
As famous as Brooklyn is for its stately brownstone rows, it’s worth remembering that this borough hasn’t cornered the market on these classic townhouses. A walk through Harlem, Hamilton Heights, the West Village, and other historic districts in Manhattan reveals entire blocks of impeccably preserved brownstones, transporting you straight back to the 19th century—an era when New York was booming, and brownstone (a sandstone that darkens beautifully over time) was both abundant and inexpensive.
Today, these streets remain some of the most charming in the city, their uniform facades creating a seamless, timeless streetscape. While some brownstones have been lovingly restored to their original single- or two-family layouts, others have been reimagined as co-ops, condos, or rental apartments. But no matter the configuration, a great brownstone home balances its historic character with modern comforts. Tali Berzak, a townhouse expert agent at Compass says, “The best ones feel effortless—they have the original details that make you swoon, but the kitchens and bathrooms actually make sense for how people live today.”
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One important factor to consider? Width. “It’s one of the first things I look at,” says Tali. “You’d be surprised how much space a staircase and entryway eat up—if a brownstone is too narrow, your living room might feel like a glorified hallway. But a well-thought-out layout can make even a narrow home feel spacious.”
Below, we highlight a selection of stunning brownstone apartments, each offering a slice of New York history with all the comforts of modern living. Have you lived in or dreamed of owning a brownstone? Tell us what details you love most!

Manhattan
119 West 85th Street, #2F (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

169 West 73rd Street, #4 (Corcoran Group)

146 West 80th Street, #BR (Compass)


145 West 80th Street, #3F (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

540 West 149th Street, #2F (Corcoran Group)


247 West 102nd Street, #4
$800,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 800 ft2

247 West 102nd Street, #4 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

258 West 93rd Street, #3AB
$1,199,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
258 West 93rd Street, #3AB (Highline Residential LLC)

7 Mount Morris Park West, #D
$1,300,000 (-3.7%)
Harlem | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,379 ft2

7 Mount Morris Park West, #D (Compass)

36 West 88th Street, #4 (Compass)


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62 West 83rd Street, #1 (Compass)


57 West 130th Street, #PENTHOUSE
$1,720,400 (-12%)
Harlem | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,564 ft2

57 West 130th Street, #PENTHOUSE (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)


34 West 88th Street, #4 (Sothebys International Realty)



5 West 120th Street, #1 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)




Anderson House, #3E (Cooper & Cooper Real Estate LLC)

256 West 88th Street, #PARLOR
$1,895,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,130 ft2

256 West 88th Street, #PARLOR (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

Brooklyn

25 Remsen Street, #2 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

583 Putnam Avenue, #3
$905,000 (-2.2%)
Bedford-Stuyvesant | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 900 ft2

583 Putnam Avenue, #3 (Keller Williams Realty Empire)


577 Madison Street, #2A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)


312 Clifton Place, #4 (Corcoran Group)


113 Carroll Street, #4 (Serhant)
88 Quincy Street, #2 (Corcoran Group)

1235 Dean Street, #PH (Corcoran Group)


231 President Street, #2 (Corcoran Group)



25 Remsen Street, #5 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)


75 Eighth Avenue, #THREE (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)


441 Quincy Street, # (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)



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