Tag: new york city
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Rachel Glazer Returns To Brown Harris Stevens Along with Her Team
Brown Harris Stevens is excited to announce that top-producing luxury broker Rachel Glazer has rejoined the firm from Compass. Glazer launched her career at Brown Harris Stevens in 2008, and she was consistently recognized as the firm’s top downtown broker and one of New York City’s leading luxury agents. Glazer’s team closed more than $119…
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Not Your Average Floor Plan: Four Listings with Unexpected Features
Not every listing stands out for the reasons you’d expect. It’s not always about square footage or views. Sometimes it’s a surprise feature that makes you stop and look twice. An indoor handcrafted slide in Pinecrest. A triple-height basketball court in Greenwich. A private garage in the West Village with a duplex beyond it that…
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Why Affluent Buyer Preferences Continue to Influence NYC’s Luxury Market
Luxury Buyers Are Still Active in Manhattan, But Their Priorities May Be Changing Recent headlines surrounding the proposed pied-à-terre tax and the political rhetoric around it have raised questions about whether wealthy buyers might begin pulling back from New York City real estate. But recent luxury market activity appears to suggest otherwise. High-end sales…
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The Line: Consumer Prices Up 3.8% from a Year Ago
This week, The Line looks at prices and spending, which go together like milk and cookies. Consumer Prices Up 3.8% from a Year Ago The consumer price index rose 0.6% in April and was 3.8% higher than a year ago. The 3.8% annual increase in headline CPI was the largest in almost three years. The biggest inflation…
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The Classic Six: A New York Staple
The Classic Six remains one of New York’s most iconic apartment layouts for a reason. With gracious proportions, formal dining rooms, high ceilings, and flexible extra rooms, these pre-war homes offer a style of living that feels distinctly Manhattan. They’re timeless, functional, and full of character. 1349 Lexington Avenue #2E This beautifully renovated classic six…
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Common Negotiation Mistakes Buyers Make in NYC Real Estate
Why Negotiation Strategy Still Matters in Today’s NYC Market In New York City real estate, negotiation is often associated with price, but in practice, successful negotiations involve far more than simply offering more or less money. Terms, timing, preparation, and market awareness can all play a significant role in how a deal ultimately comes together.…
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Walls That Talk: The Wallpaper Edit
Wallpaper has the power to completely transform a room. Sometimes it quietly layers in texture. Other times, it becomes the focal point entirely. From hand-painted accents and sweeping scenic murals to bold botanicals and floor-to-ceiling pattern, these homes use wallpaper to add character, personality, and a little decorative drama. Here, the walls are part of…
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Building of the Week: 1021 Park Avenue
1955 interior view of an apartment in 1021 Park Avenue, from the collection of MetroHistory The co-op at 1021 Park Avenue, on the northeast corner of 85th Street, was designed by Rosario Candela in 1929. Known for its dramatic neo-Gothic façade, complete with gargoyles, heraldic shields, and a crenellated parapet crowning the penthouse, the building…
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The Line: Economic Growth Picked up in 1Q26
Today, we have the latest on GDP and PCE from the BEA. If you know what all those letters mean you’re either an economist or read this column every week. Welcome to the three-letter edition of The Line. Economic Growth Picked up in 1Q26 Gross domestic product, which is the value of all the goods and services produced in the US, rose…
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BHS Earns Three Awards at REBNY’s 37th Annual Deal of the Year Awards
The Real Estate Board of New York’s 37th Annual Residential Deal of the Year Benefit & Awards brought together the city’s brokerage community at Guastavino’s to recognize standout deals and industry leadership. For Brown Harris Stevens, the evening resulted in three awards across leadership and sales. CEO Bess Freedman received the Henry Forster Memorial Award…