Author: Ashley Brennan
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A Harlem Duplex With Designer Pedigree
Inside one of South Harlem’s most architecturally distinctive pre-war condominiums, this remarkable duplex at The Fitzgerald offers true personality, scale, and design pedigree. Once owned and meticulously renovated by celebrated interior designer and lifestyle tastemaker Kathy Kuo, Residence 1C at 257 West 117th Street blends downtown sophistication with uptown grandeur in a way that feels…
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Robert A.M. Stern’s Personal Apartment Hits the Market
In a city built on bold ideas and bigger personalities, it’s rare to get a window into how one of its most influential architects actually lived – but that’s what makes the former home of Robert A. M. Stern is so compelling. His Upper East Side apartment at The Chatham has come to market, a…
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Brown Harris Stevens and FirstTeam® Launch Strategic Marketing Partnership to Expand Reach and Drive Growth
Two leading independent brokerages join forces to expand marketing reach, elevate listings, and create new opportunities across key U.S. markets NEW YORK, NY (May 4, 2026) — Brown Harris Stevens and FirstTeam® are proud to announce a strategic multi-year marketing partnership uniting two of the nation’s most distinguished independent brokerages on the East and West…
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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…