Tag: manhattan
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Writing the Next Chapter: The BHS Agent Spotlight on Casey Soloff
Casey Soloff brings a fresh perspective to New York City real estate, blending a background in creative writing at some of the country’s most prestigious advertising agencies with hands-on industry involvement as a REBNY co-chair. Drawn to Brown Harris Stevens by the firm’s reputation and the caliber of its agents, Casey joins BHS for the…
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Through the Looking Glass: Skylights, Sunrooms & Soaring Windows
Natural light: the original luxury amenity. Before smart home systems and pickleball courts, there were windows, and the best homes still know how to use them. Think dramatic skylights, solariums, and floor-to-ceiling windows that turn light into a design feature. They don’t just let the light in. They give it center stage. Here are six…
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Why Neighborhood Rankings Don’t Tell the Whole Story
When rankings of New York City’s most expensive neighborhoods are released, it’s easy to assume they tell us where the market is strongest. This quarter’s list includes familiar names like Hudson Yards, Tribeca, SoHo, and Central Midtown, along with Brooklyn’s Carroll Gardens, where median sale prices surged dramatically. But before drawing conclusions, it’s worth taking a…
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Spotlight on Alan Kersner: The Steady Hand Behind Brown Harris Stevens’ Success
For nearly four decades, Alan Kersner has been one of the quiet architects behind Brown Harris Stevens’ legacy. Since joining the firm from Douglas Elliman in 1989 as Treasurer, Alan has helped guide the company through extraordinary periods of growth, industry transformation, and technological evolution as well as economic crises, the challenges post-9/11 and the…
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Catch Up on the Latest from the MoRE Network
From market insights and luxury real estate trends to expert negotiations, investing strategies, and conversations with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals, the MoRE Network continues to deliver fresh content for real estate enthusiasts and professionals alike. This month’s lineup features timely discussions on inflation, New York City’s luxury market, Brooklyn and Manhattan market…
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The New Luxury Is Flexibility: Inside a Stately Historic Cobble Hill Townhouse That Offers the Best of Brooklyn Living
For many luxury buyers, owning a second home in New York City has become a more complicated equation. With New York’s newly enacted pied-à-terre tax affecting many high-value non-primary residences, some affluent New Yorkers and international residents are rethinking what luxury ownership looks like. Increasingly, the answer isn’t buying—it’s renting. That shift makes properties like…
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Skyline Is the Limit: 5 NYC Homes with Spectacular Views
Some New York views never get old, no matter how long you’ve lived here. From Central Park and the East River to the Empire State Building and downtown skyline, these five homes turn some of the city’s most recognizable sights into part of the everyday scenery. Floor-to-ceiling windows, private terraces and high-floor vantage points make…
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Sky-High Sophistication at 56 Leonard Street
Residence 24AE at 56 Leonard Street offers a unique opportunity to own a newly renovated corner apartment distinguished by an abundance of light, scale, and exceptional skyline views. This three bedroom, three and a half bath spans at about 2,175 square feet and is the best valued offering in the building. Floor to ceiling windows wrap the home, filling the space with natural light, while two…
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Market Value: 6 Homes Near Great Farmers Markets
Farm-fresh tastes even better when the best of the season is just minutes from home. Think sun-warmed peaches, fresh-cut flowers, and friendly local faces that remember your name and your favorite zucchini muffins. These six listings put farm-fresh favorites within easy reach, perfect for weekend market hauls, last-minute dinner inspiration, and the simple joy of…
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What Today’s Rental Market Is Really Telling Us About Manhattan
What Record Rents Tell Us About Housing Demand in Manhattan NYC rents reached a new record high last month. While this may have been an alarming headline just a few years ago, it has become an all-too-familiar story. For many New Yorkers, rising rents continue to present a growing affordability challenge. But beyond the monthly…