Tag: BHS
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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.…
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How Miami Realtor Sonia Toth’s Intuition Led to an Exceptional Offering
The way luxury buyers live in Miami has changed. Today’s buyers, many relocating from New York, California, and other major global cities, aren’t coming for occasional escapes. They’re making Miami their primary residences, and as a result, they’re seeking spacious homes that accommodate the full rhythm of daily living rather than compact pied-à-terre vacation retreats.…
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Co-op vs. Condo in NYC: Key Differences Buyers Should Understand
Co-op or Condo in NYC: How to Decide in Today’s Market One of the most common questions I hear from buyers, whether they’re first-timers or seasoned investors is, “Should I buy a co-op or a condo?” It’s not a simple choice. Each has its own financial implications, lifestyle trade-offs, and long-term value considerations. And in…
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The Year Was 1910
The year was 1910. William Howard Taft was in the White House, Pennsylvania Station had just opened, and the first film produced in Hollywood was released. Neon lighting made its public debut, reflecting advancements in technology. It was also a year marked by meaningful social progress, as the women’s suffrage movement gained renewed momentum in…
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BHS Building of the Week: Beekman Terrace
1950 photograph of Beekman Terrace at 455 East 51st Street, from the collection of the Office for Metropolitan History In 1925, Beekman Terrace, at 455 East 51st Street, was the first luxury apartment house to discover the neglected East River waterfront. Earlier in the 1920s, New Yorkers began fixing up the old brownstones on Beekman…
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Own a Piece of Architectural History by C. P. H. Gilbert
Rising with quiet authority along one of Chelsea’s most enchanting blocks, the Donac stands as a rare surviving expression of the neighborhood’s earliest visionaries: 402 West 20th Street. The home was built in 1898 by celebrated mansion architect C. P. H. Gilbert, whose portfolio includes the Warburg Mansion (now the Jewish Museum), the Cartier Building,…
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Dressed to Impress: Showroom Worthy Closets
A well-designed closet does more than organize. It becomes part of the architecture. From sleek, modern layouts to more classic, beautifully built-out spaces, these dressing rooms are designed to be seen as much as used. Each one turns everyday storage into something more considered. In true Brown Harris Stevens fashion, even the closets in these…
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Homes Near Iconic Neighborhood Institutions
Every great neighborhood has its institutions. The kind locals reference without explanation. These homes sit within easy reach of them: the indie theater, the century-old bookstore, the deli that’s been serving the same order for generations, and the landmark hotel that defines its zip code. Because real luxury isn’t just what’s inside your walls. It’s…
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BHS Agents Share Their Success Stories: Elevating Listings with the Everset
Behind many of Brown Harris Stevens’ most successful launches is a strategic design partner working powerfully to elevate every listing: The Everset. As a BHS-preferred staging company, The Everset stages more BHS projects than any other firm. Known for their tailored, consultative approach, the team goes far beyond décor—identifying what resonates most with today’s buyers and translating…