Townhouse Authors!

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By Lin Kristensen from New Jersey, USA (Books of the Past) [CC-BY-2.0], via Wikimedia Commons Here is our first attempt at a list of NYC townhouse owner-authors. Thank you to everyone who sent in names and titles! Robert Belenky – Camaraderie, Tales of Priut Almus and other non-fiction. Mary Belenky – Women’s Ways of Knowing […]

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Flowers Bring a Townhouse Block Together

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Flowers on the front stoop of your New York brownstone can be an easy, affordable gift to yourself and the neighborhood. My wife and partner Jane and I recently discovered exactly how much of a difference flowers make, and we want to recommend them to all our friends. Jane had the idea after walking by […]

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Upper West Side Townhouse For Sale

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308 West 78th Street $4,200,000 finished Enjoy this owner’s south garden triplex after its renovation has been completed by the current owner! This big handsome five-story Upper West Side townhouse is in the middle of a renovation that will be completed by closing. The expansive space with extra tall ceilings will be stunning when finished. […]

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A Townhouse as a Nest Egg for Your Kids

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(Photo: Sarah Klockars-Clauser for openphoto.net CC:Attribution-ShareAlike) It’s time to think about the advantages of buying a New York City townhouse as a nest egg for your kids. By putting one building in each child’s name, you’re making a long-term investment with a great rate of return. In the last seven years, the average price of […]

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436 East 87th Street

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436 East 87th Street $4,750,000 John Jacob Astor once owned this land prior to construction. His legacy continues. Step inside this charming single-family brownstone for a peaceful retreat from the bustle of Manhattan. Exposed brick and a creamy color scheme give the interior the airiness of a country farmhouse. Wood-burning fireplaces and painted original woodwork […]

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