Rye Brokerage
49 Purchase StreetRye, NY 10580
Sell Your Home
- Born In:
Brooklyn, NY - Live In:
West Harrison, NY -
Favorite Movie:
When Harry Met Sally - Passion:
Photographing my boys -
Favorite Lyric:
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” -
Can’t Live Without:
My camera
Karen’s keen eye for design and strong communication skills have been essential to her success in real estate. She takes pride in building relationships and connecting with clients. For over seven years, Karen has worked alongside top-ranking agents, gaining firsthand experience in the intricacies of the business and the key elements that define a market leader.
Since moving from Brooklyn to Westchester in 2001, Karen has built deep connections within her community, forming a strong network of friends, neighbors, and local business owners. She and her husband are grateful to call Harrison, NY, home, where they have raised their three children.
Before becoming a licensed real estate professional, Karen had a successful career as Vice President/Media Buyer at McCann-Erickson Advertising in NYC. As a television network negotiator, she was responsible for determining pricing and buying commercial advertising time for high-profile corporate clients.
In addition to her career in real estate, Karen has a passion for photography. She pursued advanced studies at Westchester Community College, focusing on techniques that enhance her creative work. Her favorite subjects include her three sons, family celebrations, and moments throughout Westchester. She brings her creativity and advertising expertise into real estate marketing, ensuring her clients’ properties are showcased effectively.
Karen has always been actively involved in her Harrison and Park Lane Reserve community, particularly in education. She has taken on numerous PTA roles at Purchase Elementary School, Louis M. Klein Middle School, Harrison High School and most recently served on the board of the Harrison Educational Foundation.
Karen’s keen eye for design and strong communication skills have been essential to her success in real estate. She takes pride in building relationships and connecting with clients. For over seven years, Karen has worked alongside top-ranking agents, gaining firsthand experience in the intricacies of the business and the key elements that define a market leader.
Since moving from Brooklyn to Westchester in 2001, Karen has built deep connections within her community, forming a strong network of friends, neighbors, and local business owners. She and her husband are grateful to call Harrison, NY, home, where they have raised their three children.
Before becoming a licensed real estate professional, Karen had a successful career as Vice President/Media Buyer at McCann-Erickson Advertising in NYC. As a television network negotiator, she was responsible for determining pricing and buying commercial advertising time for high-profile corporate clients.
In addition to her career in real estate, Karen has a passion for photography. She pursued advanced studies at Westchester Community College, focusing on techniques that enhance her creative work. Her favorite subjects include her three sons, family celebrations, and moments throughout Westchester. She brings her creativity and advertising expertise into real estate marketing, ensuring her clients’ properties are showcased effectively.
Karen has always been actively involved in her Harrison and Park Lane Reserve community, particularly in education. She has taken on numerous PTA roles at Purchase Elementary School, Louis M. Klein Middle School, Harrison High School and most recently served on the board of the Harrison Educational Foundation.
Karen’s keen eye for design and strong communication skills have been essential to her success in real estate. She takes pride in building relationships and connecting with clients. For over seven years, Karen has worked alongside top-ranking agents, gaining firsthand experience in the intricacies of the business and the key elements that define a market leader.
Since moving from Brooklyn to Westchester in 2001, Karen has built deep connections within her community, forming a strong network of friends, neighbors, and local business owners. She and her husband are grateful to call Harrison, NY, home, where they have raised their three children.
Before becoming a licensed real estate professional, Karen had a successful career as Vice President/Media Buyer at McCann-Erickson Advertising in NYC. As a television network negotiator, she was responsible for determining pricing and buying commercial advertising time for high-profile corporate clients.
In addition to her career in real estate, Karen has a passion for photography. She pursued advanced studies at Westchester Community College, focusing on techniques that enhance her creative work. Her favorite subjects include her three sons, family celebrations, and moments throughout Westchester. She brings her creativity and advertising expertise into real estate marketing, ensuring her clients’ properties are showcased effectively.
Karen has always been actively involved in her Harrison and Park Lane Reserve community, particularly in education. She has taken on numerous PTA roles at Purchase Elementary School, Louis M. Klein Middle School, Harrison High School and most recently served on the board of the Harrison Educational Foundation.
