Gary Brynes

The Corcoran Group
Highlight: Highly experienced UES broker (1,500 deals), excellent for first-time buyers & sellers of homes <$2m

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Contact Information (646) 200-5809

Vital statistics

Concentration:
Representing Sellers 75%
Representing Buyers 25%

Geography:
Upper East Side

Price range:
$500k to $1m, $1m to $3m, Under $500k

Lifetime deals: 1,500+

Sales 2006: $25 million

Sales 2007: $15 million

Sales 2008: $20 million

Background

Education:
University of Maine, BS

Second languages: None

Professional memberships:
Real Estate Board of New York

Active Agent since: 1975

Designations: Senior Vice President; Associate Broker

Awards

Multi-million Dollar Circle Award winner (every year since inception)

Specialties

Generalists »

I work all over Manhattan but my primary area of focus is Manhattan's upper east side. Because my office is located in the east 80s and I live in the east 90s, I know the Upper East side like the back of my hand. I have sold hundreds of apartments for sellers and have represented hundreds of buyers in my career with the Corcoran Group.

First-time NYC buyers »

I have worked with many first-time buyers over the years using both traditional and creative financing vehicles. I have worked with low down payments, higher debt to income ratios, guarantors, gift situations, lease options and cash purchases. I am able to quickly assess a situation to see how to make it work (or if it will work). I look forward to doing that for you.

Under $500k specialists »

I have worked with many buyers looking to purchase homes under $500k over the years by using both traditional and creative financing vehicles. I have worked with low down payments, higher debt to income ratios, guarantors, gift situations, lease options and cash purchases. I am able to quickly assess a situation to see how to make it work (or if it will work). I look forward to doing that for you.

Investors »

I have extensive experience working with investors of all types and particularly with developers. I have marketed individual units and packages of units for developers particularly in Manhattan as well as up and down the eastern seaboard. Over the years I have represented sellers of real estate in all markets and conditions. I am an expert in marketing, merchandising, positioning, and representing the seller’s goals. I have completed easy, quick transactions as well as difficult sales that included the swapping of apartments, bond for a deed, seller financing, lease with option, etc. In the late 80’s and early 90’s, I was an executive for a national Real Estate Auction company with a specialty in Bank REO properties.

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Agent's personal statement

“Real Estate Salesperson” was my first job description after graduating from college in 1974 and I have been in real estate ever since, accumulating experiences in diverse market conditions. Originally from Portland, Maine, I sold homes there for the largest brokerage company in the state, as well as developed land, condominiums and single family homes for my personal account.

 

After moving to Manhattan in 1982, I became Vice President of Marketing for a firm that consulted and sold residential properties for developers in the NY Metro area and Mid-Atlantic. When the real estate market tumbled in the late 80’s and early 90’s, I became an executive for a national Real Estate Auction company with a specialty in Bank REO properties.

 

Since 1994, I have been a broker with the Corcoran Group. Because of my breadth of experience many of my colleagues seek me out for my problem-solving advice—a position I enjoy, particularly in these trying times. In fact, over the years I have lectured on real estate topics at NYU, The New School and the Learning Annex in New York.

 

My diverse real estate background has enabled me to develop an expertise in negotiation and most aspects of the real estate industry. That, along with my creativity, will add value to your real estate transaction and may be the difference in bringing a transaction to fruition. I look forward to doing that for you.

