I am a native Queens girl and I moved to The Bronx in 2004 when I moved in with my now wife, who…read morewas renting in Edgewater. Shortly thereafter, we bought a house here and have lived quite happily, ever since. I'm also a real estate appraiser and manage a Queens appraisal firm, so I'm familiar with the particulars of what other cooperatives charges/require. I saw that someone wrote a review saying you can't get past the board, they turn everyone down, they charge for all kinds of things and that the board is made up of "Natzi's"...but this is patently false. It is a larger cooperative, made of 675 homes, so I don't know everyone...but I know many folks here and one of our best friends has lived here longer and knows most of the folks here. Yes, houses are small here...most were built in the 30s and 40s and the coop now restricts how much you can build up (if you drive around C section...you'll know why...as they took advantage prior to the building rules and most owners in C section maxed their homes in size). Yes, we contend with critters that come with living in a waterside community but if you're diligent you can limit their interference in your home...having a cat helps too. Yes, most basements along the water will flood during exceptionally bad weather (Hurricane Sandy, for instance). Most homeowners along the water have made improvements to prevent flooding and new homes have requirements so their basement must be above ground. Most of the folks here are decent...I've yet to have any issues with anyone and my particular block is the greatest (IMHO), it's a fairly safe area and most coops want their closings to be at their offices and charge for the privilege. There are only two banks that handle Edgewater, since we are a unique cooperative of individual homes, similar only to Silver Beach and Breezy Point. They also suffer from a lack of lenders because the banks don't understand and are unfamiliar with our type of community. I guess as an outsider, folks don't understand that...but being familiar with the banks & mortgage lenders...I do. Personally, we have loved living in Edgewater and love the progress that has been made in the 18 years that we've been here. There is a playground, full time security and we have a senior support group that looks after the older folks in the community. Is it tight-knit? You can probably say that...but most of us are neighborly and help each other out. Unfortunately, not everyone has the credit to be accepted...and there are other reasons that people are turned down as well (if you're looking to buy and then rent the home, that's no longer allowed, etc.). We get to elect the board each year, so they are a reflection of the community and while some board members may be more conservative than others, everyone is generally nice and welcoming.

Anyone one looking to purchase a co-op in Edgewater Park BEWARE!!!…read more The following information was given by the residents when asked about living in this community. First you have to get past the board. This is almost impossible. Many people have tried and failed even though they had good credit and references and a good job. They make you go through a background check which you have to pay $330.00 which is ridiculous when you can get ones for under 50.00. This is a cash for them. The more they turn down people the more money they make. They will turn down people for no legitimate reason. The hold the home owners hostage as they can't sell their own homes. Some owners had more than 6 people who qualified for a mortgage and the board rejected them. It is a cheap place to live but you get what you pay for. Most of the people who live here will tell you that most houses have many issues. Being so close to the water basements flood , insects like termites and carpenter bees. You have to purchase flood insurance it is required by the bank. This can be costly. There have been news articles that said there may have been money that was misused. Why they refuse good upstanding people and their own residents are shady at best . Not saying all residents but when you have many zombie homes boarded up , alcoholics, drug addicts, welfare recipients living there how can they refuse entry to anyone??? The residents say the board president is a Natzi. You have to get clearance for any work to your home. If they don't approve it you can't do it. Only if you are one of the board members friends or are a relative of a current owner are you able to get in. If you happen to miraculously get in they nickel and dime for everything. The closing of the home must be done at their office and they charge $400.00 to use their space. They also want 6 months of escrow in taxes to be paid at closing. Only 2 banks wlll deal with them. Emigrant and Citibank. The reason why none of the other banks will handle the mortgage on these properties is because people are turned down at a rate of more than 90% and since it is so high the mortgage employees don't want to handle it as it can take months only to be turned down and they off of commission so no pay for a lot of work. To sum it up just steer clear of this place it will be the best decision you will ever make!!!

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I was looking for a rental in Queens and out of the three real estate offices that I called, Sharen…read moreSamet from Carrollo was the one that helped me out. She was great! She kept in touch with me, understood my situation (kids and dog) and was able to find me what I was looking for. During my apartment search, I was able to text her the apartments that I was interested in seeing day or night. She would even text me back after office hours and she was sure to follow up with me the next business day once she was in the office. She was very attentive, always kept in touch and sympathetic to my small dog as a lot of owners didn't want pets at all! I would recommend Sharen to everybody as I had such a pleasant experience dealing with her! I would not hesitate to use her again in the future!

As first-time homebuyers, working with Roman Trevino was perhaps the best decision we could have…read moremade for this overwhelming process. He is, without a doubt, the most patient, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented realtor I've ever worked with (and just a lovely person to boot). Roman took the time to truly understand what we were looking for and worked tirelessly to ensure that every option aligned with our needs. He made us feel comfortable and confident at every step - always listening, answering questions with care, and offering practical advice when viewing apartments. When we finally found *our* apartment, he was with us every step of the way, helping us assemble an outstanding team of professionals who made the process seamless. He expertly managed the complex coop application, ensuring that we felt completely organized and prepared at each stage. Having him in our corner when we encountered roadblocks or issues, made the overwhelming moments feel far more manageable. We are incredibly grateful for his guidance in helping us find our forever home and for the team he built around us. I wholeheartedly recommend Roman to anyone searching for an apartment or home (and have already done so multiple times). Do yourself a favor--work with Roman!

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If I could give this "company" (I use that term very loosely) zero stars, I would. The agent showed…read moreup ridiculously drunk with slurred/incomprehensible speech, unable to stand, and high on something to our inspection. He went on a furry rant about how amazing the prospective house was and that we were extremely lucky to get this far in the process as we did not fit the ideal candidate profile. Moreover, he insulted me and my wife by telling us there were better candidates for the house, kept putting his hands on us and touching us in some odd display of camaraderie and familiarity, and then drove off inebriated in his white Mercedes Benz when we threatened to call the cops on him. My real estate agent Ryan Griffin of SpiralNY was there and witnessed the whole thing. It was disgusting, offense, unprofessional, and otherworldly. His name is Angel Rodriguez. This is his picture. I suggest not doing business with his firm. Karma is a menopausal bitch people. Don't be this guy.

I recently went to an Open House with the Broker/Owner of Core Realty Family, Angelo Gonzalez. Two…read moreother realtors were there who seemed to be in training and were present with Mr. Gonzalez and I throughout the tour. Angelo Gonzalez displayed unprofessional and inappropriate behavior. More than once, after I asked a question, he said it was a "stupid question". Throughout the tour, he grabbed my arm tightly from behind, above my elbow. During my time with him, he asked me if I was single and what my age was. He also asked me about my sex life and shared about his own. He went as far as to say that after having sex with his "Columbian woman" the last couple of days, that his "sh*t is raw". When he said this, he made a humping motion with his pelvis. At one point, he reached out and grabbed the cap of my baseball hat and tried to lift it off my head why saying, "let's take a look". I quickly pulled my cap back down and said I was not taking off my hat. My advice to any woman looking to buy or rent from him, is to not go alone. I also advise all women to not be left alone in a room with him.

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Vincent did a fantastic job as my selling agent in the Pelham Gardens section of the Bronx. I…read morebelieve his knowledge concerning market trends and the condition of the local real estate market are unsurpassed. He is detail oriented, thorough, and responded to my questions almost before I asked them. I learned that the real-estate market is not particularly transparent. A deep understanding of market trends gave us an advantage in negotiating a fair price in a timely manor. He was a great advocate in helping me negotiate the sale. i would highly recommend him.

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