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To  sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the market for a while, that’s a sign it may not be hitting the mark for potential buyers. But here’s the thing. Right now, homes that are updated and priced at market value are still selling .Homes with curb appeal that are presented well are still selling quickly, and sometimes over asking price. According to Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com: “In a market where costs are still high and ..read more

Brownstone Property Group's In-House List of Spring Maintenance Tasks Check for Winter Structural Damage Start outdoor maintenance by checking your property for any damage that may have occurred during the cold months. Do a visual inspection of the roof, chimney, siding, sidewalks, and driveway.  Look for any loose shingles, damage, or issues that may have occurred. Look inside the property for any leakage water intrusion and damage – Inspect entire property, including basement top floor and side walls. Turn-on outdoor faucets, check for damage . Ensure you know where the turn on handle ..read more

The Headline   #015: Shifting perspective—how real estate can survive this era Today's edition features a guest post from Josh Blackman , CEO of Brownstone Property Group on turning doom into new doors, and tips for surviving the dramatic disruptions of the real estate industry. Josh Blackman , CEO of Brownstone Property Group               There’s so much to be learned from practitioners. For today’s edition of The Headline , I’ve invited business leader, founder, and CEO Josh Blackman to share his unique insights from decades of experience operating ..read more

How to Comply With New NYC Parapet Rule for Less Beginning January 1, 2024 , New York City building owners must undertake a yearly inspection of parapet walls, and then remedy any hazardous conditions.  A parapet is any portion of a wall extending above a roof.  Like most any building feature, parapets can deteriorate over time, creating a hazard and liability for passersby and for the building owner. New York City takes building safety seriously. On multiple occasions, pedestrians have been killed by debris falli ng from buildings.  The new Parapet Rule (Local Law 126) aims ..read more

Giving Back, Holidays and Reycling, New Parapet Rules, Market Outlook New Paragraph ..read more

Brownstone Property Group’s founder, Josh Blackman, shares his insights on the industry, how it’s evolving, and why property management is about more than just properties. Based in a brownstone in the heart of Park Slope is a bustling enterprise run by Josh Blackman, the founder of Brownstone Property Group. A lawyer turned landlord, Brownstone Property Group now manages over 100 properties, mostly concentrated in Brooklyn, with a vertically integrated team covering licensed skills including general contractors, appraisers, and insurance brokerage. To add to that, Blackman is also the founde ..read more

Luxury trash storage solution BrownstoneBin blocks rats from trash. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Brooklyn, NY – November 1, 2022 — Designed in Brooklyn by the family-owned real estate company Brownstone Property Group, BrownstoneBin is now available to property owners who demand rodent-resistant trash storage that also looks great.   The city that never sleeps has a growing rat problem according to New York's Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch. " But the rats don't run the city. We do." New York's Sanitation Department has received more than 21,600 rat complaints so far this year, a 71 ..read more

Brownstone Property Group has acquired the management portfolio of respected NYC real estate firm James Realty, ensuring continuity of excellent management services for residents, investors and owners.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Brooklyn, NY – April 10, 2022 — Within three months, Brownstone Property Group has expanded its management portfolio by double digits, extended its services to South Brooklyn, and increased its service offerings to include real estate appraisals.  Effective immediately, the Park-Slope-based company, which specializes in high-touch residential property mana ..read more

Leading Brooklyn property manager Brownstone Property Group and two respected NYC real estate appraisal firms, Neglia Appraisals and RJS Appraisals join forces. Brooklyn, NY – January 18, 2022 — NYC property owners can now access a more robust range of real estate services as three leading firms have merged to start off 2022.   The firms include Brownstone Property Group, a full-service real estate company specializing in high-touch residential property management, general contracting, and real estate brokerage, RJS Appraisals, and Neglia Appraisals. RJS Appraisals has been a leading ..read more