Tag: nyc
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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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The Women of BHS: Reflections on Leadership, Legacy, and Success
In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked three standout agents — Lianna Tomas Fetko, Teresa Alessandro, and Kirsten Aiello — to reflect on what it means to be a woman in real estate today — the leaders who shaped them, the moments that defined them, and the advice they would give to the next…
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The Line: Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% for the First Time in Over Three Years
This week, we celebrate a milestone for mortgage rates, and wonder if anyone’s job is safe from AI. Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% for the First Time in Over Three Years What a great way to start off this week’s column! According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year conforming mortgage rate fell to 5.98% this week, its first…
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How to Prepare for a Bidding War in NYC (Agent, Buyer & Seller Guide)
Recent reporting has positioned New York City among the most competitive housing markets heading into 2026, with demand outpacing supply in several key segments. For buyers and sellers alike, that translates to one thing—bidding wars are no longer occasional. They’re becoming routine. But preparation looks very different depending on whether you’re the agent, the buyer,…
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Hearth of the Home: Six Fireplaces to Keep You Warm
When the forecast calls for staying in, a well-placed fireplace can make all the difference. Cold weather has a way of putting certain features into focus, and this time of year, the hearth of the home naturally becomes the main attraction. From original woodburning fireplaces to sleek, contemporary designs, these BHS listings know how to…
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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…