Great Two-Family Barrel Front Home in Convenient Sunset Park, now $1,499,000! Welcome home to this brick and limestone two-family barrel-front row house in Sunset Park. The property has been updated while also retaining some beautiful original details. The layout is a railroad-style three-bedroom/one-bathroom over a two-bedroom/one-bathroom on the parlor floor.   The entry door and striking newel post greet you as you enter the building. The light-filled parlor floor two-bedroom with a home office/den has a modern kitchen and bath, exposed brick, hardwood floors, excellent storage, and g ..read more

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Brownstone Property Group's CEO Josh Blackman was recently featured on "If These Walls Could Talk Podcast" by Super (hiresuper.com) as they discuss "Terrible Transitions".  To listen, click the below! Listen here ..read more

Watch as Josh Blackman, founder of Brownstone Property Group, discusses the ins and outs of the company. Brownstone is 20 years in business, has three business divisions, manages 130 NYC properties, includes 25 team members, and values fast, open and honest communication.  Company motto is "Move Fast and Fix things ..read more

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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