Barbara Fox and Fox Residential Group Join Brown Harris Stevens

Brown Harris Stevens is proud to welcome Barbara Fox, founder and president of Fox Residential Group, and her talented 12-member team to the firm. This exciting partnership brings together two of New York’s most respected names in luxury real estate—each known for integrity, discretion, and an unwavering commitment to client service.

For more than four decades, Barbara Fox has been a distinguished leader in New York City real estate. Since founding Fox Residential in 1989, she has cultivated a boutique brokerage celebrated for its personalized approach, deep market knowledge, and trusted client relationships. Under the Brown Harris Stevens banner, Ms. Fox and her team will continue to deliver their signature hands-on service while gaining access to the firm’s powerful global network, innovative technology, and robust marketing resources.

“Barbara Fox is a true icon in New York City real estate,” said Bess Freedman, Chief Executive Officer of Brown Harris Stevens. “She built her firm on values that perfectly align with ours: integrity, professionalism, and a deep respect for the client relationship. It’s an ideal fit.”

For Ms. Fox, the decision to join Brown Harris Stevens represents both continuity and growth.

“Teaming up with Brown Harris Stevens feels like a natural evolution for our firm,” said Barbara Fox. “BHS shares our core philosophy of offering uncompromising, personalized service and has the scale, resources, and reach to amplify what we do best. This partnership allows us to give our clients even more, without losing the unique spirit that has always defined Fox Residential Group.”

Over the years, Ms. Fox has earned some of the industry’s highest honors, including the Real Estate Board of New York’s Henry Forster Lifetime Achievement Award and the Kenneth R. Gerrety Humanitarian Award. She was also a founding member of REBNY’s Residential Division in 1989, has served on its Residential Board of Directors since its formation, and for over a decade chaired the organization’s annual Residential Deal of the Year/Member in Need Charity and Awards Celebration.

Now operating as the Fox Residential Team at Brown Harris Stevens, Ms. Fox and her colleagues will continue to serve their loyal clients—and new ones—across Manhattan and beyond, from their new home at the firm’s flagship office at 445 Park Avenue.