Author: Ashley Brennan
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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…
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Remembering Riley Jason
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of the most beloved members of the Brown Harris Stevens community, Riley Jason. A longtime agent in our Upper West Side office, Riley’s warmth, humor, and generosity left a lasting impression on colleagues and clients alike. Those who worked alongside Riley remember him as…
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Chloe Chasanoff Returns to Brown Harris Stevens
Brown Harris Stevens is pleased to announce that Chloe Chasanoff has returned to the firm from Magnetic RE. Chasanoff, who first joined Brown Harris Stevens in 2018, grew up in a real estate family, surrounded by developers and investors active in the New York area for more than 60 years. Drawing on that legacy, she…
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Brown Harris Stevens Lists Former Historic Stribling & Associates Office in Chelsea
In one of New York City’s most storied real estate neighborhoods, a piece of real estate history has just hit the market The property at the heart of this buzz isn’t just another luxury townhouse; it’s the former home of what is reputed to be America’s longest-running real estate office, now completely reimagined and offered…
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What Kind of Brokerage Hides Information from Its Own Customers?
What’s the fastest way to erode trust between real estate agents and the general public? Tell homebuyers to drop dead. That’s essentially what data guru Jonathan Miller argues in the wake of the recently announced Compass/Redfin partnership which has put in motion the broad marketing of private and Coming Soon listings at tremendous scale. Per Miller,…
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Valentine’s Day Homes That Will Steal Your Heart
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve rounded up some of the best homes on the market that embody L-O-V-E. Sometimes it’s found in the quiet corners of a home, a snowy weekend escape, or sunset cocktails on a private terrace. From cozy libraries and countryside retreats to waterfront elegance and castle-like estates, these Brown Harris…
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Maggie Ross Named Managing Director of Sales, Brooklyn at Brown Harris Stevens
Brown Harris Stevens is pleased to announce that Maggie Ross has been appointed Managing Director of Sales, Brooklyn, where she will oversee operations across the firm’s four offices in the borough and help further strengthen the company’s position as a leading force in the Brooklyn real estate market. A long-time Brooklyn resident, property investor, and…
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Brown Harris Stevens Leaders Shine in RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers
Every year, RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers honors outstanding professionals across the industry – individuals who shaped the year with leadership, innovation, community impact, and vision. In 2026, three Brown Harris Stevens executives, Bess Freedman, Matthew Leone, and David Deza, are among the distinguished honorees! Bess Freedman — Luminary As CEO of Brown Harris Stevens, Bess Freedman…