“The true New Yorker secretly believes that people living anywhere else have to be, in some sense, kidding.”—John Updike, multi-Pulitzer Prize winner for fiction writing 

New York City is the city that is made for dreamers. It has everything you could want, but better.More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City. Yes, 800! As a result, it is the most linguistically diverse city in the world.

This list contains 10 of the best real estate agents in New York City. Real estate agents in this list have a strong familiarization with the complexities and unique challenges of buying and selling homes in New York City. To consolidate this list, we considered a great number of agents, along with awards, accolades, and overall quality of each firm’s work history.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, we recommend speaking to past clients, as well as setting up a Zoom call with at least 3 real estate agents to see which one is the best fit.

10) Kelly Robinson

Website | (646) 808-5794 | NY, NY 10014 | [email protected] |

Kelly Robinson is a senior real estate broker and founder of The Kelly Robinson Team. She has been selling residential real estate in New York City since 2005. Ms. Robinson’s unique approach is supported by an extensive background which spans multiple sectors of the industry including resales, new development projects, investor and buyer representation. This multifaceted knowledge continues to foster her sharp negotiation skills, consistently leading to record breaking prices and loyalty amongst clientele. She specializes in working with high profile individuals across the sports and entertainment sectors and is very protective of the need for discretion. Me. Robinson is a part of Compass’ selective Sports and Entertainment Division as well.

Listed at $1,075,000; Beautiful jewel-box apartment at the premier Brevoort! This renovated one-bedroom one-bathroom gem on the coveted Gold Coast of Greenwich Village is an absolute charmer. Enjoy a perfect pied-a-terre (which this desirable cooperative allows) or full-time residence in the heart of the Village at 11 5th Avenue, offering full-service amenities and a location beyond compare. Generous windows in the living quarters and bedroom invite natural light and face a lovely tree-lined section of 9th Street.

9) Matthew Bizzarro

Website | (917) 856-6015| NY, NY 10033 | [email protected] |

Matthew Bizzarro is the principal broker and owner of the Bizzarro Agency. He has over 16 years of experience representing buyers and sellers in the New York, New York, metro area. Mr. Bizzarro is a first-time homebuyer specialist who focuses on residential and commercial real estate buyers and sellers in Upper Manhattan, Central Brooklyn, and the Bronx. He’s also a certified property manager and member of the Real Estate Board of New York.

Listed at $1,195,000; One of the premier condo buildings in South Harlem. This modern 2BD/2BA condo features an open layout chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, lava stone countertops, glass tile backsplash, and a suite of KitchenAid appliances including a dishwasher. The open layout living room features oversized windows and beautiful bamboo floors that flow perfectly into that main bedroom which features a king-sized bed, two walk-in closets, and a beautiful marble bathroom.

8. Melanie Kishk

Website | (718) 415-8800 |Brooklyn, NY 11223 | [email protected] |

Melanie Kishk is a real estate broker and the owner of Melanie Kishk Realty at Century 21. She has over 19 years of experience serving clients throughout the New York, metro area and specializes in short sales, commercial properties, and property management. Ms. Kishk focuses on high-end, luxury single, and multi-family properties in Brooklyn. She works with a large team and uses her knowledge of the New York real estate market to help clients make informed sales.

Listed at $2,700,000; The house of your dreams is already a reality! This center hall home in the coveted Midwood Brooklyn neighborhood lacks nothing! The home currently has five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, A den, an eat-in kitchen, a 2-car garage, and central air conditioning. From the moment you enter, you are greeted by high ceilings and a black granite floor with a custom modern design.

7. Michael Rossi

Website | c (914) 954-1695 |NY, NY 10018 | [email protected] |

Michael Rossi is the CEO and managing broker of Elegran Real Estate in New York, New York. He takes a team approach to residential real estate, retaining a diverse group of agents to assist buyers and sellers. Michael aims to elevate New York’s real estate industry with sustainable development and is a certified EcoBroker. He uses an in-house marketing team to promote listings, and his clients include individuals with high net worth, as well as hedge funds and major corporations.

