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Buying a home isn’t a small decision you make overnight. Typically months of planning will go into the decision. No matter how long you have to plan, or what kind of purchase you are making, the right buyer’s agent can help!

Allow Brenda to guide you in the process, help you set a budget, and help you find the home of your dreams regardless of which stage of your life you are in.

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Why Work With Brenda?

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!

Here are some reasons to choose Brenda as your guide through this process:

Brenda works with all buyers, all budgets, and all areas of interest.

Brenda will perform detailed searches to find the right house for you.

Brenda knows every step and will guide you through the entire process.

Brenda is in the business of finding your dream home, and finding the property you and your family are bound to love living in for years to come. She is prepared to go through this process with you and help you find the home of your dreams.

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Beautiful three bedroom, three and a half bath residence featuring dramatic 10' ceilings and oversized windows with southern exposures. Thoughtfully designed by architect workshop/apd, this residence offers an open floorplan configuration with an OVERSIZED living room and dining area ideal for entertaining. Interior details include cove and recessed overhead lighting and 8' solid wood interior doors. The contemporary open kitchen features custom cabinetry made from European oak, a polished glass composite slab countertop, an antique grey marble slab backsplash, Dornbracht fixtures, a Bertazzoni double-oven and cooktop, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, freezer, and wine cooler with dual zones. The master bedroom suite features two walk-in closets and a five-fixture master bathroom. Master bathroom details include French limestone flooring and wall tiles, travertine slab backsplash, radiant heated floors by NuHeat, and a WetStyle Cube Collection deep soaking tub. Additional bathroom details include: smoked oak vanity millwork, LED-illuminated medicine cabinet with mirror defogger, and Hansgrohe fixtures.Amazing building amenities include a fitness center and exercise room, indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, concierge and doorman, common landscaped roof deck, playroom, lounge with screening room and garage.The complete offering terms for 88 Lex & 90 Lex are in an offering plan available from the Sponsor: HFZ 88 Lexington Avenue Owner LLC File No. CD13-0277 and HFZ 90 Lexington Avenue Owner LLC File No. CD13-0276.

$3,995,000 Active

88 LEXINGTON AVE 307 New York, New York

3 Beds 4 Baths

By-Appointment showings and Open Houses are held at our design gallery at 393 West End Ave. This exceptional three-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse faces south and west, enjoying brilliant light throughout the day. Featuring a private 648 square foot roof terrace that comes equipped with a gas grill, PHB allows you to create a private oasis in Manhattan. Cooking is a pleasure in the open kitchen, which is outfitted with custom Italian cabinetry, Olympian Danby marble countertops and backsplashes, and Miele appliances. The stunning master bathroom features a custom Italian vanity with honed Grigio Nicola marble countertops. The heated floor is comprised of honed Grigio Nicola hexagonal tile, while the walls are surfaced in honed statuary marble tile. Stylish Waterworks fixtures complete the picture. The ceiling height is approximately 10'. 350 West 71st Street is an elegant, boutique condominium with a striking historic facade on a charming Upper West Side cul-de-sac. Designed by DXA Studio, the seven-story building offers 38 elegant residences paired with contemporary amenities, presents a rare opportunity to purchase a new home on a classic townhouse block. The building features a full-time doorman, porter and super, as well as a gym, children's playroom, library and exceptional landscaped common rooftop with a gas grill. There is free bike storage and private storage units available for purchase. Located near shops, restaurants, transportation and parks, 350 West 71st Street is a private residential enclave just moments from the creative energy and verve of the Upper West Side. The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from the sponsor, file number CD17-0018.

