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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 3 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 3 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...

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Community + Culture 4 months ago

Beth Ann Vaccaro on New Development, Community, and the Power of Local Insight

In this week’s BHS Agent Spotlight, we’re catching up with Beth Ann Vaccaro, a newly returning Rising Star in our Darien office and a specialist in new development. In her interview, she shares how he...

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Community + Culture 4 months ago

Spring in the City: Preparing for the NYC Selling Season

After what always feels like a long New York winter, given the number of blizzards this season, the signs of spring are finally beginning to appear. The days are getting longer, the parks are filling...

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Community + Culture 4 months ago

Miami’s Architecture and Design Shaping the Future

The new Miami living experience is also being shaped by cutting-edge architecture and thoughtful design. Modern residential towers, sustainable developments, and mixed-use communities are redefining h...

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Community + Culture 4 months ago

3 Connecticut Towns Dan McCamblau Says Are Among the Best Places to Live

Connecticut offers a unique blend of coastal living, historic New England charm, and easy access to New York City—making it one of the most desirable places in the Northeast to call home. In a recent...

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Community + Culture 5 months ago

Remembering Riley Jason

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of the most beloved members of the Brown Harris Stevens community, Riley Jason. A longtime agent in our Upper West Side office, Riley’s wa...

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Community + Culture 5 months ago

Building of the Week: 940 Park Avenue

1943 photograph of 940 Park Avenue, from the collection of the Office for Metropolitan History On the northwest corner of Park Avenue and 81st Street stands 940 Park Avenue, a building that rewards cl...

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Community + Culture 5 months ago

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 lea...

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Community + Culture 5 months ago

Agents Who Master Pricing Master Their Market BHS Miami’s Regional Director of Sales David Deza

I spend a lot of time meeting with agents about how to grow their business. We talk about prospecting, marketing, and building relationships. But the agents who scale the fastest tend to get one thing...

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Community + Culture 5 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 5 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 5 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...