Tag: manhattan
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The Two Renovations That Still Matter Most in NYC
Which Renovations Actually Add Value in NYC? Kitchens and Bathrooms Still Lead As the spring market approaches, many homeowners start thinking about renovations that could improve their home’s value before listing. While large-scale projects often require months of planning and construction, understanding which upgrades matter most to buyers can help sellers decide where improvements may…
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Back at Brown Harris Stevens: An Interview with Chloe Chasanoff
In this week’s BHS Agent Spotlight, we’re catching up with Chloe Chasanoff, who recently returned to Brown Harris Stevens after her time with the Magnetic Real Estate Team, formerly the Harris Residential Team. In her interview, Chloe reflects on what drew her back to the firm where she began her career and how its culture…
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Above & Beyond: 6 Homes with Double-Height Ceilings
Few design features change the feeling of a home quite like a double-height ceiling. With soaring windows, striking architectural lines, and light that moves through the space in entirely new ways, these homes make the most of vertical living. Whether it’s a sun-filled loft in Tribeca or a modern great room in the Hamptons, these…
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Chloe Chasanoff Returns to Brown Harris Stevens
Brown Harris Stevens is pleased to announce that Chloe Chasanoff has returned to the firm from Magnetic RE. Chasanoff, who first joined Brown Harris Stevens in 2018, grew up in a real estate family, surrounded by developers and investors active in the New York area for more than 60 years. Drawing on that legacy, she…
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BHS Employee of the Year: A Conversation with Art Director Erica Hess
This week Erica Hess, Art Director, of our Marketing Team was awarded Employee of the Year designation by Brown Harris Stevens. We sat down with her to learn more about her work ethic, the future of AI in design, and so much more. What do you enjoy most about your job? If you’ve ever heard…
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Let There Be Light: 5 Listings with Swoon-Worthy Fixtures
Lighting rarely gets top billing when people talk about a home. Square footage, kitchens, outdoor space. Those usually steal the spotlight. But every now and then, a fixture becomes the moment. A chandelier that feels more like a sculpture. A design detail that draws your eye the second you walk in. In these homes, the…
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How to Scale a Real Estate Portfolio: Turning One Property Into Many
Most investors believe scaling requires more savings. In reality, scaling requires better structure. In Episode 401 of The Build Up podcast, we sat down with multifamily investor Andrew Freed to break down how he turned a single condo into a growing portfolio by recycling capital, leveraging equity, and building systems that scale. Whether you’re new…
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Debbie Baum on Fashion, Focus, and Her Next Chapter
Recently joining Brown Harris Stevens’ East Side office after more than two decades at Corcoran, Debbie Baum brings over $600 million in career sales and a reputation as one of Manhattan’s most consistently ranked top agents. A former fashion executive turned real estate powerhouse, Debbie is known for her signature mantra, “Real Estate Will Always…
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Exposed Brick: Where Character Is Built In
If walls could talk, exposed brick wouldn’t whisper. Timeless and architectural, it anchors a room while adding texture and depth. In some spaces, it creates a striking focal point; in others, it stretches across entire walls, defining the room from the ground up. Across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Hudson Valley, and the Hamptons, these Brown…
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Where Luxury Demand Is Actually Concentrated in NYC Right Now
In a recent episode of Vince Rocco’s Talking New York Real Estate featuring Steven Bailey, Senior Account Manager of Roadway Moving & Storage, we took a closer look at what real movement data reveals about luxury demand in New York City. Rather than relying solely on contracts or closed sales, this analysis examines quote requests…