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...
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.
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...
How to Prohibit a Tenant From Subletting on Airbnb
A reader is looking for language to include in a lease to prohibit a tenant from subletting the spac...
An Unpretentious 19th Century Building Holds Its Corner in Cobble Hill
The low scale, mixed-use building at 385 Henry Street in Cobble Hill is a modest 19th century surviv...
From the Forum: Should You Move Out All Belongings During a Renovation?
A reader is undertaking a renovation that will necessitate moving out for the duration but was think...
What Would You Have Paid for a Brooklyn Rental 100 Years Ago?
Brooklyn housing costs have gone up and down. What would rental prices have been 100 years ago? ...
From the Forum: How to Replicate Steel Frame 1938 Art Moderne Lobby Doors and Windows?
A reader is looking for advice on replacing the lobby and hallway windows in their 1938 co-op buildi...
Explore the Atmospheric Interiors of the Hispanic Society Before It Closes for Renovation
One of Manhattan's lesser known but showstopping museums is set to close for a major rehabilitation ...
From the Forum: Is It Possible to Block Paint Fumes Seeping In From a Neighboring Renovation?
Paint thinner and primer fumes are seeping into a reader's home from a neighboring renovation. There...
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