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June 25, 2025

For $2.9M, this updated Bed-Stuy brownstone has a private rooftop sun deck

Outdoor space is a rare commodity in the city; a leafy backyard or a roof deck adds a coveted dimension to warm-weather living. This four-story townhouse at 271 Decatur Street in Stuyvesant Heights has both. Asking $2,895,000, the historic townhouse has a two-part stoop and a detailed, ornate facade. Inside, a 21st-century renovation reflects modern design choices.
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For $3.2M, this renovated Bed-Stuy home is a brownstone lover’s dream come true

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June 17, 2025

For $3.2M, this renovated Bed-Stuy home is a brownstone lover’s dream come true

By Michelle Cohen

If you're looking for the ideal Brooklyn brownstone, this fine example in Bed-Stuy at 757 Putnam Avenue checks all the boxes, from charming curb appeal to a top-to-bottom renovation that doesn't erase the home's rich history. Asking $3,195,000, the two-family townhouse includes a renovated garden flat with two bedrooms and garden access for rental income or use as a guest suite.
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August 21, 2024

From rental income to solar panels, this $3.5M Bed-Stuy brownstone checks all the boxes

By Michelle Cohen

Brooklyn brownstone dreams often involve transforming historic properties into 21st-century dream homes. Adding sustainable features and luxurious amenities means lots of work and a big investment. The classic 20-foot-wide townhouse at 508 Madison Street in Bed-Stuy, asking $3,495,000, offers the end result, complete with solar panels for sustainable energy, a garden apartment for rental income, and lots of outdoor space, in a move-in-ready package. Built in 1931, the 4,000-square-foot home even has a finished basement, for five stories of living space.
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This compact $2M Red Hook home embodies the neighborhood’s unique, inventive spirit

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April 16, 2024

This compact $2M Red Hook home embodies the neighborhood’s unique, inventive spirit

By Michelle Cohen

The waterfront community of Red Hook is known for the fresh, unconventional vibe represented by the industrial-era buildings and wood-frame homes that line its streets. Built in the 1920s, this single-family home at 145 Van Dyke Street, asking $1,995,000, is simple and compact, yet offers the flexibility of city townhouse living. Set back from the street, modern architectural flourishes define the home's nearly 1,500 square feet. Perks include a private garage/studio, outdoor space, and four bedrooms.
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Red Hook’s most expensive condo on the market is this $3.15M penthouse

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October 5, 2023

Red Hook’s most expensive condo on the market is this $3.15M penthouse

By Aaron Ginsburg

The evolution of Red Hook continues, as developers target the creative waterfront enclave for new high-end condo buildings and modern townhouses. At one building, The Conover at 199 Conover Street designed by FAB 314 architects, a new penthouse is asking $3,150,000, the priciest listing in the neighborhood. The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom condo unit boasts 1,990 square feet of living space and a spacious private rooftop terrace with sweeping views of the waterfront and Manhattan skyline.
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This $6M Brooklyn Heights house has historic interiors and a ‘secret’ subway tunnel next door

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February 8, 2022

This $6M Brooklyn Heights house has historic interiors and a ‘secret’ subway tunnel next door

By Michelle Cohen

The stately 19th-century row house at 60 Joralemon Street is everything a lover of historic homes could want. Asking $5,999,000, the 3,280-square-foot single-family townhouse has the necessary modern upgrades covered, and its historic interiors have been preserved and enhanced with details that would be right at home in the Brooklyn Heights dwelling's earliest days. In addition to plenty of period charm, the tidy brick townhouse has a neighbor with a secret: Next door at number 58 is one of 6sqft's previously featured "underground and secret NYC attractions," in the form of a concealed New York City subway vent.
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January 22, 2019

Legendary designer Halston’s former UES house and famed party spot is off the market after four years

By Alexandra Alexa

After being on the market for four years, the iconic Halston House at 101 East 63rd Street finally sold to an anonymous buyer for an undisclosed amount last week. The modernist property, one of only three residences in Manhattan designed by famed architect and former Yale School of Architecture dean Paul Rudolph, is best known as the home of designer Halston in the 1970s where he hosted lavish parties attended by the likes of Andy Warhol, Liza Minnelli, Truman Capote, and Jacqueline Onassis. It first hit the market in 2015 for $40 million when it was rumored that art dealer Jeffrey Deitch was interested in making a deal. One year later, the listing received a significant price chop to $28 million. According to a press release, the buyer was taken with the home's rich cultural history and is an admirer of Rudolph's architecture.
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August 2, 2018

