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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.

Turn this $6.9M Brooklyn Heights three-family townhouse into an urban mansion with original details galore

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October 17, 2025

Turn this $6.9M Brooklyn Heights three-family townhouse into an urban mansion with original details galore

By Michelle Cohen

Asking $6,900,000, the graceful five-story Italianate brownstone at 261 Hicks Street on a picturesque Brooklyn Heights block embodies the neighborhood's historic elegance. Converted in 1969 to a three-family residence, the home spans 4,915 square feet of living space on five floors. The current owners occupy the top four levels with a garden-level flat below; optimize the home's rental potential, including a top-floor apartment, or convert the entire townhouse into a private mansion. Unlike many historic properties, the home's grand architectural details have been maintained, providing a dramatic frame for its 12 light-filled rooms.
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$10.25M Chelsea condo atop Shigeru Ban’s Metal Shutter Houses is everything a penthouse should be

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October 16, 2025

$10.25M Chelsea condo atop Shigeru Ban’s Metal Shutter Houses is everything a penthouse should be

By Michelle Cohen

The Metal Shutter Houses condo building at 524 West 19th Street, designed in 2008 by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban, is a standout among the stars of west Chelsea's glittering "architecture alley." The penthouse unit is the brightest star in this constellation, consisting of two floors of indoor space with several terraces and a huge roof deck. The home's most eye-catching feature is a 20-foot glass wall that pivots skyward to reveal a spacious dining terrace. Asking $10,250,000, the penthouse features interiors by AD 100 designer Andre Mellone of Studio Mellone that complement Empire State Building views.
a star of the chelsea skyline, this way

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

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October 15, 2025

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.
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Asking $6.35M, this restored 1804 Tribeca townhouse is one of the last remaining homes from the period

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October 15, 2025

Asking $6.35M, this restored 1804 Tribeca townhouse is one of the last remaining homes from the period

By Michelle Cohen

If you're strolling past the corner of Harrison and Greenwich Streets in Tribeca, you're likely to notice a row of nine landmarked Federal-style homes with private gardens; the nine homes are a rare group of survivors from the early 1800s. On the market for the first time in 35 years, the row house at 25 Harrison Street, asking $6,350,000, occupies a prime corner spot.
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The kitchen in this $1.53M Murray Hill co-op is like a ray of sunshine

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October 9, 2025

The kitchen in this $1.53M Murray Hill co-op is like a ray of sunshine

By Michelle Cohen

This classic pre-war co-op at Goodhue House at 20 East 35th Street epitomizes elegant Manhattan living. Asking $1,530,000, the ninth-floor corner apartment gets views of Madison Avenue and the city skyline. Within are graciously-sized rooms with architectural details like beamed ceilings and parquet tile flooring. The home's current owner is events producer/designer Kate Edmonds, explaining its bright and lively design details.
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$22M Cobble Hill brownstone is five floors of architectural perfection, from the wine cellar to the rooftop deck

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October 8, 2025

$22M Cobble Hill brownstone is five floors of architectural perfection, from the wine cellar to the rooftop deck

By Michelle Cohen

Built in the 1850s, the five-floor brownstone at 205 Clinton Street fits right in with its stately neighbors on an elegant, historic Cobble Hill block–but the home's interiors are in a league of their own. Reflecting a two-year renovation helmed by award-winning architect Mike Ingui, the 25-foot-wide townhouse has been completely rebuilt within its carefully-preserved frame, from the basement wine cellar and gym to four levels of outdoor space topped by a rooftop clubhouse and deck. An elevator takes you to all levels with hand-carved stairs and mezzanines in between. There's even full-service concierge parking. As the pricy neighborhood's biggest-ticket listing, if the townhouse sells for its stratospheric $22 million ask, it would be the third-highest sale in Brooklyn.
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For $950K, a condo with a terrace that puts the ‘green’ in Greenpoint

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October 7, 2025

For $950K, a condo with a terrace that puts the ‘green’ in Greenpoint

By Michelle Cohen

In an enviable spot just across from the wide green expanse of McCarren Park, this north Brooklyn condo at 607 Manhattan Avenue has an outdoor oasis of its own. In addition to thoroughly modern interiors, the one-bedroom home in Greenpoint, asking $950,000, offers 600 square feet of landscaped, private outdoor living.
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Andrew Rannells lists his Chelsea triplex with a terrace for $2.4M

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October 6, 2025

Andrew Rannells lists his Chelsea triplex with a terrace for $2.4M

By Michelle Cohen

Andrew Rannells, prolific Broadway actor and star of HBO's "Girls," is selling his Chelsea triplex. As first reported by the New York Times, Rannells paid $2.1 million for the home in 2018. Now asking $2,395,000, the renovated co-op, built in 1900, sits on a pretty Chelsea block at 443 West 24th Street, surrounded by similar historic homes. Within are three bedrooms and plenty of entertaining space, including a spacious terrace.
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This $8M Dumbo condo with a private rooftop spa embodies penthouse living

