As a third-generation real estate professional with an creative's eye and a tech geek's love of data, Ilana brings an authentically fresh perspective to buying and selling homes across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Her 20 years living throughout the city, from Williamsburg condos to to Upper East Side co-ops, gives her an insider's understanding of each neighborhood's unique rhythm and real estate landscape.
Blending her entertainment industry background at Universal Music and Vevo with real estate expertise comes naturally to Ilana. She combines creative digital marketing strategies with meticulous attention to detail, whether she's crafting the perfect listing or helping buyers navigate the complexities of NYC's market. Her approach is both strategic and human - you might find her analyzing market data one moment and bonding with clients over neighborhood coffee spots the next.
Known for her endless patience and genuine enthusiasm for matching people with their perfect homes, Ilana makes the process feel less like a transaction and more like an adventure with a trusted friend. She's equally comfortable advising first-time buyers about co-op board applications as she is helping investors analyze market opportunities - always with her signature mix of market insight, NYC street smarts, sense of humor and authentic care.
Born in NYC and raised in London, Ilana brings an international flair and family legacy in real estate to her work. This diverse background, combined with her passion for architecture and design, gives her a unique lens on New York's ever-evolving real estate landscape.
Ilana lives on the Upper East Side with her wife, Madeleine, and their son, Rocco, where you might find her strolling in Central Park, exploring the city's latest art exhibitions or hunting down the best omakase in town.
Ready to work with someone who'll make your real estate journey both successful and enjoyable? Let's talk.
"Ilana was an amazing agent to work with. She was always available by text or phone call to answer our many questions and concerns throughout the process. She is a great listener, understood what we wanted, and never pushed us to go for an apartment that didn't fit what we were looking for, or was more than we wanted to spend. We would work with her again, and definitely recommend others work with her as well." Michael and Stevie, Buyers, Gramercy Park
"Ilana has served as our real estate agent when we need to list our properties and find qualified and suitable tenants. This is no small task as it involves a combination of analysis, vision, marketing and people skills, all of which Ilana possesses. We entrust key decisions relating to our portfolio to Ilana because we know her to be reliable, smart, efficient, trustworthy, discrete and professional. In addition, Ilana is an absolute pleasure to work with as she is responsive, relationship minded, and has a disciplined and clear-headed work ethic. With Ilana as our fiduciary, we have the utmost confidence that we are receiving sound analysis, recommendations and that our interests are protected." Landlord, Manhattan and Brooklyn
"Ilana was the selling agent for my Upper East Side apartment. She made herself readily available and was extremely knowledgeable about the NYC market, the location and the building itself. She handled everything, including dealing with the co-op board, and made the whole process stress free." Anabel, Seller, Upper East Side
"THANK YOU so much for helping us make this happen. It really was an enjoyable experience working together. Much appreciated. I can't help but be so thankful for your nudging us to appreciate how good of a deal we were getting!" Mehul, Buyer, Upper West Side
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