New York is in full autumn mode. The air feels crisper, the days a little shorter, and the streets are filling up with signs of fall — pumpkins, wreaths, and autumn leaves decorating stoops and shop windows.

Many of these classic stoops belong to the city’s brownstones — row houses built in the late 19th century, recognizable by their sandstone façades and elegant staircases leading up to the main floor. Originally popular in neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and the West Village, they’ve become an enduring symbol of New York charm.

Walking through the neighborhood, I passed this brownstone beautifully decorated with a cascade of pumpkins in all shapes and colors. It makes a rainy fall day feel much cozier.