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November 18, 2024

This $3.75M Lefferts Manor townhouse has well-preserved historic details and every modern luxury

Sometimes a listing has so much going for it, we wonder how anyone could leave it behind. This four-story Brooklyn townhouse at 49 Rutland Road embodies that "has it all" status. Asking $3,750,000, the neo-Renaissance townhouse–one in a row of five built in 1897 in the Lefferts Manor Historic District section of Prospect-Lefferts Gardens–offers turn-key living within a beautifully restored historic home.
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November 15, 2024

This $8.75M Village townhouse is a downtown dream home with an elevator, three terraces, and a rooftop office suite

If your idea of the perfect home is a historic townhouse in the West Village, you're definitely not alone. This two-family home at 12 Leroy Street embodies the dream with 4,300 square feet of tranquil interior space in the endlessly charming vicinity of Bleecker and Bedford Streets. Asking $8,750,000, the 20-foot-wide property consists of a garden apartment and four renovated upper floors accessible via private elevator, several terraces, and a suitably enchanting landscaped garden in the rear.
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November 8, 2024

For $3M, this two-family Crown Heights townhouse fills every available inch of space with great style

This two-family Crown Heights townhouse at 742 Lincoln Place is a great opportunity for rental income in the form of a garden apartment, with a spacious duplex above–or for creating a three-floor home. Beyond living space and perks like a full basement and a backyard, the 20-foot-wide property, developed and designed by Bolt Equities and asking $2,995,000, is a showcase of dazzling interior design, with modern fixtures and comforts galore.
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November 5, 2024

For $20.5M, West Village townhouse meets suburban mansion behind a historic facade

If you're looking for a massive mansion with a West Village address, this five-story townhouse at 763 Greenwich Street, asking $20,500,000, has you covered. Behind a charming brick facade on a historic block, the home's interiors reflect pitch-perfect contemporary style courtesy of AD100 designer Stephen Gambrel, framed by coveted period details. A backyard and a rooftop terrace bring outdoor living to the table, and it's all accessible by a convenient elevator.
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November 4, 2024

A grown-up townhouse with a Bushwick address–and a koi pond–asks $2M

While Bushwick may be where the cool kids are, this three-story townhouse at 1163 Putnam Avenue is an adult-friendly two-family property with all the trimmings. With a picture-perfect renovation designed by the current owner, a former creative director at Elle Decor magazine, the turn-key home, asking $1,995,000, includes a separate garden apartment and a landscaped backyard, complete with a koi pond.
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October 17, 2024

SHOP THE LISTING: Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy’s $9.75M West Village townhouse is an all-season urban refuge

From the wine cellar to the terraces, roof deck, and outdoor kitchen, the West Village home of actors Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy is a dreamy four-story urban refuge with prize-winning interiors by the architecture firm of BKSK. Profiled in the New York Times, the celebrity pair wanted more space for their family; they put the 3,890-square-foot home at 19 Downing Street on the market for $9,750,000 in August. The pair quickly found a buyer for the Greek Revival-style townhouse, according to the Post, and the home is now in contract. 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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October 14, 2024

For $2.7M, this Crown Heights townhouse is a brilliant bohemian paradise designed for living

This one-of-a-kind two-family townhouse at 1459 Dean Street in landmarked Crown Heights, asking $2,695,000, consists of a spacious duplex atop a large garden flat. Both are spacious enough for family living, with a deck and a magical garden oasis. A recent renovation blessed the home with every possible comfort and modern detail; the interiors in both units elevate design to masterpiece level, adding up to a sophisticated bohemian paradise of the highest order.
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October 10, 2024

This six-story $13.9M Upper West Side townhouse has all of life’s luxuries under one roof, with an elevator to get there

On a historic Upper West Side townhouse block, this six-story home at 308 West 88th Street is truly a Manhattan mansion. From the rec-room-ready full basement to the indoor/outdoor retreat on the rooftop–and the elevator that hits every floor–the home, asking $13,850,000, provides a gracious, historic residence with every 21st-century convenience. A no-expense-spared renovation added modern amenities to the pre-war architecture of the 8,500-square-foot townhouse, including skylights, a sauna, a wine cellar and tasting room, a luxurious full-floor primary suite, and a state-of-the-art kitchen.
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September 30, 2024

This $25M Greenwich Village townhouse has been an artist’s refuge for well over a century

Built in 1849, the cheerful yellow townhouse at 125 West 11th Street in Greenwich Village adds a soft hit of color to the historic streetscape. Inside, this Greek revival home is a world unto itself. Owned by a family of artists for the past 70 years, the 7,878-square-foot home has just emerged from a three-year renovation that added pitch-perfect design details to this infinitely livable haven. Asking $25,000,000, the six-story single-family townhouse boasts an elevator that runs from its amazing garden-level studio to the rooftop terrace with cityscape views.
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September 26, 2024

