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Brenda runs into clients all the time who wonder whether or not they really need to hire a buyer’s agent when buying a home. Of course, the answer is no. It’s certainly possible to do it yourself, but if you want to find the best deal and the perfect home, the answer is a resounding yes!

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Starchitect, J. E. R. Carpenter, known for refined Georgian elegance, designed this prestigious pre-war cooperative building for the turn of the century swells. Well priced, this sun filled, high floor, beautifully presented 7 into 6 room home is a tasteful and modern re-imagining of his classic vision. It comprises: a Gracious Gallery, Two Glorious Entertaining rooms, and a generous Eat In Kitchen with Laundry, all facing Park Avenue, plus a Bedroom Wing with 3 bedrooms each with separate bath. What distinguishes a Carpenter home is the thoughtful design with high ceilings, well-proportioned rooms, and a gallery from which radiate discreet functional areas. Currently configured for sophisticated entertaining and comfortable family living, each room is decorated with impeccable eclectic taste and a bit of whimsy! The Gallery creates a sense of arrival and opens onto a corner Grand Living Room with central wood burning fireplace and a Formal Dining Room. Each room showcases a curated collection of contemporary, classic, and Asian art in seamless harmony. Adjacent to the Dining Room is a recently renovated Eat in Kitchen with a laundry area and a banquette eating area that were formerly part of a staff room. There is a service entrance in the kitchen perfect for discreet catering. Introducing the Bedroom Wing is a long corridor with wall to wall, floor to ceiling closets on one side and a wonderfully continuous wall for showcasing art. It leads to the two south facing bedrooms, currently configured, as children's bedrooms. The larger bedroom (formerly a library / media room), offers an en suite bath and two large closets and the other smaller bedroom has an adjacent bath. At the end of a hallway, is a very sunny, spacious, and graceful Master bedroom with two symmetrical windows facing west, two walk in closets and an en suite bath.630 Park Ave is a full-service building with full time doorman, live in super, a state-of-the-art fitness room, laundry room, and storage room. Located close to Central Parks, top rated schools, fashionable shops and restaurants ,this is a prime Lenox Hill neighborhood appealing to the discerning buyer.

3D Tour Available Upon Request and No Weekend Showings.

Financing: 50%
Exposures: S,E,W
Doorman
Gym
Pets Allowed
Storage units available
Laundry Room in Building
Laundry in Unit

$3,995,000 Active

630 Park Ave 10-C New York, New York

3 Beds 3 Baths

Rare offering at 252 East 57th Street, the best-selling luxury glass condominium tower on Billionaire's Row designed by Skidmore Owings & Merrill with interiors by Daniel Romualdez. This spacious 1930 square foot, 3 bedroom 3 bath corner home in pristine condition, features oversized windows with beautiful open river and city views.

Residence 36B has a 28' foot living/dining room with 10 foot ceilings and a
deluxe north-facing windowed Eggersmann kitchen with walnut cabinetry, white quartz countertops, Miele appliances: microwave with convection, wine refrigerator, vented 5 burner cooktop, oven, dishwasher, and a deep Kohler sink. The generously sized master bedroom has a walk-in closet adjacent to a second closet and a gracious windowed en-suite master bath with polished white Nanoglass walls, radiant heat floors, walnut vanity with white Nanoglass top, custom designed 6 foot soaking bathtub, glass enclosed shower and a glass enclosed Toto water closet.

Other unique features include a gracious entry gallery, white oak floors, custom closets, automated shades, a ceiling hung HVAC system, and a vented Asko washer/dryer.

252E57 luxury amenities include: a gated porte cochere private driveway, automated parking garage, furnished guest suites (with additional fee), 75-foot swimming pool, spa with hydrotherapy circuit including steam, sauna, ice & relaxation rooms, fitness Center with 2 Peloton bikes, pilates & yoga rooms, lounge, library, billiards room, screening room, conference room, 70-foot south facing terrace, dining room, breakfast room, catering kitchen, children's playroom, dog play space & grooming station & bicycle room.

$3,995,000 Active

252 E 57th St 36-B New York, New York

3 Beds 3 Baths

Situated high above the city with endless southwestern views over the Hudson River and beyond, Residence 56F at the famed Time Warner Center is a perfectly scaled 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,283 square foot home within one of the city's most iconic condominiums.

