Tag: manhattan
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Co-op vs. Condo in NYC: Key Differences Buyers Should Understand
Co-op or Condo in NYC: How to Decide in Today’s Market One of the most common questions I hear from buyers, whether they’re first-timers or seasoned investors is, “Should I buy a co-op or a condo?” It’s not a simple choice. Each has its own financial implications, lifestyle trade-offs, and long-term value considerations. And in…
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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 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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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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Building of the Week: 998 Fifth Avenue
1948 photograph of 998 Fifth Avenue, from the collection of the Office for Metropolitan History 998 Fifth Avenue, designed by McKim, Mead & White in 1909, is one of the most majestic ever built in New York, or even in the United States. The developer was James T. Lee, grandfather of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who…
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Brown Harris Stevens Leaders Shine in RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers
Every year, RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers honors outstanding professionals across the industry – individuals who shaped the year with leadership, innovation, community impact, and vision. In 2026, three Brown Harris Stevens executives, Bess Freedman, Matthew Leone, and David Deza, are among the distinguished honorees! Bess Freedman — Luminary As CEO of Brown Harris Stevens, Bess Freedman…