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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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This stunning 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home on the coveted SW and SE corners has breathtaking views of the Hudson River, the Manhattan skyline and Central Park! The apartment has been beautifully renovated with custom millwork and oak floors. Enter into a gracious foyer which leads to a gorgeous living room facing the Hudson, a large dining room on the SW corner and an expanded eat-in kitchen. The primary bedroom on the SE corner has excellent closets and views of Central Park. The two additional bedrooms each have their own dedicated bathrooms. This incredible apartment also has high ceilings, oversized windows and a washer-dryer.200 RSB is the original luxury condo on Riverside Boulevard. This white glove, pet-friendly building was constructed in 1998 with 48 floors and 376 apartments. It has a 24 hour doorman, concierge and resident manager. The condo amenities include a state of the art health club with a pool, steam and sauna rooms; a playroom; bike room, dry cleaner and parking garage. 200 Riverside Boulevard is very close to public transportation and is ideally situated among the best dining, entertainment, recreation and shopping on the Upper West Side.

$3,999,000 Active

200 Riverside Boulevard 44-A New York City, New York

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,086 SqFt

Welcome to 64 East 86th Street, Apt 14AB-- your perfect prewar home! This grand penthouse residence welcomes you from the moment you step off of the elevator onto the semi-private landing. Step inside and enjoy the oversized entrance gallery, with natural light streaming in from the unobstructed views of this top floor aerie. 14AB is a seamless combination of two apartments that offers three private wings with tons of possibilities to customize the space to meet your needs, or enjoy the smart floor plan as it is. The double living room has beamed ceilings and lovely views from four large windows that let the natural light in all day long. With 9'4" ceilings and a working fireplace, the living room is both imposing and inviting and is a perfect side-by-side living room and formal dining room. Off of the entrance gallery, is a gracious eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, high-end appliances, and two walk-in pantries. An east-facing window lets in the morning sun to start your day. The adjacent family room has custom built-in cabinets and room for oversized seating from which to enjoy a book and the unobstructed natual light from the north. In this wing, you will find the private primary bedroom, an ensuite bathroom and a private windowed office with southern views of the downtown skyline. There is another bedroom wing that houses two large bedrooms with sweeping views south and north and double closets in each, as well as a large windowed bathroom. A washer and dryer is conveniently located here as well. The third wing has two additional staff rooms that are perfect bedrooms or a home office/bedroom combination with a private bathroom. This unit also transfers with two large storage units in the basement! Built in 1915, 64 East 85th Street is a boutique cooperative with only 33 residences. In a stellar location, steps from Central Park, the Fifth Avenue Museums, the city's finest schools, and public transportation, this building is truly a hidden gem of the Upper East Side. Known for its excellent service and low maintenance, the building has a full-time doorman, live in superintendent, laundry facilities, and a bike room. Pets allowed. 65% financing permitted. 2% Flip Tax, paid by buyer.

$3,995,000 Active

64 E 86TH Street 14AB New York City, New York

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,305 SqFt

Bring your architect and contractor to create the house of your dreams in a serene Upper East Side residential neighborhood near East End Avenue. The house requires renovation. 534 East 87th Street is one of the widest and largest houses available under $4,000,000 with 4 stories above ground for a total of 3,169 interior square feet. It is buildable to 4,464 square feet with no Landmarks Preservation Commission approval required. The basement adds 792 square feet for a total of 3,961 square feet. The house is located on the south side of a beautiful townhouse block adjacent to the charming Henderson Place Historic District and across the street from Gracie Mansion and Carl Schurz Park. There are 10 rooms including 4 Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths and another floor can easily be added. In addition, annual real estate taxes are only $44,399! This rare offering has been owned by the same owner for 66 years. Convenient location to transportation and neighborhood restaurants.

$3,995,000 Active

534 E 87TH Street NA New York City, New York

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,169 SqFt

This sophisticated Manhattan residence is located in one of New York City's most highly regarded Full-Service White-Glove Condominiums, 500 Park Tower Condominium at the corner of Park Avenue and 59th Street. Enter 34B through double entry doors into a gallery leading to the large corner living room and dining area with sweeping City views of Central Park, Upper East Side, and 59th Street Bridge. At 2001 sf, you don't see room sizes or a floor plan like this too often. Pocket doors connect you to the library with a wood burning fireplace and beautiful built ins. The library could also serve as the guest room or convert to a third bedroom. The apartment features a windowed eat-in kitchen with great counter space and storage, SubZero refrigerator and top of the line appliances, including a washer/dryer. There is room for a table and chairs to enjoy the view of Central Park. The oversized primary bedroom suite has beautiful Western views of Central Park, Central Park South, the Sherry Netherland Hotel and Columbus Circle. Window seats line the wall of windows and it's the perfect perch to sit and watch the sunset. Also included in the suite is a large dressing room with wonderful closet place and a nook perfect for a desk. The windowed en-suite bathroom has a jacuzzi tub with views, a large shower and a water closet. The second bedroom is very spacious with great closet space and beautiful white marble en-suite bath with a large shower. Other apartment features include gorgeous hard wood floors, molding throughout, custom lighting and a powder room. The building, designed by renowned architect James Polchek, who was awarded the gold medal for outstanding architecture by the AIA, features full-time doorman/concierge, a roof garden and private storage. World-Class shopping abounds nearby including: Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Bergdorf, Tiffany and other fine establishments along NYC's Gold Coast. Fine dining also awaits you just outside with such notables: Le Bilboquet, Avra Estiatorio, La Goulue, Nello's, Phillip Chow, and Vaucluse.

$3,995,000 Active

500 PARK Avenue 34B New York City, New York

2 Beds 2 Baths 2,001 SqFt

AMAZING DUPLEX with PRIVATE TERRACE
Welcome to this unique PENTHOUSE duplex with large terrace on Wooster Street.

