Kathleen Perkins

Kathleen Perkins

About Kathleen
With over three decades of real estate expertise and a profound personal passion for historic architecture, Kathleen Perkins has established herself as one of Brooklyn’s premier townhouse specialists. Known for her ability to command premium prices, Kathleen recently secured a remarkable $1,000,000 over asking price across just three exclusive sales—a testament to her strategic pricing, deep market knowledge, and unmatched marketing prowess.

What truly sets Kathleen apart is her holistic approach to presentation. She doesn't just list homes; she transforms them. Drawing on her extensive background in high-end design—including years managing multi-million dollar projects at Waterworks—Kathleen acts as a visionary project manager for her sellers. Alongside her trusted crew, she personally oversees staging, light renovations, and curb appeal optimization to ensure every property shines online and in person. Her design-forward exclusives are frequently featured in top media outlets and celebrated as the "House of the Day" on Brownstoner.

For buyers, Kathleen’s deep roots on Wall Street and in real estate finance give her clients a distinct competitive edge. Renowned among local brokers for her integrity and seamless transactions, she excels at prepping buyers to win intense bidding wars with flawless financial packages.

A Cornell University graduate raised between New York and Hollywood, Kathleen’s worldly perspective is matched by her deep local commitment. A Brooklyn resident for over 15 years, she lives in a meticulously restored 19th-century Fort Greene carriage house, which has been featured on local home tours since 2009. When she isn’t reinventing spaces, Kathleen travels globally and serves on the board of The Thorn Tree Project, an international children's philanthropy.


Client Testimonials

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★★★★★ "In Brooklyn real estate, it matters who's going to bat for you when you're buying, and in Kathleen, I had someone who could match wits with the seller's agent during a very long and drawn-out contract process. Kathleen's sense of the market, and when and how to make a move, proved invaluable for this first-time homebuyer. I found an incredible deal on a huge apartment in exactly the area I wanted to be and got to signing almost right away on my first ever bid. Kathleen is also very well resourced and put me in touch with a fantastic real estate attorney who shepherded me through an unexpectedly complicated bank approval process. I would recommend her, and anyone on her team, in a heartbeat!" - Han K.

★★★★★ "Kathleen is fantastic. As a first-time home buyer, she guided me through the process and gave valuable advice every step of the way. Especially through a seemingly endless co-op board package! She is highly communicative and responsive. As a designer, I had a very specific set of search criteria in mind. She also has a sharp eye for design, and consistently took me to view apartments that closely fit my vision. She handled high-pressure situations and demanding personalities with ease and grace while still standing firm on what was best for me, her client. Even now- two years after the purchase, we have stayed in touch. I would recommend her with no reservation." - Alyssa B.

★★★★★ "Kathleen Perkins is a treasure trove of knowledge about NYC. She definitely knows the extra complicated real estate processes and realities of NYC. If you work with her, she will be very responsive and quick about it. People who are informed and well-spoken, outgoing, and with a love of humanity tend to make the best negotiators. Kathleen is all of that. A seasoned professional with a strong knowledge of design, renovation possibilities, and associated general costs. I recommend Kathleen Perkins and her supporting team very much." - Judith M.

★★★★★ "I used Kathleen for both purchasing my condo in Crown Heights as well as renting it out. Throughout the purchasing process, she was extremely helpful and insightful. A couple of things I thought really stood out were her response time to questions, her drive to get things done in an efficient manner, and her recommendations on people I work with (mortgage company, inspector, etc.). I hands down recommend Kathleen to future buyers." - Kate L.

★★★★★ "Working with Kathleen was a dream! It was hands down the easiest real estate experience we have had to date. I really felt like Kathleen was on our team and had our best interests at heart. Kathleen was also incredibly responsive to my many inquiries and she always had an answer for us. I already know that we will work with her again, and I could not recommend her more." - Jennifer D.

★★★★★ "Kathleen is beyond amazing! She has years of experience, evidenced in her absolute knowledge of the market, the neighborhoods, and her ability to really listen to what you want. She handles it all with the ease of a true professional. I highly recommend her, she made buying my condo effortless. Also, she is a delight to spend time with!" - Kelly D.

★★★★★ "Kathleen is the consummate professional. She is extremely knowledgeable and is also a master of the deal. We were involved in a highly contested bidding war on a property and her skill and business savvy advice were the difference in our side winning out. We were extremely proud to have her represent us, she is just an amazing Realtor!" - Darryl K.

★★★★★ "Thanks to Kathleen, I get to live in my dream house! Kathleen's knowledge of the area, her ability to navigate negotiations, and her experience with ensuring applications are immaculate really set her apart. Kathleen makes the process fun and I couldn't recommend her more. Thank you, Kathleen!" - Kristen S.

Kathleen Perkins’ Transactions

Past Sales
a living room with furniture and a fireplace

$5,600,000

6
Bedrooms
4,280
Square Feet
20' x 100'
lot size
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor

$5,550,000

4
Bedrooms
3,200
Square Feet
0.05
Acres
a kitchen with a sink and a stove top oven

$3,847,000

4
Bedrooms
3,300
Square Feet
0.04
Acres
a view of living room and window

$3,750,000

5
Bedrooms
3,200
Square Feet
0.04
Acres
a living room with furniture and floor to ceiling windows

$3,748,491

3
Bedrooms
1,813
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

a front view of a house with garden

$3,700,000

3,400
Square Feet
50' x 70'
lot size

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

a view of entryway and hall with wooden floor

$3,025,000

4
Bedrooms
3,476
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

$2,600,000 | 327 Vanderbilt Avenue | Clinton Hill

$2,600,000

2,200
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

a view of a building with stairs

$2,575,000

4
Bedrooms
3,950
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

a living room with furniture and a large window

$2,325,000

5
Bedrooms
2,900
Square Feet
0.05
Acres
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a sink stove and white cabinets

$2,115,000

3,000
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

$2,100,000 | 143 Clifton Place | Bedford-Stuyvesant

$2,100,000

2,520
Square Feet
19' x 100'
lot size

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

a view of a building with a potted plant

$1,999,999

3,300
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

an outdoor space with furniture and umbrella

$1,985,000

2
Bedrooms
1,500
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

$1,950,000 | 351 Adelphi Street | Fort Greene

$1,950,000

1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

a living room with furniture a couch and chandelier

$1,850,000

Studio
Bedrooms
1,524
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

a bathroom with a sink toilet and a mirror

$1,840,000

4
Bedrooms
2,600
Square Feet
20' x 100'
lot size

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

$1,790,500 | 281 Skillman Street | Bedford-Stuyvesant

$1,790,500

4
Bedrooms
2,093
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

Past Rentals
$4,800 | 488 Sterling Place, Unit 1A | Crown Heights

$4,800

1
Bedrooms
1,696
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

$4,250 | 280 Jefferson Avenue, Unit 2 | Bedford-Stuyvesant

$4,250

1
Bedrooms
880
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

$3,600 | 555 Washington Avenue, Unit 3J | Clinton Hill

$3,600

1
Bedrooms
900
Square Feet
$3,600 | 314 Cumberland Street, Unit 1 | Fort Greene

$3,600

1
Bedrooms
800
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

$2,800

1
Bedrooms
75
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

a front view of a house with garden

$2,500

1
Bedrooms
700
Square Feet
13' x 100'
lot size

Listing Courtesy of Elliman