Author: Ashley Brennan
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A Rare 20-Acre Waterfront Estate in Westport Offers a Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity
In a corner of Westport that still feels quietly untouched, properties like this rarely come to market. Tucked along a private lane in the Greens Farms neighborhood, 4 Sherwood Island Lane unfolds across more than 20 acres of protected waterfront land, where open sky, tidal marsh, and long views over Sherwood Island State Park define…
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Scandinavian Elegance Meets Downtown Brooklyn Living at BellTel Lofts
In a city as relentlessly fast-paced as New York, homes that seamlessly balance elevated design with genuine comfort are few and far between. Residence 14D at 365 Bridge Street manages exactly that: a thoughtfully reimagined prewar loft in Downtown Brooklyn that recently caught the attention of Architectural Digest. Offered for $1,675,000 and represented by Emilia…
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One of the Oldest Wood-Frame Homes In Brooklyn Heights Could Be Yours
25 Cranberry Street in Brooklyn Heights, believed to be the last original wood-frame farmhouse in the neighborhood, dates back to the late 1700s. Listed by Joan Goldberg of Brown Harris Stevens, the home is asking $4.9 million and is being offered publicly for the first time in nearly three decades. “This house is in a…
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Why a Proposed Pied-à-Terre Tax Could Impact Every New Yorker
New York City’s housing market has always been a balancing act where policy decisions at the top can ripple through every neighborhood, price point, and property type. A newly proposed annual pied-à-terre tax by Governor Kathy Hochul is a clear example of how a measure aimed at a narrow slice of the market could have…
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BHS Sale of Lena Horne’s Former Home Sets New Record in Addisleigh Park
Brown Harris Stevens agent Matthew Wynter has set a new price record with the sale of the former home of legendary singer, actress, and civil rights activist Lena Horne. As reported by Homes.com, the sale of Horne’s former residence not only attracted significant attention, but ultimately set a new price record for Addisleigh Park, Queens—an…
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90 Showings, 30 Offers: A Record-Breaking Sale in Norwalk’s Cranbury Neighborhood
A recent sale in Norwalk’s Cranbury neighborhood is a shining example of how thoughtful design, strategic pricing, and full market exposure can drive exceptional results. 152 E. Rocks Road closed at $2,000,152, setting a new benchmark as the highest sale price ever recorded in Cranbury. The transaction also achieved 125.4% of the asking price—the strongest…
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We Did It Again! Brown Harris Stevens Ranked #1 Privately Held Real Estate Brokerage in New York City
Brown Harris Stevens (BHS) has once again been named the #1 privately held real estate brokerage in New York City, according to the April 2026 rankings published by The Real Deal. Brown Harris Stevens was also ranked among the top 5 brokerages in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The report highlights a resurgence in transaction activity and…
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A Record Year, a High-Risk Pregnancy, and a Landmark Deal at 80 Clarkson
Luxury agent Marina Bernshtein achieved her best year ever—while navigating a high-risk pregnancy. Throughout the year, Bernshtein continued to manage complex, high-value transactions and demanding client relationships even when she faced thrice weekly testing for her and her unborn twin girls. Bernshtein discovered she was pregnant with twins at the age of 40, which came…
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NYC Home With Family Ties To Legendary Actor Tony Randall Hits The Market
A showstopping Upper West Side condominium with ties to one of TV’s most notable actors could now be yours! According to Crain’s New York Business, the home is being listed by Heather Randall, widow of acclaimed actor Tony Randall. Located at the Grand Millenium, a 32-story high-rise at Broadway and West 66th Street, the apartment is asking…
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Your Next Home Could Be a Literal Work of Art
Perched on the top floor of 255 West 23rd Street, this one-of-a-kind one-bedroom residence was transformed by internationally recognized designer Ghiora Aharoni as a “residence as a work of art.” Rather than a traditional renovation, Aharoni approached the apartment as an artistic composition, removing walls to create a fluid, open-plan space where architecture, art, and…