An insiders look at all things Downtown and beyond – our neighborhood, our home,
our community.

August 2021
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150 Million People
Nearly 150 million Americans - that is how many people Compass now covers around the USA!
After a very busy first half of the year, Compass agents now cover 45% of our country’s population. Nearly 150 million Americans! Here’s a newly updated map of the communities that we serve.
This excites me for a few different reasons:
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Our dream of a coast-to-coast referral network for our agents has come true. Almost anywhere your someone is considering moving, I have a highly talented, high integrity, well-respected and hardworking agent to refer them to.
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There are a lot of cities and states not on this map yet. Even though we are the largest independent brokerage in America, we’re still really only just getting started.
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We are in Minnesota! I can finally start referring my amazing friends and family from my home state!
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Eateries Named Among Best New NYC Restaurants
With the Village having such variety in restaurant options, sometimes it's best to try out the top-rated newcomers of the neighborhood. A recent ranking looks to help with that as two Greenwich Village eateries just got named among the best new restaurants in New York City.
Dame, an English seafood restaurant at 87 MacDougal Street, was the first of the two Greenwich Village restaurants to get named as one of the best new eateries in NYC.
Kuxe, an authentic Mexican restaurant at 205 Thompson Street, was the second Village eatery to get named as one of the best new spots in New York City.
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Inside Author and Antiques Dealer Emily Eerdmans's Wildly Immersive Gallery
Emily Eerdmans's gallery was once a cult secret among New York’s design cognoscenti. Tucked beneath a landmarked 1838 townhouse in Greenwich Village, the art gallery-slash- interiors emporium was unmarked and ivy-hidden. That all changed this year. Up went a bold metal plaque (“EERDMANS”), and in waltzed a parade of chintz-masked patrons: Eerdmans had rented half the building, and now anyone jonesing for demilune consoles, whimsical oil sketches, or throw pillows painted to look like pugs can trip effortlessly into her taffeta-curtained world.
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Historic Village Rowhouse has a Modern Garden and Glass Addition for $11M
This West Village townhouse at 75 Bedford Street is one of the most historic in the neighborhood (in fact, its neighbor is the famous skinniest house in NYC). But inside, it’s completely contemporary thanks to glassy rear and rooftop additions and an interior renovation by architect M.N. Ahari. The highlight of the four-bedroom home is undoubtedly the glass and steel great room with 18-foot ceilings that opens to a two-tiered private garden. After last selling in 2017 for $7,800,000, the home is back on the market for $11 million.
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Have you Been to the Museum of Illusions?
Enter the fascinating world of illusions which will trick your confidence in your own senses, but will also amaze you by doing so; the world that will confuse you completely, but also educate you… We promise you will be thrilled because nothing is what it seems, especially not in the Museum of Illusions!
Museum of Illusions started as a unique project which soon became one of the fastest growing education and entertainment places, with locations in more than 30 cities around the globe; and continues to expand! This original concept was launched in Zagreb, Croatia in 2015 and quickly become a recognizable brand and leading attraction in each city where it is launched.
Museum of Illusions offers interactive, immersive and fun experience for children, parents, couples, grandmothers and grandfathers – a perfect, unusual and exciting place for all generations. Amusing and awesome tricks will teach you about vision, perception, the human brain and science so it will be easier to perceive why your eyes see things which your brain cannot understand.
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West Village Eatery's Outdoor Setup Named One Of Best In NYC
The Egyptian restaurant Casa La Femme on Charles Street was recently announced as a winner of the Best Outdoor Dining Structures in NYC.
"Distinguished by its maximalist design and decoration, the Egyptian cuisine eatery uses real plants and elements of its indoor dining style to create a relaxing and luxurious outdoor dining experience."
The inaugural Alfresco award winners, selected by a jury of journalists, restaurant and economic development professionals and mobility advocates, will receive $500 to acknowledge their exceptional design efforts during a trying time for the industry.
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Celeb Designers Sell Townhouse Spread in $13.5M Deal
Berkus and Brent, who have two small children, Poppy and Oskar, bought the 1899 townhouse in 2019 for $9.75 million, according to property records.
The 18-foot-wide townhouse is 3,400 square feet.
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205 East 22nd Street, #3B |
Sold at $1,340,000 - $45,000 over the asking price
Multiple offers
In-contract in 14 days!
Creative staging provided my my team and me, saving the sellers 75% of staging costs
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Sold at $800,000 - $75,000 over the asking price!
9 offers in the first week!
Creative staging provided my my team and me, saving the sellers 75% of staging costs
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So You Want a Puppy!
We get stopped on the street - A LOT - asking what kind of dogs we are. The people asking are always thinking about getting a puppy.
Here are a few things to consider when getting a puppy:
1. Do you have the time it takes to properly care for a dog?
2. Does your living situation allow for dogs?
3. What kind of dog is right for you?

4. Where will you get your puppy? (Say no to stores that sell dogs - they are puppy mill dogs
xo - Scout (and Archie)
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A New York City resident for over 20 years and a West Village homeowner for over 15, I am passionate about this city and am devoted to making each client interaction an exciting and rewarding experience. It is a passion of mine to assist buyers, sellers, renters and investors to help them achieve real estate success. An expert in marketing, communication and negotiation, I skillfully guide clients with extensive market knowledge and my unfailing can-do attitude. A full-service agent, I work closely with top-tier real estate attorneys, mortgage bankers, financial advisors and stagers to facilitate all aspects of of my clients' needs.
For the past 12 years, I have served as a member of my coop board and have a deep knowledge for running a building in NYC. I currently live on Charles Street with my husband, Shuki, and our rescue dogs, Scout and Archie. I am passionate about giving back to our NYC community and continually support and volunteer with many charities and nonprofits include AIDS Walk NY, Cycle for Survival and the Sato Project.
I am here to help in any way I can with your real estate needs. Please reach out - I would love to hear from you and buy you a coffee at The Elk. I can also connect you or your friends and family with top-notch real estate professionals all across the country.
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