About Kaori
Born in Japan and shaped by New York, Kaori Cipriano brings an artist’s eye and a global perspective to the world of real estate. Since making New York City her home in 1997, she has become part of the creative fabric of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. These neighborhoods reflect her blend of authenticity, culture, and quiet sophistication.
Before joining Compass, Kaori spent two decades at the intersection of fashion and art. She founded a multidisciplinary showroom and led an artist agency that collaborated with many of the world’s most respected luxury brands and cultural institutions. That experience refined her sense of style, storytelling, and detail. She now brings those qualities to every client relationship.
Fluent in both Japanese and English, Kaori guides Japanese buyers through New York’s competitive market. Her bicultural background allows her to communicate with empathy and clarity, creating experiences that feel both seamless and strategic.
A proud Brooklyn homeowner, Kaori approaches every interaction with care, curiosity, and integrity. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, her son, and her two cats, Bleue and Phoebe.
Before joining Compass, Kaori spent two decades at the intersection of fashion and art. She founded a multidisciplinary showroom and led an artist agency that collaborated with many of the world’s most respected luxury brands and cultural institutions. That experience refined her sense of style, storytelling, and detail. She now brings those qualities to every client relationship.
Fluent in both Japanese and English, Kaori guides Japanese buyers through New York’s competitive market. Her bicultural background allows her to communicate with empathy and clarity, creating experiences that feel both seamless and strategic.
A proud Brooklyn homeowner, Kaori approaches every interaction with care, curiosity, and integrity. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, her son, and her two cats, Bleue and Phoebe.