A gracious entrance gallery leads through to a modern kitchen with custom white cabinetry, honed Statuario marble countertops, and appliances by Miele and Sub-Zero. The apartment's living room is generously scaled and finished with beautiful herringbone pattern hardwood floors. Floor to ceiling windows frame the expansive city and river views found in each room. An ideal split bedroom layout provides great separation between public and private spaces; the primary bedroom chamber is oversized and features a large walk-in closet and an en-suite five fixture bath with dual sinks, separate tub and shower, and beautiful grey and white Carrara marble finishes. The second bedroom is also well proportioned and is adjacent to the second bathroom with limestone and marble surfaces and an oversized shower. This unit includes a washer/dryer as well as solar and blackout shades throughout.

25 Columbus Circle offers a comprehensive amenity package dedicated to residents including 24-hour white glove doormen, a concierge, and a live-in resident manager. The 51st floor of the building is dedicated to Club 51, which offers a fitness center, massage room, children's playroom, entertainment lounge, and a private screening room. An oversized outdoor terrace boasts a separate dog park, and valet and on-site parking are also available. In addition to Club 51, residents enjoy full access to the Mandarin Oriental's amenity suite including the hotel's world renowned spa, gym, and a 75-foot indoor pool. Residents additionally have direct elevator access to The Shops at Columbus Circle, which offers world-class shopping, Michelin-starred restaurants, Whole Foods Market, and Equinox.

$3,975,000 Active

25 Columbus Cir 56-F New York, New York

2 Beds 2 Baths

This sprawling duplex residence is in an ideal location off Fifth Avenue just moments from Central Park. With excellent separation between public and private space, this light, airy home offers approximately 3900 square feet for spacious living and grand entertaining. The main level presents a bright, commanding double-sized living room with a wall of windows facing north. A stepped down formal dining room features original panelling and flows into a large eat-in kitchen with stainless steel countertops and appliances fit for a professional chef: Garland commercial range, two additional Thermador ovens, Traulson and Subzero refrigerators, and 2 dishwashers. There is a home office/flex room adjacent to the kitchen as well as a full bath and powder room on this level.

The private quarters on the 8th floor are accessed by a dramatic staircase with handsome stainless steel bannister and contain 3 bedrooms. The impressive primary bedroom includes a customized dressing room with ample closets and a sizable en suite marble bathroom. Two generous secondary bedrooms enjoy en suite bathrooms and plenty of closet space. Additionally there is a substantial sunken den with custom cabinetry which could be used as a media/game room or converted to a 4th bedroom. A large windowed laundry room with full-sized washer and dryer completes this lovely home.

3 East 69th Street is a premier, full service cooperative designed by distinguished architect Sylvan Bien. Built in 1938, the building is located on a beautiful park block convenient to museums, restaurants and shopping. The co-op permits up to 50% financing and either one dog or cat up to 25 pounds. Storage is available and there is a 2% flip tax paid by the purchaser.

$3,950,000 Active

3 E 69th St 7/8C New York, New York

3 Beds 4.5 Baths

PH5 at 302 East 96th Street presents the ultimate in luxury, privacy and security. Occupying an entire floor in a modern boutique condominium, this impressive home offers sprawling rooms, brilliant light and cinematic water and city views.

This exceptional three-bedroom, three-bathroom penthouse features approximate 9'6 ceilings with dramatic floor to ceiling windows and a private 473 square foot roof terrace and two balconies, making it the ideal residence for indoor and outdoor entertaining. The highlight of the loft like space is a stunning chef's kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry, Caesarstone Raven countertops, white Carrara marble backsplash, a luxurious Bertazzoni cooktop and stainless-steel oven, energy-conscious German-engineered refrigerator/freezer and wine refrigerator.

Other notable features include central air conditioning, a Bosch washer/dryer, radiant-heated bathroom floors, smoked white oak flooring, and high-performance double-glazed windows.

302 East 96th Street is a full-service condominium just a few hundred feet from the Q train, which can whisk one to Carnegie Hall, Broadway's theaters, Midtown's offices, Union Square's greenmarket, and Chinatown's delicacies in just 10-20 minutes. Closer amenities include new coffee shops, excellent restaurants, many of the city's best museums and hospitals as well as the East River Esplanade and Central Park. 302 East 96th Street features a 24-hour attended lobby, full-time super, bicycle storage, parking spaces available for purchase, resident gym and lounge with outdoor patio, and a stunning rooftop terrace with magnificent views of the East River and Midtown skyline.

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All images (including, among other things, of views) are provided for illustrative purposes and will vary depending on the floor.

