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Brian Gay

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
briangay@compass.com
M: 828-387-0041

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Education

Western Carolina University

Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"I had the pleasure of working with Brian Gay to purchase my first home and could not speak more highly of him. Brian quickly understood what I was looking for and was a wonderful partner throughout the entire process. As a first time homebuyer, I especially appreciated how thorough and responsive Brian was with any questions that I had along the way. There’s no one else I would call for future real estate needs in the city. Thank you, Brian!" - Nina M.

★★★★★
"David & Brian were recommended by our friends who recently sold their apartment in the upper east side with their help. When we met them for the first time it was an easy & instant decision to bring them into to our quest of selling our home. They had such great energy, expansive knowledge of the current market & and insightful strategy of attracting the public interest. They listened to our wants & needs & helped us get over our concerns all the way to the end. They were super responsive & attentive and made us feel like we were their only clients. We cannot say enough nice things about them! If we want to sell or buy another property we would not hesitate to call them again!" - Brian S.

★★★★★
"My wife and I found our new home in NYC with David and Brian. They took us through the whole process; found us the right lawyers, inspectors, and contractor, and walked us through the complexities of NY real estate every step. We are happily enjoying this next adventure in our beautiful apartment home and when the next adventure comes up, they will be the first call we make." - Will B.



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About Brian
Brian Gay brings a strategic, results-driven approach to New York City real estate, with a successful background in hospitality and the arts as well as managing an extensive portfolio of rental buildings across Manhattan. Known for his strong commitment to authenticity and seamless client service, Brian excels in meeting the needs of all clients, from beginning to end.

Brian’s hands-on experience in managing large-scale rental buildings has honed his skills in problem-solving, communication, and strategic planning. Managing a diverse portfolio of Manhattan rental buildings has allowed Brian to work closely with owners, developers, and landlords, refining his skills in communication, market strategy, and property value optimization. Brian brings a fresh enthusiasm to real estate sales, combining his extensive background in rental management with a passion for helping clients achieve their homeownership dreams.

Now a valuable asset to the Davidson Martin Gay Team at Compass, Brian’s in-depth knowledge of the city and his commitment to excellence are perfectly aligned with the team's mission to deliver outstanding results for their clients. For Brian, success in real estate is about building lasting relationships based on trust, respect, and an unwavering dedication to his clients’ needs. Brian’s approach to sales is as dynamic as it is personal—he believes in building genuine connections and tailoring strategies to each client’s unique goals. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest, Brian’s dedication, integrity, and excitement for real estate make him an invaluable guide in the journey.

Originally from North Carolina, Brian now resides on the Upper West Side with his husband, where he enjoys the vibrant culture, design, and arts scene of the city. As a member of the Davidson Martin Gay Team at Compass, he leverages his deep understanding of the NYC market and his eye for design to deliver a standout experience for renters, buyers and sellers alike.

Contact Brian to discover your next home or investment opportunity!

Brian Gay’s Listings

$2,395,000 | 205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF | Gramercy
$2,395,000 | 205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF | Gramercy
$2,395,000 | 205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF | Gramercy
$2,395,000 | 205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF | Gramercy
$2,395,000 | 205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF | Gramercy
$2,395,000 | 205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF | Gramercy
$2,395,000 | 205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF | Gramercy
$2,395,000 | 205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF | Gramercy
$2,395,000 | 205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF | Gramercy
$2,395,000 | 205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF | Gramercy
$2,395,000 | 205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF | Gramercy
$2,395,000 | 205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF | Gramercy
$2,395,000 | 205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF | Gramercy
$2,395,000 | 205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF | Gramercy
$2,395,000 | 205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF | Gramercy
1/15
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$2,395,000

2
Bedrooms
1,611
Square Feet

205 East 22nd Street, Unit PHF

Gramercy

$1,195,000 | 321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B | Midtown East
$1,195,000 | 321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B | Midtown East
$1,195,000 | 321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B | Midtown East
$1,195,000 | 321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B | Midtown East
$1,195,000 | 321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B | Midtown East
$1,195,000 | 321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B | Midtown East
$1,195,000 | 321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B | Midtown East
$1,195,000 | 321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B | Midtown East
$1,195,000 | 321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B | Midtown East
$1,195,000 | 321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B | Midtown East
$1,195,000 | 321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B | Midtown East
$1,195,000 | 321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B | Midtown East
$1,195,000 | 321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B | Midtown East
$1,195,000 | 321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B | Midtown East
$1,195,000 | 321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B | Midtown East
1/15
Listed By CompassOpen: 3/15 12:00PM - 01:30PM - By Appt

$1,195,000

2
Bedrooms
1,200
Square Feet

321 East 48th Street, Unit 14B

Midtown East

$799,000 | 201 East 37th Street, Unit 11D | Murray Hill
$799,000 | 201 East 37th Street, Unit 11D | Murray Hill
$799,000 | 201 East 37th Street, Unit 11D | Murray Hill
$799,000 | 201 East 37th Street, Unit 11D | Murray Hill
$799,000 | 201 East 37th Street, Unit 11D | Murray Hill
$799,000 | 201 East 37th Street, Unit 11D | Murray Hill
$799,000 | 201 East 37th Street, Unit 11D | Murray Hill
$799,000 | 201 East 37th Street, Unit 11D | Murray Hill
$799,000 | 201 East 37th Street, Unit 11D | Murray Hill
$799,000 | 201 East 37th Street, Unit 11D | Murray Hill
$799,000 | 201 East 37th Street, Unit 11D | Murray Hill
1/11
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$799,000

