''Brownstoner'' began as "a Brooklyn-based website" and in 2017 added a printed edition. It is currently owned by Schneps Communications, a local operator of other newspapers and digital publications.

History

Weblog

Originally titled ''Brownstoner Magazine'', it began as a blog in 2004. A sister site named ''Queens Brownstoner'' was begun in 2013 by Brownstoner founder Jonathan Butler, who also launched the

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. One of ''Brownstoners bloggers is a lay historian who writes weekly about Brooklyn architecture, contributes to the site's award feature, and also does a post each month on upstate New York architecture.

BlankSlate

''Brownstoner'' was acquired by ''BlankSlate'' in 2015 after 10 years and over 42,000 blog posts. BlankSlate was founded by Kael Goodman as a digital marketing agency; Brownstoner was a client.

Schneps Communications

''Schneps Communications'' acquired Brownstoner from BlankSlate in 2017. ''Schneps'' also publishes Brokelyn, The Brooklyn Home Reporter, The Brooklyn Spectator and The Queens Courier.

Building of the day award

''Brownstoners Building of the Day award recognizes architectural notability.

Coverage

''Brownstoner'' writes about the past and the present, and has covered topics including: * A 1650s building believed to be the oldest existing building in New York State * The laying out of the NYC street grid * Effects of the development of the NYC train system's three component divisions on the growth of housing * Areas that remained farmland even as parts of Brooklyn were growing into a city * Noting a web site that listed more than 100 "micro-neighborhoods" in Brooklyn * Covering smaller two-family houses developed by

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, who was better known for his larger buildings. The site averages 15 to 20 posts per day on various local subjects of interest. ''Brownstoner'' founder Butler conceded that much of his eclectic material comes from tips."Bean & Bean .. new location .. wasn’t even on their Web site .. (someone) sent me a photo"

References

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