Townhouse Lifestyles Blog

Is any architectural form as evocative as the New York City townhouse?  Even at the nadir of the townhouse’s popularity (1960 to be exact) artists’ eyes were drawn to the well-recognized lintels and sills of NYC’s classic rowhouses.  This natural attraction often produced stunning results, as in this photograph that...

Here is the next in our Mondays with Dexter series recapping our recent sold-out seminar:  "Add $250K+ in Value to Your Townhouse"  Part II: Resolve C of O Problems and DOB Violations  As we discussed at the seminar, C of O problems and DOB Violations can decrease the number of competitive bids on...

338 West 15th Street - $5,995,000Come enjoy an Open House this Sunday at 338 West 15th Street!  Open House  338 West 15th Street  Sunday, October 21, 2012  11:30am-1:30pm  This West Chelsea single-family townhouse includes fully-approved plans from premier residential architects, allowing the buyer to skip the red tape and create a 6425 sq ft. elevator...

If you missed our recent seminar, here is the first in a series of recaps: "Add $250K+ in Value to Your Townhouse" Part I: Repairs and staging Viewing a NYC townhouse is like meeting a person: first impressions are important. So how can you improve your townhouse's first impression?  *...

If you missed our most recent Vandenberg-sponsored BRC Market Seminar, be sure to visit the video page of our website to view our newest video: The 2011-2012 Townhouse Market.  Learn about current average townhouse prices (hint: they've gone up), the shortage of product on the market in 2012, and the...

The Brownstone Revival Coalition was pleased to have Dexter Guerrieri as a host and guest speaker for the 25th Annual Brownstone Market Seminar. Dexter is the founder and principal of Vandenberg, Inc.--The Townhouse Experts (TM). In this video he addresses sales and the townhouse market throughout the past year. He...

Dear Friends,  Join us this week for three open houses! 338 West 15th Street - $5,995,000Wednesday, September 19, 201212:00pm - 1:30pm 175 West 88th Street - $3,750,000Thursday, September 20, 201212:00pm - 1:30pm   175 West 88th Street - $3,750,000Sunday, September 23, 201212:00pm - 1:30pm   There are also two new listings on the Upper West...

 West 51st StreetRepeat Client Trusts Vandenberg with Complicated Sale  With twenty-five feet of width and no regulation or landmark history, this completely vacant West 51st Street townhouse was ready for renovation into a single-family mansion. However, future construction on the block and a fire-escape easement made this a hard sell...

 Another Townhouse SoldHISTORIC HARLEM SALE ON 121ST STREETThis townhouse’s unique story: Impeccably renovated, sunny and spacious, this park block single-family townhouse offered everything the most discriminating buyer could want. The only catch was its Harlem location. The seller worried that typical Harlem-based brokers would not be able to achieve a...

Are you considering selling your townhouse within the next five years? Come discover how you can increase the value of your townhouse before putting it on the market. "Add $250K in Value to Your Townhouse" Tuesday, September 18, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00pm The Dorot, 171 West 85th Street Dexter...

137 West 77th Street - $5,250,000Call Cathy today about two new townhouses for sale: 137 West 77th Street and 259 West 90th Street! 137 West 77th Street is a 20'-wide Upper West Side townhouse in a fabulous location. Bring your architect and create your dream single-family home complete with original...

At Vandenberg, we often receive questions from townhouse owners and buyers. Lately, many owners have been asking about the newly designated UWS Historic District extending from Broadway to Riverside Drive. Specifically: Are buildings within the new extension currently considered Landmarked? Answer according to our contact at LPC: The historic district...