Tag: BHS
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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…
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Manhattan’s Top-Selling Building of 2025: 155 West 68th Street
One of 2025’s best-selling buildings was not a new development but a classic Lincoln Square condo with sponsor residences to sell. 155 West 68th Street, also known as Dorchester Towers, was one the year’s top-selling buildings in Manhattan by contracts signed for sponsor residences, according to an analysis by Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing. There were 98…
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Views Worth Falling For
This Valentine’s Day, we’re falling for views. The kind that don’t just sit beyond the windows but feel like part of the home itself. City lights, ocean blues, mountain views, and waterfront calm. Scenery that does more than impress. It sets the tone and never loses its presence. These six scenes are worth swooning over.…
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Opinion: Free Market Principles Win an Early Ruling in the Battle Over Private Listing Networks
In a closely watched saga shaping the future of how homes are marketed online, a federal judge last week denied a request for a preliminary injunction that would have stopped Zillow’s policy restricting private listing networks (PLNs). The ruling allows Zillow’s Listing Access Standards to remain in effect while the broader antitrust lawsuit proceeds —…
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A Table for Two: A Valentine’s Day Dining Guide for NYC
Valentine’s Day in New York City calls for a restaurant as special as the person sitting across the table and the city offers no shortage of unforgettable settings for romance. Whether you’re planning an elegant multi-course meal or an intimate candle-lit dinner, the right atmosphere makes all the difference. To help narrow the choices, here…
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Maggie Ross Named Managing Director of Sales, Brooklyn at Brown Harris Stevens
Brown Harris Stevens is pleased to announce that Maggie Ross has been appointed Managing Director of Sales, Brooklyn, where she will oversee operations across the firm’s four offices in the borough and help further strengthen the company’s position as a leading force in the Brooklyn real estate market. A long-time Brooklyn resident, property investor, and…