Tag: manhattan
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Nook, Line & Sinker: 6 Breakfast Nooks to Fall in Love With
A good breakfast nook doesn’t just hold a table and chairs—it sets the tone for the whole morning. These six invite you to pause, pour that first cup and take a breath before the day starts moving. Each one has its own way of making an ordinary morning feel a little more special. 4 The…
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A Landmark Townhouse with a Brown Harris Stevens Legacy
On a quiet block between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive stands 324 West 85th Street, a landmarked townhouse built in 1892 that holds more than eight decades of one family’s history—including a personal connection to Brown Harris Stevens. It is one of six neighboring homes on the block designed by renowned architect Clarence True.…
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Bess Freedman on the State of the Luxury Real Estate Market: Insights from Bloomberg and CNBC
Last week, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman recently shared her insights on the luxury real estate market in interviews on Bloomberg Markets and CNBC’s Market Alert. Freedman highlighted how mortgage rates, while a major talking point, have less impact on high-end buyers, many of whom purchase with cash. Still, she emphasized that housing affordability…
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The Fall Reset: How September Sparks Serious Buyers and Sellers in NYC
By Maryann C. Johnson, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Summer’s easy, breezy, lazy days are over. Some call them dog days, and that may be true—like dogs who know how to play and then rest peacefully, they are the days we hit reset, disconnect, and soak up the sun and fun. These are the days we remember…
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The House Doesn’t Always Win: NYC Casinos Face Tough Odds
This week, New York’s casino race dealt two high-profile proposals a losing hand. Both Silverstein Properties’ Avenir project on the West Side and the Caesars/SL Green bid for Times Square were rejected by the Community Advisory Committee. On paper, these weren’t just casinos—they were ambitious mixed-use visions promising thousands of new apartments, hotels, cultural venues, and…
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Skyline Included: 5 Homes Where the City Steals the Show
Nothing says New York quite like its skyline. It’s iconic, unmistakable the moment it comes into view. From downtown landmarks and the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, these homes give you a front-row seat to a view you’ll never grow tired of. 368 3rd Avenue #PH34A Iconic skyline views…
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Josh Young Reflects on the Legacy of Darin Tansey
By Josh Young, Executive Vice President, New Business Development Last week, I lost one of my closest friends, suddenly, and to natural causes. Darin Tansey was not only an incredibly successful broker but also one of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever known. Over ten years ago, I asked Brown Harris Stevens…
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Bess Freedman on the Market, Private Listings, and What’s Ahead for 2026
At Brown Harris Stevens, we’ve long prided ourselves on being steady and consistent — qualities that resonate even more in times of uncertainty. In a recent conversation with Inman, our CEO Bess Freedman shared her perspective on the market, the importance of rebuilding trust in real estate, the ongoing debate around private listings, and what…
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Skyline Advisory Team Joins Brown Harris Stevens
Brown Harris Stevens is excited to welcome the Skyline Advisory Team, led by John Dugan and Mick DiStasio, to our Union Square office! Recognized as one of New York City’s top-producing teams—and previously ranked #1 at Elegran—the Skyline Advisory Team brings a group of eight accomplished agents and more than $400 million in career sales…
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Lifted: 7 Homes Taking Luxury to New Heights
From New York rooftops to Florida waterfronts, these homes make every floor feel like a destination. Whether you’re hauling luggage or just letting the private elevator handle the climb, these 7 homes will take you to the next level. 36 East 63rd Street Lenox Hill, Manhattan, NY Two elevators in one townhouse—now that’s something you…