Tag: new york city
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Q3 2025 Manhattan Market Report: Sales Rise as Rates Ease
Helped by a booming stock market and easing mortgage rates, Manhattan’s housing market stayed resilient through the third quarter of 2025. Sales activity climbed, prices held steady year-over-year, and confidence remained strong heading into the final stretch of the year. Key Takeaways What This Means for Sellers and Buyers With rates trending lower and financial markets…
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The Year Was 1925
The year was 1925, and the Roaring Twenties were in full swing. Calvin Coolidge was in the White House, The Great Gatsby had just been published, and radios were finding their way into homes across the country. It was the height of the Jazz Age—Prohibition was in full effect, but that didn’t stop the speakeasies. Across the…
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Outside the Ordinary: 7 NYC Outdoor Spaces with a Little Extra
Outdoor space in New York City is already a luxury, but some homes don’t stop at a terrace with a few planters. We’re talking koi ponds, outdoor showers, swings with skyline views, and even hot tubs tucked high above the street. These homes take fresh air living to the next level. 240 West 75th Street…
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The Line: August Core PCE Inflation in Line with Expectations
Today, we’re all about inflation as the Fed’s favorite measure of it came out this morning. August Core PCE Inflation in Line with Expectations The core personal consumption expenditures price index—or Core PCE for short—was 2.9% higher in August than a year ago. This is good news because: After the August CPI figure came in a little higher…
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Falling Into Cozy: 7 Ways to Warm Up Your Home This Season
Fall has officially checked in, which means it’s time for chunky sweaters, warm drinks, and the annual migration of pumpkin décor onto every available surface. But according to Brown Harris Stevens agent (and resident Cozy Season connoisseur) Matthew Melinger, creating a warm, inviting home doesn’t have to look—or smell—like a pumpkin spice explosion. Instead, think…
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A Piece of Film History: D.A. Pennebaker’s Sag Harbor Home Finds a New Owner
The Sag Harbor home of legendary documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker has officially changed hands, selling for $1.7 million in just one week. Pennebaker, a pioneer of cinema vérité and the creative force behind classics like Don’t Look Back and The War Room, purchased the charming 1860s-era residence in the 1970s. For more than five decades,…
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Meet Joseph Ulam: Closing Deals and Opening Conversations on “Becoming Brokerage”
This week we spotlight Joseph Ulam, an agent who has been with the Union Square office for over 10 years. Having closed more than 500 transactions, he brings deep experience and sharp insight to every deal. Joseph is also the host of Becoming Brokerage, a new podcast highlighting the stories and skills behind successful real…
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Tile Sets the Style: 5 Homes that Elevate with Inlay
Tile isn’t just practical—it can be pure art, and these listings prove it. A striking pattern or unexpected pop of color has the power to wake up a space and give it real personality. These homes show how the right tiles can turn everyday living areas into something unforgettable. 11 Beachside Common – Greens Farms,…
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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.…