$3,995,000 Active

350 W 71st St PH-B New York, New York

3 Beds 2.5 Baths

Get Ready to Fall in Love! You will with this stunning, turn-key, three bedroom 2 ½ bath home in the preeminent, full-service luxury building, Astor Court. This Classic 7 was transformed into an elegant 6-Room home exemplifying how we live and entertain today. The heart of the home is its large eat-in kitchen, which is perfect for entertaining family and friends while the chef of this home is the center of the party. The kitchen was perfectly designed for the modern home with top of the line appliances, a movable island, a dining banquette, a built-in office and an adjacent laundry room with Washer/Dryer and half-bath. The impressive grand center gallery separates the formal living room from the dining room (currently a family room/den). The oversized sun-flooded living room features a wood burning fireplace, southern exposure and beautiful views of Astor Courts coveted English garden. The family room/den includes beautifully crafted bookcases and built-ins with abundant storage. In a separate wing of the home are two bedrooms, a recently renovated full bathroom, and the Master Suite with its own en suite bath and two walk-in closets. This home also features more than ten closets, including five walk-ins, professionally-designed lighting, 10 ceilings and gorgeous hardwood floors. The highly acclaimed Astor Court, situated close to Central Park, Riverside Park and major transportation, is a pet friendly, full-service cooperative with 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, bike room, garage, central laundry, childrens playroom, roof terrace and a magnificent lobby. Most notable is the buildings incredibly gorgeous and private garden which makes for a peaceful retreat from City life. Pied-a-terre allowed.60% Financing Allowed.

$3,995,000 Active

210 W 90th St 6-B New York, New York

3 Beds 2.5 Baths

Sponsor Unit /No Board Approval: West End Avenue's finest Classic 8 Opportunity awaits your arrival. This Grand Classic 8 located in one of the Upper West side's Blue Chip, Pre-War Cooperatives offers a large entry hall, a formal living room with decorative fireplace which opens to the formal dining room, a Butler's Pantry leading to a windowed, eat in kitchen with maid's room and bath as well as 4 additional, well proportioned bedrooms and 3 baths. The Pre-War details include high ceilings, moldings, a decorative fireplace and parquet floors. Renovate to your own standards. Furnished photos are virtual .NO BOARD APPROVAL/OPEN FINANCING!!!490 West End Ave is a 12 story, Full Service, Pre-War Cooperative built in approximately 1912 with 65 apartments. There are 2 elevators, Bike Room, Fitness Room, Laundry Room & Private Storage, Full Time Doorman and Live-in Super. Showings by Appt. 8-4pm Mon-Fri

$3,500,000 Active

490 W End Ave 3-A New York, New York

5 Beds 3 Baths

Best location on Billionaires' row! With over 2000 square feet of interior space and 250 square feet of terraces overlooking Central Park this 3 bedroom/ 2-1/2 bath sun-filled cooperative apartment on the corner of prestigious Central Park South and Seventh Avenue can be your dream home. The apartment has two king-sized bedrooms, one en-suite, and each with direct access to the terrace, and a third bedroom that can easily be reconfigured into a study or library. Also featured are a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a laundry room with WASHER and DRYER, 2 walk-in closets, Central Air-Conditioning, most Air conditioning cost is included in the maintenance, new windows and hardwood floors. Maintenance is pretty low and includes the air conditioning, which is provided by the building. Located amid what has been coined Billionaires Row, 200 CPS is a Full Service Co-op Building with Doorman, Concierge, New Lobby, renovated hallways, maid service, dry cleaning and laundry service, roof observatory, and garage. It is just across the street from Central Parks Seventh Avenue entrance, and easily accessible to Time-Warner Center, Columbus Circle, Carnegie Hall, 5th Avenue Shopping and several subway lines.Asking price: $3,799,000.Low Maintenance: $3588.69. or $1.75 per square foot that includes A/C. (the air conditioning is included in the maintenance.Apartment size interior: approx. 2050 SFOutdoor size exterior: approx. 250 SFFinancing Allowed: 75%No of Bedrooms: 3.No of Bathrooms: 2.5Pets: allowed.Resident Manager: Live-inCircular driveway Outdoor: two connected terraces with access from the living room and bedroom.Pied-a-terre: welcome. Garage available for a fee Board Approval Purchases in LLC or Family Trusts OK