Minetta Lane townhouse with an 83-foot rock climbing wall asks $20M

One of New York City's most unique homes hit the market this week. The Greenwich Village townhouse at 16 Minetta Lane underwent a 10-year renovation led by owner architect Adam Kushner that transformed the original building and rear carriage house into one unbelievable compound. Leaving the exterior structures intact, Kushner constructed a new interior separate from the original building, creating a front courtyard between old and new. Asking $20,065,000, the home measures an incredible 4,200 square feet, with four full bedrooms, a rooftop lounge, and an 83-foot outdoor rock climbing wall.
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September 20, 2024

For $3.25M, this compact Boerum Hill townhouse goes beyond the condo alternative with three levels and a yard

On a landmarked block in Brooklyn's Boerum Hill neighborhood, this historic property is a petite, three-story space (including a fully-finished, windowed cellar), with the same appeal–and outdoor space–as any of the city's covetable townhomes. Asking $3,250,000, 112 Nevins Street is newly renovated with stunning finishes, designer details, and modern amenities in its chef's kitchen and two bathrooms. The full-height rear glazing on the main floor overlooks–and opens to–an enchanted landscaped back garden.
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September 13, 2024

For $6.5M, this Sutton Place townhouse can be three apartments, one modernist mansion, or anything in between

Townhouse living is a unique urban blessing, often with many options for a multi-family dwelling, usually with covetable outdoor space. Asking $6,500,000, this five-story townhouse at 419 East 50th Street in elegant, understated Sutton Place is particularly special on both counts. Built around 1878, the building was completely renovated in 1958, and it has retained its stunning mid-century modern appeal since then. The multi-unit townhouse can be reconfigured as a single-family or live/work home, or set up with a large owner's triplex with two income-producing units. But its finest asset may be its 32-foot-deep back garden–one of the most beautiful private gardens in Manhattan.
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August 22, 2024

For $32.5K/month, rent a five-story designer townhouse in Gramercy

Even for those with plenty to spend, renting is often preferred for the flexibility it offers, especially in uncertain financial times. This gorgeous Italianate townhouse at 238 East 19th Street in Gramercy Park, asking $32,500 per month, awaits a renter who needs plenty of space and a turnkey experience. The restored 19th-century home's interiors have been featured in Architectural Digest as a showcase of historic beauty and modern style. Architectural flourishes and designer details include steel-framed rear glazing, landscaped outdoor space, iconic lighting, and high-end fixtures and finishes in every room.
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August 19, 2024

For $8.5M, this Gramercy townhouse is a slender slice of reclaimed history

From seven working fireplaces to reclaimed pine floors, this Gramercy Park townhouse at 143 East 18th Street puts its 1854 origins into a 21st-century context for maximum appreciation. Asking $8,499,000, the brick-fronted Anglo-Italianate-style home, like many of its neighbors in the historic Manhattan district, has been restored to its graceful best. Five floors of living space give the 14-foot-wide home a vertical space advantage, and a compact backyard provides an enviable outdoor urban oasis.
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August 12, 2024

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy are selling their West Village townhouse for $9.75M

From the wine cellar to the terraces, roof deck, and outdoor kitchen, the West Village home of actors Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy is a dreamy four-story urban refuge. But according to the New York Times, the celebrity pair is seeking even more space for their family; they've put the 3,890-square-foot home at 19 Downing Street on the market for $9,750,000. To complement its timeless beauty, prize-winning interiors by the architecture firm of BKSK added modern luxury to the Greek revival townhouse. Three outdoor spaces make it an all-season natural for entertaining Hollywood royalty or just friends and family.
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August 7, 2024

This $2.2M Bed-Stuy townhouse is a 19th-century beauty seeking a 21st-century life

Unspoiled 19th-century brownstones with intact period details are becoming rare in the 21st century, as sweeping renovations render many of the city's historic homes luxurious and livable–often at the expense of vintage character. Built in 1893, this elegant white-painted townhouse at 102 Decatur Street on a landmarked Bed-Stuy block is a treasure trove of architectural details on each of its four floors, ready for restoration or transformation. Asking $2,200,000, the home has an equally storied cultural pedigree: Former tenants include Brooklyn Dodgers baseball legend Joe Black; notable neighbors and visitors gathered here during its years as an artistic, musical, and intellectual salon.
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July 31, 2024

For $1.99M, this just-right co-op is on the parlor floor of a pretty Brooklyn Heights townhouse

