Category: Homes
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Build Your Own Mansion in the Heart of Brooklyn Heights
When you think of brownstones in Brooklyn Heights, you picture the elegant stoops, the tree-lined streets, the sweeping views of Manhattan and the harbor. But very rarely does one come up that offers both historic grandeur and room for a sophisticated single-family revival. Enter 261 Hicks Street, a pre-war Italianate brownstone with nearly 5,000 square…
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From the Ground Up: 6 Homes Near Farm-to-Table Dining
One of the best parts about living near a true farm-to-table restaurant is knowing your dinner is as fresh and local as it gets. It’s a chance to support nearby farmers and makers with every bite. From Hudson Valley to South Florida, these six homes put you within minutes of standout spots where seasonal menus…
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A Piece of Film History: D.A. Pennebaker’s Sag Harbor Home Finds a New Owner
The Sag Harbor home of legendary documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker has officially changed hands, selling for $1.7 million in just one week. Pennebaker, a pioneer of cinema vérité and the creative force behind classics like Don’t Look Back and The War Room, purchased the charming 1860s-era residence in the 1970s. For more than five decades,…
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Tile Sets the Style: 5 Homes that Elevate with Inlay
Tile isn’t just practical—it can be pure art, and these listings prove it. A striking pattern or unexpected pop of color has the power to wake up a space and give it real personality. These homes show how the right tiles can turn everyday living areas into something unforgettable. 11 Beachside Common – Greens Farms,…
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Nook, Line & Sinker: 6 Breakfast Nooks to Fall in Love With
A good breakfast nook doesn’t just hold a table and chairs—it sets the tone for the whole morning. These six invite you to pause, pour that first cup and take a breath before the day starts moving. Each one has its own way of making an ordinary morning feel a little more special. 4 The…
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A Landmark Townhouse with a Brown Harris Stevens Legacy
On a quiet block between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive stands 324 West 85th Street, a landmarked townhouse built in 1892 that holds more than eight decades of one family’s history—including a personal connection to Brown Harris Stevens. It is one of six neighboring homes on the block designed by renowned architect Clarence True.…
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Skyline Included: 5 Homes Where the City Steals the Show
Nothing says New York quite like its skyline. It’s iconic, unmistakable the moment it comes into view. From downtown landmarks and the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, these homes give you a front-row seat to a view you’ll never grow tired of. 368 3rd Avenue #PH34A Iconic skyline views…
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Brown Harris Stevens Sets New Park Slope Record with Nearly $14 Million Townhouse Sale
Park Slope has set a new benchmark in Brooklyn real estate. A meticulously renovated British Regency–style limestone townhouse, located at 535 1st Street, recently sold for $13.9 million, making it the most expensive single-family home ever sold in the neighborhood. Brown Harris Stevens’ Juliana Frei represented the buyer. The five-story townhouse was originally built in…
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Lifted: 7 Homes Taking Luxury to New Heights
From New York rooftops to Florida waterfronts, these homes make every floor feel like a destination. Whether you’re hauling luggage or just letting the private elevator handle the climb, these 7 homes will take you to the next level. 36 East 63rd Street Lenox Hill, Manhattan, NY Two elevators in one townhouse—now that’s something you…
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Manhattan Living at the Million-Dollar Mark
After the buzz generated by the recent property video for 2166 Broadway #4E on the Upper West Side, it naturally raises the question: “what does $1 million actually buy in Manhattan today?“ From stylish downtown condos to prewar co-ops brimming with character, the options at this price point highlight the incredible variety the city has…