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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 tra...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

Brown Harris Stevens Lists Former Historic Stribling & Associates Office in Chelsea

In one of New York City’s most storied real estate neighborhoods, a piece of real estate history has just hit the market The property at the heart of this buzz isn’t just another luxury townhouse; it’...

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Homes 3 months ago

Meet Raphael De Niro: Experience, Perspective, and What’s Next

Recently recruited to Brown Harris Stevens and widely regarded as one of the top agents in the country over the past two decades, Raphael De Niro brings a legacy of market leadership, advisory experti...

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Community + Culture 3 months ago

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 hom...

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Homes 3 months ago

What Kind of Brokerage Hides Information from Its Own Customers?

What’s the fastest way to erode trust between real estate agents and the general public? Tell homebuyers to drop dead. That’s essentially what data guru Jonathan Miller argues in the wake of the recen...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

Top-Producing Broker Debbie Baum Joins Brown Harris Stevens

New York, NY – February, 2026– Brown Harris Stevens is pleased to announce that top-producing Manhattan residential broker Debbie Baum has joined the firm. With more than 23 years of experience in Man...

Brand 3 months ago

How Miami Realtor Sonia Toth’s Intuition Led to an Exceptional Offering

The way luxury buyers live in Miami has changed. Today’s buyers, many relocating from New York, California, and other major global cities, aren’t coming for occasional escapes. They’re making Miami th...

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Homes 3 months ago

Co-op vs. Condo in NYC: Key Differences Buyers Should Understand

Co-op or Condo in NYC: How to Decide in Today’s Market One of the most common questions I hear from buyers, whether they’re first-timers or seasoned investors is, “Should I buy a co-op or a condo?” It...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

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, reflect...

Homes 3 months ago

How Ryan Kanfer Brings a Modern Edge to Real Estate

This week, we shine the spotlight on Ryan Kanfer, a Newly Recruited Rising Star in our West Side office. Known for blending technology, and sharp market insight, Ryan has built a reputation as an AI-f...

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Brand 3 months ago

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...

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Homes 3 months ago

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 wa...

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Homes 3 months ago

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 s...

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Homes 3 months ago

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 b...

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Community + Culture 3 months ago

Early Signs of a Competitive Spring Market in NYC

Buyer Behavior Is Quietly Shifting Even Without a Rate Cut Multiple-offer activity is picking up again across NYC, and it’s happening in the middle of winter. It feels like an early spring market is a...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

The Line: Job Growth Much Higher than Expected in January

This week, we dedicate this column to the delayed January jobs report. Job Growth Much Higher than Expected in January Yep, you read that correctly. Payrolls rose by 130,000 last month accor...

News + Insight 3 months ago

BHS Brooklyn’s Zuleyma Leal Shares the Sweetest Spots Across the Borough

Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers, it’s the perfect opportunity to shower those you love with small (or large) tokens of affection and appreciation, and even treating them to a delicious tr...

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Community + Culture 3 months ago

BHS Agents Share Their Success Stories: Elevating Listings with the Everset

Behind many of Brown Harris Stevens’ most successful launches is a strategic design partner working powerfully to elevate every listing: The Everset. As a BHS-preferred staging company, The Everset st...

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Brand 3 months ago

Manhattan’s Top-Selling Building of 2025: 155 West 68th Street

One of 2025’s best-selling buildings was not a new development but a classic Lincoln Square condo with sponsor residences to sell. 155 West 68th Street, also known as Dorchester Towers, was one t...

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Homes 3 months ago

Back at BHS and Leading the Way: the Spotlight on Dusty York

This week, we turn the spotlight on a Rising Star in our Union Square office and Team Lead of the York Residential Team, Dusty York. Known for his expertise as a buy-side broker specialist, Dusty appr...

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Brand 4 months ago