Author: Ashley Brennan
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Modern Living Rooted in Upper East Side Tradition
Sales are officially underway at 175 East 82nd Street, a 39-story condominium that is ushering in a new way of Upper East Side living. Designed by CetraRuddy Architects and developed by Douglaston Development, the 73-residence building brings a contemporary approach to a neighborhood known for its architectural character, cultural institutions and enduring appeal. The Young…
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Back to Work: Homes With Offices Worth Staying Home For
September has a way of resetting the clock. The backpacks are packed, the calendars are filling up, and after a summer of long lunches and late mornings, it’s time to get back to business. Fortunately, “back to work” doesn’t have to mean “back to the cubicle.” Here are five homes where the workspace might just…
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A Modern Penthouse Inside A Former Convent
A piece of Nolita history has been reimagined as a one-of-a-kind contemporary residence. At 34 Prince Street, a landmarked Federal-style building dating to 1826 has been transformed into a boutique condominium while preserving its connection to the neighborhood’s past. Originally built across from the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, the building served as a…
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Brown Harris Stevens Welcomes Top Hamptons Agents Bonita DeWolf and Janifer Jaeger
Highly experienced Hamptons brokers bring more than five decades of combined local market expertise to BHS Sag Harbor SAG HARBOR, NY — September 01, 2026 — Brown Harris Stevens (BHS), the premier privately held real estate firm, today announced that two highly accomplished Hamptons real estate professionals, Bonita DeWolf and Janifer Jaeger, have joined the…
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Brown Harris Stevens Named Top 10 Brokerage for PR and Brand Authority
When it comes to earning national media attention, Brown Harris Stevens is punching well above its weight. A new analysis from Everything-PR ranks Brown Harris Stevens among the top 10 U.S. luxury real estate brokerages for brand authority, coming in at No. 9 in its Q1 2026 Luxury Real Estate Brand Authority Index. The ranking…
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Inside Red Rock House: An Architectural Retreat in the Hudson Valley
Sited on 16.5 acres in the historic hamlet of Red Rock in East Chatham, New York, Red Rock House offers a rare combination of architectural distinction, complete privacy, and immersion in nature. The modern estate, recently featured on Realtor.com, and listed for $4.6 million by Richard Orenstein of Brown Harris Stevens, was designed by Anmahian…
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Private Listing Networks Spark Fair Housing Concerns
For generations, homeownership has been one of the most important pathways to building wealth and creating opportunity in America. But as the housing market becomes more constrained with rising prices, limited inventory, and affordability pressures impacting buyers nationwide, protecting equal access to housing information has never been more important. In a recent TIME opinion piece,…
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Why Every Brokerage Needs to Think Like a Newsroom
Full disclosure – I used to be a TV news producer in one of the biggest markets in the country. In my latest op-ed for RISMedia, I drew on that experience to explore why today’s brokerages need to think beyond traditional marketing and embrace their role as publishers. The way consumers and professionals consume information…
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Own a Piece of Sinatra History: The Hoboken Brownstone Frank Sinatra Bought for His Parents
A rare piece of New Jersey history has arrived on the market: the Hoboken brownstone that legendary entertainer Frank Sinatra purchased for his parents, Marty and Dolly Sinatra, in the 1940s. Now reimagined as a luxury condominium residence, the home blends timeless architectural character with modern design—offering buyers the opportunity to live in a property…
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Dear Friends: This apartment is more than four walls and a roof. It is stability. It is dignity.
Real estate is so much more than simply opening doors. It’s about helping people build – and sometimes rebuild – their lives. While it’s easy to get caught up in dramatic headlines about expensive penthouses and celebrity moves, the most rewarding stories are simply about providing the best service for everyday people who are trying…