Brian Babst

Brian Babst

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
bbabst@compass.com
M: 646-456-0034

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation
Languages: English, French, Portuguese

Education

Fordham University - B.A., Information Systems, Chemistry, Natural Science, French Language/Literature
University of Westminster - I.T., Marketing, International Financial Management, Management Decision Making

Charity

amfAR, Habitat for Humanity


Client Testimonials

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"Brian Babst is my agent - and should be yours - to navigate buying, renting, and selling. He has the rare blend of expertise and empathy. Iā€™ve never felt more sheltered." - Mark

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"Knowledgeable, respectful, approachable and thorough. Brian sets realistic expectations while negotiating for his clients. He was a pleasure to work with." - Karan

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"I have worked with Brian on 3 separate real estate transactions in New York City and have been consistantly impressed by his professionalism, creativity, ideas and communication skills. He makes what can be an arduous process fun, and he is terrific at thinking outside the box. I wouldnt consider using anyone else as I continue to expand my real estate portfoilio in this city." - Jordan

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"I have worked with Brian over the last 12 years on multiple deals. He has become my go-to person for any real estate/property related questions. He is knowledgeable, resourceful and above all honest. He will also act in the clientā€™s best interest even if it means passing up on a deal. I trust his judgement and integrity and feel so lucky to be able to count on his expertise and experience."


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About Brian
With two decades of experience in New York City real estate and over a billion dollars of completed transactions, Brian is widely known throughout the industry for his personal service, tireless dedication, and unparalleled professionalism to each client. Originally from New Orleans, Brian has called NYC home since moving for university and has lived in all corners of Manhattan, from the East Village and Upper West Side to Union Square and Chelsea. In addition to focusing on Manhattan real estate, Brian -- with partner Daren Herzberg and team -- also has extensive expertise in Brooklyn apartments and townhouses.

What makes Brian unique is his outlook on real estate. To him, real estate is not a commodity. Thatā€™s why he delves deep into each property he represents, uncovering, and highlighting the unique attributes that set the property apart. Additionally, his background in marketing new condominium projects from concept to completion gives him extensive experience in branding and product differentiation. Because of these factors, Brian has a proven history of breaking pricing records.

A skilled communicator, Brian carefully listens to each buyer he assists so he can understand their true real estate needs. As such, heā€™s better able to leverage his buyersā€™ time by showing them only the properties that meet their specifications. When that perfect property is found, Brian uses his expert negotiation and presentation skills to get the best price possible and successfully present buyers to even the most rigorous co-op boards.

Before entering the real estate field, Brian obtained his Bachelorā€™s degree in Information Systems from Fordham University, studied abroad at the University of Westminster in London, and then worked at a top-tier Wall Street firm, performing equity research and securities analysis. His focus on numbers and data make him especially popular with clients in the financial industry.

When heā€™s not showing or marketing properties, Brian enjoys playing the piano, fine-tuning his Portuguese language skills, and supporting a variety of charitable organizations, among them amfAR and Habitat for Humanity.

Whether youā€™re ready to buy or sell, Brian will use his encyclopedic knowledge of New York City, high-quality customer service skills, and a healthy dose of Southern charm to help you meet all your real estate goals.

Brian Babstā€™s Listings

a living room with furniture and a large window
a dining room with furniture and window
a kitchen with a refrigerator and a potted plant
a living room with furniture and a large window
a bathroom with a tub sink and mirror
a living room with furniture and painting on the wall
a bedroom with a bed and a painting on the wall
a room with pool and windows
a bathroom with a double vanity sink a toilet and mirror
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and paintings on the wall
a kitchen with granite countertop a sink dishwasher stove and cabinets
a view of a dining room with furniture
a view of a hallway with furniture and wooden floor
front view of a building with trees
a view of a street with seating area
a view of a building and a street
a view of a store with a lot of people
front view of a building
a picture of a bench
1/20
Listed By Compass

$3,295,000

2
Bedrooms
2,082
Square Feet

29 West 21st Street, Unit 5

Flatiron

$1,695,000 | 860 United Nations Plaza, Unit 22G | Midtown East
$1,695,000 | 860 United Nations Plaza, Unit 22G | Midtown East
$1,695,000 | 860 United Nations Plaza, Unit 22G | Midtown East
$1,695,000 | 860 United Nations Plaza, Unit 22G | Midtown East
$1,695,000 | 860 United Nations Plaza, Unit 22G | Midtown East
$1,695,000 | 860 United Nations Plaza, Unit 22G | Midtown East
$1,695,000 | 860 United Nations Plaza, Unit 22G | Midtown East
$1,695,000 | 860 United Nations Plaza, Unit 22G | Midtown East
$1,695,000 | 860 United Nations Plaza, Unit 22G | Midtown East
$1,695,000 | 860 United Nations Plaza, Unit 22G | Midtown East
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Listed By CompassContract Signed

$1,695,000

2
Bedrooms
1,650
Square Feet

860 United Nations Plaza, Unit 22G

Midtown East

a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a house with lots of trees
a kitchen with granite countertop white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
a living room with furniture or couch and a window
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a living room with furniture wooden floor and a flat screen tv
a white toilet sitting next to a bathroom sink
front view of a building
a view of a lake from a balcony
a picture of a room
1/11
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$895,000

1
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

337 West 20th Street, Unit 1B

Chelsea

a bed room with a bed and furniture
a living room filled with furniture and a potted plant
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink stove and cabinets
a view of a tall building
a living room with furniture and a painting
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a bedroom with a bed and lamp
a living room with furniture and a potted plant
a view of a patio with couches table and chairs and potted plants
a front view of a house with a garden
a large white kitchen with cabinets
a picture of a floor plan
1/12
Listed By Compass

$795,000

Studio
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

7 Lexington Avenue, Unit 12F

Gramercy