Barbara Berzack

“We appreciate the expert service through the whole process of finding, buying, and renting our first investment apartment in Manhattan. We will use you for our next investment and have recommended you to our friends who wish to follow us.” Recent Buyer from Europe






“Thank you for achieving the best price for my mixed-use building and helping me identify my 1031 exchange properties” Recent Seller






When working with sellers to attract qualified buyers, Barbara ensures that their property has maximum marketing exposure using the full range of Brown Harris Stevens’ marketing program. She prepares the property carefully in order to present it in the most appealing manner and is armed with all the necessary information to make the deal happen.





When working with buyers, Barbara focuses her attention on finding properties that best meet her clients’ needs and wishes. She understands that her job requires not only up-to-date knowledge of a particular apartment, but also insight into the physical building, the board package, and the surrounding buildings.





When working with 1031 exchange clients, she will use her personal experience with like-kind exchanges to ensure that her clients are fully aware of the stringent legal requirements for the exchange to be effective. Whomever she represents, Barbara’s full-service approach includes keeping them informed about their deal at all times and assisting them on the various steps of their real estate journey.





Barbara was born in South Africa and was raised in London. There she began to develop her business savvy, first by earning a BA in Economics from the University of Westminster, then an MBA in International Business from the City of London University. Her first real estate transaction involved developing luxury single-family homes on The Bishops Avenue, one of London’s most prestigious addresses. In the 80s, Barbara moved from London to Washington D.C. and then NYC. Her first venture was to own and manage a commercial building in Tribeca as well as establish a contemporary art gallery in the neighborhood. Real estate remains a passion and she provides 20+ years of real estate knowledge to her clients.





“You have now handled four of my rentals and I have had no problems with timely rent payments.” Owner of investment apartments





“Even though I am on a tight budget I thank you for all your time and prompt attention in helping me rent my apartment. I will certainly come back to you when I am ready to buy my first apartment.” Recent renter in Murray Hill