111 Wooster Street is a historic loft condominium in one of the amazing neighborhoods of NYC. Famous SOHO with beautiful shops, fantastic restaurants and old fashioned cobblestone streets.

Unit PH-C offers you an impeccable large One Bedroom duplex , with a state-of-the-art chef's kitchen,
modern bathrooms and a private roof terrace of approximately 700 Sq.Ft.

Enter the main floor which offers you a 35 Ft. long Living/Dining Room open floor plan, modern kitchen with glass cabinets, subzero refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, and lots of storage space.

Climb the circular staircase to the second floor, where you have a large bedroom with custom built-in wall of closets, with a view of your perfect terrace.
Large Skylight brings beautiful light all the way into the living room.

Perfect space to entertain your guests in style !!!

Unit PH-B, next door is being offered for sale , to be combined with PH-C for endless possibilities of creating over 3,500 sq.ft. of living space with at least 1,500 sq.ft. of outdoor space. Third level can be added to create extra terrace and entertainment space.

$3,975,000 Active

111 Wooster Street PH-C New York City, New York

1 Beds 2 Baths 1,620 SqFt

A rare opportunity!! Calling all buyers! This fantastic two bedroom, 2.5 baths at the famed "Three Lincoln Center" is now available for sale. Only 6 units like this in the whole building! This home is in excellent condition. It faces north/west with river, bridge, Central Park, and reservoir views. There are 9.5 ft. ceilings, great built-ins, hardwood floors.1,562 sq. ft. in total. This white glove building has an elegant resident lounge for parties and events, a gym, and a heated year round pool. The locker rooms have saunas and steam rooms. There is direct access to Lincoln Center as the building sits on the Lincoln Center property. This location is bustling with activity and excitement. A few steps and you are at Alice Tully Hall, NY State Theatre, or the new Lincoln restaurant.

$3,950,000 Active

160 W 66TH Street 46A New York City, New York

2 Beds 3 Baths

CLOSINGS HAVE COMMENCED This 1,277 square foot two-bedroom, two-bath residence featuring 14-foot 6-inch ceiling heights opens into an elegant entry foyer, leading to a living and dining room encased with 10-foot tall windows with North, East, and West views. Gachot-designed custom rift-cut cabinetry accentuates the open kitchen, with a honed Calacatta Borghini marble waterfall island and backsplash. Gaggenau appliances including a cooktop, combi-steam oven, convection double oven, refrigerator, and wine refrigerator outfit the kitchen. White oak 5-inch plank floors and 9-foot solid walnut doors are featured throughout the residence. A private vestibule with a gracious walk-in-closet separates the living area from the master bedroom suite, creating a sense of privacy. The en suite master bath offers honed Bianco Dolomiti marble on the walls as well as floors, which are heated, with a custom Gachot-designed vanity and mirror. Platinum matte Dornbracht fixtures accentuate the vanity, Kaldewei tubs and Durivit toilet. In the heart of stylish NoMad, Madison House offers unsurpassed panoramic views of New York City, where every residence has a corner window and 11-foot ceilings or higher. With architecture by Handel and interiors by Gachot, these homes start 150 feet in the air and soar to over 800 feet. Extraordinary views are forever in style. Madison House offers a double-height attended lobby and 30,000 square feet of amenities. These include a spa with 75-foot lap pool, cold plunge, hot tub, steam room, sauna, and treatment room. A 2nd floor 2,800 square foot roof garden. 5th floor double height Gachot-designed private lounge and bar, 14-seat private dining room with a demonstration and catering kitchen, conference room, card room and reading room. State-of-the-art exercise room, separate yoga room, and 6th floor sports lounge with a golf simulator, billiards table and childrens playroom. One-to four bedroom residences in the heart of the stylish NoMad design district. Please contact the sales gallery for more information or to schedule a private appointment. The complete terms are in an offering plan available from the Sponsor (CD 18-0326). Equal Housing Opportunity.

$3,927,500 Active

15 E 30TH Street 31B New York City, New York

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,277 SqFt

Located on the historic and bucolic enclave of Hamilton Terrace this magnificent example of majestic turn of the century architecture by Henri Fouchaux is one of the lucky homes to have preserved the elegant wood work as is evident throughout, most strikingly in the glorious parlor floor entry! This massive home boasts five bedrooms and six full baths, inclusive of the lovely garden apartment! With approximately 4,142 square feet top to bottom and a glorious planted garden it is a true oasis! The Parlor Floor brings you back in time with the warm and welcoming foyer and traditional front and back parlor areas with full dining room, all graced by decorative fireplaces with intricate woodworking and tiles. The gracious kitchen overlooks the garden with a deck where one can enjoy a morning coffee or share a meal with a friend. Up the staircase you will find a large, inviting and elegant suite with a bay window and traditional dressing room with bath along with a second bath and bedroom! Up you go again to find two more spacious bedrooms and baths, one with a sunny skylight, and a washer/dryer. The Garden Floor of this home boasts a separate one bedroom apartment accessible both from the exterior front garden and the interior staircase. This apartment has garden access, an updated kitchen and two baths! According to Ephemeral New York, nestled in the quiet stretch of Hamilton Heights from 141st to 144th Hamilton Terrace sits, named for this founding father, "like a secret passage lined with townhouse loveliness". The street takes its name from Hamilton Grange, Hamilton's former country house built in 1802 that currently sits atop a hill at West 141st Street. Perfectly perched on this historic block sits 40 Hamilton Terrace, a jewel in the crown! Approx. 4142 interior SQFT total / Approx. 3458 interior SQFT w/o basement.

$3,900,000 Active

40 HAMILTON Terrace NA New York City, New York

5 Beds 6 Baths 4,142 SqFt

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