Recently sold

Address: Type: Bed: Sqft:
1000 Park Avenue Co-op 1.0 -
111 E 88th Street - 3.0 -
111 East 85th Street Co-op 3.0 1646
111 East 88th Street Condo 2.0 1385
1111 Park Avenue Co-op 2.0 1200
114 E 84th Street - 2.0 -
1175 York Avenue Co-op 3.0 1900
136 East 56th Street Co-op 1.0 950
136 East 56th Street Co-op 2.0 1800
150 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 650
16 Sutton Place - 2.0 -
1601 Third Avenue Condo 1.0 794
1601 Third Avenue Condo 0.0 -
1601 Third Avenue Condo 2.0 1100
1619 Third Avenue Condo 2.0 1162
1619 Third Avenue Condo 1.0 835
1619 Third Avenue Condo 2.0 -
1619 Third Avenue Condo 2.0 1160
1619 Third Avenue Condo 1.0 794
1623 Third Avenue Condo 1.0 835
1623 Third Avenue Condo 1.0 833
1623 Third Avenue Condo 1.0 793
1623 Third Avenue Condo 1.0 800
1623 Third Avenue Condo 2.0 1157
1623 Third Avenue Condo 1.0 789
1623 Third Avenue Condo 1.0 814
1641 Third Avenue Condo 2.0 1162
1641 Third Avenue Condo 1.0 833
1641 Third Avenue Condo 1.0 800
1641 Third Avenue Condo 3.0 1371
166 East 61st Street Co-op 2.0 1200
167 E 61st Street - 2.0 -
167 East 61st Street Co-op 2.0 1400
167 East 67 Street Co-op 2.0 1400
1725 York Avenue - 1.0 -
180 East End Avenue Co-op 3.0 2200
181 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 612
186 West 80th Street Condo 1.0 550
188 East 70th Street Condo 2.0 1100
2 Beekman Place - 2.0 -
2 Beekman Place - 2.0 -
2 Beekman Place Co-op 1.0 1040
2 Beekman Place Co-op 2.0 1400
200 E 69th Street - 2.0 -
200 E 89 Street - 2.0 -
200 East 89th Street Condo 1.0 568
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 4.0 1985
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 1.0 777
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 1.0 671
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 2.0 900
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 3.0 1800
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 4.0 1893
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 1.0 625
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 1.0 612
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 3.0 1300
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 2.0 950
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 1.0 500
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 3.0 1264
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 2.0 858
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 1.0 593
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 1.0 777
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 2.0 800
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 1.0 671
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 3.0 1300
205 East 16th Street Condo 0.0 879
205 East 16th Street Condo 0.0 1322
205 East 16th Street Condo 2.0 1441
205 East 16th Street Condo 1.0 911
205 East 16th Street Condo 1.0 786
205 East 16th Street Condo 2.0 1120
205 East 16th Street Condo 2.0 1766
205 East 16th Street Condo 3.0 2239
205 East 16th Street Condo 1.0 653
205 East 16th Street Condo 1.0 988
214 Avenue A Co-op 1.0 1100
227 East 57th Street Co-op 1.0 800
235 E 87th Street - 1.0 -
244 East 90th Street Co-op 1.0 -
245 East 87th Street Co-op 1.0 1000
250 West 89th Street Cond-op 2.0 1250
3 East 71st Street Co-op 2.0 1250
3 Sheridan Sq. Co-op 1.0 900
300 E 90th Street - 3.0 -
300 E 93 Street - 3.0 -
300 E 93rd Street - 1.0 -
300 E 93rd Street - 1.0 -
300 E 93rd Street - 1.0 -
300 E 93rd Street - 1.0 -
300 East 59th Street Co-op 1.0 -
300 East 59th Street Co-op 2.0 1200
300 East 59th Street Co-op 2.0 1250
300 East 93rd Street Condo 1.0 802
300 East 93rd Street Condo 2.0 800
300 East 93rd Street Condo 1.0 793
300 East 93rd Street Condo 3.0 1358
300 East 93rd Street Condo 3.0 1253
300 East 93rd Street Condo 3.0 1228
300 East 93rd Street Condo 2.0 914
300 East 93rd Street Condo 3.0 1707
300 East 93rd Street Condo 1.0 760
300 East 93rd Street Condo 3.0 1253
300 East 93rd Street Condo 3.0 1450
300 East 93rd Street Condo 3.0 1253
300 East 93rd Street Condo 1.0 780
300 East 93rd Street Condo 4.0 1674
300 East 93rd Street Condo 2.0 914
300 East 93rd Street Condo 0.0 444
300 East 93rd Street Condo 1.0 760
300 East 93rd Street Condo 4.0 1674
300 East 93rd Street Condo 0.0 500
300 East 93rd Street Condo 3.0 1707
300 East 93rd Street Condo 0.0 444
300 East 93rd Street Condo 1.0 800
300 East 93rd Street Condo 2.0 873
300 East 93rd Street Condo 1.0 793
300 East 93rd Street Condo 1.0 760
300 East 93rd Street Condo 1.0 802
300 East 93rd Street Condo 3.0 1441
300 East 93rd Street Condo 4.0 1800
300 East 93rd Street Condo 2.0 873
300 East 93rd Street Condo 1.0 760
300 East 93rd Street Condo 1.0 760
300 East 93rd Street Condo 2.0 873
301 East 63rd Street Co-op 2.0 950
305 East 72nd Street Co-op 3.0 2000
308 East 79th Street - 1.0 -
310 Lexington Avenue Co-op 1.0 800
320 East 57th Street Co-op 2.0 1300
320 East 57th Street Co-op 1.0 850
321 East 89th Street Co-op 1.0 600
333 E 53rd Street - 1.0 -
333 E 79th Street - 1.0 -
333 E 79th Street - 2.0 -
333 E 79th Street - 0.0 -
333 East 79th Street Co-op 0.0 -
333 East 79th Street Co-op 1.0 -
333 East 79th Street Co-op 4.0 2000
333 East 79th Street Co-op 1.0 700
333 East 79th Street Co-op 2.0 1200
340 E 80th Street - 1.0 -
340 E 80th Street - 0.0 -
340 East 74th Street Co-op 2.0 900
340 East 80th Street Co-op 2.0 1100
343 East 74th Street Cond-op 2.0 1100
345 E 93rd Street - 1.0 -
345 E 93rd Street - 1.0 -
345 E 93rd Street - 2.0 -
345 E 93rd Street - 2.0 -
345 E 93rd Street - 1.0 -
345 East 57th Street Co-op 2.0 1200
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 700
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 3.0 1350
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 4.0 1750
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 850
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 650
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 800
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 750
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 800
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 800
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 700
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 725
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 750
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 750
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 2.0 900
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 700
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 700
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 700
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 700
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 750
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 2.0 1450
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 800
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 700
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 2.0 -
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 -
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 700
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 750
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 808
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 700
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 800
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 700
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 750
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 750
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 760
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 850
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 700
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 750
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 750
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 750
345 East 93rd Street Co-op 1.0 700
350 East 82 Street Condo 1.0 702
400 E 52nd Street - 2.0 -
400 East 52nd Street Co-op 2.0 1200
401 E 89th Street - 3.0 -
402 E 90th Street - 2.0 -
403 East 62nd Street Condo 1.0 880
405 East 63 Street Co-op 1.0 925
405 East 63rd Street Co-op 3.0 1700
41 E 28th Street - 1.0 -
415 East 54th Street Condo 2.0 1400
420 E 72nd Street - 2.0 -
444 E 86th Street - 2.0 -
444 E 86th Street - 3.0 -
444 E 86th Street - 1.0 -
444 East 75th Street Co-op 1.0 800
455 E 86th Street - 3.0 -
47 E 87 Street - 2.0 -
500 East 83rd Street Co-op 3.0 1700
501 E 79th Street - 2.0 -
51 East 90th Street Co-op 2.0 1540
515 E 79 Street - 4.0 -
519 East 86th Street Co-op 3.0 -
530 East 90th Street Co-op 1.0 -
530 East 90th Street Co-op 1.0 925
55 Central Park West Co-op 3.0 -
55 East 93 Street Condo 1.0 -
60 East End Avenue - 3.0 -
630 First Avenue Condo 2.0 973
64 East 94th Street Co-op 3.0 2000
721 Fifth Avenue - 1.0 -
870 United Nations Plaza Co-op 1.0 958
969 Park Avenue Co-op 1.0 800

