Tag: nyc
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An Uptown Revival: Inside the Upper East Side’s Boom
The Upper East Side has long been synonymous with cultural institutions, upscale living, and timeless appeal. Museum Mile, Madison Avenue shopping, world-class schools, and top medical institutions have defined the neighborhood. What’s changed is the energy. The Upper East Side isn’t just steady —it’s surging. The combination of a booming restaurant scene and powerful real…
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How BHS is Giving Back this Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for generosity, community, and connection—and at Brown Harris Stevens, the holiday season was spent giving back. Across our offices, agents and teams are coming together to support neighbors in need through coat drives, toy collections, and charitable partnerships. Here’s how BHS is making an impact this season. New York…
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The Line: The Fed Cut Rates Another 0.25%
Today, The Line tries to fight through a nasty stomach virus to bring you the latest from the Fed. The Fed Cut Rates Another 0.25% By a 9-3 vote, the Federal Reserve approved a 25-basis point reduction in the federal funds rate. It’s worth noting that the last time 3 committee members dissented was September 2019. In case you’re curious, two of the dissenters were against…
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Bess Freedman Talks Housing on Two National Broadcast Networks in One Week
Last week, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman appeared on two major national broadcasts, first on CNBC and then on Bloomberg, her expertise and insights on the state of the housing and rental markets as 2025 comes to a close. 2025 Housing Market Reality Check In her CNBC interview, Freedman shared a pragmatic assessment of…
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On Another Level: NYC Duplexes with Serious Appeal
There’s just something special about a duplex in a city where single-levels are the norm. Maybe it’s the appeal of a staircase, or simply being able to say, “the bedrooms are upstairs.” That bit of separation gives the home a sense of ease you feel right away. And with split levels that don’t just divide…
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Bess Freedman: The Big Bamboozle of Private Listing Networks
This article first appeared on Inman News, December 5, 2025. By now, many of you already know my stance on private listing networks. I have been incredibly vocal about their dubious nature, penned numerous opinion pieces, been threatened with lawsuits, and warned against them on television and in print. I’ve cited studies showing why PLNs hurt…
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The Biggest Oversights in New Construction and Home Renovations
Brown Harris Stevens New Development has represented the sale of thousands of new homes, and over the years I’ve personally renovated three of my own in three different cities, supported by teams of exceptionally talented collaborators. And yet, even with all the expertise, guardrails, and best intentions, the same simple, quality-of-life improvements are consistently overlooked.…
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Wicked For Good: Holding Space for Pink and Green
There’s a small, theatrical thrill in seeing pink and green used with confidence: part confection, part couture, all personality. With the new Wicked For Good sequel bringing this punchy color combo back into the spotlight, a handful of homes make the perfect stage for a pink-and-green moment whether you’re team Galinda or team Elphaba. Palm…
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Fall in Review
Manhattan delivered its strongest fall season since 2021—and its second-best in 11 years—with rising demand, stable inventory, and early signs of price firming. The fall market (which I define as the Tuesday after Labor Day through the Friday before Thanksgiving) tends to follow a familiar seasonal rhythm. New listings come to market in a wave…
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Call it a West Side Story!
The very first resale at West 66th Street is now on the market, and it’s about as turnkey as you can get. Apartment 17F is a bespoke combination of two mint condition residences, seamlessly merged into a grand, beautifully scaled home offering 4,400 square square feet, four to five bedrooms, and five-and-a-half bathrooms. The asking…