Listed at $2,250,000; Welcome to Residence 3304 of The Platinum at 247 W 46th Street right in the center of the action by Times Square. This beautifully appointed home features floor to ceiling windows with crown moldings that frame the city views with south and eastern exposures. The split bedroom floor plan separates the rooms giving each room ample privacy. The gracious entrance foyer leads into the living room and kitchen that offers access to spectacular city views facing Downtown Manhattan.

6) Nirveeta Mahabir

Website | c (917) 943-0807 |NY, NY 10154 | [email protected] |

Nirveeta Mahabir is a real estate agent for Halstead in their Park Avenue Office. She specializes in multi-family, residential properties, including condos and co-ops in the Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights, Gramercy, Park Slope, Chelsea, Windsor Terrace, and Yorkville neighborhoods. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Masters Degree in Accounting, which she uses to help clients make informed real estate purchases. Prior to pursuing a career in real estate, Nirveeta held a position as an Audit Associate specializing in the real estate industry at Ernst and Young. It was her longtime interest in the New York lifestyle coupled with her keen eye for décor and photography that helped Nirveeta find her calling in real estate.

Listed at $13,975,000; The spectacular penthouse residence (5BD/4.5BA) at 498 WEA possesses a grandeur, both in scale and workmanship. Set atop a quintessential Upper West Side landmark constructed in 1910 by Neville & Bagge, this newly constructed full-floor duplex is a rare combination of prewar craft and contemporary artistry, perfect for entertaining as well as restorative time at home. Thoughtfully designed by CetraRuddy Architecture to accommodate a 21st-century lifestyle, this uniquely exceptional home boasts spectacular finishes and grand proportions.

5) Tyler Whitman

Website | (917) 565-5166 | NY, NY 10036| [email protected] |

Tyler Whitman is a real estate agent and sales lead of The Whitman Team at TripleMint in New York City, New York, and has over a decade of experience. Along with his team, Tyler assists clients with buying, selling, and renting residential properties. Agents with TripleMint are incentivized by customer satisfaction, and The Whitman Team takes this value seriously, making each transaction fun and efficient. They use high definition videos and take a friendly approach to marketing to attract buyers.

Listed at $4,995,000; A show-stopping collaboration between Ian Schrager and Herzog & De Meuron, 160 Leroy is arguably the most iconic addition to the West Village waterfront. North 10C is the highest floor offered of this incredible two-bedroom layout and is ready for its new owner. Upon entering the 1,728 square foot home, you are immediately taken by the 11-foot ceilings, 12-inch wide Scandinavian Larch wood floors, and the glass wall of windows. It is immediately apparent that this home is unlike any other property offered in Manhattan. The entry features a beautifully designed powder room with a floating marble vanity and custom Corian sink finished with brushed copper fixtures & beautiful lighting.

4) William Bolls

Website | (646) 285-8197 | Seattle, WA [email protected]

William Bolls is a broker and the lead for the WKB Team with The Compass Group with more than 15 years of experience representing buyers and sellers throughout the New York, New York, metro area. He specializes in high-end, single, and multi-family residential properties with a focus on real estate in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Mr. Bolls is a certified negotiation expert, a certified buyer representative, and a New York residential specialist. William has repeatedly earned status as a member of Compass’s Multi-Million-Dollar Club, and as one of NRT’s Top 1000 Sales Associates nationwide.

Listed at $725,000; This Greenwich Village co-op has been meticulously reimagined by designer Peter Lentz to create a 5-star experience on West 13th Street. This Garden facing studio with highest quality upgrades including grey stained diagonal oak floors, custom Lutron-controlled lighting, Holly Hunt sconces. Pristine kitchen with polished nickel hardware, Miele appliances, built-in espresso/cappuccino/coffee system, and Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer drawers. Spa-inspired bathroom with marble-lined dressing area…

3) Bianka Yankov

Website | (212) 500-1900| NY, NY 10016 | [email protected] |

SPIRE Founder Bianka Yankov, is among the most successful brokers in the US – ranked in the Top 2% by National Association of Realtors® and one of the top 100 leading women in the Real Estate world by the Real Estate Weekly publication. Bianka’s record-setting stats (92% closing ratio, 224 transactions in calendar-year , and numerous top production awards) paved the way for her swift rise in the NYC Real Estate market –accomplishing more by age 27 than most agents achieve in a lifetime. Since 2005, she has enriched the lives of thousands of New Yorkers. Bianka has appeared in numerous publications including The Real Deal and Broker’s Weekly. She is a Certified Real Estate Advisor, master coach, and featured speaker at NYREI and Real Estate Academy. Recently, Bianka was featured in Real Estate Weekly as one of the leading ladies in Real Estate of 2018, adding to her growing list of accolades.

