About Elizabeth
Compass is pleased to welcome Liz Goldhirsch-Ruggie to our Cobble Hill office. Liz has a proven track record specializing in co-op, condo and townhouse sales in Brooklyn’s Landmark communities. After years of representing both buyers and sellers with humor and creativity, she brings a light touch to the home buying process, along with considerable experience in renovation and interior design.
Liz grew up in Brooklyn Heights, went to school in Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope (when not attending school in France), and currently owns a townhouse in the Heights. Her background in the fashion and interior design industries—first with Ralph Lauren and then with Parish-Hadley among others—along with her work on countless high end residential renovations including her own 19th century brownstone, has made her a resource for clients looking for creative approaches to traditional architecture and the best local contractors to realize the plans.
Liz is the mother of two and is active in both her children’s schools. She volunteers at PS8 and Poly Prep functions, has sat on the Grace Church School board and was active on the membership committee at the Heights Casino. For over 25 years Liz has been a ranked tennis champion at the Heights Casino. She is fluent in French.
"We wholeheartedly recommend Micha Hendel and Liz Ruggie. My wife and I lived in a one-bedroom rental in Brooklyn Heights for close to 6 years, and when we decided we needed more space and wanted to be homeowners, a friend in the neighborhood connected us with Micha and Liz. From our first meeting, they made us feel completely comfortable and at ease. We were those picky clients, who over the course of a two-year process, saw close to 20 apartments. Micha and Liz stuck with us, however, consummately patient and always helping us weigh pros and cons and navigating the nuances of each building's financials and application processes. They proved right away that they are the complete experts in the area. In those two years, they helped us navigate bidding wars, offer negotiations, market comps, board interviews, and so much else. When we had an accepted offer on an apartment in Cobble Hill that fell through at the 11th hour, they were critical in helping us refocus and keep faith. Soon after, they helped us find and successfully negotiate a fantastic deal for our perfect apartment on Columbia Heights. Micha and Liz are the top folks to work with and we will use them to find any apartment we need in the neighborhood." - Alex & Lizzy, first time buyers
Liz grew up in Brooklyn Heights, went to school in Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope (when not attending school in France), and currently owns a townhouse in the Heights. Her background in the fashion and interior design industries—first with Ralph Lauren and then with Parish-Hadley among others—along with her work on countless high end residential renovations including her own 19th century brownstone, has made her a resource for clients looking for creative approaches to traditional architecture and the best local contractors to realize the plans.
Liz is the mother of two and is active in both her children’s schools. She volunteers at PS8 and Poly Prep functions, has sat on the Grace Church School board and was active on the membership committee at the Heights Casino. For over 25 years Liz has been a ranked tennis champion at the Heights Casino. She is fluent in French.
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"We wholeheartedly recommend Micha Hendel and Liz Ruggie. My wife and I lived in a one-bedroom rental in Brooklyn Heights for close to 6 years, and when we decided we needed more space and wanted to be homeowners, a friend in the neighborhood connected us with Micha and Liz. From our first meeting, they made us feel completely comfortable and at ease. We were those picky clients, who over the course of a two-year process, saw close to 20 apartments. Micha and Liz stuck with us, however, consummately patient and always helping us weigh pros and cons and navigating the nuances of each building's financials and application processes. They proved right away that they are the complete experts in the area. In those two years, they helped us navigate bidding wars, offer negotiations, market comps, board interviews, and so much else. When we had an accepted offer on an apartment in Cobble Hill that fell through at the 11th hour, they were critical in helping us refocus and keep faith. Soon after, they helped us find and successfully negotiate a fantastic deal for our perfect apartment on Columbia Heights. Micha and Liz are the top folks to work with and we will use them to find any apartment we need in the neighborhood." - Alex & Lizzy, first time buyers