Tag: brooklyn
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A Brooklyn Brownstone with the Ultimate Bonus: Dedicated Parking in Park Slope
There are a few certainties in New York City real estate. Someone will always say they’re “waiting for the market to cool.” Someone else will spend $19 on a matcha. And in Park Slope, parking is basically folklore, whispered about in hushed tones between brownstone stoops and Prospect Park dog runs, which is why 505…
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Not Your Average Floor Plan: Four Listings with Unexpected Features
Not every listing stands out for the reasons you’d expect. It’s not always about square footage or views. Sometimes it’s a surprise feature that makes you stop and look twice. An indoor handcrafted slide in Pinecrest. A triple-height basketball court in Greenwich. A private garage in the West Village with a duplex beyond it that…
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One of the Oldest Wood-Frame Homes In Brooklyn Heights Could Be Yours
25 Cranberry Street in Brooklyn Heights, believed to be the last original wood-frame farmhouse in the neighborhood, dates back to the late 1700s. Listed by Joan Goldberg of Brown Harris Stevens, the home is asking $4.9 million and is being offered publicly for the first time in nearly three decades. “This house is in a…
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Six Standout Homes Under $2M
There’s a lot to be found under $2M. Think an expansive, light-filled apartment with skyline views in Manhattan, a Brooklyn townhouse with exposed brick and income-producing potential, and homes in the Hudson Valley, out east, and South Florida with pools, outdoor space, or a greater sense of privacy. Here’s a look at a few standout…
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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 Brooklyn’s Zuleyma Leal Shares the Sweetest Spots Across the Borough
Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers, it’s the perfect opportunity to shower those you love with small (or large) tokens of affection and appreciation, and even treating them to a delicious treat. I, personally, love to put a little something together with treats and trinkets for my friends and family, while suggesting cozy romantic…
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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…
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BHS Brooklyn’s Next Chapter: the Executive Spotlight on Maggie Ross
This week, we shine the spotlight on Maggie Ross, Brown Harris Stevens’ newest Senior Managing Director of Sales in Brooklyn. A highly respected real estate professional and former top-performing agent, Maggie brings nearly two decades of market expertise and deep Brooklyn roots to her leadership role. With a clear vision to strengthen relationships, elevate agents, and…
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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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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…