Jose Sanabria

★★★★★
"As a Paraguayan foreigner and an engineer based in Paraguay, I was referred to Jose by the Consul General of Paraguay in New York. As a former diplomat, Jose understands the challenges foreigners face when renting in NYC. My daughter Diana is studying in New York, and we needed to relocate her to the city. Against all odds, Jose found her a great apartment in the East Village. Throughout the process, I felt supported and at ease knowing my daughter was in good hands. His professionalism, warmth, and clear communication made all the difference. I highly recommend Jose and his team to students, diplomats, and anyone looking to rent, buy, or sell in New York. The experience fully matched the many positive reviews he has received"
- Oscar Peña

★★★★★
"We worked with Jose on our first Co-op purchase. Jose has been so responsive and always provides information timely manner and gave us a lot of support! We are lucky to have Jose working through the process with us and will definitely recommend him and his firm to our family and friends!"
- Frances Ni and Rebecca Chen

★★★★★
"Jose is the absolute dream real estate agent!! Minutes into our first conversation, it already felt like we were talking to a friend. A very knowledgeable, patient and reassuring friend. We started our home search without realizing just how extreme Manhattan coop financial requirements are. Jose still took us under his wings and gave us months and months of coaching and undivided attention while we improved our finances. Once we were ready to buy, he never pressured us to make decisions and was supportive when we changed our minds even after he put in so much work into an offer. Jose was always available, ready to explain things and come up with the most creative ways to overcome obstacles. We also love that he was always so enthusiastic and obviously enjoys being an agent. It made apartment searches a lot of fun for all of us. :) We feel so happy and are grateful to Jose for making our dream come true!"
- Noah Stenrchos & Hiwot Woldu

★★★★★
"Jose Sanabria is my hero, super friendly, incredibly trustworthy, and attentive to every detail. The 1031 exchange apartment he helped me purchase and secure a tenant for was a very complex process, and he handled every step with true professionalism. When I tell friends and family that Jose worked his magic to get my first tenant approved and moved in within a week of my closing, everyone is astounded.

On top of that, when the building’s management company was replaced just before my closing, Jose immediately built strong relationships with the new team and even resolved a plumbing issue we discovered during the walkthrough. He is exactly the kind of professional everyone hopes to work with, and I will absolutely stay in touch with him for future business and friendship."
- Mark Petersson

★★★★★
"As an architect, I focus on design and proportion, but José is the one who taught me how to think about long-term value. From our first conversations in January 2024, he understood exactly how I thought and guided me to the one apartment that matched both my aesthetic goals and the appreciation potential I didn’t yet see.

He negotiated the purchase in a way that gave me room to renovate thoughtfully, and throughout the process he advised me on balancing creativity with smart commercial strategy. The co-op board was extremely difficult, but José navigated it with calm, patience, and precision. The deal would not have happened without him.

When I had to relocate in 2025, he handled nearly everything while I was away and guided the sale through the same challenging board, ultimately achieving over 70 percent appreciation in under two years. That result is overwhelmingly due to José’s vision, strategy, and sharp market instincts.

I recommend him for both your purchase and your sale. He is smart, sharp, genuinely skilled, and as a plus, he is charismatic, has great energy, and you will actually have fun working with him."
- Reese Lewis