One of the beauties of townhouse living is that many of us have been able to stay in New York during the pandemic and have access to private outdoor space. Some of us have second homes elsewhere and have been outside the City, all of us seeking to “get vaxxed.’’ Dexter was raised on a cattle ranch in the…
New York City’s ‘Castle Homes’ are Glorious — and Expensive By James Nevius | September 25, 2019 At the beginning of the 20th century, the city’s elite built mansions along Fifth Avenue modeled on French chateaux. But those who didn’t have the cash — or land — to build entire castles could at least incorporate…
The Vandenberg Team is thrilled to announce the launch of our new exclusive listing: 44 West 95th Street. Classic Meets Contemporary in this Masterful Single-Family Renovation Upper West Side townhouses come in many styles, but none can quite compare to 44 West 95th Street. Located steps from Central Park on a tree-lined block featuring handsome…
33 West 74th Street is known as ‘the most photographed house’ on the Upper West Side thanks to the incredible 84 year old wisteria that covers the front facade!
The Vandenberg Team is pleased to announce 219 East 17th Street is back on the market! Located on a quiet, tree-lined block steps from idyllic Stuyvesant Square Park and Union Square, the stately fifteen-foot townhouse was built before the Civil War, and offers historical charm, exceptional light, and a delightful garden that is part of…
Walking into a townhouse is like meeting a person—within 30 seconds, you form an opinion. So, how can owners improve a townhouse’s first impression for potential buyers? One word—staging. All of us love our homes, and it can be very hard to hear that anything needs to be altered for showings. Many of you know…
The Talk of the Town: Country Living in the Big City Rick Nelson got his first inkling of what it means to own a townhouse in New York City through the simple act of calling for a pizza delivery. When Nelson gave his Upper West Side street address, the order taker reflexively asked: “Apartment number?” After a moment of confusion,…
Why so many NYC buildings boast tin ceilings By James Nevius New York’s mot beloved architectural innovation might be among its most overlooked: the humble tin ceiling. Today, people view the geometrically embossed covering with rosy nostalgia. But tin ceilings came of age in industrial Soho and other downtown neighborhoods in spaces ranging from shops and…
The “Spring Selling Season” has kicked into high gear, and Vandenberg is excited to announce a new exclusive listing: 448 West 25th Street. Located just a short walk from the High Line and Hudson Yards, this Chelsea multi-family townhouse is a unique find. Boasting twenty feet of width, it contains an owner’s duplex with…
We are honored to be a part of the Douglas Elliman family and delighted to receive this award! We are deeply grateful to our West Side sales managers, John Lawrence and Amy Hill for all their leadership, guidance and support. Thank you to everyone we met at this years Elliman Summit and can’t wait for next year.