Townhouse Lifestyles Blog

A peaceful garden terrace near Morningside ParkHow’s the Market?The market is extremely active in Morningside Heights and around Morningside Park right now. Several single-family or restored live-with-income townhouses have come on the market in the past few months, and many have elicited multiple bids. Buyers know that values in this area...

Friends,  If you’re considering a 1031 exchange, you may have questions. Here are questions and answers to help you successfully navigate your 1031 and save on your taxes.  Note: This is real estate advice, not legal advice. Always double check all information with your 1031 attorney and other professionals.  Q: When should I...

132 East 38th Street - $3,150,000An article about this unique townhouse appeared in The New York Times. Located on an elegant Murray Hill Historic District block, this 20’ wide, box-shaped single family home has a rare architectural footprint. The exterior is Second Empire style with an English basement and a...

120 West 87th Street - $6,995,000Own this lovingly-restored townhouse and enjoy luxury living in the heart of the Upper West Side. From the Queen Anne façade to the newly-landscaped garden, this townhouse marries contemporary chic with traditional elegance. High ceilings, excellent sunlight, hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, built-in bookshelves, and decorative...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPtYoLv7qsc A new video on the Vandenberg website features Paul Gleicher, LEED-accredited architect, founder of Gleicher Design Group, and author of Dreaming Green.  Learn about green renovation techniques that Paul has used on his own townhouse. He favors materials that stimulate the senses while saving energy, including eco-friendly ice stone,...

31 West 89th Street - SOLD238 Kane Street - SIGNED CONTRACT31 West 95th Street - SIGNED CONTRACT213 West 85th Street - SIGNED CONTRACTTownhouse owners should take advantage of this market. If you are considering selling, now is an excellent time. Find out if this market is right for your townhouse...

Seminar for Townhouse Owners: (Part 1 of 3): "Green Townhouse Renovations". Vandenberg, The Townhouse Experts sponsored a free seminar on Green Townhouse Renovations for townhouse owners.By popular demand, Dexter Guerrieri invited two townhouse owners as special guest speakers: Paul Gleicher, LEED-accredited Architect and author of Dreaming Green, and Paul Kerzner,...

238 Kane Street - $2,750,000Located in prime Cobble Hill, this single-family townhouse is elegant and bright. Stylish interiors include high ceilings, oversized windows, French doors, and gorgeous original marble fireplaces. The chef’s kitchen and dining room is a timelessly chic space – state of the art appliances, custom cabinetry, and...

121 Manhattan Avenue - $3,950,000Own this sun-drenched, corner UWS townhouse ready for single-family use, and enjoy side windows, high ceilings, a stunningly-restored parlour level, and plenty of original details. The chef’s kitchen includes a spacious dining area with side windows and stained glass transom lights. Built-in bookshelves, hardwood floors, medallions,...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4h2OU_e4fA Seminar for Townhouse Owners: "Deluxe Kitchen Design And Renovations". Vandenberg, The Townhouse Experts sponsored a free seminar for townhouse owners with special guest speakers discussing "Luxury Kitchens and Closets". This video features Christopher Peacock, Founder and CEO, Peacock Home. Christopher's work has been featured on Oprah, House Beautiful, and...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BWtVt_-TXo Seminar for Townhouse Owners: "Custom Closet Design". Vandenberg, The Townhouse Experts sponsored a free seminar for townhouse owners with special guest speakers discussing "Luxury Kitchens and Closets". This video features Melanie Charlton, CEO and Creative Director, Clos-ette Custom Closet Design who is known as the "Closet organizer to the...

It’s tax season! Why not call up your tax professional and discuss some possible ways to decrease your tax burden as a townhouse owner? Create a Revocable Trust We all know townhouse owners who bought in the eighties or nineties for a fraction of the current market value.  When we...