ECKSTRØM is a New York-based luxury residential developer specializing in the restoration and redevelopment of historic townhouses across Brooklyn and Manhattan. Led by Nicole Eckstrom and Carlos Saavedra, the firm's work has been featured by leading publications including The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global, The Local Project, Commercial Observer, The Real Deal, and Realtor.com. The coverage below highlights ECKSTRØM's approach to architecture-led residential development, adaptive reuse, and the transformation of historic New York homes for contemporary living.
JULY 2026THE LOCAL PROJECT
The Local Project featured New York-based luxury residential developer ECKSTRØM's restoration of 487 Henry Street in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, highlighting how founders Nicole Eckstrom and Carlos Saavedra transformed the historic townhouse into a contemporary family home. The feature explores the firm's approach to preserving the building's architectural character while introducing sculptural design, light-filled interiors, and a seamless connection to the garden, reflecting ECKSTRØM's philosophy of restoring and reimagining historic Brooklyn townhouses through contemporary architecture and adaptive reuse
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JULY 2026MANSION GLOBAL
Mansion Global selected ECKSTRØM's restoration of 487 Henry Street in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn as its Listing of the Day, highlighting how New York-based luxury residential developer ECKSTRØM transformed the 180-year-old townhouse into a contemporary family residence. Founded by Nicole Eckstrom and Carlos Saavedra, the firm preserved the home's historic architecture while introducing a double-height kitchen, landscaped roof terraces, a private wellness level, and passive-design principles. Completed with General Assembly, the project exemplifies ECKSTRØM's approach to historic townhouse restoration, adaptive reuse, and architecture-led residential development, reinforcing the firm's reputation for reimagining Brooklyn's landmark homes for modern living.
JULY 2026REALTOR.COM
Realtor.com exclusively unveiled new renderings of ECKSTRØM's 181 Baltic Street upper duplex, the final residence within the firm's luxury townhouse conversion in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. The feature highlights how New York-based luxury residential developer ECKSTRØM, led by founders Nicole Eckstrom and Carlos Saavedra, restores historic Brooklyn townhouses through architecture-led design while introducing contemporary layouts, modern interiors, and private outdoor living. Following the record-setting contract for the property's $7.2 million triplex, the article explores growing demand for thoughtfully restored landmark homes, reinforcing ECKSTRØM's expertise in historic townhouse restoration, adaptive reuse, and luxury residential development in New York City.
JUNE 2026THE REAL DEAL
The Real Deal featured ECKSTRØM's 181 Baltic Street after the Cobble Hill townhouse secured Brooklyn's highest-priced luxury contract of the week. The $7.2 million triplex, located within the firm's boutique luxury townhouse development in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, spans nearly 4,000 square feet with four bedrooms, private outdoor space, and a dedicated entrance. The article also highlights founders Nicole Eckstrom and Carlos Saavedra and ECKSTRØM's growing portfolio of historic townhouse restorations and luxury residential developments across Brooklyn and Manhattan, reinforcing the firm's reputation for preserving historic architecture while creating contemporary homes.
JUNE 2026COMMERCIAL OBSERVER
Commercial Observer featured ECKSTRØM's 487 Henry Street in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, as part of its "The Plan" series, highlighting how New York-based luxury residential developer ECKSTRØM transformed a historic Brooklyn townhouse into a contemporary family residence. The feature explores the 6,300-square-foot home's restoration, wellness-focused amenities, sculptural staircase, expansive outdoor living, and architecture-led design approach. Founders Nicole Eckstrom and Carlos Saavedra discuss the vision behind preserving Brooklyn's historic townhouse character while creating modern homes through adaptive reuse and luxury residential development.
APRIL 2026REALTOR.COM
Realtor.com highlighted ECKSTRØM's 487 Henry Street in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, showcasing how the New York-based luxury residential developer transformed a landmark 180-year-old townhouse into a contemporary family residence. The 6,271-square-foot home blends historic architecture with modern interiors, wellness amenities, custom craftsmanship, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. As the debut project in ESTABLISHED BY ECKSTRØM, the residence reflects the firm's expertise in historic townhouse restoration, architecture-led residential design, and luxury development in New York City.
