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★★★★★
"A pleasant experience. Michael J. Franco helped us sell our apartment in Upper East Manhattan. Michael is the most knowledgeable, honest, and hardworking realtors we have ever worked with. He is always available to answer questions and offer sound service. He has made our selling a pleasant experience. I highly recommend him to all potential real estate buyers and sellers."
-Max S., Buyer & Seller
★★★★★
"Could not have been in better hands. Michael has sold two apartments for us and helped us buy one property and two rentals while we were in a transition – with an overall value of more than $11 million. Each transaction has held its own difficult issues and with Michael and his team, we could not have been in better hands."
-J. Hall, Buyer & Seller
★★★★★
"Incredibly responsive. We have used Michael J. Franco for purchases, sales, and rentals of our investment properties. He has always done an amazing job for us, and is a true professional. He is incredibly responsive and knowledgeable about the market – he's the person you want negotiating on your behalf. I highly recommend him for all your real estate needs in New York City."
-B. Morris, Buyer & Seller
Press
Forbes: Five Questions Your Real Estate Agent Legally Cannot Answer
Robb Report: How Real Estate Will Radically Change in the New Decade
OffTheMrkt.com - New Listing Alert: The perfect pied-a-terre
Chicago Tribune: The Year in Real Estate
Business Insider: A top-20 Manhattan broker who sold 4 apartments in the middle of the pandemic takes us inside his daily routine, from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Lux Exposé: These NYC Rental listings are not to be missed
ABC News: New York real estate market sees steep rise in listings after state's reopening
ABC13: NY real estate market sees steep rise in listings after state's reopening
MSNMoney: NY real estate market sees steep rise in listings after states reopening
ABC News Radio: New York real estate market sees steep rise in listings
ABC News 11: NY real estate market sees steep rise in listings after state's reopening
StreetEasy: Everything You Need to Know About Virtual Co-op Board Interviews
New York Times: How Will Hudson Yards Survive the Pandemic?
In the Covid-19 Era, Small Buildings Have Big Appeal
The Real Estate Collapse of 2020
The 8 Best Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home
12 New Year’s Resolutions Every Renter Should Have
The 'Biden bump': How real estate may benefit from a Biden presidency, and how it may not
The Art of Pricing Your NYC Home to Sell
The Michael J. Franco Team operates on a core philosophy: in the complex landscape of New York City real estate, the client must remain the centerpiece of every transaction. Specializing in high-stakes acquisitions and the divestment of Manhattan luxury estates, the team is dedicated to exceeding expectations through a bespoke, "white-glove" service model. Every engagement is guided by a commitment to transparency, strategic insight, and a relentless passion for achieving the extraordinary for their clientele.
At the helm of the collective is Michael J. Franco, a distinguished Manhattan real estate broker, attorney, and seasoned investor with over two decades of professional experience. This multidisciplinary background allows the team to navigate the intricate legal and financial nuances of the NYC property market with a level of precision rarely found in traditional brokerage.
Recognized as a premier authority in the industry, Michael J. Franco is consistently ranked among the top-producing Compass brokers in New York. Nationally, he has been honored by The Wall Street Journal and RealTrends, ranking #13 in Manhattan and within the top 100 real estate professionals across the United States. Under Michael’s leadership, the team’s mission is Built on Trust. Proven over Time.—ensuring that every client’s real estate aspirations are transformed into definitive, world-class successes.
Team Agents
Michael J. Franco Team’s Listings
Michael J. Franco Team’s Transactions

$13,000,000
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
15 Hudson Yards, PH87A
Hudson Yards

$9,950,000
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
25 Columbus Cir, Unit 58/59A
Upper West Side

$8,025,000
30 E 10th St, Unit 12NS
Greenwich Village

$8,025,000
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
30 E 10th St, Unit PH
Greenwich Village
$25,000
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
Bleecker Street
NoHo

$13,500
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
251 Central Park West, Unit 5B
Upper West Side
$12,250
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
Barclay Street
TriBeCa


































































































































































































































































































