Tag: BHS
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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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When Policy Catches Up to the Math: Why “Let Them Build” Matters
Earlier this month, we published a piece titled “Affordability Is Not a Pricing Problem. It’s a Supply Problem, and Policy Keeps Missing the Root Cause.” The core argument was straightforward: New York’s affordability challenge is driven not only by a shortage of housing, but by a shortage of homes at the price points where demand…
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NYC’s All-Cash Housing Boom: How It’s Changing the Market
All-Cash Deals Hit a Record High in NYC: What It Means for Buyers and Sellers A growing share of New York City home sales in 2025 were completed without financing, and according to recent reporting, all-cash transactions reached a record high for the year. While this trend is especially pronounced at the luxury end of the…
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The Line: Inflation Lower than Expected in December
There was a lot of economic data released this week, so welcome to another lightning-round edition of The Line. Inflation Lower than Expected in December The core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy prices, rose 0.2% in December and was 2.6% higher than a year ago. Both figures were slightly below forecast, which was…
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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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Legal Insights with Pierre Debbas: Role of Attorney Across BHS Markets
Buying or selling real estate often feels familiar, especially for experienced agents and repeat buyers or sellers. But familiarity can be misleading. While the fundamentals of real estate transactions are consistent nationwide, the legal structure, contract mechanics, and timing vary dramatically by market. Assuming the process works the same way everywhere can delay closings, shift…
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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…
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Through the Looking Glass: 5 Homes with Stained Glass
Light has a way of transforming a space, and stained glass takes it one step further. Part design detail, part architectural moment, it brings color and character into the home. When sunlight filters through panes of color, rooms feel layered, expressive, and quietly dramatic. From historic townhouses to coastal retreats and refined city residences, these…
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The Line: Job Growth Lower than Expected in December
For the first time in a few months, we have a jobs report on the first Friday of the month. Welcome to the “back to normal” edition of The Line. Job Growth Lower than Expected in December That headline really tells you all you need to know, but here are some specifics: To sum up,…