Topped by a 300-square-foot skylight and a rooftop grill, this $3.5M Chelsea triplex is a looker

By Michelle Cohen

This 2,223-square-foot three-bedroom triplex condominium looks for all the world like a modern townhouse–or, as the listing says, a Tribeca loft or a Hamptons house–in the heart of Chelsea. Topped by a rooftop terrace and lit by a 300-square-foot skylight, the three-bedroom home is definitely unique for a condo.
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July 6, 2017

$2.5M Red Hook house has a Cali boho vibe–and an outdoor kitchen

By Michelle Cohen

Topanga Canyon retreat? Stinson Beach surf shack? If you guessed either you'd be wrong, but this fully-detached single-family home at 71 Dikeman Street in Red Hook, asking $2.5 million, definitely has a California bohemian vibe that's perfect for the laid-back waterfront neighborhood. In addition to a well-executed renovation, the two-story house has a 50-foot landscaped garden with an outdoor kitchen that's the picture of summer leisure living.
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January 27, 2017

Built for an aviation pioneer, this 1940 International Style mansion asks $40M

By Michelle Cohen

Known as the Sherman Fairchild Mansion, the extraordinary modern-fronted townhouse at 17 East 65th Street is one of those New York City sights that might stop you in your tracks in the middle of an otherwise sedate Upper East Side sidewalk. The current façade of this five-story home was designed by William Hamby and George Nelson in 1940 for brilliant and prolific aviation pioneer/inventor Sherman Fairchild (well-known architect Michael Graves was commissioned to design yet another facade for the home in 1979, but that version was never built). The 25-foot-wide, 9,440 square-foot modern townhouse has been on and off the market since 2014; it's currently asking $40,000. While the home's exterior is provocative and unique–especially given the Upper East Side location a block from Central Park–the interiors, which have undergone a thorough renovation by the current owner, noted Renaissance art dealer Martin Zimet of French & Company, are yet another surprise.
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November 22, 2016

The Halston House, a former party spot of Andy Warhol, gets a price chop to $28M

By Emily Nonko

A piece of New York City history has become (just slightly) more affordable to own yourself. The mid-century home at 101 East 63rd Street on the Upper East Side, known as the Halston House, is one of only three residences in Manhattan designed by famed architect Paul Rudolph. Not only is the architecture iconic, but after designer Halston moved in in 1974, he spent the next 15 years hosting parties attended by the likes of Andy Warhol, Liza Minnelli and Bianca Jagger. The former carriage house turned party destination turned luxury residence first hit the market for $40 million last year when it was said that contemporary art dealer Jeffrey Deitch was “angling” to make a deal. It must not have worked out, because it's back on the market at a discount, asking $28 million.
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November 11, 2015

Iconic Halston House Where Andy Warhol Partied Hits the Market for $40M

By Diane Pham

In the 70s, there was Studio 54 and then there was the Halston House at 101 East 63rd Street. According to the Post, the mid-century modern gem where famous names like Andy Warhol, Liza Minnelli and Bianca Jagger danced their decadent disco-glamour nights away has quietly been put on the market for $40 million.
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October 21, 2015

Tribeca ‘Suburban’ Mansion With Pool and Three-Car Garage Chops Price to $44.5M

By Michelle Cohen

When you think about a home with a pool, a full-house backup generator and a three-car garage, downtown Manhattan probably isn't the first location you think of–but this off-the-hook urban mansion at 2 North Moore Street in the heart of Tribeca could rival many a compound in the Hamptons. The turnkey billionaire’s bunker was built in 2008 and purchased in 2010 by financier Mark Zittman for $24 million, who hit recycle and put it back on the market unchanged in 2014 for $48M; after having no luck finding a buyer, the price was reduced to $46 million, 50-foot skylit lap pool pool, three-car garage and all. Now, with a $1.5M reduction, the search continues. The fact that you could fit an entire hotel inside this 11,200 square-foot dusky-hued modern masterpiece (whose facade actually does resemble a chic downtown boutique hotel a bit) will surely appeal to someone, though there’s definitely a limited market for eight-figure suburb-in-the-city dwellings, so it may take a while.
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August 31, 2015

