Category: Homes
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18 Tokeneke Trail: a Darien Estate with a Rare Architectural Treasure
Offered for the first time in more than 54 years, Round Meadows is a beautiful estate on over 5 acres within the coveted Tokeneke Association. Located in Darien, Connecticut, 18 Tokeneke Trail evokes a sense of seclusion and natural beauty — connected to the charm and prestige of the Connecticut coastline. With its early twentieth…
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Shoe-In: Steve Madden’s Former Home, Now For Sale
If the shoe fits, 200 East 69th Street, Unit 47 would be the perfect pair of stylish and sleek. This full-floor Lenox Hill condominium — listed with Justin Stolarczyk — offers an unparalleled timeless design and jaw-dropping views that once captivated famed shoe icon Steve Madden. Situated high above Manhattan in the iconic Trump Palace,…
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The Year Was 1931
The year was 1931, Herbert Hoover was in the White House, and America was juggling invention, uncertainty, and a surprising amount of firsts in the midst of the Great Depression. Jane Addams became the first American woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize, New York debuted the first projector for rear movie projection, and Thomas…
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House Call: Inside the Reel Life of Acclaimed Filmmaker’s Hoboken Home
A blockbuster Hoboken property just made its big debut! The charming three-bed, two-bath townhouse at 210 13th Street in Hoboken, NJ — long the beloved residence of acclaimed filmmaker and Hoboken icon John Sayles — is officially on the market with Sharon Shahinian of Brown Harris Stevens. This south-facing, turn-key single-family home, tucked between Garden Street and Park Avenue,…
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Homes that Make a Great First Impression
You only get one chance to make a first impression, and these homes make theirs count. From a museum-worthy Manhattan foyer to a palm-lined Tequesta courtyard and a cinematic Miami drive, each of these listings delivers a true arrival moment. The kind that makes you pause before you’ve even seen the rest of the house.…
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Building of the Week: 1000 Park Avenue
1916 rendering of 1000 Park Avenue, with its original glass marquee, since removed, from the collection of the Office for Metropolitan History. In 1916, architect Emery Roth designed the luxury apartment building at 1000 Park Avenue for Fenlo Realty, a subsidiary of Bing & Bing. The Bing brothers were famous for being among the first…
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Classic Architecture, Modern Living: Inside 109 East 69th Street
Tree-lined blocks, cultural landmarks, and historic architecture define life on the Upper East Side. With Central Park nearby, world-class museums, and a collection of beloved neighborhood cafés and boutiques woven into daily life, the area offers enduring appeal. It’s a neighborhood that’s perfect for both quiet routines and vibrant city living — and at the…
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Southampton Buys Sag Harbor Marina in Victory for Local Boaters
In a win for one local East End community, Brown Harris Stevens has successfully sold and closed the sale of Redwood Anchorage Marina in Sag Harbor. The waterfront marina, located at 40 S. Redwood Road, was purchased by the Town of Southampton Community Preservation Fund (CPF) in an off market transaction that closed for $7.5…
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If These Homes Had a Dress Code
Some homes like to dress up. Others keep it casual. From black-tie-worthy statements to laid-back, off-duty retreats, each one has its own way of showing up. Some are made for grand evenings and full guest lists, others for everyday elegance or easy escapes. All luxury, just different dress codes. Black Tie This Lenox Hill mansion…
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For the Price of a Manhattan Apartment, You Could Own Your Own Private Island
In New York real estate, $3.5 million typically buys a sleek condo, a doorman building, and maybe a sliver of skyline. But just 45 miles from Midtown, that same price point unlocks something far more rare: a private island. Two of the only 10 privately owned islands off the coast of Norwalk, Connecticut — Calf…