Our summary of
Gary Brynes

"Having started in real estate in 1975, Gary has seen both up and down markets and knows how to navigate the current downturn. Gary specializes in working on Upper East Side properties in the $400k to $2 million range. He is fantastic with first-time Manhattan buyers and investors."

—TopAgentGuide™ editors

 

Verified reviews (8)

“Vigilant and pro-active. I would unquestionably recommend Gary.”
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Richard G.

Posted August 11, 2009. Verified September 17, 2009.

Working with Gary is more like working with a friend than a business partner. I’ve worked with him to both buy and sell property, and he’s always been exceptionally communicative. He was always willing to talk with me in as much detail as I wanted and for as long as I wanted, and if he was unavailable, he would get back to me within hours if not minutes. When we were buying together, he showed me a huge number of great properties that fit my specifications. I ended up living in that apartment for nearly fifteen years, and when I finally decided to sell it, Gary was extremely vigilant and pro-active in attracting buyers. Even in the falling market, he continued to show the apartment until it sold, and he never tired. He was great dealing with the negotiations, as well, and got me great offers both times. I can only speak highly of Gary. I would unquestioningly recommend him to my family and friends.
“Gary understands how to value property which is critical, especially now.”

Anonymous

Posted August 12, 2009. Verified October 5, 2009.

