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Michelle is a New York-based writer and content strategist who has worked extensively with lifestyle brands like Seventeen, Country Living, Harper’s Bazaar and iVillage. In addition to being a copywriter for a digital media agency she writes about culture, New York City neighborhoods, real estate, style, design and technology among other topics. She has lived in a number of major US cities on both coasts and in between and loves all things relating to urbanism and culture.

For $3M, this charming Nomad loft has a rooftop deck with an outdoor shower

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February 6, 2026

For $3M, this charming Nomad loft has a rooftop deck with an outdoor shower

By Michelle Cohen

In the heart of bustling Nomad, this three-bedroom condo at 138 Lexington Avenue comprises the top three floors of a 1920 townhouse. Asking $2,995,000, the triplex has the cozy appeal of a downtown loft. The home's highest floor is its most covetable: a sunny studio is flanked by a landscaped roof deck with an outdoor shower.
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Asking $4.25M, this five-story Crown Heights mansion is filled with gorgeous historic details

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February 5, 2026

Asking $4.25M, this five-story Crown Heights mansion is filled with gorgeous historic details

By Michelle Cohen

The massive limestone townhouse at 859 St. Marks Avenue counts as its neighbors some of the most architecturally significant homes in the Crown Heights North Historic District. Built in 1905, the two-family home is an impressive 25 feet wide. Within its 6,900-square-foot interior are two legal residences, both updated for modern living. Unlike many a jumbo Brooklyn townhouse, much of the home's exquisite turn-of-the-century interior architecture has been preserved to provide a stunning frame.
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Live in a former Park Slope bank for $5.5M

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February 3, 2026

Live in a former Park Slope bank for $5.5M

By Michelle Cohen

The 30-foot-wide single-family townhouse at 383 10th Street occupies what was once a limestone-clad bank. Asking $5,480,000, this architectural standout in the heart of Park Slope has 4,000 square feet of living space on multiple levels, making use of the building's dramatic ceiling heights and unusual details. As a bonus, the owner gets access to condo-level amenities from The Slope condominium.
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Asking $2.8M, this two-family Bed-Stuy townhouse looks like a good place to spend a sunny afternoon

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February 2, 2026

Asking $2.8M, this two-family Bed-Stuy townhouse looks like a good place to spend a sunny afternoon

By Michelle Cohen

From the outside, the stylish, mansard-roofed townhouse at 521 Monroe Street looks right at home on a historic Bed-Stuy block. Inside, the two-family home is the picture of 21st-century Brooklyn brownstone living. Asking $2,825,000, the home's interiors are optimized for sunlight and flexibility, with the bonus of a two-bedroom garden apartment for even more options.
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SHOP THE LISTING: This $3.75M co-op is an architect-designed masterpiece in a classic Village loft

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January 30, 2026

SHOP THE LISTING: This $3.75M co-op is an architect-designed masterpiece in a classic Village loft

By Michelle Cohen

Loft proportions give this Village apartment at 35 East 10th Street a head start in life, with tall ceilings and gracefully arched windows overlooking the downtown Manhattan street scene below. Masterfully designed interiors, courtesy of AD 100 design firm RP Miller, give this two-bedroom home star power. Asking $3,750,000, this pre-war co-op is a showcase of stellar design trends that not only stand out but also stand the test of time. If you love the interior design of this home, we’ve sourced a few key pieces that are identical or similar to the items in the listing photos, so you can get the look for your own space.
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This $9.75M Harlem brownstone reflects neighborhood history with five floors of 19th-century elegance

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January 28, 2026

This $9.75M Harlem brownstone reflects neighborhood history with five floors of 19th-century elegance

By Michelle Cohen

This Middlesex brownstone-clad townhouse at 12 Mount Morris Park West is a five-floor single-family home with a history that has been preserved with care. Set within the Mount Morris Park Historic District, overlooking Marcus Garvey Memorial Park, the distinctive home was built in 1888, designed by James E. Ware. Asking $9.75 million, the 25-foot-wide Queen Anne-style was last listed for $8.2M in 2021. According to the current listing, it has had only three owners in its over-a-century-long existence.
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Steve Madden’s former Trump Palace pad lists for $11.5M

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January 27, 2026

Steve Madden’s former Trump Palace pad lists for $11.5M

By Michelle Cohen

The 47th-floor condo at 200 East 69th Street, with six balconies and six bedrooms, once owned by legendary shoe designer Steve Madden, has 360-degree views of Central Park, both rivers, and the city skyline. And at $11,500,000–the fashion mogul paid $15 million for the apartment in 2013–you could even call it a deal. The Lenox Hill home is a combination of two units within Trump Palace, a 57-story building completed in 1991.
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This $1.5M Woodstock compound was a recording studio for rock icons from Ozzy Osbourne to R.E.M.

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January 26, 2026

This $1.5M Woodstock compound was a recording studio for rock icons from Ozzy Osbourne to R.E.M.