$3,250,000 Active

200 CENTRAL PARK S 8-HI New York, New York

3 Beds 3 Baths

$3,200,000 Active

70 LITTLE WEST ST 32-E New York, New York

3 Beds 2.5 Baths

Developed by Lightstone, 130 William is designed by the award-winning visionary architect Sir David Adjaye, named on of TIME magazines 100 most influential people of 2017. Working in collaboration with Hill West Architects, Adjaye Associates has created a sophisticated and expressive design that will redefine the lower Manhattan skyline.Residence 34B is a corner two bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home with approximately 10 foot ceilings and oversized arched windows with elegant bronze detailing framing expansive river and New York City skyline views. Interior finishes include wide-plank white oak flooring and oil rubbed bronze fixtures custom designed by Sir David Adjaye. The residence boasts an open kitchen with custom Pedini Italian textured blackened oak cabinetry, Salvatori Pietra Cardosa marble countertops and backsplash hand-selected from the Apuan Alps in Tuscany with a Salvatori Nero Marquina cantilever providing additional seating, and state-of-the-art appliances by Gaggenau, Bosch, and Thermador, including wine storage. The master bedroom suite has a walk-in closet and luxuriously appointed bathroom with textured Italian Bianco Carrara marble, a custom Pedini Italian millwork double vanity, an expansive shower, and radiant heated floors. The generous secondary bathroom features Salvatori Grigio Versilia marble throughout, a custom Pedini Italian millwork vanity, and a soaking tub. The powder room offers floor-to-ceiling Salvatori Italian Grigio Versilia marble with a textured bamboo finish and a Salvatori Italian walnut sink with a Grigio Versilia stone basin.130 William boasts an expansive collection of lifestyle and wellness amenities, including a full-scale health and wellness club with an infinity-edge spa pool, cold and hot plunge pools, dry sauna and massage rooms, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center with terrace, yoga studio, and basketball court. Residents will also enjoy a multitude of entertainment facilities including indoor and outdoor lounges complete with a chefs catering kitchen, club room, golf simulator, a private IMAX theatre, a kid's activity center, and a private rooftop observation deck located at the top of the building, nearly 800 feet in the air. Additional conveniences include a 24-hour attended lobby, concierge service to manage all your personal needs, from reservations to theater tickets and beyond, and a pet spa, plus bicycle storage, private storage, and private rooftop cabanas available for an additional fee.The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from sponsor. File No. CD18-0040. Sponsor: 130 William Street Associates LLC, 460 Park Avenue, 13th Floor, New York, New York 10022. Equal Housing Opportunity.

$3,085,990 Active

130 William St 34B New York, New York

2 Beds 3 Baths

IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY! FIRST OPPORTUNITY to purchase this spacious 1,663sf two bedroom, two bath residence featuring dramatic 10 foot ceilings and oversized windows. Expansive living room has southern exposure and plenty of room for a large dining room table. Thoughtfully designed by architect workshop/apd, this residence offers an open floorplan configuration with a large living/dining room for entertaining and a distinctive palette of French limestone, silver travertine, and fumed grey oak floors. Interior details include cove and recessed overhead lighting, 8 solid wood interior doors, and concealed window pockets pre-wired for electronic solar shades. The contemporary kitchen features custom cabinetry made from European oak, a polished glassos slab countertop, an antique grey marble slab backsplash, Dornbracht fixtures, a Bertazzoni oven and cooktop, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, freezer, and wine cooler with dual zones. The master bedroom suite features three closets and a five-fixture master bathroom. Master bathroom details include French limestone flooring and wall tiles, travertine slab backsplash, radiant heated floors by NuHeat, and a WetStyle Cube Collection deep soaking tub. Additional bathroom details include: smoked oak vanity millwork, LED-illuminated medicine cabinet with mirror defogger, and Hansgrohe fixtures.Amazing building amenities include indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, common landscaped roof deck with BBQ and multiple entertaining areas, fitness center, playroom, lounge with screening room, private garage, doorman and 24 hour concierge.The complete offering terms for 88 Lex & 90 Lex are in an offering plan available from the Sponsor: HFZ 88 Lexington Avenue Owner LLC File No. CD13-0277 and HFZ 90 Lexington Avenue Owner LLC File No. CD13-0276.

$2,995,000 Active

88 LEXINGTON AVE 407 New York, New York

2 Beds 2 Baths

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