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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!

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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PHOTOS COMING SOON Stately, light- filled 9 rooms in sought-after prewar in a quiet, residential neighborhood, just down the block from Carl Schurz Park. 4 bedrooms and a formal library PLUS a sunny south-facing loggia. With many beautiful architectural details and a wood burning fireplace, the apartment is in lovely condition with through-wall air conditioning, an enlarged eat in kitchen and a washer and dryer. The building courtyard has a basketball court for the use of the tenants and is pet friendly.

$4,000,000 Active

520 E 86TH ST 15A New York, New York

4 Beds 3 Baths

In 1899 Dr. Edward Kellogg Dunham and his wife, Mary, commissioned renowned architect Thomas Hastings of the firm Carrere & Hastings to fashion a French townhouse in the very au currant Beaux Arts style. At the time of its completion in 1901, Dunham House was described by The Architectural Record as "a frothy confection". However, the publication went on to state, the exuberance of ornament is handled with skill and discretion, and very clearly avoids defects of over-muchness inevitable in this sort of work produced by designers of less experience. A decade later, this historic home was widely considered a pristine example of Hastings' work and was a large part of why Hastings was then commissioned to design the New York home of Henry Frick in 1912 (The Frick Collection today). Today 35 East 68th Street still sits as a 25' wide, limestone building which was designated by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1981 after being converted into apartments in 1977.Residence 2A is a duplex which sits behind two arched French windows at the second story, adorned atop with the original Tiffany & Company stained glass. This two bedroom, two bathroom home also has an additional home office which is currently configured as a third bedroom, an eat in kitchen and one of the most beautifully grand living rooms on the market today. The living room is 21'6" by 22' and boasts ceilings just shy of 14'. It is lined with the original, hand carved wooden detail, complete with shelving and a gorgeous marble mantle. The sunken, eat in kitchen has a lovely marble floor and is complete with a custom built-in oven, range and refrigerator along with a Bosch dishwasher. Upstairs the master has a hidden wall of closets and fits a king sized bed. The home office rests above the kitchen and has windows which open into the living room space and provide a bird's eye view of its beauty. The second bedroom lies behind the kitchen, complete with an en suite bath. There is expansive storage space throughout the apartment, which also has in unit laundry.This eight unit co-op has a landscaped and furnished shared roof deck with 360 degree views of the city and additional laundry facilities in the basement. This one of a kind home is located on East 68th Street, between Madison and Park Avenues, and is surrounded by some of New York's most renowned restaurants and luxurious shopping. The building is also pet friendly and only one block from Central Park, making it perfect for dog lovers as well.

$4,000,000 Active

35 E 68th St 2-A New York, New York

2 Beds 2 Baths

FIRST PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY---Gorgeous double-sized loft in the West Village-Newly Listed-- This is the very first offering for a massive combination loft in one of the West Village's best locations, Greenwich Street between Charles Street and West 10th St. Rarely does a home like this come to the market. Currently configured as an enormous approximately 2500sqft 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom with windowed home office, this voluminous space could be transformed easily to a 4 bedroom with office. Some of the great features include: 2 wood burning fireplaces, great western and southern light with open westerly views through 10 oversized windows, exposed brick, approx 10+ foot ceilings throughout, exceptional closet space plus two storage rooms, oversized master bedroom with en suite master bath with quartz vanity and separate dressing area with built in closets, oversized second bedroom (the size of a living room) with double exposures, spacious central gallery in the heart of the home, and a gracious foyer entry with numerous closets. The open kitchen has Quaker-Made solid wood cabinets, Corian countertops, Subzero fridge, Bisazza Italian glass floor tile and backsplash and stainless steel appliances. The overly generous living room spans 43 feet and is an unparalleled entertaining space. Additionally there is a laundry area with washer/dryer in unit. This double loft was thoughtfully combined over 20 years ago and has never been available to the public. This former manufacturing building built in the early 20th Century is one of the rare loft buildings in the West Village. The location is quiet and sublime, where right nearby you will find the best restaurants, independent boutiques and coffee shops, the Hudson River Park, The Highline, The Whitney Museum, the shops on Bleecker Street, and close access to most major subways. 708 Greenwich Street is a pet-friendly cooperative that consists of 29 units, has a key locked elevator, a panoramic furnished roof deck, common a/c and bike storage in the basement along with a full time live-in superintendent. Make this completely unique and attractive loft your new home.

