Author: Ashley Brennan
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Wicked For Good: Holding Space for Pink and Green
There’s a small, theatrical thrill in seeing pink and green used with confidence: part confection, part couture, all personality. With the new Wicked For Good sequel bringing this punchy color combo back into the spotlight, a handful of homes make the perfect stage for a pink-and-green moment whether you’re team Galinda or team Elphaba. Palm…
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Remembering Robert A.M. Stern, The Architect Who Redefined New York Luxury
Photo Credit Peter Aaron/OTTO courtesy of RAMSA New York lost one of its great architectural voices with the passing of Robert A.M. Stern, whose work reshaped the city’s skyline and reintroduced the enduring appeal of classic design. Mr. Stern died November 27, 2025 at age 86, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped the very notion…
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Call it a West Side Story!
The very first resale at West 66th Street is now on the market, and it’s about as turnkey as you can get. Apartment 17F is a bespoke combination of two mint condition residences, seamlessly merged into a grand, beautifully scaled home offering 4,400 square square feet, four to five bedrooms, and five-and-a-half bathrooms. The asking…
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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…