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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!

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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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Extell Development Company presents 70 Charlton Street, a new luxury residence in West Soho. 70 Charlton encompasses 92 luxury residences with modern interior design by Workshop/APD. Award-winning architectural firm Beyer Blinder Belle designed the building with the neighborhood's rich history in mind. Positioned within the newly rezoned Hudson Square, 70 Charlton is leading the way in the revitalization of the area which has evolved from industrial to residential. Nestled between Soho, Tribeca and the West Village, the West Soho/Hudson Square enclave offers a unique and convenient lifestyle. Located just below West Houston Street and steps from Hudson River Park, the neighborhood is surrounded by Manhattan's most sought-after dining, retail and entertainment destinations. 70 Charlton contributes a new structure to the neighborhood while remaining authentic to the existing contextual architecture of the area. Amenities include: 24-hour doorman/concierge Landscaped courtyard with green wall, birch tree arbor, staggered boxwood garden, water feature, and integrated seating Outdoor sports court Residents' lounge with catering kitchen Children's playroom Fully-equipped private fitness center 60' indoor salt-water swimming pool Steam room and men's and women's locker rooms Package room with walk-in refrigerator for fresh food and flower deliveries Bicycle and private storage available Resident Manager

$3,910,000 Active

70 CHARLTON ST 20C Manhattan, New York

3 Beds 3 Baths

$2,995,000 Active

255 E 74th St 8-C New York, New York

3 Beds 3 Baths

Enjoy the finest townhouse-like living in a stunning 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath triplex penthouse co-op apartment with a fabulous private roof deck! The Penthouse at 351 E. 50th Street, a prewar townhouse turned luxury cooperative, is truly exquisite and rare. Set on a tree-lined street in desirable Turtle Bay, the home boasts meticulously-designed interiors spanning the top 3 floors of the 6-story boutique building. A keyed elevator brings you to all richly-appointed space with high airy ceilings, beautiful built-ins & detailing, and refined finishes throughout. Impressive quarters await on the open-plan main/2nd level, built for entertaining & enriched by Pianetta Legno European oak plank hardwood floors. The showstopper kitchen makes a striking first impression, styled to the nines with custom Italian glass-front cabinetry, a white Carrera marble island with seating, stainless steel countertops & Corian backsplash. Dual sinks and top-of-the-line stainless appliances including a Wolf 5-burner stovetop, Sub-Zero refrigerator-freezer & 150 bottle wine cellar, Smeg dishwasher & Dacor under-counter sliding drawer microwave provide all the bells & whistles for the discerning chef. The seamless floorplan extends to the nearby dining area for easy serving. Beyond is a light-bathed living room punctuated by custom built-ins encasing a new 55 Samsung flat-screen plasma HD smart TV with surround sound, and a sleek marble fireplace. Tucked off the kitchen is a sunny northeast corner bedroom, also with custom built-ins, as well as a convenient half-bath.Ascend the staircase to the upper level and into a large multipurpose room, perfect for an office, gym or den/media space. From there, the ultimate outdoor entertaining experience unfolds through sliding glass doors to an incredible 740 sq ft roof deck oasis with generous seating & dining areas, plus lots of room for plants. Extensive waterproof closets line one wall for storage. Take the elevator or stairs to the more private space on the lower level, which offers 3 bedrooms highlighted by the elegant, private master suite wing with a fireplace, wall of built-ins, sitting area, huge custom-fitted walk-in closet & stunning 5-fixture spa bath. 2nd & 3rd bedrooms are spacious with built-ins, desks & abundant closets. Also on this floor is an upscale full hall bath with a floor-to-ceiling closet, and a washer-dryer. Central air & security systems heighten the allure.Built around 1900, this distinctive co-op townhouse was impeccably redone with a new faade, renovated entry & new elevator. The prime location between 1st & 2nd Avenues in Midtown East is close to restaurants, bars, shops, markets, the UN, East River & Grand Central Terminal.