By Michelle Cohen

Built in 1873, this landmarked upstate New York property, known as Bearsville Record House, holds a place in the history of American rock music. Asking $1,495,000, the colorful 3.78-acre compound at 1 Wittenberg Road was the recording destination for iconic albums by Ozzy Osbourne, Todd Rundgren, Meat Loaf, R.E.M., Jeff Buckley, Dave Matthews Band, Phish, and more. Located in Woodstock, the property includes a main farmhouse, a guest cottage, and a studio building, surrounded by a creek, woods, lawns, patios, and a pool.
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For $8M, a proper Park Avenue penthouse with an artistic pedigree

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January 21, 2026

For $8M, a proper Park Avenue penthouse with an artistic pedigree

By Michelle Cohen

Among the many coveted residences of the Upper East Side, 535 Park Avenue was among the first Park Avenue cooperatives built by the original shareholders. Asking $7.95 million, the building's highest home was designed to be the residence and studio of society portraitist Lydia Field Emmet. Enhanced by a spare-no-expense renovation, the two-bedroom home's pre-war architecture and expansive terrace overlooking Park Avenue remain peerless in the 21st century.
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From cozy to bold, this $10M Soho condo embodies post-loft luxury

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January 16, 2026

From cozy to bold, this $10M Soho condo embodies post-loft luxury

By Michelle Cohen

Standing on an always-evolving stretch of Soho, this 4,177-square-foot loft at 158 Mercer Street, in what's known as the New Museum Building (the New Museum of Contemporary Art was at this address before moving to the Bowery), is townhouse-sized, asking a museum-level $10 million. Framed by the loft bones of the 1897 building, the three-bedroom condominium is wrapped in 21st-century luxe.
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Location, location, location–and a pretty renovation–make up for square footage in this $620K East Village co-op

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January 15, 2026

Location, location, location–and a pretty renovation–make up for square footage in this $620K East Village co-op

By Michelle Cohen

This top-floor one-bedroom co-op at 633 East 11th Street has updated its East Village charm with a well-designed renovation that makes the best of its diminutive size. Asking $620,000, the pre-war home has 10-foot ceilings that provide a frame for a renovated kitchen and bath, an in-unit washer/dryer, and bespoke built-in storage. An efficient layout and plenty of light transform the simple railroad flat into a bright haven above one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods.
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This $3.7M Greenwich Village co-op puts the ‘classic’ in classic seven

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January 14, 2026

This $3.7M Greenwich Village co-op puts the ‘classic’ in classic seven

By Michelle Cohen

Just off lower Fifth Avenue on the Village's "Gold Coast" at 21 East 10th Street, this three/four bedroom co-op has the space, gracious floor plan, and pre-war bones that were once the standard of elegance for Manhattan living. Asking $3,695,000, the corner apartment offers the opportunity to create an additional bedroom, or to use the double living room layout for entertaining on a grand scale.
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This $2.7M Chelsea duplex condo feels like a modern house with a private back garden

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January 13, 2026

This $2.7M Chelsea duplex condo feels like a modern house with a private back garden

By Michelle Cohen

Located in the Cheyney condominium at 344 West 23rd Street, this two-bedroom home harkens back to the mid-century modern split-level dwelling, accented by natural wood, steel, and stone, overlooking a tranquil garden. Asking $2,695,000, the home's 1,500-square-foot interior consists of a lower living and entertaining level, with the private bedroom level–including two full bathrooms–upstairs. 1,000 square feet of quiet, private outdoor space could almost make you forget you're in the center of one of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods.
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For $949K, this Village co-op has a Gold Coast address, prewar charm and a splash of color

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January 12, 2026

For $949K, this Village co-op has a Gold Coast address, prewar charm and a splash of color

By Michelle Cohen

On a high floor on Manhattan's coveted lower Fifth Avenue, this light-filled one-bedroom co-op at 45 Fifth Avenue wraps modern living in old-world elegance. Asking $949,000, the home offers rare open views through oversized windows, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and custom built-ins.
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From the pool to the pergola, this $1.1M Hudson Valley home blends Colonial with contemporary

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January 9, 2026

From the pool to the pergola, this $1.1M Hudson Valley home blends Colonial with contemporary

By Michelle Cohen

Asking $1,100,000, this cedar-clad Colonial-style house at 441 Scotchtown Collabar Road in Middletown, NY, first built in the 1790s, was expanded to include 20th-century additions and modern luxuries. Set on just over an acre, the home's outdoor living space includes a deck and patio with an outdoor kitchen, a pool, a pergola, and an expansive lawn.
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Asking $1.3M, this historic Newburgh home has designer interiors and dramatic Hudson River views

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January 7, 2026

Asking $1.3M, this historic Newburgh home has designer interiors and dramatic Hudson River views

By Michelle Cohen

In the center of Newburgh's Historic District, the timeless beauty of this brick home at 164 Grand Street reflects the Queen Anne style in its graceful exterior details. The home's stylish, contemporary interiors have appeared as a backdrop in films and TV series and featured in the New York Times, Architectural Digest, and Vogue, after having been restored by noted local design professionals. Asking $1,275,000, the eight-bedroom residence has the added delight of dramatic Hudson River views from its two wraparound verandas.
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This $7M Gilded-Age mansion on the Upper West Side has a private garage and a theatrical history