I've worked with Gary on numerous transactions, both buying and selling, over the past ten years, and every experience has been outstanding. What I appreciate about working with Gary is that he understands value in properties. He knows how much any given property is worth, regardless of the current price it's being listed at, and that sort of understanding comes from his experience in the business. Gary also has the ability to very quickly determine the particular tastes and needs of his clients, and he is able to work with those preferences to find properties that are suited for any particular buyer. I would absolutely recommend Gary to others. He's extremely knowledgeable, understands the value of a buck, and has an amicable temperament, as well.
“I had an exceptional experience with Gary. He has an innate ability to find solutions to difficult problems.”
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David K.

Posted August 18, 2009. Verified September 17, 2009.

My experience with Gary was exceptional. Last year, my company relocated, and living in the city meant a 70 mile commute to my new office. I decided that I wanted to sell my Upper East Side apartment, which was proving very difficult in a falling market, and Gary very creatively expedited the process without losing much of the value of the property. Gary was able to find a retired couple who was interested in upgrading to my apartment, and he came up with the idea that we would buy each other’s properties. With the differential left over from the deal, I was able to buy a second house much closer to my work while keeping the new apartment in the city. I’m currently renting out my new property in the city. Gary has an innate ability to see solutions in what look like hopeless situations. He has the patience of a saint, and I think he showed my old apartment to around 100 potential buyers. He also realized that there may be a tax benefit to the deal we made, which I didn’t know about. The situation ended up being advantageous for me. I would definitely recommend Gary to friends. If anyone is interested in the Upper East Side, Gary’s your man.
“Simple, straightforward, and efficient.”

Anonymous

Posted September 9, 2009. Verified September 30, 2009.

Gary recently helped me purchase a co-op apartment in the Upper East Side. The whole process was simple because Gary was so straightforward and efficient with every step of the purchase. I'm very happy with my new home and I would absolutely recommend Gary to others.
“Gary truly wants to serve the needs of his clients, and he's genuinely concerned with protecting their interests.”
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William A.

Posted August 12, 2009. Verified October 5, 2009.

When I look for a real estate agent, I always place more importance in the character of the individual than the speeches or promises they make. I look for integrity, professionalism, and a keen understanding of the market. With Gary, all of these attributes were evident from the day we started working together. He's truly professional in every way. Being from out of state, I was new to the market in the city, and the whole process of purchasing a co-op was really a test of Gary's abilities. I realized that passing the Board examination was going to be completely dependent on how well Gary prepared me and took care of all the important details, and he really pulled through for me. Gary's the type of agent who truly wants to serve the needs of his clients, and he's genuinely concerned with protecting their interests. I trust Gary absolutely, and I would recommend him and work with him again.
“I build homes and have been working with Gary since the '70's. Gary is a very sincere person.”
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Harry L.

Posted August 19, 2009. Verified November 9, 2011.

My experiences working with Gary have been great. I build homes in Maine for a living, and since the 1970s I’ve been working with him to sell a number of them. I was first introduced to Gary through a mutual acquaintance, and we quickly became friends. Gary’s been a class-act all the years I’ve known him – he has a nice manner about him, follows through on everything he says he’s going to do, and he sincerely cares about his clients. I think his sincerity is what people acknowledge and appreciate the most. I would recommend Gary to friends and family without a doubt. I’ve seen him at his corporate office, and he’s always on top of his work. Even when he’s not on the job, he’s got his BlackBerry and is making counter-bids and working with clients.
“Gary has a great work ethic and can relate to all types of people.”
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Sheri F.

Posted August 19, 2009. Verified November 9, 2011.

I met Gary when I got married and needed to sell my apartment. I immediately noticed that he was very professional as well as a good person. As we started the process, I saw his work ethic and ability to relate to a wide variety of potential buyers. His experience in the market has enabled him to connect to and communicate effectively with everyone he meets, and that was very helpful in selling my apartment. I would definitely recommend Gary to others. Because of his way with people, I feel like Gary could perform well in any market, and given today’s financial climate, that’s definitely something to look for in an agent.
“Gary is a no-nonsense agent. Helped guide me through the selling process in a tough market.”
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Anonymous

Posted August 19, 2009. Verified November 9, 2011.

I had a positive experience working with Gary to sell my Upper East Side condo. He’s no nonsense and provides a depth of experience that makes navigating and completing a successful sale in a challenging “down” market.