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October 3, 2025

This $8M Dumbo condo with a private rooftop spa embodies penthouse living

By Michelle Cohen

Occupying the entire top floor of one of Dumbo's original loft conversions at 168 Plymouth Street, this iconic penthouse has everything a New York City trophy home should offer. With more than 3,000 square feet of interior living space, the three-bedroom condo, asking $7,995,000, is mansion-sized, but no suburban estate could match the sweeping Manhattan skyline, East River, and Manhattan Bridge views framed in its floor-to-ceiling windows. Two private terraces add outdoor living to the list of peerless penthouse perks.
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Pre-war warmth meets polished loft lines in this $4.25M Village co-op

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October 2, 2025

Pre-war warmth meets polished loft lines in this $4.25M Village co-op

By Michelle Cohen

Tall ceilings, exposed columns, and open spaces frame this corner co-op at 250 Mercer Street with the bones of a classic loft; warm wood floors, plaster walls, and a gracious layout are in keeping with the 1890 building's pre-war elegance. Configured to offer two bedrooms and a home office, the 2,000-square-foot co-op can be reimagined to accommodate a third bedroom. Asking $4,250,000, this downtown residence adds corner views to its list of covetable attributes.
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A loft-sized Harlem studio in a former school asks $599K

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September 30, 2025

A loft-sized Harlem studio in a former school asks $599K

By Michelle Cohen

This nearly 800-square-foot condo in the landmarked P.S. 90 at 220 West 148th Street in Hamilton Heights has the size and proportions of a classic loft. Asking $599,000, the pre-war studio has enough square footage to carve out zones for living, sleeping, and working; 12.5-foot ceilings further give the illusion of abundant space.
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A pop duo’s $3.65M Williamsburg condo turns up the fun factor on white-box chic

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September 29, 2025

A pop duo’s $3.65M Williamsburg condo turns up the fun factor on white-box chic

By Michelle Cohen

While the interiors at most of Williamsburg's ever-growing crop of luxury "lofts" and condos stay within a certain soothing sameness, some residents have gone to great lengths to add personality. The Williamsburg home of Grammy-nominated dance-pop duo Sofi Tukker at 126 South 2nd Street has the unusual configuration of a garden triplex, and its owners have infused the space with their colorful sensibility. Asking $3,650,000, the condo is one of only three in the building, with access to a shared outdoor pool, another rare amenity. And there are some unusual perks, including a hot tub, sauna, and a private cold plunge.
colorful home and wellness haven, this way

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For $14.5M, Gilded Age opulence in a designer’s Upper East Side mansion the size of a country estate

Photos courtesy of Travis Mark for Sotheby’s International Realty

September 25, 2025

For $14.5M, Gilded Age opulence in a designer’s Upper East Side mansion the size of a country estate

By Michelle Cohen

The Queen Anne–style townhouse at 134 East 71st Street, just off Park Avenue, has a covetable address; between its 14 rooms over six floors, above-it-all roof deck, elevator, and grand facade, the deluxe address is well-deserved. Gilded Age grandeur continues inside, where Park Avenue style is very much in evidence courtesy of the home's owner, acclaimed interior designer Charlotte Moss.
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For $4M, East Village living, penthouse-style

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September 24, 2025

For $4M, East Village living, penthouse-style

By Michelle Cohen

We may think of East Village living as quirky tenement flats or new, shiny towers, but this classic loft at 325 Bowery combines neighborhood charms with a penthouse aesthetic. Asking $4 million, the three-bedroom duplex has the rare bonus of a private roof deck with dazzling downtown views. The 2,121-square-foot loft is the topmost of only two residences in a converted 1900s building.
Loft life, this way

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This $585K Village studio makes a fine pied-à-terre in a fabulous neighborhood

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September 23, 2025

This $585K Village studio makes a fine pied-à-terre in a fabulous neighborhood

By Michelle Cohen

This compact West Village co-op in the Halloran, a converted loft building at 9 Barrow Street, might be quite a find for someone seeking a downtown hideaway. Asking $585,000, the renovated studio has maintained its elegant pre-war charm in the form of wood beams and barrel-vaulted brick ceilings; a modern renovation has conferred efficiency in the form of a Murphy bed and a compact, capable kitchen.
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This $4M Park Slope duplex is house-sized, with condo simplicity and outdoor space

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September 22, 2025

This $4M Park Slope duplex is house-sized, with condo simplicity and outdoor space

By Michelle Cohen

This three-bedroom-plus-bonus-space duplex at 392 3rd Street is a Park Slope dream of condo convenience and townhouse living. Asking $3,995,000, the sprawling home offers 3,000 square feet on two floors, with an outdoor patio, a full laundry room, central air conditioning, a chef-worthy kitchen, and luxurious baths.
all you need on two floors, this way

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For $2.6M, this two-family Crown Heights townhouse is loaded with original details

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September 19, 2025

For $2.6M, this two-family Crown Heights townhouse is loaded with original details