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Testimonials
I cannot say enough great things about Karen. From start to finish, she made the sale of our home completely stress-free. Her expertise, professionalism, and tireless dedication brought us multiple offers in record time—and her honest, strategic negotiating ensured we achieved the best possible outcome. Karen’s deep knowledge of the Harrison and Purchase communities—including the schools, culture, and local market—is simply unmatched. She knows everyone, and more importantly, everyone knows and respects her. Karen is professional, honest, transparent, and reliable. She’s truly one of the best in the business, and I would recommend her without hesitation.
Karen guided us on selling our home with professionalism and thoughtfulness. The process was seamless. We are so thankful for Karen, her accessibility and expertise on selling our home . The Best agent !!
We cannot recommend Karen Ptashnik highly enough! From the moment we started the process of selling our home at 28 Stonewall Circle in West Harrison, Karen provided invaluable guidance every step of the way. She knew exactly when to list, when to go to highest and best, and how to price strategically—ensuring that we maximized our sale in the best possible market conditions. Karen was always available, responsive, and one step ahead, making what could have been a stressful process feel seamless. Her strategic mindset and deep understanding of the real estate market gave us complete confidence in every decision. Beyond her expertise, she was an absolute pleasure to work with—professional, personable, and genuinely invested in our success. If you are buying or selling a home, you want Karen Ptashnik in your corner. She is truly exceptional!
My Sales
5 Cedar Lane
Purchase, NY 10577 | Westchester County $3,350,000| 6 Beds | 5/2 Baths | 7,809 Sqft | 1.58 Acres |
Tax grievance successful: new taxes of ~$68,000 will take effect in Feb 2024. Privately situated within Purchase Estates, this 6-bed, 5.2-bath home offers elevated living inside...
- 6
- bed
- 5/2
- bath
- 7,809
- sqft
46 Stonewall Circle
West Harrison, NY 10604 | Westchester County $2,845,000| 6 Beds | 5/1 Baths | 5,952 Sqft | 1.36 Acres |
Spectacular custom-built Park Lane Retreat! Enjoy luxurious living in this thoughtfully conceived 6-bed, 5.1-bath colonial set on 1.36 acres with a sprawling and private flat backyard...
- 6
- bed
- 5/1
- bath
- 5,952
- sqft
28 Stonewall Circle
West Harrison, NY 10604 | Westchester County $2,682,828| 4 Beds | 4/1 Baths | 5,150 Sqft | 0.85 Acres |
Park Lane dream home! 2021-2022 completely renovated 4 bedroom colonial with possible 5th in lower level. This exquisite home seamlessly blends classic charm with contemporary...
- 4
- bed
- 4/1
- bath
- 5,150
- sqft
7 Shelley Lane
West Harrison, NY 10604 | Westchester County $2,475,000| 5 Beds | 5/1 Baths | 5,177 Sqft | 0.53 Acres |
Enjoy luxurious living in this incredible 5-bed, 5.1-bath colonial set on .52 acres with a sprawling and private backyard and an expansive rear deck. The 5,177-sq. ft. home is...
- 5
- bed
- 5/1
- bath
- 5,177
- sqft
9 Dawson Court
West Harrison, NY 10604 | Westchester County $2,425,000| 6 Beds | 4/2 Baths | 7,550 Sqft | 0.93 Acres |
Ideally located in Park Lane Reserve, spectacular colonial in cul-de-sac. Thoughtfully conceived, this custom-built home has a wonderful flow with superb craftsmanship, richly...
- 6
- bed
- 4/2
- bath
- 7,550
- sqft
52 Stonewall Circle
West Harrison, NY 10604 | Westchester County $2,325,000| 6 Beds | 5 Baths | 6,806 Sqft | 0.62 Acres |
Welcome to 52 Stonewall Circle, nestled in the highly desirable community of Park Lane Reserve. This 6 bedroom colonial sets the stage for a lifestyle home of comfort and elegance...
- 6
- bed
- 5
- bath
- 6,806
- sqft
107 Stonewall Circle
West Harrison, NY 10604 | Westchester County $1,940,000| 5 Beds | 4/1 Baths | 4,484 Sqft | 0.63 Acres |
Welcome to 107 Stonewall Circle, located in the highly desirable Park Lane Reserve. This 5 bedroom colonial with exceptional curb appeal sets the stage for a lifestyle home of...
- 5
- bed
- 4/1
- bath
- 4,484
- sqft