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Bess Freedman’s Summer Beach Reads

There’s nothing I love more than a good book in the summer. I compiled some of my favorite beach reads that span business, memoir, self-reflection and resilience, but they all have one thing in common...

Community + Culture 5 days ago

Neighborhoods That Shaped LGBTQ+ History—and the Homes Within Them

At Brown Harris Stevens, Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community while recognizing the individuals, neighborhoods, and movements that helped shape New York City into the vibran...

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Community + Culture 2 weeks ago

The World Cup Is Coming. These Luxury Homes Put You Close to the Action.

The FIFA World Cup is many things: a sporting spectacle, a cultural phenomenon, and for one glorious month, a logistical puzzle involving millions of fans trying to figure out where to stay. We’ve cur...

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Community + Culture 3 weeks ago

Behind the Move: Kirsten Aiello on the Unique Moving Challenges of Park Avenue Prewars

Park Avenue’s iconic prewar buildings are known for their grand architecture, timeless elegance, and coveted addresses—but they also come with a few surprising quirks. In a recent social media v...

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Community + Culture 3 weeks ago

Can You Really Have It All: What does Amenity Rich Living Really Mean?

Can you really have it all? What does amenity rich living mean to you, and how important is it in your decision-making process? These questions came to mind as I recently began working with a remarkab...

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Community + Culture 4 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...

Community + Culture 1 month 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 1 month ago

Celebrating the Mother-Daughter Teams of BHS This Mother’s Day

In honor of Mother’s Day, we spoke with two mother-daughter duos across Brown Harris Stevens about what it’s like to build a business alongside family. From shared instincts to lessons learned across...

Community + Culture 1 month ago

BHS Earns Three Awards at REBNY’s 37th Annual Deal of the Year Awards

The Real Estate Board of New York’s 37th Annual Residential Deal of the Year Benefit & Awards brought together the city’s brokerage community at Guastavino’s to recognize standout deals and indust...

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Community + Culture 2 months ago

The Amenities Defining Luxury Living Now, According to BHS Agents

To better understand what today’s luxury buyers truly value, Brown Harris Stevens surveyed agents across our markets, asking them to identify the top amenities shaping demand right now. The updated re...

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Community + Culture 2 months ago

Building of the Week: 640 Park Avenue

1942 photograph of 640 Park Avenue, from the collection of MetroHistory Completed in 1914 and designed by architect James E.R. Carpenter, 640 Park Avenue represents a moment when the apartment h...

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Community + Culture 2 months ago

How to Get a Hamptons Beach Pass this Season

You did it! You’ve secured your Hamptons Summer rental, your LL Bean Boat n’ Tote is packed, you’ve braved the “cannonball” from Penn Station to the Hamptons. You’re ready for sun and sand this summer...

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Community + Culture 2 months ago

A Guide to NYC’s Most Picturesque Springtime Spots

Spring in New York City brings a sense of renewal that’s hard to rival—tree-lined streets soften, waterfronts come alive, and parks transform into vibrant landscapes of color and activity. As the seas...