JULY 2026MANSION GLOBAL
Mansion Global featured ECKSTRØM's restoration of 487 Henry Street in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn as its Listing of the Day. The story highlights how founders Nicole Eckstrom and Carlos Saavedra transformed the 180-year-old brownstone through a full-scale restoration that preserves its historic architecture while introducing contemporary design, including a double-height kitchen, landscaped roof terraces, a private wellness level, and passive-design principles. Completed with General Assembly, the project reflects ECKSTRØM's focus on restoring and reimagining historic Brooklyn townhouses for modern living.
JULY 2026REALTOR.COM
Realtor.com exclusively unveiled new renderings of ECKSTRØM NYC's upper duplex at 181 Baltic Street, the final residence available within the firm's boutique luxury townhouse conversion in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. The feature spotlights founders Carlos Saavedra and Nicole Eckstrom, their design-led approach to reimagining historic Brooklyn townhouses, and ECKSTRØM's signature off-market "Little Black Book" sales strategy. Following the record-setting contract on the property's $7.2 million triplex, the article explores growing demand for luxury homes that seamlessly blend landmark architecture with contemporary living, reinforcing ECKSTRØM's position as a leader in Brooklyn's luxury residential development market.
JUNE 2026THE REAL DEAL
The Real Deal featured ECKSTRØM's 181 Baltic Street after the Cobble Hill townhouse residence secured Brooklyn's highest-priced contract of the week. The $7.2 million triplex, located within a newly developed luxury townhouse in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, spans nearly 4,000 square feet and features four bedrooms, private outdoor space, and a dedicated entrance. The article also highlights ECKSTRØM founders Carlos Saavedra and Nicole Eckstrom, their growing portfolio of luxury townhouse developments across Brooklyn and Manhattan, and the continued momentum behind the firm's design-driven residential projects.
JUNE 2026COMMERCIAL OBSERVER
Commercial Observer featured 487 Henry Street, ECKSTRØM's newly completed luxury townhouse in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, in its "The Plan" series. The article spotlights the 6,300-square-foot residence's blend of historic Brooklyn character and modern living, highlighting its wellness amenities, expansive outdoor spaces, sculptural staircase, and design-driven approach to family life. Founders Carlos Saavedra and Nicole Eckstrom share the vision behind one of Brooklyn's most distinctive new townhouse developments.
APRIL 2026REALTOR.COM
In Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, ECKSTRØM has reimagined a landmark 180-year-old townhouse into a $14.3M modern residence that blends historic architecture with contemporary luxury design. The 6,271-square-foot home features custom interiors, wellness amenities, and expansive indoor-outdoor living across one of Brooklyn’s most desirable neighborhoods. As the first release in ESTABLISHED BY ECKSTRØM, it sets a new standard for luxury townhouse living in New York City.
March 2026WALL STREET JOURNAL
The Wall Street Journal spotlights Eckström NYC, the Brooklyn-based townhouse development studio led by Nicole Eckström and Carlos Saavedra, for its design-driven approach to restoring and reimagining historic Brooklyn and Manhattan townhouses into modern luxury residences. The firm has become a key force in New York City luxury real estate development, known for reconfiguring altered brownstones in neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and Manhattan’s West Village by restoring original proportions, improving flow, and delivering fully bespoke, single-family homes for the ultra-luxury market.
March 2026REALTOR.COM
Realtor.com highlights the rise of the “subscription home” model in New York City luxury real estate, where buyers join exclusive waiting lists to access off-market townhomes and collaborate on bespoke finishes before completion. Brooklyn-based developer Eckström NYC reports that 60% of its luxury townhouse sales across Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods occur off-market through its invite-only “Little Black Book,” reinforcing demand for ultra-luxury Brooklyn real estate and Manhattan-caliber townhouse development driven by early-access, concierge-style purchasing.
February 2026THE REAL DEAL
The Real Deal spotlights Eckström NYC’s expansion into Manhattan, including new West Village projects at 59 Morton Street and 248 West 12th Street, marking the firm’s move beyond Brooklyn townhouse development into prime Manhattan luxury real estate. The article highlights Eckström’s partnership with Carl Gambino and The Gambino Group at Compass on a forthcoming five-property portfolio, positioning Gambino as a key strategic force in scaling luxury townhouse development across New York City’s West Village, Brooklyn, and Manhattan markets.
March 20266SQFT
6sqft spotlights 168 Bergen Street in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, a $7.8 million townhouse listing represented by Carl Gambino and Marta Maletz of Compass. The 22-foot-wide, 4,400-square-foot residence features five bedrooms, designer interiors, a finished basement, skylit top floor, and a rare private lawn—highlighting demand for luxury Brooklyn townhouses in Boerum Hill and brownstone neighborhoods of New York City.
February 2026BROOKLYN EAGLE
The Brooklyn Eagle reports that 307 Hicks Street has closed for $14.99 million, making it Brooklyn’s highest residential sale of the year so far, citing the New York Post.
February 2026NEW YORK POST
Eckström’s 307 Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights sold for $14.99 million, marking the highest residential sale in Brooklyn in 2026 and reinforcing demand for luxury Brooklyn townhouses. Developed by Carlos Saavedra and Nicole Eckstrom, the 6,200-square-foot historic conversion underscores the firm’s impact on the Brooklyn Heights luxury real estate market.
February 2026CRAIN’S NEW YORK
Eckstrøm NYC acquired the West Village townhouse of legendary New York Times food critic Mimi Sheraton at 248 West 12th Street for $8 million, marking the Brooklyn-based developer's expansion into Manhattan alongside a second Greenwich Village acquisition at 59 Morton Street.
February 2026THE REAL DEAL
Eckstrøm NYC, the Brooklyn townhouse developer led by Carlos Saavedra and Nicole Eckstrom, is expanding to Manhattan with two West Village properties, 59 Morton Street and 248 West 12th Street, in partnership with Carl Gambino's Gambino Group at Compass on a five-property portfolio launching over the next two years.