$2,678,000 Active

351 E 50TH ST PH NEW YORK, New York

4 Beds 3 Baths

Apartment 19EF at 10 West 66th Street, âThe Park Tenâ, is an elegant, seamlessly combined 2,100+ sqft, 7 Room Apartment facing south and west with exciting Central Park and City views. This combination is rarely available!
Enter Gallery to a grand 30' Living Room/Dining Room, a south facing balcony, a Library/Media Room and a large windowed modern Eat-in Kitchen. There are 3 beautiful, oversized split Master Bedroom Suites with 3 full Baths allowing for privacy for all. Abundant closet space throughout. The Park Ten is a special full-service, pet friendly building in the most perfect location at the heart of Manhattan's best shopping, restaurants, theater and culture. This exciting location offers Manhattan's highest quality of life, just steps from Central Park, Lincoln Center and the Time Warner Complex. Heat and air conditioning units are through the wall in every room. There is a newly renovated Fitness Center, Bicycle Room, Playroom, beautifully landscaped Roof Deck with fabulous views, conference room, storage facilities and garage accessibility through the building. Also, equipped with exceptional staff the building offers a Doorman, Concierge, on-site management and a live-in Super. Pied-a-terre use is permitted. There is a monthly assessment of $777.15 through the end of November 2020. 75% Financing allowed. Electricity is sub-metered. This exceptional home has it all!

$2,675,000 Active

10 W 66TH ST 19EF New York, New York

3 Beds 3 Baths

Unit 1 is a 2075sf duplex condominium that offers all of the comfort of a townhome without the huge undertaking. Spread out into this 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom oasis and enjoy its huge private backyard. The lower level is slightly elevated from the ground and boasts 7.5 inch oak wood floors, open chefs kitchen with integrated Blomberg and Bosch appliances, porcelain tiled bathroom, and huge spacious living room looking out to the private yard. The upper level, accessed by a true and sturdy staircase outfitted with oakwood flooring, leads to two bedrooms, office/den or nursery and your master suite with walk-n closet and a 5 piece master bathroom adorned with porcelain tiles, walk-in shower and a luxurious freestanding ultra deep soaking tub. What else could one possibly ask for? This is it!

$2,475,000 Active

313 W 121st St 1 New York, New York

3 Beds 2.5 Baths

Welcome to 11A at 540 West 28th Street, a stunning 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom (1,245 square feet) corner layout in the heart and intersection of West Chelsea, the High Line and Hudson Yards. Sunlight streams through the home with vast Southern and Western views of the Chelsea skyline, Downtown Manhattan and the Hudson River. The Living Room features custom architectural millwork, including bookshelves, storage cabinetry and a window seat to celebrate sunsets over the Hudson River. Industrial design influences include 7" white oak wood floors, large-scale hexagonal bath tiles, modern light fixtures and double glazed insulated windows. The elegant kitchen is designed with dark walnut cabinetry, honed black granite countertops and high end appliances by Subzero, Bertazzoni, Viking and Bosch. Numerous upgrades include remote operated window treatments, Elfa designed closets, a Nest system with 3 zones and a Bosch Washer and Dryer.
Constructed in 2009, 540 West 28th Street is a 90 unit / 13 story Condominium with full time attended lobby and live-in Super. The building's amenities include a curated art lobby, fitness center and multiple outdoor spaces (rooftop seating and lounge areas, a wet bar, grill and main level landscaped courtyard). The building is positioned among the most revered international architects of our time. There are so many cultural spots to enjoy in the neighborhood, including the High Line (entrance at 28th Street is on the block), Hudson Yards (2 blocks away), Hudson River Park, numerous art galleries, fine and casual dining, entertainment (Hudson Yards shopping, The Shed, Vessel, Edge, The McKittrick Hotel, The Equinox Hotel, Chelsea Piers), Citarella and (coming soon) Whole Foods. Transportation options include numerous subway and bus lines (including the new 7 at Hudson Yards), NY Waterway Ferry, Blade Helicopter (22 minutes to the Hamptons) and walking the High Line (between the West Village and West 34th Street).

