Brownstone homes

Located on the Upper West Side of one of New York’s five boroughs, Manhattan’s First Passive House is a grand display of what a townhouse can truly be – regal, modern and tantalizingly textured. The front facade appears like many New York spaces; toned to match the city’s allure, while the back of the house …

A homeowner's eclectic treasure-hunting gives his gem of a Fort Greene brownstone a very personal vibe.

Recently sold: $4,030,000. 140 Saint Johns Place On a beautiful tree-lined North Slope block built in 1891-92, this enormous 20-foot-wide home complete with a 2 story extension boasts remarkably preserved detail: mantles, pier mirror, carved mahogany woodwork, pass-throughs and sinks, floors, molding, its all here. While you'll be surrounded by the best turn-of-the-century craftsmanship, you wont be burdened by 100-year-old technology: a magnificent extension features a charming skylight…

Eugene Fu | Fu Group on Instagram: "This is one of those homes you walk by and wonder what it looks like inside. Built in 1890, this home has been fully renovated but still holds that vintage charm. #chicago #realestate #luxuryrealestate #brownstone #vintage #goldcoast"

J. Todd Stovall on Instagram: “This residence is four bays, including three bays in an angled projection; rough-faced brownstone box stoop, featuring curved coping…”

These stately 19th-century homes have weathered over a century of ups and downs

The prevailing aesthetic is clean and understated -- modern but warm, practical yet sophisticated.

How designer Merrill Lyons honored this Park Slope, Brooklyn brownstone without turning it into a time capsule.

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