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January 6, 2026

This $7M Gilded-Age mansion on the Upper West Side has a private garage and a theatrical history

By Michelle Cohen

The 11,670-square-foot home at 323 West 80th Street is a head-turning masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance Revival style, as well as being a true city mansion with an underground private garage, a gym, and a roof terrace. Built in 1897, the 43-foot-wide landmarked brick and limestone townhouse, asking $6,999,000, has been thoroughly renovated by a family with a theatrical legacy and a creative eye.
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NYC street vendor advocates push to lift cap on licenses after Adams veto

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January 5, 2026

NYC street vendor advocates push to lift cap on licenses after Adams veto

By Michelle Cohen

The city's street vendors are often in the news for their struggle to stay on the right side of the law–and stay in business. Last month, the City Council passed a bill that would add significantly to the existing caps on licenses and permits for vendors. The New York Times reported that the limit placed on general vendor licenses would be raised to over 11,000 in 2027. By 2031, there would be nearly 17,000 food vendor permits available, and almost 1,300 permits would be set aside for vendors who are veterans or disabled. However, the new law faced another obstacle; it was among 19 bills vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams on his last day in office.
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For $2.2M, this two-family Bed-Stuy townhouse has three levels of outdoor space

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December 23, 2025

For $2.2M, this two-family Bed-Stuy townhouse has three levels of outdoor space

By Michelle Cohen

Built in 1899, the historic wood-frame townhouse at 681 Decatur Street gets curb appeal points for its moody, modern, slate-grey exterior. Located in the Ocean Hill section of Bed-Stuy, the two-unit property has been thoroughly renovated on the inside, featuring a two-floor owners' duplex above a two-bedroom garden flat. Asking $2,199,995, the 20-foot-wide townhouse has abundant outdoor space in the form of a parlor-floor deck, a rear garden with a new horizontal wood privacy fence, and a finished rooftop space.
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This $3M Williamsburg home is the rare condo with all of its loft charm intact

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December 19, 2025

This $3M Williamsburg home is the rare condo with all of its loft charm intact

By Michelle Cohen

This 1,800-square-foot loft in the iconic Mill Building at 85 North Third Street has all the top-shelf elements of modern condo living, wrapped in the industrial charm of a pre-war loft. Details like original wood beams and 11-foot ceilings have been updated with 21st-century luxuries. Asking $2,995,000, the North Brooklyn home also has loft flexibility, with a great room large enough to carve out space for a third bedroom.
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The highest penthouse in Brooklyn’s tallest residence lists for $16.75M

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December 18, 2025

The highest penthouse in Brooklyn’s tallest residence lists for $16.75M

By Michelle Cohen

Silverstein Properties has just unveiled Penthouse 92 at The Brooklyn Tower at 85 Fleet Street, the borough's tallest building and its only supertall. Listed for $16,750,000, the four-bedroom 92nd-floor condominium comprises the entire floor, a dizzying 1,000 feet above Downtown Brooklyn, with 360-degree New York City views.
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Designers pick the best gifts: NYC creatives share their favorite finds

December 17, 2025

Designers pick the best gifts: NYC creatives share their favorite finds

By Michelle Cohen

6sqft asked New York City designers, architects, and artists for their gift inspirations this holiday season–a selection of the stuff they’d love to give (or get). Below, you'll find a collection of out-of-the-ordinary items chosen by a few of the city’s most talented creatives. We hope you'll be inspired in your search for the perfect gifts.
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Doors of steel and glass make this $3M Soho loft feel like a box of light

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December 12, 2025

Doors of steel and glass make this $3M Soho loft feel like a box of light

By Michelle Cohen

This light-filled loft at 75 Grand Street, right in the middle of Soho, has plenty of options. Asking $2,995,000, the pre-war co-op has loft proportions with the flexibility of having two or three bedrooms; well-designed renovations add warmth, while preserving architectural details like tin ceilings.
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For $6.75M, everything you’d want in a Park Slope brownstone

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December 11, 2025

For $6.75M, everything you’d want in a Park Slope brownstone

By Michelle Cohen

If you wanted to show a flawless example of Park Slope brownstone living, this four-story townhouse at 100 6th Avenue would serve you well. Asking $6,750,000, the 19th-century two-family home on a landmarked North Slope block is filled with historic details like Italianate marble mantels and original oak flooring with mahogany inlays. Layered on top are luxury modern additions, like a multi-zoned HVAC and upgraded Marvin windows.
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This $4.5M Lenox Hill duplex combines pre-war elegance with architectural drama

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December 9, 2025

This $4.5M Lenox Hill duplex combines pre-war elegance with architectural drama

By Michelle Cohen

This duplex co-op at 14 East 75th Street embodies the ideal of Upper East Side pre-war glamour, with the added drama of an unforgettable double-height living room. Asking $4,500,000, the chic classic six overlooks the treetops of the Lenox Hill neighborhood from within a two-floor sanctuary of 21st-century comfort.
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