$2,300,000 Active

540 W 28th St 11-A New York, New York

2 Beds 2 Baths

NEWLY RELEASED LAST IN THE LINEHIGHLY DESIRABLE, HIGH FLOOR 2BR/2BAOccupancy Spring / Summer 2020.Site visits available upon request.Offering magnificent views over historic City Hall Park and beyond, this 1,117 SF two bedroom, two bath is perfectly designed with wide plank Italian oak flooring, 9 decorative mouldings, and oversized casement windows. The open kitchen offers a cantilevered island featuring custom cabinetry and shelving with an overhang for seating in a choice of either walnut or white lacquer finish packages with Calacatta Gold marble countertops and backsplash. A Miele refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher and U-line wine refrigerator are concealed behind custom paneling. A four-burner Miele gas cooktop with vented hood, speed oven, and full size oven complete the range of appliances. A washer and dryer provide added convenience.The master suite includes a generous walk-in closet and an en-suite five-fixture bath finished with a Calacatta Gold marble vanity top and wainscoting. Other features include a European white oak custom vanity, Kallista polished nickel fixtures, and radiant floor heating.The elegantly-appointed Park Row Club, overlooking City Hall Park, includes a gracious reading room, a library with a fireplace, a dining room, a golf simulator, a billiards room, a 65 swimming pool, a fitness center with a yoga and meditation studio, a spa treatment room, a playroom suite, the Garden and Dining Terrace with a great lawn, trellised dining, an outdoor living room, and an outdoor playscape, Parking is available for purchase with a discreet Theatre Alley entrance.

$2,280,000 Active

25 Park Row 27B New York, New York

2 Beds 2 Baths

3-D APPOINTMENT/ TOUR AVAILABLE.Views as far as the eye could see from this gem of a home.Perfect 2-bedroom/ 2.5 bathroom 28th floor unit, with eat-in kitchen and separate dining room, available on 85th street between Park and Lexington Avenues.The apartment boasts beautiful rich oak flooring throughout. A convenient half bathroom greets you upon first stepping into the home. The entry foyer leads you past a wealth of closets into the dining gallery, which is ideal for entertaining. There, you have a picture window with unobstructed views of Central Parks green leaves, brown trees, and blue reservoir.The eat-in chefs kitchen has a windowed breakfast bar with the same spectacular views. There are stainless steel appliances, a glass tile backsplash, and a vented washer/ dryer. There is even an extra window next to the service entrance, where you will also find an abundance of cabinetry.Make your way through the French doors and into the south facing living room. The entertainment center is already hooked up to a surround sound system that can be enjoyed throughout the entire apartment. The large balcony will leave you absolutely breathless with its sun-flooded, open views to the south, east, and west. At night, you will appreciate a lit up NYC. Allow yourself some time to soak it in, as the city will absolutely hypnotize you from this vantage point.The master bedroom has a generously sized and practically built walk-in closet. In addition, custom closet space is built in throughout the entirety of one of the walls. There is an en-suite master bathroom with ample counter space for your morning tasks. There is a tastefully done stall with an elegant glass panel and rain shower head.The second bedroom sports the same captivating southern views as the living room and master bedroom. Across the hall, the second full bathroom has also been tastefully selected.Bordering Carnegie Hill, this apartment presents an opportunity to live in complete style on one of the most convenient blocks the Upper East Side has to offer. You are literally around the block from the 4/5/6 trains, only two blocks from the Q train, just steps to Central Park, and close to countless options for shopping and dining.This white glove co-op offers a beautiful rooftop deck, a gracious garden entrance, and low monthlies. This is a true oasis in the middle of it all and an excellent opportunity for the savviest of buyers.

$2,150,000 Active

111 E 85th St 28-G New York, New York

2 Beds 2.5 Baths

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