Elizabeth V. Alicea

As a COMPASS real estate broker and a New York State attorney, I bring legal insight, market expertise and cutting-edge technology to every transaction. My goal is simple: help my buyers, sellers, and investor clients make informed real estate decisions while navigating the complexities of the New York City housing market with confidence and ease.

Real estate has always been personal for me. Growing up in Chicago as the daughter of a carpenter, I developed an early appreciation for architecture, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design. That interest became practical experience years later when my family and I moved into and renovated a multi-family home in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, where I managed the renovation from layout design to contractor oversight. Today I continue to manage the property and our tenants, giving me firsthand insight into ownership, renovation, and multi-family investing in NYC. Because of that experience, I understand that real estate decisions are rarely just transactions—they’re about growing families, building businesses, and realizing dreams. 

Having lived and worked in NYC for more than 25 years, I bring deep neighborhood knowledge across Brooklyn and Manhattan, along with a global perspective shaped by living in Spain, Brazil, and India. As a person of multicultural background, I value the role that cultural fluency plays in NYC real estate, where buyers and sellers often come from diverse cultural and international backgrounds. This perspective helps me thoughtfully navigate the nuances that shape multigenerational and cross-border real estate decisions. I have helped clients navigate first-time home purchases, retirement, relocations, new development acquisitions, estate sales, brownstone restorations, condo conversions, and everything in between.  Clients often work with me because they want an advisor who understands not only the financial and legal aspects of real estate, but also the human and cultural dynamics that shape their decisions. 

Whether you are buying or selling a home or looking to grow your portfolio, I guide you through every step of the process and avidly negotiate on your behalf. I have built long lasting relationships with developers, real estate attorneys, mortgage lenders, and other industry professionals to give you a competitive advantage to close the deal.

If you’re considering buying, selling, or investing in Brooklyn or Manhattan real estate, reach out!

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Elizabeth was a dream to work with . . . She explained the process thoroughly, set my expectations realistically -- and then wildly exceeded them!

— Allison, Park Slope

Elizabeth is so wonderful! Our house sale in Brooklyn was a stressful one as we were purchasing a property elsewhere, and she was so helpful in guiding, advocating, communicating thoroughly and quickly with all parties, and so kind and easy to work with. We knew what to expect from the onset (especially regarding photos/open houses with respect to the fact we had young kids) and I cannot recommend her enough!

— Matthew & Kendall, Prospect Lefferts Garden

Elizabeth was great: responsive, friendly and did wonders helping us prepare our house for sale. We recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking to sell a place in Brooklyn. We stayed in our house during the open houses and have two small kids! Elizabeth was understanding and gave us great tips and staged our house to look great.

— Crystal & David, Park Slope

Elizabeth is an amazing broker and was instrumental in our NYC home search. She was extremely patient and knowledgeable as we explored fixer uppers but eventually decided on a ready to move-in space. Her experience with the process from all sides was extremely helpful and much appreciated, especially as first-time NYC buyers who needed some additional hand holding. She went above and beyond during our journey.

— Kristen & Mike, Bedford Stuyvesant

Elizabeth was incredible to work with as we were looking to purchase our home in Brooklyn. She was responsive to all our questions, she advocated for us to the sellers, and she provided many names and numbers for the various people we would need to close on the house (lenders, lawyers, etc). She’s very friendly and easy to work with and you know that she wants to help you get that most perfect home.

— Kendall, Crown Heights

Elizabeth is a breath of fresh air and a beacon of hope for all those looking for a place to live in New York. She is extremely kind, works quickly, and asks all the right questions. Her advice comes from a place of caring. She takes into considerations all your wants & needs . . . I have never met a broker easier to work with.

— Katelyn, Bedford Stuyvesant