BSC Architecture Simplifies a Park Slope Brownstone Redesign Through Subtraction

By Rebecca Paul

This 1899 Park Slope brownstone underwent an extensive renovation inspired by its new owners' desire to recreate their previous living space. Their former home was an airy, light-filled space with small private bedrooms adjacent to large communal areas, fostering a sense of family cohesion and intimacy. Unfortunately, their vision was contradictory to the existing Brooklyn structure. But these types of challenges can be a designer's greatest motivator, and the team from BSC Architecture took the test head on. Drawing inspiration from the words of Gordon Matta Clark, "a response to cosmetic design; completion through removal; completion through collapse; completion through emptiness,” the redesign was realized through a process of strategic removal.
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June 27, 2015

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<b>Renovation Diary Part II: Choosing the Right Architect for the Job</b>

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October 14, 2014

Renovation Diary Part II: Choosing the Right Architect for the Job

By Michelle Cohen

Our Renovation Diary series follows 6sqft writer Michelle Cohen as she takes on the challenge of transforming her historic Clinton Hill townhouse into a site-sensitive modern home. In Part I she shared her experience of defining a plan of action and getting started and this week she takes on the all important task of choosing an architect. One of the first steps in our renovation project was to hire an architect. The house is in a historic district, so we have to submit all alteration plans to the Landmarks Preservation Commission; we wanted to find someone who was very familiar with that process. We also wanted to find someone who was familiar with working on renovating old brownstones, and someone whose style we liked. Someone who comes with lots of good recommendations. And, not least of all, someone we could even close to afford. In our case he or she would be our main point person on the project, and, ostensibly, our advocate in any dispute that would occur later on.
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For $3.8M, this Queen Anne mansion in Crown Heights is a neighborhood landmark

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July 16, 2026

For $3.8M, this Queen Anne mansion in Crown Heights is a neighborhood landmark

By Michelle Cohen

Instantly recognizable from the street for its rounded turret and Spanish clay-tiled roof, the townhouse at 1094 Park Place is among the iconic mansions that give Crown Heights its appeal. The beautifully preserved home has another covetable feature unique to the Brooklyn neighborhood: a deep 120-foot lot for a back yard that stretches farther than most. Asking $3,845,000, this landmarked home is ready for 21st-century living behind its stunning original details and standout facade.
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Throw garden parties all summer long at this $1.8M Brooklyn Heights co-op

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July 14, 2026

Throw garden parties all summer long at this $1.8M Brooklyn Heights co-op

By Michelle Cohen

In a 25-foot-wide brick Italianate townhouse on a coveted Brooklyn Heights block, this two-bedroom co-op at 60 Pierrepont Street illustrates the charm of the historic neighborhood. Asking $1,795,000, the home is framed by pre-war elegance preserved through a comprehensive renovation, elevated further by a 500-square-foot south-facing terrace that offers a rare opportunity for real outdoor living.
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For $2.3M, this Amzi Hill-designed Bed-Stuy brownstone gives you plenty of options

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June 26, 2026

For $2.3M, this Amzi Hill-designed Bed-Stuy brownstone gives you plenty of options

By Michelle Cohen

With its graceful bay windows overlooking a residential block, the Queen Anne-style brownstone at 82 Chauncey Street has the kind of unique facade that makes the Bed-Stuy neighborhood such a historic gem. The 1889 home, designed by noted architect Amzi Hill, offers lots of flexibility despite having only three floors. Asking $2,295,000, the 2,583-square-foot two-family townhouse has both historic detail and modern upgrades, with the opportunity for rental income or an extra helping of living space.
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Waterfront living in NYC: Inside resort-style rentals in every borough