By Michelle Cohen

From the street, the stately brick townhouse at 926 Saint Marks Avenue in the Crown Heights Historic District draws the eye to graceful details like top-floor arches and rounded bay windows. Asking $2,625,000, the Romanesque Revival home, built in 1901 by architect Albert E. White, has been thoroughly restored, but an impressive inventory of original details has been maintained.
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Live in a former convent with panoramic Hudson River views for $3.4M

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September 17, 2025

Live in a former convent with panoramic Hudson River views for $3.4M

By Michelle Cohen

Set high on a hill above the town of Peekskill, NY, with majestic views of the Hudson River below, the property at 1 St. Mary's Convent–also known as St. Joseph's House–is as unique as it is private. Asking $3,349,000, the 6,000-square-foot manor on nearly five acres in Westchester County was built as a home for the nation's first Episcopalian Order by architect Henry Martyn Congdon. The surrounding Fort Hill was once used as a lookout for George Washington and his troops during the Revolutionary War.
convent tour, this way

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A Romanesque Revival home in historic Crown Heights asks $3.5M

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September 16, 2025

A Romanesque Revival home in historic Crown Heights asks $3.5M

By Michelle Cohen

This 1899 Belle Époque townhouse at 1219 Dean Street stands out, even along the blocks of ornate homes in the Crown Heights North Historic District. Within, the original architecture has been preserved to provide a backdrop for modern design-led renovations. Asking $3,500,000, the 5,000-square-foot, four-story townhouse includes a separate garden suite with access to a private backyard.
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This $2.25M Bed-Stuy townhouse has iconic Brooklyn style, well-designed spaces, and rental opportunity

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September 12, 2025

This $2.25M Bed-Stuy townhouse has iconic Brooklyn style, well-designed spaces, and rental opportunity

By Michelle Cohen

This renovated home at 761 Macon Street offers a big dose of iconic Brooklyn charm that extends beyond its pretty face. Asking $2,250,000, this three-story townhouse on a brownstone block in Bed-Stuy may not be the biggest townhouse in Brooklyn, but creative design elements and unfussy, welcoming spaces make it feel like home.
historic home, timeless appeal

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SHOP THE LISTING: A renovation by MADE adds colorful style to a $13M Cobble Hill townhouse

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September 11, 2025

SHOP THE LISTING: A renovation by MADE adds colorful style to a $13M Cobble Hill townhouse

By Michelle Cohen

At 25 feet wide with five stories and a separate garden flat, the 1884 late-Italianate-style townhouse at 234 Clinton Street would be a dream home for just about anyone. But the brick-fronted Brooklyn residence achieves icon status with a stem-to-stern renovation by celebrated architecture firm MADE, which added a vibrant color palette to design-showcase interiors while preserving the home’s history. Last listed for $12,995,000, the property's details, like pale mint green stairs, a modern kitchen clad in emerald tiles, and a top-floor studio, make this one of the neighborhood’s most exciting offerings. 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 $3M West Village co-op gets warmth from brick, wood, and stone

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September 9, 2025

This $3M West Village co-op gets warmth from brick, wood, and stone

By Michelle Cohen

Contemporary design and authentic materials highlight the history of a 1905 warehouse building in this two-bedroom co-op at 131 Perry Street. Asking $2,995,000, the unit has three exposures, and bedrooms are on opposite sides of the home, adding privacy to luxury.
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There are no dark corners in this $6.5M Park Slope townhouse with a rooftop view of the Statue of Liberty

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September 4, 2025

There are no dark corners in this $6.5M Park Slope townhouse with a rooftop view of the Statue of Liberty

By Michelle Cohen

The 1901 townhouse at 448 6th Street, on a picture-perfect Park Slope block near Prospect Park, is filled with sunlight on four floors. Inside, 3,500 square feet of living space is almost entirely dressed in white for a dazzling overall effect. Asking $6,500,000, the home's history is showcased in its brick and brownstone facade and bay windows topped with leaded glass.
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This $2.15M Chelsea duplex has old-world charm, baby blue accents, and a balcony

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September 3, 2025

This $2.15M Chelsea duplex has old-world charm, baby blue accents, and a balcony

By Michelle Cohen

This jewel-box of a duplex at 347 West 22nd Street is the sort of Manhattan apartment in which you can imagine spending a cozy winter day in front of the fire. There is, indeed, a working fireplace in the two-bedroom pad, but there's also a balcony for when the weather is better. Asking $2,150,000, the two-floor co-op has been renovated, but vintage details and colorful accents keep it unique.
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For $2.8M, this big loft in a former Dumbo soap factory has three bedrooms and an office

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August 28, 2025

For $2.8M, this big loft in a former Dumbo soap factory has three bedrooms and an office

By Michelle Cohen

This light-filled corner condo atop Dumbo’s Kirkman soap factory lofts at 37 Bridge Street is a dream home for loft lovers. Manhattan skyline, East River, and bridge views take center stage through classic factory windows. Three bedrooms and a mezzanine office space mean there's enough room for everyone's daily routine. The penthouse loft can be yours for $2,800,000.
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