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The “Making NYC Home Team” Joins BHS: Meet Teresa & Laura
Our newest West Side Office recruits, Teresa Alessandro and Laura Willoughby of the “Making NYC Home Team,” bring a powerhouse track record to Brown Harris Stevens, representing over $100 million in t...
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Community + Culture 7 months ago
New Year, New Neighborhood: A Local’s Guide to Mattituck
Nestled on the scenic North Fork of Long Island, Mattituck, New York, is a charming hamlet that perfectly blends small-town appeal with rich natural beauty. With its waterfront views along the Long Is...
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Community + Culture 7 months ago
Building of the Week: The San Remo, 145 Central Park West
The San Remo in 1942, from the collection of the Office for Metropolitan History. The San Remo was designed by famous New York City apartment architect Emery Roth in 1929 and finished in 1930. It bene...
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Community + Culture 7 months ago
Reflections on 2025: City Lights, Neighborhood Stories, and Looking Ahead
As the year comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on 2025 with gratitude. This is one of the rare moments in the real estate world when things slow down just enough for us to catch our breath. The...
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Community + Culture 7 months ago
An Uptown Revival: Inside the Upper East Side’s Boom
The Upper East Side has long been synonymous with cultural institutions, upscale living, and timeless appeal. Museum Mile, Madison Avenue shopping, world-class schools, and top medical institutions ha...
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Community + Culture 7 months ago
How BHS is Giving Back this Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for generosity, community, and connection—and at Brown Harris Stevens, the holiday season was spent giving back. Across our offices, agents and teams are coming together t...
Community + Culture 7 months ago
The Power of Choosing Yourself: A Powerful Conversation with Julia Haart
In Episode 108 of Simonsen Says, host Simonsen welcomes an extraordinary guest whose life story redefines the concept of reinvention: Julia Haart—entrepreneur, fashion icon, author, and fearless advoc...
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Community + Culture 7 months ago
BHS Hamptons Agents Share Their Go-To Holiday Gift Shops
Holiday shopping in the Hamptons is as much about the experience as it is about the gifts. From festively adorned garden centers to beloved local boutiques, the season brings a special charm to the Ea...
Community + Culture 8 months ago
Remembering Robert A.M. Stern, The Architect Who Redefined New York Luxury
Photo Credit Peter Aaron/OTTO courtesy of RAMSA New York lost one of its great architectural voices with the passing of Robert A.M. Stern, whose work reshaped the city’s skyline and reintroduced the e...
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Community + Culture 8 months ago
Gobble Up the Views: Where to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from Your Window
If there’s one thing better than a Thanksgiving turkey, it’s catching those giant helium balloons drift by without freezing your feathers while camped on the street. We’re talking about apartments wit...
Community + Culture 8 months ago
Union Square’s Ruth Sobie Shares Her Top NYC Hot Chocolate Spots
As the temperatures dip in Manhattan, there’s no better way to embrace the winter chill than with a rich, creamy cup of hot chocolate. Downtown Manhattan is home to some of the city’s most...
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Community + Culture 8 months ago
Give Back: Thanksgiving Food Drives Accepting Donations this Year
As the season of gratitude arrives, communities across NYC, the Hamptons, New Jersey, and Florida are rallying together to support neighbors in need. Thanksgiving is not only a time to gather with lov...
Community + Culture 8 months ago
Honoring Service: How the Marines Shaped John Dugan’s Life and Perspective
Before helping clients navigate New York City’s competitive real estate market, John Dugan of Brown Harris Stevens’ Skyline Advisory Team served his country as an Infantry Combat Team Leader in...
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Community + Culture 9 months ago
Honoring Those Who Served: The Veterans of Brown Harris Stevens
This Veterans Day, Brown Harris Stevens proudly recognizes and celebrates the remarkable agents across our firm who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their courage, dedication, and unwave...
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Community + Culture 9 months ago
Weekly Treasures: Homes Near Street Fairs and Flea Markets Worth the Stroll
If you love a good treasure hunt, the kind that leads to vintage furniture, well-loved books, handmade pieces, or items that already come with a bit of history, you’ll get the appeal. Each of these ho...
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Community + Culture 9 months ago
The Ghost of North Haven House
By Shannan North, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker The following is a true ghost story from Brown Harris Stevens Agent, Shannan North, a lifelong Hamptons local with deep family roots in the area...
Community + Culture 9 months ago
Homes So Close to the Village Halloween Parade, It’s Scary
This Friday, the Annual Village Halloween Parade is bringing its spooktacular energy right down Sixth Avenue—a tradition since 1974! Why fight the crowds or rush for a quick glimpse when you could liv...
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Community + Culture 9 months ago
A Home for Every Book Lover: BHS Listings Near NYC Bookstores
New York City’s independent bookstores are more than places to buy books — they’re cornerstones of community, creativity, and character. From the timeless charm of Three Lives & Company in the Wes...
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Community + Culture 10 months ago
The Best Pumpkin Patches on the East End of Long Island
Whether you’re after the perfect jack-o’-lantern, a scenic family day out, or just an excuse for a hot apple cider donut, the Hamptons and North Fork have some of the best pumpkin patches around. Our...
Community + Culture 10 months ago
Hottest Luxury Real Estate Wellness Trend: Home Saunas
Move over, home gyms! The new hallmark of luxury living is a personal sauna. Once reserved for spas and five-star hotels, saunas are now taking center stage in the homes of affluent buyers seeking bot...
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Community + Culture 10 months ago