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May 29, 2026

Waterfront living in NYC: Inside resort-style rentals in every borough

By Devin Gannon

Waterfronts across New York City are being developed, many with ultra-luxe high-rise condos with sweeping views. But thanks to rezoning and climate resiliency efforts, as well as the launch of NYC Ferry almost a decade ago, several rental buildings have popped up along shorelines in every borough, making resort-style living slightly more attainable. With beautiful views and amenities to match, and now, a quicker commute via new, expanded ferry service, riverside (and seaside!) living in New York is more appealing than ever. To explore what waterfront life is really like in NYC, we took a look at a few rentals along the water's edge, from glassy high-rises in Greenpoint to modern homes a block from the beach in the Rockaways.
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For $1.6M, this magical Rockaway Beach ‘surf shack’ has a sauna, plunge pool, and music studio

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May 29, 2026

For $1.6M, this magical Rockaway Beach ‘surf shack’ has a sauna, plunge pool, and music studio

By Michelle Cohen

If you've ever dreamed of spending summer days and nights in a laid-back surf cottage like one you'd find in Malibu or Venice, but you're a committed New York City dreamer, this Rockaway Beach rarity could be just what you need. Half a block from the Atlantic Ocean, this townhouse at 144 Beach 93rd Street is no ramshackle shack. Though the vibe is 100 percent surf chic, it has been designed for 21st-century comfort, including bespoke wellness perks like a Finnish sauna and plunge pool, plus a music studio and a roof deck with ocean views. Asking $1,550,000, this home is surrounded by seaside tranquility, yet less than an hour from Manhattan.
definitely not the hamptons (in a good way)

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This $16.7M Cobble Hill home is like having your own private club in a Brooklyn brownstone

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May 27, 2026

This $16.7M Cobble Hill home is like having your own private club in a Brooklyn brownstone

By Michelle Cohen

The luxury bar is being set ever higher for the once humble Brooklyn brownstone, and this 6,300-square-foot home at 168 Pacific Street, asking $16.65 million, is a fine example. The 25-foot-wide Greek Revival home offers six elevator-accessible levels of living, starting with a wine cave and gym and topped by a dazzling penthouse suite with skyline views. Just in time for summer entertaining, outdoor spaces include a south-facing garden, multiple terraces, and roof decks.
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After a thorough renovation, this peerless Park Slope mansion asks $13.5M

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May 19, 2026

After a thorough renovation, this peerless Park Slope mansion asks $13.5M

By Michelle Cohen

6sqft featured this five-story beauty at 60 Montgomery Place in 2019, when it was asking just under $6 million. Designed in the late 1800s by notable architect C. P. H. Gilbert, the 5,000-square-foot Prospect Park-adjacent home is a dramatic example of the neighborhood's finest architecture. With a new top-to-toe renovation behind its historic limestone facade with a dramatic three-story turret, the single-family home is back on the market for $13.5 million. In addition to five floors of living space, the 22-foot-wide townhouse has two fully landscaped outdoor spaces, including a roof terrace with Manhattan views.
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For $10.5M, a sunny yellow Mediterranean villa on the Upper East Side

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May 1, 2026

For $10.5M, a sunny yellow Mediterranean villa on the Upper East Side

By Michelle Cohen

This 4,500-square-foot townhouse at 126 East 74th Street on the Upper East Side, asking $10.5 million, has a unique architectural history in addition to a designer's touch. Built in 1880, the home was constructed in the stately Victorian-era Italianate style of its neighbors. It was transformed in 1924 by William Shire, who created a facade resembling a Mediterranean villa while preserving the grand Victorian details within. The home's unique facade remains remarkably unchanged since then, but its interiors have gotten a complete overhaul to meet modern standards in both design and livability.
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One of the oldest wood-frame houses in Brooklyn Heights asks $4.9M

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April 21, 2026

One of the oldest wood-frame houses in Brooklyn Heights asks $4.9M

By Michelle Cohen

Among the oldest surviving wooden homes in Brooklyn Heights, this Federal-style home at 25 Cranberry Street was built around 1790 as a farmhouse. Beginning in 1995, preservation-minded residents carefully stripped away the layers to reveal many of the home's original details that lay hidden for generations, from painted plaster to wood-plank flooring. Now asking $4.9 million, the four-story, 3,200-square-foot home is ready for 21st-century owners to appreciate the history behind its walls.
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