brownstone
noun
brown·stone
ˈbrau̇n-ˌstōn 
1
: a reddish-brown sandstone used for building
2
: a dwelling faced with brownstone
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She lives in a beautiful brownstone in Manhattan.
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Though she was born in London, Kirke grew up in a brownstone in downtown Manhattan, where her rock star father (Simon Kirke played drums in Bad Company and Free) and fashion designer mother, Lorraine, led the sort of bohemian lifestyle that creates good art and deep trauma.
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Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Photo: Brown Harris Stevens This one-bedroom, located in a brownstone between Second and Third, is practical and pleasant, with a recent renovation, hardwood floors, and a large, north-facing living room with a decorative brick fireplace.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Jan. 2025
Jarret Yoshida is a Brooklyn brownstone designer who incorporates Japanese and contemporary design into his work.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
It’s been over 25 years since the brownstone at 66 Perry Street in the West Village was first used as the exterior of Carrie’s apartment on the smash hit series.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Photo: Brown Harris Stevens This one-bedroom, located in a brownstone between Second and Third, is practical and pleasant, with a recent renovation, hardwood floors, and a large, north-facing living room with a decorative brick fireplace.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Jan. 2025
Jarret Yoshida is a Brooklyn brownstone designer who incorporates Japanese and contemporary design into his work.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
It’s been over 25 years since the brownstone at 66 Perry Street in the West Village was first used as the exterior of Carrie’s apartment on the smash hit series.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Brownstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brownstone. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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brownstone
noun
brown·stone
ˈbrau̇n-ˌstōn
1
: a reddish brown sandstone used for building
2
: a dwelling covered with a layer of brownstone
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