Karen Kelley

Karen Kelley

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
kkelley@compass.com
M: 917-952-7732

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Testimonials

★★★★★

We have worked with Karen Kelley for nearly 20 years. Buying and selling homes as our family grew and our needs changed. She has consistently worked to find us the perfect home, and advocated for us as a seller. Karen’s knowledge and insights in the NYC real estate market has been invaluable. - - Lora M., Buyer & Seller

★★★★★

I have known Karen for many years now and I have to admit that trusting her with my property portfolio has been the best thing that happened. Karen is extremely knowledgeable of the property market in NYC and has a special gift to understand clients' needs quickly. She can match a need with a want with an ease and flair that is unparalleled. Karen and her team are extremely professional and efficient, and never leave a stone unturned. What is also formidable about Karen and her associates is that no project is too small. Their attention to all details and resolution is equal no matter what the budget is. Karen will find an investor a perfect opportunity and a family a perfect home. There has been no limit through our adventures together. - - Mercedes D., Seller

★★★★★

In our latest book, Extreme Trust, we cite Karen Kelley as an example of top trustability in the real estate business and would love to see more realtors with her business and work ethic. She's the best. - Martha R. and Dick C., Buyer & Seller

About Karen

Karen Kelley is a top-tier Associate Broker and the founder of The Karen Kelley Team, bringing passion, insight, and artistry to the world of New York City real estate. With approximately $1 billion in closed New York City sales, Karen is recognized not only for her results-driven expertise, but for the genuine care, integrity, and sophistication she brings to every client experience.

Karen is consistently ranked in the Top 100 Agents in New York City and in the Top 1,000 Real Estate Professionals nationwide by Real Trends. She has also been named among The Wall Street Journal’s Top 75 Manhattan Brokers and has earned the #1 spot in both sales and rentals across multiple seasons.

Before rising to the top of NYC real estate, Karen’s journey began in a military family, living in over a dozen states. That formative experience instilled in her a deep appreciation for the diverse cultures and communities that make up the United States. But New York always called to her, and she made her way here as soon as she could.

Karen studied opera at both the Manhattan School of Music and The Mannes College of Music, earning a Bachelor of Science in Music and a Professional Studies Diploma. Her singing career brought her to prestigious stages, including the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Today, real estate has become her second stage—where she brings the same passion, precision, and presence she once brought to music.

Karen specializes in luxury sales, residential resales, and new development, offering trusted representation to local, national, and international clientele. Her knowledge of Manhattan’s neighborhoods—both established and emerging—is unmatched, and her long-standing relationships in the industry make her a trusted guide in an ever-changing market.

Karen proudly serves on the Board of Classical Lyric Arts (CLA) [https://www.classiclyricarts.org/board-of-directors], supporting and mentoring young opera singers in their artistic journeys. 

For Karen, real estate is more than a profession—it’s an expression of her love for New York, her eye for beauty, and her commitment to helping people find a place where they truly belong.




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Karen Kelley’s Listings

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Listed By Compass

$15,000,000

6
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

319-321 West 74th Street

Upper West Side

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a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of a dining room with furniture and chandelier
a view of a dining room with furniture and window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a stove a sink and a refrigerator
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a living room with furniture and a large window
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a bedroom with a bed and a flat screen tv
a bedroom with a bed and a flat screen tv
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unknown
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1/17
Listed By Compass

$6,200,000

3
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

435 East 52nd Street, Unit 16C2

Midtown East

$5,395,000 | 15 East 69th Street, Unit 10D | Lenox Hill
$5,395,000 | 15 East 69th Street, Unit 10D | Lenox Hill
$5,395,000 | 15 East 69th Street, Unit 10D | Lenox Hill
$5,395,000 | 15 East 69th Street, Unit 10D | Lenox Hill
$5,395,000 | 15 East 69th Street, Unit 10D | Lenox Hill
$5,395,000 | 15 East 69th Street, Unit 10D | Lenox Hill
$5,395,000 | 15 East 69th Street, Unit 10D | Lenox Hill
$5,395,000 | 15 East 69th Street, Unit 10D | Lenox Hill
$5,395,000 | 15 East 69th Street, Unit 10D | Lenox Hill
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Listed By Compass

$5,395,000

2
Bedrooms
2,200
Square Feet

15 East 69th Street, Unit 10D

Lenox Hill

$2,995,000 | 250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD | Midtown East
$2,995,000 | 250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD | Midtown East
$2,995,000 | 250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD | Midtown East
$2,995,000 | 250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD | Midtown East
$2,995,000 | 250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD | Midtown East
$2,995,000 | 250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD | Midtown East
$2,995,000 | 250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD | Midtown East
$2,995,000 | 250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD | Midtown East
$2,995,000 | 250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD | Midtown East
$2,995,000 | 250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD | Midtown East
$2,995,000 | 250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD | Midtown East
$2,995,000 | 250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD | Midtown East
$2,995,000 | 250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD | Midtown East
$2,995,000 | 250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD | Midtown East
$2,995,000 | 250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD | Midtown East
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Listed By CompassNew Construction

$2,995,000

3
Bedrooms
2,086
Square Feet

250 East 49th Street, Unit 14CD

Midtown East

$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
$2,495,000 | 33 West 67th Street | Upper West Side
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Listed By Compass

$2,495,000

3
Bedrooms
2,191
Square Feet

33 West 67th Street

Upper West Side

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a living room with furniture and a window
a bathroom with a sink mirror and a shower
a view of a very nice looking room
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a view of a room with gym equipment
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a sink and a stove
a picture of a floor plan
1/8
Listed By Compass

$1,295,000

Studio
Bedrooms
476
Square Feet

768 5th Avenue, Unit 1237

Central Park South

$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
$1,250,000 | 325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D | Murray Hill
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Listed By CompassNew Construction

$1,250,000

1
Bedrooms
754
Square Feet

325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 10D

Murray Hill

$800,000 | 111 East 56th Street, Unit 1108 | Midtown East
$800,000 | 111 East 56th Street, Unit 1108 | Midtown East
$800,000 | 111 East 56th Street, Unit 1108 | Midtown East
$800,000 | 111 East 56th Street, Unit 1108 | Midtown East
$800,000 | 111 East 56th Street, Unit 1108 | Midtown East
1/5
Listed By Compass

$800,000

1
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

111 East 56th Street, Unit 1108

Midtown East

a balcony with table and chairs
a view of a balcony with wooden floor
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a view of an empty room with a window
a kitchen that has a lot of cabinets in it
a kitchen that has a sink and a stove
a view of kitchen with sink and refrigerator
a poster
a picture of a cabinet with a white and white walls
1/9
Listed By Compass

$750,000

2
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

111 East 56th Street, Unit 1005

Midtown East

a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and a large window
a living room with furniture a rug and a flat screen tv
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and a refrigerator
a bedroom with a bed and a dresser next to a window
a bathroom with a sink toilet a mirror and shower
a view of a building with a couple of cars parked in front of a building
$650,000 | 209 East 56th Street, Unit 9E | Midtown East
1/7
Listed By Compass

$650,000

1
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

209 East 56th Street, Unit 9E

Midtown East

a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and a large window
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop white cabinets and white stove
a bedroom with a bed and with a mirror on dresser
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
$495,500 | 435 East 65th Street, Unit 3G | Lenox Hill
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Listed By CompassContract Signed

$495,500

1
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

435 East 65th Street, Unit 3G

Lenox Hill