Tag: nyc
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Above & Beyond: 6 Homes with Double-Height Ceilings
Few design features change the feeling of a home quite like a double-height ceiling. With soaring windows, striking architectural lines, and light that moves through the space in entirely new ways, these homes make the most of vertical living. Whether it’s a sun-filled loft in Tribeca or a modern great room in the Hamptons, these…
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Chloe Chasanoff Returns to Brown Harris Stevens
Brown Harris Stevens is pleased to announce that Chloe Chasanoff has returned to the firm from Magnetic RE. Chasanoff, who first joined Brown Harris Stevens in 2018, grew up in a real estate family, surrounded by developers and investors active in the New York area for more than 60 years. Drawing on that legacy, she…
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Let There Be Light: 5 Listings with Swoon-Worthy Fixtures
Lighting rarely gets top billing when people talk about a home. Square footage, kitchens, outdoor space. Those usually steal the spotlight. But every now and then, a fixture becomes the moment. A chandelier that feels more like a sculpture. A design detail that draws your eye the second you walk in. In these homes, the…
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Debbie Baum on Fashion, Focus, and Her Next Chapter
Recently joining Brown Harris Stevens’ East Side office after more than two decades at Corcoran, Debbie Baum brings over $600 million in career sales and a reputation as one of Manhattan’s most consistently ranked top agents. A former fashion executive turned real estate powerhouse, Debbie is known for her signature mantra, “Real Estate Will Always…
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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…