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Where Summer Is Served: Dining Al Fresco

The best table in the house this time of year usually isn’t in the house at all. From covered patios and garden courtyards to rooftop terraces and poolside setups, these five Brown Harris Stevens list...

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Homes 2 weeks ago

How to Find Real Estate Deals in NYC When Everyone Says There Are None

A lot of people think New York City real estate is out of reach. The numbers are big, the competition is real, and deals are not easy to find. But in Episode 407 of The Build Up podcast, we sat down w...

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News + Insight 2 weeks ago

A Brooklyn Brownstone with the Ultimate Bonus: Dedicated Parking in Park Slope

There are a few certainties in New York City real estate. Someone will always say they’re “waiting for the market to cool.” Someone else will spend $19 on a matcha. And in Park Slope, parking is basic...

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Homes 2 weeks ago

How the Northeast Housing Surge May Reshape Renting for Gen Z

A major apartment construction boom is happening across the Northeast and it could begin reshaping the rental market for Gen Z over the next few years. According to a recent report from Realtor.com, c...

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Homes 2 weeks ago

Rachel Glazer Returns To Brown Harris Stevens Along with Her Team

Brown Harris Stevens is excited to announce that top-producing luxury broker Rachel Glazer has rejoined the firm from Compass. Glazer launched her career at Brown Harris Stevens in 2008, and she was c...

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Brand 2 weeks ago

A Memorial Day Tribute to the Veterans of Brown Harris Stevens

This Memorial Day, Brown Harris Stevens pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States Armed Forces. We also recognize the veteran...

Brand 3 weeks ago

A SoHo Penthouse With A Private Club-Worthy Terrace

There are rooftop terraces in New York, and then there are rooftop terraces that make you question why anyone still pays initiation fees to private clubs. At 111 Wooster Street, the crown jewel isn’t...

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Homes 3 weeks ago

Meet the New Force Behind The Louise Phillips Forbes Team

In this week’s BHS Agent Spotlight, we’re featuring Shanna Katz, the new Head of Operations for The Louise Phillips Forbes Team at our East Side Office. Formerly the VP of Operations at William Raveis...

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3 weeks ago

Not Your Average Floor Plan: Four Listings with Unexpected Features

Not every listing stands out for the reasons you’d expect. It’s not always about square footage or views. Sometimes it’s a surprise feature that makes you stop and look twice. An indoor handcrafted sl...

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Homes 3 weeks ago

Why Affluent Buyer Preferences Continue to Influence NYC’s Luxury Market

Luxury Buyers Are Still Active in Manhattan, But Their Priorities May Be Changing Recent headlines surrounding the proposed pied-à-terre tax and the political rhetoric around it have raised quest...

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News + Insight 3 weeks ago

The Line: Consumer Prices Up 3.8% from a Year Ago

This week, The Line looks at prices and spending, which go together like milk and cookies. Consumer Prices Up 3.8% from a Year Ago The consumer price index rose 0.6% in April and was 3.8% hi...

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News + Insight 3 weeks ago

Bess Freedman on Why Agents Are Walking Away From Big Box Brokerages

What’s it like to run the only privately held real estate firm in NYC’s top five brokerages? Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman shared her perspective in a recent Inman interview on the power of...

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News + Insight 3 weeks ago

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 r...

News + Insight 3 weeks ago

How to Stop Overthinking and Buy Your First Investment Property

Most people who want to invest in real estate never buy a single property. Not because the opportunity is not there. Because they talk themselves out of it before they ever get started. In Episode 406...

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News + Insight 4 weeks ago

In Conversation with Interior Designer John Douglas Eason

In this special Q&A, acclaimed interior designer John Douglas Eason shares his thoughtful approach to creating spaces that feel both deeply personal and timeless. From designing sophisticated Manh...

Community + Culture 4 weeks ago

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 acr...

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Brand 4 weeks ago

Bess to Bloomberg: The Pied A Terre Tax is a Tax on All of New York City

On Monday, May 11th, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman stopped by “The Close” on Bloomberg Television to discuss the hotly debated Pied A Terre Tax. If passed, second homes of $5 million and up f...

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News + Insight 4 weeks ago

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...

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Homes 4 weeks ago

A Secluded Bridgehampton Estate with Sweeping Farm Views

Tucked amid Bridgehampton’s coveted agricultural reserves and neighboring equestrian estates, 59 Farm Field Road presents a rare opportunity to own a legacy property defined by privacy, scale, and uni...

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Homes 1 month ago

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 meticul...

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Homes 1 month ago