmarks backlog was, in the end, good for Brooklyn. Today...
The Extravagant Christmas Lights of Dyker Heights (Photos)
It is the time of year when electrical use spikes in Dyker Heights as the neighborhood glows with ov...
From the Forum: What Happens to Building Violations When a Property Is Sold?
A reader is curious about what might happen if they sell a property that has unresolved violations w...
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