Author: Ashley Brennan
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Gobble Up the Views: Where to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from Your Window
If there’s one thing better than a Thanksgiving turkey, it’s catching those giant helium balloons drift by without freezing your feathers while camped on the street. We’re talking about apartments with float-worthy vistas, where you can cozy up, pour some cider, and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from the comfort of your own perch. Here are…
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Christopher Halstead Promoted to Chief Strategy Officer at Brown Harris Stevens
NEW YORK, NY (November 13, 2025) — Brown Harris Stevens (BHS), one of the nation’s premier privately held real estate firms, is proud to announce that Christopher Halstead has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer. In this expanded role, Halstead will oversee the implementation of new company-wide initiatives, streamline operations and efficiencies across regions, and assist with office…
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The Late, Great Lena Horne’s Former Queens Home Hits the Market for $1.22 Million
In Addisleigh Park, a storied Queens enclave once known as New York’s “African-American Gold Coast”, a home with a remarkable past has just hit the market for $1.22 million. The Tudor-style residence was once owned by the legendary Lena Horne, the trailblazing singer, actress, and civil-rights icon whose grace and courage left an indelible mark on American culture. …
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Newly Renovated, President Trump’s Childhood Home is Ready for a New Administration
The Childhood home of President Donald Trump is back on the market with a whole new look. Built in 1940 by President Trump’s father Fred, the home at 85-15 Wareham Place in Jamaica Estates, Queens has changed hands multiple times, falling into disrepair, briefly operating as an Airbnb curiosity, and now emerging from a complete…
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Barbara Fox and Fox Residential Group Join Brown Harris Stevens
Brown Harris Stevens is proud to welcome Barbara Fox, founder and president of Fox Residential Group, and her talented 12-member team to the firm. This exciting partnership brings together two of New York’s most respected names in luxury real estate—each known for integrity, discretion, and an unwavering commitment to client service. For more than four…
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The Lead: Bess Freedman and Leo Pareja Break Down Private Listings, Market Cycles, and What’s Next
In a candid conversation on the latest episode of The Lead, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman and Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, sat down to talk about one of the industry’s most controversial topics: private listings. The discussion quickly expanded into a broader reflection on the housing market, technology’s evolving role in real…
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A Connecticut Home Older than America Hits the Market
There’s something special about walking into a home that carries the weight of history. Set on a little over an acre just a short stroll from downtown New Canaan, 204 Parade Hill Road is one of those rare Connecticut properties that seems to whisper stories of the past while welcoming you into a distinctly modern…
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Historic Cherry Lane Theatre Gets Delicious Next Act
Header Image Credit: A24 Manhattan’s longest running Off-Broadway theater is now serving up audiences in a whole new way. Tucked inside the West Village’s historic Cherry Lane Theatre, the acclaimed indie-film brand A24 has layered an elegant twist on dinner and design. The newly opened restaurant, Wild Cherry, marries art-house ambience with a thoughtful supper-club…
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The Upper West Side’s Condo Shortage: What It Means for Today’s Market
The Upper West Side has long been one of Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined avenues, architectural charm, and proximity to Central Park. But a recent analysis reveals a striking shift: new development on the Upper West Side is slowing to a near standstill. Only 51 new condominium units are expected to be…
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The Condo Resale Divide: Winners, Losers, and the Future of NYC Real Estate
A new exclusive Brown Harris Stevens report on Manhattan condo resales is challenging assumptions about the city’s investment market. The data reveals one in three condos sold between July 2024 and July 2025 went for less than their purchase price, with mid-2010s buyers feeling the biggest sting. “There was a lot of extrinsic pressure to…