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★★★★★
"IEmilio is the most straightforward real estate broker we have ever dealt with. It was at all times clear that he was working to benefit our interests. Unlike some others, he was willing to advise us to be patient and wait for the right thing to become available. He had a very good understanding of what we needed and didn't waste our time on apartments that were never going to work for us. And on the occasions when he suggested different things to those we had initially specified, it turned out to be for good reasons. Emilio was very helpful and responsive, even viewing some apartments when we weren't in town and sending us videos. We will be happy to do business with him in the future.." - James Baker.
★★★★★
"I have worked with Emilio on two separate occasions now -- most recently following my displacement due to Hurricane Sandy -- and have nothing but positive things to say about him. He is the consummate professional, paying very close attention to the criteria and needs as defined by his clientele. Emilio uses this information to identify various options (even some you may have initially not envisioned) and present them to you. This leads me to what is perhaps the most important factor that I believe separates Emilio from his competitors: he is not pushy and does not try to force upon you potential apartments or residences. I have found Emilio to be consistently accommodating, finding ways to fit your schedule, and going beyond the call of duty to help get things done. I have and will continue to recommend Emilio to my friends and colleagues.." - Rashad Nelms
★★★★★
"Emilio was a great broker to work with for a number of reasons:
1) He was on time, even early, to show us the apartment
2) He recommended several other apartments worth looking at to help minimize our search
3) He wasn't pushy or tried to oversell the apartment we ended up taking, even suggesting we think about it over the night.
Emilio greatly minimized the stress of finding an apartment in the city and was kind and thoughtful to all of our needs and periodically checked-in with us throughout the leasing process. He's a great broker and I would recommend working with him for your apartment search..." - Alexis Cheung
★★★★★
iEmilio is totally free of the broker-itis syndrome that seems to run rampant in NYC. Not only was he always early to every appointment we had with him, he was friendly and never pushy. What I like about Emilio most is that he gives you things straight up, never oversells a place or tries to spin a listing into something that it's not!
Bottom line is that Emilio is the quintessential un-broker: punctual, courteous, genuine & trustworthy. If you've looked for an apartment with your typical NYC broker before then you know how much of a rarity this is! ." - Daemian Smith and Christine Suarez
★★★★★
Emilio is an honest, punctual, easygoing, hardworking broker. Full disclosure --- he only showed us 1 apartment --- but that was more a reflection of our budget and the inventory available where we were looking. Throughout the whole process of setting up the viewing, meeting up and going through the apartment, answering all of our questions afterward, negotiations with the landlord, and the actual signing of the lease, Emilio was a pleasure to work with. In our apartment search, we looked at 23 apartments with over 10 brokers, and I've gotta say, Emilio's easygoing attitude and total transparency put them all to shame. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a place in NYC. ." - - Phil Jackson
★★★★★
"Hands down the best agent we've ever dealt with. In the past year, my fiancée and I have met with many, many, MANY agents in Manhattan and Brooklyn. At one point, we were looking to buy then decided to rent for a while. Of all the people we've dealt with, Emilio has been the most straightforward and honest. He is always available and is 100% upfront about the apartment you're viewing, the neighborhood you're looking at and what you can get for your price range. He has so much insight that is invaluable when trying to maneuver the maze that is the NYC rental world.
We saw an apartment with him in Brooklyn but later requested apartments in Harlem and he delivered. In less than a week from meeting him, we had already submitted an application at one of his recommended apartments and will be moving in tomorrow! It's an amazing space and he really nailed our wants/likes.
Not only does he work at one of the biggest real estate companies but he's just great at his job. I can't thank him enough for making this process easy and effortless. ." - - Pamela Matta
★★★★★
"Emilio is a true professional! He is by far one of the best and most pleasant Real Estate Agents I have ever delt with. I was trying to rent an apartment for my son who was moving from AZ to NY. Fortunately we stumbled upon one of Emilio's listings. My son was still in AZ so Emilio took a video of the apartment. Emilio made it very easy for us to accept the apartment, even though we could not personally view it. He was patient, informative, professional and knowledgeable. He answered all questions no matter how many or how long. I always felt at ease. He never made me feel like he had to go or he had another client. He was positive and truly delightful. It was an Awesome experience and I can truly say if you're looking for an exceptional Agent, call Emilio Martinez. ." - - - Vanessa Rogers
Specialties
Born and raised on the Lower East Side, Emilio Martinez is a member of The Sanctuary Team at Compass. With over twenty years of experience in New York City real estate, his background spans new development sales and lease-ups, marketing leadership, and managing large-scale rental operations—overseeing business across Brooklyn, training agents, and building landlord relationships.
Now based in Bedford-Stuyvesant, he brings the kind of deep neighborhood knowledge that only comes from a lifetime in the city—not just working in Brooklyn and downtown Manhattan, but growing up in them, watching them evolve, and understanding what makes them tick.
Emilio began his career in 2005, at just 20 years old. Since then, he has been involved in more than $100 million in transactions spanning new development sales, resales, bulk deals, and leasing. This breadth of experience, combined with his roots in the city, gives him a practical understanding of how neighborhoods shift, how buildings are built and maintained, and what actually holds value in New York's constantly evolving market.
Before real estate, Emilio studied audio engineering at the Institute of Audio Research in Greenwich Village after graduating from Suffield Academy in Connecticut. That background shaped how he evaluates space—he pays attention to flow, acoustics, natural light, and architectural details most brokers miss. He gravitates toward clients who care about substance over staging.
Whether you're a first-time buyer, an investor building a portfolio, or someone exploring new developments, Emilio's approach is straightforward: listen closely, cut through the noise, and find properties that make sense for how you live and what you're trying to build.
Emilio Martinez’s Transactions

$2,600,000
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
505 W 43rd St, Unit 14C
Hell's Kitchen

$2,310,000
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
505 W 43rd St, Unit 14A
Hell's Kitchen

$2,000,000
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
505 W 43rd St, Unit 11A
Hell's Kitchen

$1,835,000
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
505 W 43rd St, Unit 3G
Hell's Kitchen

$1,800,000
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
505 W 43rd St, Unit 11B
Hell's Kitchen

$1,700,000
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
505 W 43rd St, Unit 11G
Hell's Kitchen

$1,500,000
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
505 W 43rd St, Unit 9G
Hell's Kitchen

$1,495,000
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
1230 Bedford Ave, Unit 5R
Bedford-Stuyvesant

$1,295,000
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
505 W 43rd St, Unit 7A
Hell's Kitchen

$1,245,000
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
505 W 43rd St, Unit 4L
Hell's Kitchen

$1,195,000
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1.5
- Bathrooms
245 E 25th St, Unit 18C
Kips Bay

$1,150,000
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
505 W 43rd St, Unit 14J
Hell's Kitchen

$1,150,000
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
565 Park Ave, Unit 2E
Lenox Hill

$5,250
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
168 E 7th St, Unit 3AD
East Village

$4,950
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
413 E 78th St, Unit 5R
Lenox Hill

$4,650
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
431 E 87th St, Unit 4C
Yorkville

$4,391
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2.5
- Bathrooms
470 Classon Ave, Unit 1
Clinton Hill

$4,153
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2.5
- Bathrooms
470 Classon Ave, Unit 1
Clinton Hill

$3,999
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
310 E 46th St, Unit 3C
Turtle Bay

$3,969
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
21 India St, Unit 31C
Greenpoint

$3,500
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
15 William St, Unit 15C
Financial District

$3,450
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
168 E 7th St, Unit 2D
East Village