March 2026WALL STREET JOURNAL
The Wall Street Journal profiled New York-based luxury residential developer ECKSTRØM, led by Nicole Eckstrom and Carlos Saavedra, for its architecture-led approach to restoring and reimagining historic townhouses across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The feature highlights the firm's expertise in historic townhouse restoration, adaptive reuse, and luxury residential development, preserving original proportions while introducing contemporary layouts, bespoke interiors, and modern family living. Through projects in neighborhoods including Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and the West Village, ECKSTRØM has established a distinctive approach to transforming landmark brownstones for today's luxury market.
March 2026REALTOR.COM
Realtor.com explored the rise of the "subscription home" model in New York City luxury real estate, featuring New York-based luxury residential developer ECKSTRØM and its invite-only Little Black Book program. Led by Nicole Eckstrom and Carlos Saavedra, the firm reports that more than 60% of its luxury townhouse sales across Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods occur off market. The feature highlights growing demand for historic townhouse restorations, boutique luxury developments, and concierge-style home buying, reinforcing ECKSTRØM's expertise in architecture-led residential development and New York City's ultra-luxury townhouse market.
February 2026THE REAL DEAL
The Real Deal covered ECKSTRØM's expansion into Manhattan, highlighting new luxury townhouse developments at 59 Morton Street and 248 West 12th Street in the West Village. The feature explores how New York-based luxury residential developer ECKSTRØM, led by Nicole Eckstrom and Carlos Saavedra, is expanding its portfolio beyond Brooklyn through historic townhouse restoration, adaptive reuse, and architecture-led residential development. The article also highlights the firm's collaboration with Carl Gambino and The Gambino Group at Compass on a forthcoming portfolio of luxury New York City townhouses.
March 20266SQFT
6sqft featured 168 Bergen Street in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, a luxury townhouse represented by Carl Gambino and Marta Maletz of Compass. The 4,400-square-foot residence showcases the growing demand for thoughtfully restored Brooklyn brownstones, featuring contemporary interiors, a private lawn, skylit living spaces, and family-focused design. The coverage reflects ECKSTRØM's expertise in historic townhouse restoration and architecture-led luxury residential development within New York City's most sought-after brownstone neighborhoods.
February 2026BROOKLYN EAGLE
The Brooklyn Eagle reported the $14.99 million sale of 307 Hicks Street, making it Brooklyn's highest residential sale of the year at the time. The record-setting transaction underscores continued demand for architecturally significant luxury townhouses in Brooklyn Heights and reinforces the strength of Brooklyn's high-end residential market, where restored historic homes continue to command record prices.
February 2026NEW YORK POST
The New York Post reported the $14.99 million sale of ECKSTRØM's 307 Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights, marking Brooklyn's highest residential sale of 2026 at the time. Developed by New York-based luxury residential developer ECKSTRØM, led by Nicole Eckstrom and Carlos Saavedra, the 6,200-square-foot historic townhouse showcases the firm's expertise in historic townhouse restoration, adaptive reuse, and architecture-led luxury residential development, reinforcing continued demand for exceptional Brooklyn Heights homes.
February 2026CRAIN’S NEW YORK
Crain's New York Business covered ECKSTRØM's expansion into Manhattan, highlighting the firm's acquisition of legendary New York Times restaurant critic Mimi Sheraton's townhouse at 248 West 12th Street, alongside a second West Village property at 59 Morton Street. The feature marks New York-based luxury residential developer ECKSTRØM's continued growth beyond Brooklyn, reinforcing the firm's focus on historic townhouse restoration, adaptive reuse, and architecture-led residential development across New York City's most sought-after neighborhoods.
February 2026THE REAL DEAL
The Real Deal reported on ECKSTRØM's expansion into Manhattan, highlighting the firm's West Village projects at 59 Morton Street and 248 West 12th Street. Led by Nicole Eckstrom and Carlos Saavedra, New York-based luxury residential developer ECKSTRØM is extending its portfolio of historic townhouse restorations and architecture-led luxury residential developments beyond Brooklyn through a collaboration with Carl Gambino and The Gambino Group at Compass on a forthcoming portfolio of luxury New York City residences.