On a postcard-worthy brownstone-lined Brooklyn Heights street, this two-bedroom parlor-floor co-op at 283 Hicks Street, asking $1,990,000, embodies townhouse living in a manageable size. Beneath ceilings of nearly 12 feet, the apartment's 19th-century details like crown moldings, exposed brick, and a wood-burning fireplace frame a renovated, elegant interior that needs no updates or additions.
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July 18, 2024

For $3.85M, a designer’s Williamsburg townhouse offers eclectic interiors and flexible spaces

After a complete renovation by designer Garrow Kedigian, this contemporary Williamsburg townhouse at 512 Lorimer Street is an eclectic urban mix of colorful design, flexible living spaces, and modern amenities. The two-family townhouse, asking $3,850,000, consists of a garden apartment and an upper duplex–with a backyard and terrace–in the heart of the north Brooklyn neighborhood's vibrant cultural streetscape.
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July 17, 2024

Brooklyn Heights townhouse closes for $22.1M, second priciest single-family home sale in the borough

The second priciest single-family home ever sold in Brooklyn has officially closed. The Anglo-Italianate five-bedroom townhouse at 1 Sidney Place in Brooklyn Heights sold for $22.1 million in April; Glossier founder Emily Weiss was identified as the buyer. About a half mile away, the borough's most expensive single-family sale remains 8 Montague Terrace, which sold for $25.5 million in 2020.
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July 17, 2024

This $2.5M Bed-Stuy home is a reimagined vision of the classic 19th-century townhouse

Set among the historic brownstones of Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, this compact three-story townhouse at 647 Macon Street is a fetching combination of history and modern living. Built in 1899, the two-family townhouse has been renovated from top to bottom, making it a turnkey dwelling with rental income opportunity in the form of a garden flat. Asking $2,495,000, the charming townhouse has the clean, classic vibe of a country home, with five bedrooms and plenty of 21st-century necessities and luxuries.
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June 25, 2024

For $11M, this Cobble Hill townhouse offers modern comforts, elevated design, and a garage

This historic Brooklyn townhouse at 219 Kane Street, mansion-priced at $11,000,000, is a manageable two-unit property with notable advantages. The renovated 1850s Greek Revival home has been thoroughly upgraded, with a carefully considered design highlighting well-preserved Italianate details. Located within the Cobble Hill Historic District, the townhouse is 22 feet wide with a two-story rear extension, a garage, and several outdoor spaces.
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June 21, 2024

This $2.7M Red Hook home brings color and creativity to townhouse living

This 25-foot-wide townhouse at 100 King Street in the quirky waterfront community of Red Hook, Brooklyn, is currently owned by an artist; this fact is not surprising when we step inside the tame-on-the-outside wood-frame home. Asking $2,675,000, the home has a private backyard with a separate studio space, a covered deck, and three floors of colorful rooms and welcoming spaces that are anything but beige.
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June 20, 2024

SHOP THE LISTING: Park Slope’s priciest townhouse is an $18M masterpiece of modern design

Not all big-ticket properties live up to their astronomical price tags, but the most expensive listing in Park Slope–a custom-engineered five-story townhouse at 535 1st Street on a prime landmarked block–is the very definition of no-expense-spared reconstruction. The five-bedroom residence, asking $18,000,000, was commissioned by the award-winning architecture and design firm Leroy Street Studio. Recently featured in Architectural Digest, this British Regency-style limestone mansion has been recreated with dramatic details like double-height entertaining levels and terraced, landscaped outdoor spaces, executed with flawless engineering skill and modern design expertise. The home would become Park Slope’s priciest townhouse on record if it sells for the asking price.  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–without having to move.
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June 18, 2024

For $65M, this limestone Beaux Arts mansion on the UES is a trophy townhouse for the ages

Only a few of Manhattan's opulent Gilded Age mansions remain standing and possessed of their original splendor. Many have been turned into art galleries and cultural destinations–the Frick Collection, the Cooper Hewitt design museum, and the Morgan Library and Museum–come to mind. This limestone Beaux Arts mansion at 15 East 63rd Street is a rare opportunity to own one of these stunning survivors. Located just off Fifth Avenue and Central Park on the Upper East Side, the palatial eight-level townhouse, asking a trophy-tier $65 million, offers 18,000 square feet of interior space, with an elevator to access every floor.
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June 13, 2024

This $3.9M Park Slope townhouse is an unspoiled historic beauty

If you cringe at the sight of painted-over wood details and 19th-century homes with glass and drywall where intricate plaster once framed formal parlor spaces, this four-story home at 223 Garfield Place will make you smile. Asking $3,899,000, the 3,200-square-foot Neo-Grec townhouse on a pretty Park Slope block was built in 1890, and it has managed to retain its old-world charm. The single-family townhouse may not possess the most up-to-date flourishes, but it's four floors of gracious living–including the enviable Brooklyn bonus of a tranquil back garden.
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