Listed at $665,000; Authentic loft living experience at 19-19 24th Avenue near Astoria Park. This rare Duplex Loft apartment is highlighted by soaring 18’ ceilings and a dramatic expanse of windows with a Southern exposure that accentuates the bright, open, and airy floor plan. This stylish loft offers modern elegance and is artfully designed to maximize the open entertaining spaces and loft-living. 

 2) Salvatore Crifasi

Website |(718) 894-8700 | Brooklyn, NY 11211
[email protected] |

Salvatore Crifasi is a broker and the owner of Crifasi Real Estate Inc. He has more than 40 years of experience helping clients in the New York, New York, metro area. Mr. Crifasi specializes in commercial and residential real estate in Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island. He also handles investment property sales, foreclosures, and land acquisitions and is the president of the Middle Village Chamber of Commerce and on the Queens Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors.

Listed at $33,000,000; With 6BD/6.5BA on 515 Park Avenue is one of Manhattans most desirable condominiums, and is perfectly positioned on the corner of Park Avenue and 60th Street. This mansion in the sky enjoys 2, 000 square feet of spectacular terraces overlooking Park Avenue along with 6, 000 square feet of magnificent interiors in this enormous mint-condition duplex in a premier full-service condominium building. Enter by a private elevator landing to an impressive gallery which leads to a grand corner living room with a fireplace and French doors opening onto the terraces. Immediately adjacent is a large and elegant formal dining room, and a handsome billiards room/library. There is an enormous eat-in kitchen with top of the line appliances, and adjoining the chefs kitchen is a spacious breakfast room with French doors opening onto the terraces. The first floor also offers a powder room, dry bar and wine storage, a laundry room, and a bedroom and full bath, perfect for staff or guests.

1) Erin Boisson Aries

Website | (212) 974-4551 | NY, NY 10012 | [email protected] |

Erin Boisson Aries is widely recognized as an expert and visionary in the residential New York City real estate market. Erin Boisson Aries was recently ranked as the #1 Top Producer at a prominent New York City firm and recognized as the #2 individual agent in New York City and #4 top agent in the country by sales volume (out of more than 1 million agents) by The Wall Street Journal. Her refined vision and keen perspective have been informed by her upbringing in North and South America and Europe. Erin is fluent in French and Italian. She lives with her husband and their two children in Greenwich Village.

Listed at $34,00,000; Breathtaking helicopter views of the Manhattan skyline, Central Park, the East, and Hudson Rivers and beyond define this sky-high penthouse duplex. With 9,000 square feet, five bedrooms, and six-and-a-half bathrooms by architectural legend Charles Gwathmey, this palatial home features an awe-inspiring, 24-foot double-height ceiling in the living room, a chef’s eat-in-kitchen with state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances, separate floors for entertaining and living, and a nearly 2,000-square-foot master suite with dual closets and separate bathrooms. Double home offices, a media room, two living rooms, and separate staff quarters and storage complete the property. Soaring over 700 feet above midtown, PH51/52W offers views for miles, taking in landmarks and scenery rare in the current market and at this price per square foot. Through 400 linear feet of 12-foot-high windows showcasing northern, western, and southern exposures, open vistas span from the East River to the Hudson and from the Freedom Tower to the George Washington Bridge.

About Our Rankings

This list takes a range of ranking criteria into consideration, including but not limited to: work history, customer satisfaction, awards and recognition, geographic area of work, and clientele. We spent over 40 hours researching local real estate agents before calculating the final ranking for this post. If there is additional information about your business that could affect these rankings, please email us at [email protected]