The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from Sponsor. File No. CD16-0243. This is not an offering. Sponsor: WWML 96 DE, LLC, c/o 645 Madison Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10022. This advertising material is not an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy to residents of any jurisdiction in which registration requirements have not been fulfilled. Equal Housing Opportunity. All dimensions are approximate and subject to normal construction variances and tolerances. Square footage exceeds the usable floor area.

$3,950,000 Active

302 E 96th St PH-5 New York, New York

3 Beds 3 Baths

Spectacular views, grand proportions and a perfect layout. Unit 11A, a spacious 2-3 bedroom apartment at 936 Fifth Ave, not only has direct, unobstructed views of Central Park from oversized picture windows, but also wide-open views to the east, a rare good fortune for a Fifth Ave home. Clean lines and great light adorn the entire home. Off a semi-private elevator landing, the large foyer and gallery set the tone upon entry. The living room and primary bedroom both face the Park at the perfect eleventh floor elevation, with views of the Central Park West and Central Park South skylines, midtown and beyond. The large bright formal dining room is perfect for entertaining. Two bedrooms are split and separated from the public areas by hallways lined with closets. In addition, each bedroom has a walk-in closet. The east wing of the apartment includes a sunny windowed kitchen and pantry, washer / dryer and a staff room with a bathroom and separate entrance.Located at the southeast corner of East 75th St, 936 Fifth offers true white-glove service with a full-time doorman, elevator attendant, resident manager, fitness center and laundry room. A large basement storage unit conveys with the transfer.Financing is not permitted. Buyer pays 4% flip tax. Sorry, no dogs. Private showings are available with 24 hours' notice.

$3,950,000 Active

936 5TH AVE 11A New York City, New York

2 Beds 3 Baths

Gilded age New York is alive in this rare Stanford White masterpiece. The double height main living room with its original paneling, deeply coffered ceiling and monumental fireplace is the heart and focus of the home. This 'Grand Salon' is punctuated with beams of soft light filtering through towering leaded and stained-glass windows that have been meticulously restored. A sweeping staircase ascends to the mezzanine level Library perched high above, further emphasizing the splendid proportions of this stunning entertaining room.

A second stair continues upward from the mezzanine to the bedrooms, each with their own spacious bathrooms. The principal bedroom ceiling soars to 12 feet, comfortably accommodating a triple bay window. The second bedroom (currently used as a study) has the same tall ceiling and is outfitted with custom millwork. Both rooms enjoy natural southern light and have an abundance of closets, including a dressing closet. Down a few steps from the main living area, beyond the entry foyer and past a hidden door to the guest powder room, is the formal dining room and newly renovated modern kitchen with top appliances including a Viking range and full height wine refrigerator.

This duplex apartment has the feel of a private townhouse but is an intimate part of a well-maintained landmarked mansion disguised as a cooperative apartment building. Designed by Matthew White, one of Architectural Digest's top 100 designers, every inch of this beautifully laid-out apartment is thoughtfully designed and fitted out with top quality finishes to compliment the irreplaceable original gilded-age Stanford White details.

$3,950,000 Active

23 Park Ave 2-C New York, New York

2 Beds 2.5 Baths

Sprawling Four-Bedroom Duplex with Four Private Balconies

This spacious four-bedroom (or three-bedroom plus den), three-and-a-half bathroom duplex home designed for living and entertaining offers 3,320 square feet with dramatic city and river views through three exposures.

The first floor of this nine room duplex home features a large corner living room with a covered balcony, formal dining area, cozy den, an oversized windowed eat-in chef's kitchen with balcony, custom cabinetry and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, powder room, and a utility/mud room with separate entrance.

The upper floor features a primary bedroom suite with a balcony, southern and eastern exposures with river views, large walk-in closet, and en suite windowed marble bathroom with double vanity, standing shower, and soaking tub. A second corner bedroom features a balcony and exposures north and east. The third bedroom features an adjoining office/study/play area, two walk-in closets, and en suite bathroom with double vanity.

Other features include a washer and dryer on the upper level, hardwood floors, and an abundance of closet space.

The Paladin Condominium is a full service twenty-four hour doorman building with a building super, bike room, storage, and a laundry room. The pet-friendly building is centrally located near all transportation, shopping, restaurants, movie theaters and Whole Foods, Trader Joe's (Late 2021), Barry's Bootcamp, Pure Barre, Equinox, Crunch, and Drybar.

High speed internet and cable are included in the common charges which offer monthly savings. Monthly Assessment of $1,340.43 May 2021 – November 2021.

$3,950,000 Active

300 E 62ND ST 1904 New York, New York

4 Beds 3.5 Baths

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