Justin Rubinstein

Over the course of his 22-year career, Justin Rubinstein has successfully negotiated
more than $1 Billion in residential real estate transactions across New York City. His
clients include owners and purchasers of some of Manhattan’s most recognizable
properties, including The Time Warner Center, 56 Leonard, The Apthorp, One Madison,
150 Charles, Madison Square Park Tower, The Four Seasons Residences, 15 Central
Park West, Walker Tower, The Cortland, landmarked West Village townhouses, and new
development penthouses. In each instance, his clients have come away from the
experience with a strong appreciation for Justin’s negotiating acumen, his dedication,
and his expertise.

When representing sellers, Justin integrates exceptional and cutting-edge marketing
techniques with refined selling skills. This targeted and comprehensive approach to
finding the right buyer results in Justin consistently meeting or exceeding his clients’
expectations. As a buyer's broker, he combines extraordinary knowledge with a keen
eye for detail in unique properties, and a skillful sense of matching buyers' wishes with
excellent value. This has resulted in Justin regularly being honored as one of the top
brokers in New York City. Justin has the propensity for asking the right questions and
gathering pertinent information when a buyer is considering placing an offer on a
property. This persistence, along with his practice as a great listener, has regularly
positioned buyers to win deals in a competitive marketplace and has continued to
solidify his reputation as one of the most sought-after real estate professionals in New
York.

Justin’s experience extends beyond brokerage. In 2009, during one of the market’s
most challenging periods, he founded JDL Management, an investment and property
management firm focused on acquiring and operating residential real estate in
Manhattan and Brooklyn. The company has grown to own and/or oversee more than
100 properties. The experience of starting and managing this initiative has given Justin,
and consequently his clients, a distinct competitive advantage when sourcing
investment property deals.

Justin is frequently asked to speak at real estate panels at various institutions, including
the Real Estate Board of New York, the Yale Club, the University of Virginia McIntire
School of Commerce, and Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Justin
graduated from the University of Virginia, where he walked on to the football team as a
defensive end. Justin is a member of the University of Virginia Club of New York, and is
involved in City Meals and Blood Cancer United In 2012, Justin was extremely fortunate
to be a genetic match to his brother who had been diagnosed with Leukemia and
provided a life-saving stem cell transplant.

Client Testimonials 

"Justin Rubinstein served as the sales agent for our upper east side penthouse property. It was a complicated sale involving many issues outside of Justin's control and required a great deal of patience. He was our steady and hard-working advocate throughout the process and got us through to a successful closing in a relatively soft market. What stands out most about Justin is his forthrightness; his strategic approach to sales; his understanding of the motivations below the surface of a negotiation; and his empathy. I recommend him to all seeking representation in real estate."

 
170 East 87th Street, Penthouse


“Justin Rubinstein is not only the most professional salesperson I have ever worked with, but also the most effective. After marketing my 6400 square foot building with another brokerage with no success, I was fortunate to meet Justin. He provided me with a reinvigorated marketing plan and ideas for how to sell my building. In a very short time, he had relisted the building and garnered immediate interest. Selling an entire building for a premium price is not an easy task, but Justin and his team were up to the challenge, and exceeded my expectations. Within 60 days, we had an accepted offer and a . As this was a complicated and nuanced deal, having Justin’s involvement from start to finish was critical, and once the was , he became even more valuable. Where some brokers’ attention may falter after signing, Justin understood the importance of seeing the deal through to the finish line and made sure that we succeeded. 45 days later we had a successful and smooth closing, and Justin was able to guide me through the entire process. Should you ever find yourself in a position to sell an apartment or piece of property, I must say you should Justin first.”


“It was a great pleasure working with you on the sale of our apartment. We appreciate your dedication, personal attention and tireless effort during the sale. You were very helpful in constantly re-evaluating our strategy based on market conditions. As a result, our apartment sold for over 25% more per square foot than the most recent comp. We were very impressed with your knowledge of the market and most importantly, you handled all facets of the sale with expertise and valuable counsel from start to finish. You were very attentive throughout and especially towards the end during a complicated negotiation you were patient and provided outstanding guidance.”

242 East 25th Street, Penthouse