2
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

201 East 37th Street, Unit 11D

Murray Hill

a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture and a large window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink a stove a table and chairs
a kitchen with a sink and a stove top oven
a kitchen with a sink a stove and refrigerator
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture and a mirror
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture and a window
a bedroom with a large bed and a couch
a living room with furniture and a large window
a bathroom with a sink and a bathtub
a utility room with dryer and washer
a view of a terrace with seating space
$799,000 | 175 Spencer Street, Unit 6B | Bedford-Stuyvesant
1/15
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$799,000

1
Bedrooms
669
Square Feet

175 Spencer Street, Unit 6B

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Brian Gay’s Transactions

Past Sales
a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and kitchen view

$1,610,000

2
Bedrooms
1,285
Square Feet

240 West 98th Street, Unit 3G

Upper West Side

a living room with furniture and a large window

$1,399,000

2
Bedrooms
1,181
Square Feet

240 West 98th Street, Unit 3D

Upper West Side

a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view

$1,286,000

2
Bedrooms
918
Square Feet

111 East 30th Street, Unit 11C

NoMad

$890,000 | 400 East 77th Street, Unit 7E | Lenox Hill

$890,000

2
Bedrooms

400 East 77th Street, Unit 7E

Lenox Hill

a living room with furniture and a floor to ceiling window

$850,000

1
Bedrooms

432 East 85th Street, Unit 5F

Upper East Side

a living room with furniture and window

$800,000

2
Bedrooms
1,221
Square Feet

807 Riverside Drive, Unit 4B

Washington Heights

a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv

$779,999

1
Bedrooms

215 West 75th Street, Unit 6B

Upper West Side

$700,000 | 435 East 85th Street, Unit GB5 | Upper East Side

$700,000

1
Bedrooms

435 East 85th Street, Unit GB5

Upper East Side

a living room with furniture and a large window

$630,000

2
Bedrooms
720
Square Feet

192 East 8th Street, Unit 6A

Kensington

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

a view of an empty room and window

$625,000

2
Bedrooms

233 East 69th Street, Unit 6L

Lenox Hill

Listing Courtesy of Living New York

$530,000 | 315 East 77th Street, Unit 2E | Upper East Side

$530,000

1
Bedrooms

315 East 77th Street, Unit 2E

Upper East Side

a living room with furniture and a large window

$490,000

1
Bedrooms
750
Square Feet

125 Ashland Place, Unit 6C

Fort Greene

Listing Courtesy of Serhant

$400,000 | 215 East 73rd Street, Unit 9D | Lenox Hill

$400,000

Studio
Bedrooms

215 East 73rd Street, Unit 9D

Lenox Hill

a living room with furniture a lamp and a table

$315,000

1
Bedrooms

409 Edgecombe Avenue, Unit 2G

Hamilton Heights

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

a living room with furniture and a book shelf

$260,000

Studio
Bedrooms

225 Bennett Avenue, Unit 4C

Hudson Heights

Past Rentals
a living room with furniture and a large window

$27,950

3
Bedrooms
2,570
Square Feet

35 Hudson Yards, Unit 6201

Hudson Yards

a living room with furniture and a large window

$18,500

3
Bedrooms
2,035
Square Feet

15 East 26th Street, Unit 11E

NoMad

$13,500

3
Bedrooms

180 West 81st Street, Unit PH

Upper West Side

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

a living room with furniture and a large window

$12,500

2
Bedrooms
1,677
Square Feet

30 East 31st Street, Unit 28

NoMad

$8,550 | 180 West 81st Street, Unit 5N | Upper West Side

$8,550

3
Bedrooms

180 West 81st Street, Unit 5N

Upper West Side

$8,000 | 172 West 79th Street, Unit 16A | Upper West Side

$8,000

2
Bedrooms
1,234
Square Feet

172 West 79th Street, Unit 16A

Upper West Side

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

$7,995 | 350 West 18th Street, Unit 5BC | Chelsea

$7,995

4
Bedrooms

350 West 18th Street, Unit 5BC

Chelsea

$7,500 | 350 W 18th St, Unit 3BC | Chelsea

$7,500

4
Bedrooms

350 W 18th St, Unit 3BC

Chelsea

$6,495 | 180 West 81st Street, Unit 4S | Upper West Side

$6,495

2
Bedrooms

180 West 81st Street, Unit 4S

Upper West Side

$6,300 | 814 Amsterdam Ave, Unit 6I | New York City

$6,300

814 Amsterdam Ave, Unit 6I

New York City

$6,300 | 814 Amsterdam Ave, Unit 8I | New York

$6,300

814 Amsterdam Ave, Unit 8I

New York

$6,195 | 180 West 81st Street, Unit 4W | Upper West Side

$6,195

3
Bedrooms

180 West 81st Street, Unit 4W

Upper West Side

$6,100 | 814 Amsterdam Ave, Unit 8J | New York

$6,100

814 Amsterdam Ave, Unit 8J

New York

a kitchen with a sink appliances and cabinets

$6,000

2
Bedrooms

814 Amsterdam Avenue, Unit 6J

Upper West Side

Listing Courtesy of Living New York

$5,995 | 814 Amsterdam Ave, Unit 5E | New York City

$5,995

814 Amsterdam Ave, Unit 5E

New York City

$5,500 | 200 W 82nd St, Unit 3W | Upper West Side

$5,500

3
Bedrooms

200 W 82nd St, Unit 3W

Upper West Side

$5,500 | 814 Amsterdam Ave, Unit 7I | manhattan

$5,500

814 Amsterdam Ave, Unit 7I

manhattan

a bedroom with furniture and a wooden floor

$5,400

3
Bedrooms

31 East 31st Street, Unit 7B

Midtown South

Listing Courtesy of Living New York