Townhouse Lifestyles Blog

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...

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...

(Photo: Sarah Klockars-Clauserfor 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...

436 East 87th Street$4,750,000John 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...

16 West 86th Street$8,950,000As seen in the New York Times!This 25’ Colonial Revival-style townhouse is an incomparable opportunity. With almost 10,000 above-grade square feet, this property offers lofty ceilings, original details, and plenty of sunny outdoor space. Located a few feet from Central Park, this 5-story, elevator Upper West Side...

New York Brownstone for Sale!338 West 84th Street$4,400,000How is it possible to fit the sprawling interior of an English manor house behind an Upper West Side brownstone façade? Ask the architect of this extraordinary home. By building all the way back on the first two levels and simply raising the...

Upper West Side Townhouse 305 West 71st Street$7,150,000This Manhattan mansion was designed by the noted architect George Keister, famous for designing classic New York theaters, including the Apollo Theater, the American Airlines Theater (Roundabout), and the Beaux-Arts style Belasco Theater. He also designed the McAlpin-Miller House, which was purchased by...

Check out the Real Deal Magazine's article ranking Dexter Guerrieri as a top agent of the week by clicking here.Are you interested in buying a New York Brownstone? For more information on NY townhouses and New York City Brownstones for sale , contact Vandenberg -- The Townhouse Experts TM. We...

Real Estate Property Taxes seem to keep going up and up. What to do about it? Vandenberg is proud to sponsor the Brownstone Revival Coalition's Fall 2010 Free Seminar! Peter Blond, Esq., a tax lawyer who has successfully represented hundreds of aggrieved taxpayers, will talk about obtaining real estate tax...

42 West 71st Street$7,400,000This is the "Park Block, low 70's, south-facing" gem of a Manhattan townhouse you’ve been waiting for! This beautiful house with a box stoop is ready for restoration to a single-family mansion, or you can live in the owner’s garden duplex and enjoy rental income from the...

103 Riverside DrivePrice Reduction: $16,500,000Our exclusive listing at 103 Riverside Drive is reducing its asking price this week! This spectacular single-family mansion is now $16,500,000. On June 1st, 2010 this townhouse was featured in "The Real Deal": View Story HereThis spectacularly designed Clarence True townhouse is one of an extant...

218 East 30th Street$2,995,000Whether you want an owner’s duplex with rental income or your dream single-family home, this Murray Hill townhouse is the perfect starting point. It already has all the essentials: an inviting south garden, sunny French doors on every level, floor-to-ceiling windows on every level, an existing garden...