$3,999,600 Active

708 GREENWICH ST 5CD New York, New York

3 Beds 3 Baths

Quintessential condominium loft living at its finest awaits you from this 2,633sf sun-drenched corner beauty. One enters the loft from a semi-private landing into a lovely formal gallery. The grand proportions of the home are complemented with 15 over-sized windows, 3 exposures, and 10' ceilings throughout. The massive great room sits adjacent to an open chef's kitchen complete with dining bar, Gaggeneau, Bosch, Subzero, and Thermador appliances - allowing for gracious everyday living or the grandest of parties. Off the great room, the third bedroom has been reimagined as a library/study and an additional guest room. The master and second bedroom occupy their own separate wing, both with bathrooms en suite. The corner master bedroom also boasts a huge walk-in closet and five piece designer bathroom. Polished concrete floors, central heating and air conditioning, a separate laundry room, and several substantial closets, complete this wonderful first offering. There is a monthly assessment of $304.69/mo.The Franklin Tower Condominium was originally built as the Corn Exchange Bank in 1929 and was converted in 2001. This 17 story stunning Art Deco brick building is home to 25 luxury lofts featuring a 24hr concierge, superintendent, roof deck, fitness room,and storage/bike room. With semi-private landings and a superior staff, the building offers the utmost in privacy and service to its residents. Situated near some of TriBeCa's most wonderful restaurants and shopping, as well as all forms of public transportation and a short distance to SoHo and Chinatown, this home is as good as it gets.

$3,999,000 Active

90 Franklin St 8S New York, New York

3 Beds 3 Baths

Located in one of the West Village's most sought after Bing & Bing prewar condominiums, this particularly charming two bedroom and two windowed bath home has been completely renovated while maintaining the delightful prewar characteristics which are so admired in these boutique condominiums. The central West Village location is located within minutes of the Whitney Museum, Highline Park, Chelsea Market, Equinox Gym and hundreds of village cafes and boutiques. A perfect pied-a-terre or quintessential New York City home.A gracious entry foyer leads to an expansive step-down living room with a wood burning fireplace which is wonderfully sun-flooded throughout the day. The top of the line windowed kitchen has been renovated with new appliances and handsome marble counter-tops. The adjacent dining room with built in seating offers a cozy contrast and overlooks the living space. The master bedroom includes two custom outfitted closets and a beautifully tiled windowed bath. The second bedroom with windowed bath en-suite doubles as a wonderfully comfortable den and flows seamlessly to the living room through perfectly restored original french doors with original hardware. The apartment is complete with pristine hardwood floors throughout.302 West 12th Street is a particularly distinguished and classic prewar doorman condominium built in 1931 by Bing & Bing and designed by Emory Roth. Amenities include a marvelous decked and landscaped roof top terrace offering incomparable 360 degree views across New York City.

$3,995,000 Active

302 W 12TH ST 3G New York, New York

2 Beds 2 Baths

PRICE REDUCTION AND IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY. This corner three bedroom, four bath residence plus study features dramatic 10 ceilings and oversized windows with northern and eastern exposures bathing each room in natural light. Thoughtfully designed by architect workshop/apd, this residence offers an open floorplan configuration with a large living and dining room for entertaining. Interior details include cove and recessed overhead lighting and 8 solid wood interior doors. The contemporary 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 corner master bedroom suite features a windowed 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

90 LEXINGTON AVE 4C New York, New York

3 Beds 4 Baths

Dramatic DUPLEX PENTHOUSE with WRAP TERRACE in an intimate and well-established full service prewar building. Enter via a semi private landing into an outstanding windowed entry foyer with adjacent powder room. This grand penthouse features a dramatic 40 living / dining room with soaring 11 ceilings, WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE and four sets of French doors leading to a sun splashed terrace surrounding the entire upper portion of this exceptional home. Bathed in morning sunlight, a large custom windowed eat-in kitchen with laundry completes this level. The downstairs, dedicated and designed for the private residence, features a generous corner master bedroom suite with sitting room, spacious dressing area and a large south facing windowed five fixture master bathroom. Additionally, a bright west-facing second bedroom with handsome custom millwork and ensuite windowed bathroom compliments this exemplary offering. The flexible layout easily converts back to three bedrooms from the current configuration. *Please note this is an option for an alternate floor plan that would most likely require board approval with an alteration agreement*The Morgan Studios is a highly coveted pet-friendly cooperative with long term live-in super and an exceptional attentive staff. Situated on a prime upper eastside tree lined block - a home like this rarely comes to market. There is a 3% transfer tax and 50% financing permitted.

$3,995,000 Active

169 E 78TH ST PH-N New York, New York

3 Beds 3 Baths

Breathtaking Penthouse apartment with four bedrooms and five full baths. This home has panoramic views facing west, north and south. It has been totally renovated with beautiful solid core doors, new oak flooring and top finishes throughout. State of the art chef's kitchen with top of the line appliances and custom cabinetry, a huge pantry closet with a Bosch washer and dryer and open bar area perfect for entertaining. Four spacious bedrooms, each with it's own marble bathroom and huge custom closets throughout. Apartment has a surround sound stereo system and custom lighting throughout. The St. Tropez is a full service condominium with a full time doorman and concierge, garage with valet parking, a beautiful outdoor heated pool, fitness center, kids playroom, storage, a bike room and a library. They have just undergone a complete renovation of the lobby and other common areas. Pets are allowed. Current monthly assessment of $2,245.81.

$3,995,000 Active

340 E 64TH ST PHBC New York, New York

4 Beds 5 Baths

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