The Costs of Renovating a Single-Family Brownstone
When it comes to New York City real estate, there's nothing else out there like a brownstone. Despite their high costs and renovation difficulties, they're still arguably the most coveted…
The History of Brownstones in New York City
The iconic brownstone rowhouses occupy a special place in the New York psyche. Like the Brooklyn Bridge, yellow cabs, and $1 pizza, they've come to define the classic image of…
Condo vs Townhouse: Which is Best for You?
When it comes to deciding between a condo vs. townhouse to purchase in New York City, most people think about condos and co-ops. There are several differences between these two…
Buying a Townhouse in New York City
Anyone who has been looking for a new home in Manhattan or Brooklyn will have noticed that most of the properties for sale are co-ops and condos. While these types…
Making Sense of (FAR) Floor Area Ratio in NYC
Have you ever been townhouse hunting in NYC and come across the term Floor Area Ratio or FAR? Most home buyers in New York will never encounter this term and…
NYC Townhouses Under $2 Million
Diana Eastman
When a typical Manhattan apartment starts feeling a little too cramped, it's time to upgrade to a townhouse. But many New Yorkers are worried that the extra space and privacy…
Manhattan Townhouse Architecture
Tracy Kaler
If you're an architecture buff, you can't help but get caught up in Manhattan's townhouse architecture styles. Stroll through any NYC neighborhood, and you'll come across blocks of charming townhouses…
Tips to Buying a Brooklyn Townhouse
Margaret Lebenson
Pssst! Wanna buy a piece of the Brooklyn Bridge? The hype about Brooklyn real estate has been around for over 100 years. But if your dream is to own a…
Buy a Townhouse in These Brooklyn Neighborhoods
Brownstone-lined streets with coffee shops, organic grocers, and stylish boutiques have made residing in Brooklyn an obvious lifestyle choice for thousands of New Yorkers. With rising rents and frequent bidding wars…
The Return of New York Townhouses
Townhouses are the latest trend in New York City real estate. These classically styled buildings are seeing higher and higher demand, and developers are scrambling to keep up. See what…