Tag: nyc
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Gen Z Can’t Afford Rent
It’s no secret that Gen Z can’t afford to buy homes in New York City the way previous generations could, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that renting isn’t much more attainable either. A recent report from Realtor.com reveals just how stark the divide has become: The housing market has become like a traffic jam, not…
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Inside The Amelia & Andrew Team’s Award-Winning Approach to NYC Real Estate
In this week’s BHS Agent Spotlight, we’re featuring Amelia Gewirtz and Andrew Phillips of The Amelia & Andrew Team, the West Side duo known for their client-first approach and standout success across both resale and new development. Recently named recipients of a 2026 REBNY Deal of the Year Award, the pair has built a reputation…
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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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A Harlem Duplex With Designer Pedigree
Inside one of South Harlem’s most architecturally distinctive pre-war condominiums, this remarkable duplex at The Fitzgerald offers true personality, scale, and design pedigree. Once owned and meticulously renovated by celebrated interior designer and lifestyle tastemaker Kathy Kuo, Residence 1C at 257 West 117th Street blends downtown sophistication with uptown grandeur in a way that feels…
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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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Why Some Manhattan Apartments Sit While Others Sell Quickly (Even in the Same Building)
In Manhattan real estate, it’s common to see two apartments in the same building perform very differently. One sells quickly, while another, sometimes with similar square footage and finishes, remains on the market. At first glance, this can be confusing. But when you look closer, the differences become clear. Same Line, Similar Square Footage –…
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Robert A.M. Stern’s Personal Apartment Hits the Market
In a city built on bold ideas and bigger personalities, it’s rare to get a window into how one of its most influential architects actually lived – but that’s what makes the former home of Robert A. M. Stern is so compelling. His Upper East Side apartment at The Chatham has come to market, a…
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Brown Harris Stevens and FirstTeam® Launch Strategic Marketing Partnership to Expand Reach and Drive Growth
Two leading independent brokerages join forces to expand marketing reach, elevate listings, and create new opportunities across key U.S. markets NEW YORK, NY (May 4, 2026) — Brown Harris Stevens and FirstTeam® are proud to announce a strategic multi-year marketing partnership uniting two of the nation’s most distinguished independent brokerages on the East and West…
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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…
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Hotel Living: Check-In, Stay Forever
The best hotels have a way of making you rethink your entire routine. I could live here.Not for a weekend. Actually live here. These homes make that possible. It’s a different kind of luxury, where life is at your fingertips. It’s about trading errands for elevators. A haircut, a facial, dinner at a two-Michelin-star Jean-Georges…