Author: Sarah Burris
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The Year Was 1955
The Year was 1955. Dwight D. Eisenhower was in the White House, and America was in the midst of change. On December 1st, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, an act that helped ignite the civil rights movement and reshape the country’s future. At the same time, culture was…
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Spring Refresh: Homes that Feel Like a Fresh Start
Some spaces feel like a reset, light-filled, open, and easy to settle into. These homes lean into that feeling with soft textures and layouts that just make sense. There’s a sense of calm to them, but also possibility. A clean slate, just in time for spring. Here are four BHS listings that feel like a…
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The Year Was 1963
The Year Was 1963. John F. Kennedy was in the White House, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered “I Have a Dream” in Washington, and The Beatles were just beginning their rise. The Bell Jar was published, and Julia Child’s The French Chef debuted on television. It was a year defined by change and cultural momentum,…
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Homes That Feel Like a Vacation (No Passport Required)
Spring break usually involves a flight, a hotel, and at least one overpacked bag. But some homes make all of that feel optional. With tropical landscaping, waterfront views, and gardens that feel quietly transportive, these properties deliver the kind of setting you’d normally have to travel for. They practically come with a piña colada, sunscreen,…
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Lucky Finds: Homes That Feel Like Striking Gold
Not all lucky finds come with four leaves. Some are tucked behind ivy-covered walls, others look like a private pool in Manhattan, a soundproof studio in the sky, or even a home with its own boathouse. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we rounded up a handful of homes that feel like true discoveries. The…
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Above & Beyond: 6 Homes with Double-Height Ceilings
Few design features change the feeling of a home quite like a double-height ceiling. With soaring windows, striking architectural lines, and light that moves through the space in entirely new ways, these homes make the most of vertical living. Whether it’s a sun-filled loft in Tribeca or a modern great room in the Hamptons, these…
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Let There Be Light: 5 Listings with Swoon-Worthy Fixtures
Lighting rarely gets top billing when people talk about a home. Square footage, kitchens, outdoor space. Those usually steal the spotlight. But every now and then, a fixture becomes the moment. A chandelier that feels more like a sculpture. A design detail that draws your eye the second you walk in. In these homes, the…
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Exposed Brick: Where Character Is Built In
If walls could talk, exposed brick wouldn’t whisper. Timeless and architectural, it anchors a room while adding texture and depth. In some spaces, it creates a striking focal point; in others, it stretches across entire walls, defining the room from the ground up. Across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Hudson Valley, and the Hamptons, these Brown…
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Hearth of the Home: Six Fireplaces to Keep You Warm
When the forecast calls for staying in, a well-placed fireplace can make all the difference. Cold weather has a way of putting certain features into focus, and this time of year, the hearth of the home naturally becomes the main attraction. From original woodburning fireplaces to sleek, contemporary designs, these BHS listings know how to…
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Top-Producing Broker Debbie Baum Joins Brown Harris Stevens
New York, NY – February, 2026– Brown Harris Stevens is pleased to announce that top-producing Manhattan residential broker Debbie Baum has joined the firm. With more than 23 years of experience in Manhattan residential real estate and over $600 million in career sales, Baum brings a client-focused approach to her work with buyers and sellers.…