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Where does DUMBO end and Vinegar Hill begin? Explore four of Brooklyn's most fascinating neighborhood borders, from Fort Greene's seam with Downtown Brooklyn to the disputed Bushwick-Ridgewood line, with local market insight from The Zolan Rossiter Team at Compass.
Crown Heights continues to evolve while holding onto the history and character that make it distinct. From brownstone-lined streets and Eastern Parkway to local institutions, Franklin Avenue, and a wide range of housing options, the neighborhood offers space, culture, and a strong sense of community in central Brooklyn.
In this neighborhood-focused feature, we look at the everyday places that help define life around a home, from the bakery you come to know, to the park you use often, to the pizza spot that becomes part of the routine. The piece highlights local favorites near several of our listings across DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, Harlem, Windsor Terrace, Bushwick, and downtown Manhattan, showing how the blocks around an address can shape the way a home feels.
Learn what it means when a home is sold as part of an estate. Explore how estate sales differ from traditional listings, what buyers should consider about condition, pricing and renovation potential, and how executors navigate the process. Insights for buyers and sellers.
In this Bold Journey feature, Debbie Zolan and Jacquelynn Rossiter share candid reflections on the experiences that have shaped their personal and professional paths. From navigating challenges and building a long-standing partnership to defining success on their own terms, the conversation centers on resilience, perspective, and the values that guide their work and legacy in New York City real estate.
Explore living in Gowanus, Brooklyn — one of the borough’s most dynamic, transforming neighborhoods. Discover how this industrial-turned-residential area blends historic character with new housing, modern amenities, parks, schools and local culture. Get insights on real estate trends, community features, and what makes Gowanus a compelling place to live.
For both of us, survivorship is not a pink ribbon on a calendar, it is the way we show up for our families, our clients and each other every single day. In this piece we open up about how differently our paths unfolded after breast cancer and why we both landed on the same commitment to pay that support forward. If you or someone you love has been touched by this disease, we hope our story offers both recognition and a reminder that there is no one right way to heal. You will also find concrete ways to direct your donations and energy to organizations that are benefiting and supporting patients and survivors.
This market update is for anyone watching Downtown Brooklyn’s skyline and wondering what the numbers really say. We analyze how prices have held firm while the speed of sales diverges between property types, then translate that into practical strategy for sellers. If you want to understand how to price, prepare and time a listing in this vertical, data heavy neighborhood, this is the playbook.
This feature drops you into one of our working lunches with interior designer Meagan Camp where we dissect what actually moves the needle on design. We break down which upgrades shorten days on market, which are a waste, and how to tell the difference. If you have ever wondered how far to go before listing or how to protect the soul of your home while still appealing to buyers, this is your blueprint.
Fall in New York is its own season of life and in this feature we share how we actually spend it. From coffee on quiet corners to big city traditions like the US Open and the marathon, you will see the rituals that keep us grounded during our busiest months. If you are planning a visit or simply looking for new ways to enjoy the city you already live in, this piece doubles as a curated fall checklist.
A look at Ditmas Park’s century of architectural character, from its distinctive Victorian homes and tree-lined streets to the housing market, neighborhood amenities, and enduring appeal that continue to shape the area today.