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Nicholas DeFendis

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
nicholas.defendis@compass.com
M: 954-225-5659

Social Media

Awards

WALL STREET JOURNAL Top-Ranked Team 2021 - 2024

Specialties

Market Strategy: Identifies high-growth properties for investors and first-time buyers.
New Construction Authority: Guides clients from blueprint to closing with deep development expertise.
Skilled Negotiator: Maximizes client value through expert deal structuring.
Efficient Stakeholder Manager: Coordinates contractors, architects, and legal teams to streamline projects.
Dynamic Expertise: Specializes in people management, new construction, and market strategy to deliver exceptional results.
Client-Focus: Delivers tailored, stress-free real estate solutions.

Education

B.S. Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida with a Minor in Business Administration

About Nicholas

Nicholas DeFendis is a dedicated real estate professional with extensive expertise in both the New York City and South Florida markets. As a valued member of The Davis Team at Compass, Nicholas brings a unique blend of experience in people management, new construction, and market strategy, making him a trusted advisor for buyers, sellers, and developers alike.


Nicholas’s background includes years of working in high-touch, client-facing roles, most recently at Soho House, where he honed his ability to foster life-long relationships and deliver extraordinary care. Originally from South Florida, Nicholas has an extensive understanding of Miami’s new construction market, giving him unparalleled insight into development opportunities and emerging trends.


With a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida, Nicholas blends analytical expertise with a client-first approach. His career is defined by a commitment to providing seamless and stress-free real estate experiences, leveraging Compass’s cutting-edge technology and resources to benefit you.


Nicholas’s passion for community, culture, and connection drives his success in real estate. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring New York City’s vibrant neighborhoods and building relationships that extend beyond the closing table.

Nicholas DeFendis’ Listings

$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
1/32
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$8,995,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,114

63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A

Flatiron

$4,500,000 | 37-14 74th Street | Jackson Heights
$4,500,000 | 37-14 74th Street | Jackson Heights
$4,500,000 | 37-14 74th Street | Jackson Heights
$4,500,000 | 37-14 74th Street | Jackson Heights
$4,500,000 | 37-14 74th Street | Jackson Heights
$4,500,000 | 37-14 74th Street | Jackson Heights
$4,500,000 | 37-14 74th Street | Jackson Heights
$4,500,000 | 37-14 74th Street | Jackson Heights
1/8
Listed By Compass

$4,500,000

Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,792
lot size
27' x 95'

37-14 74th Street

Jackson Heights

$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
1/14
Listed By Compass

$4,000,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
2,821

240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD

Midtown East

$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,995,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
1/26
Listed By Compass

$2,995,000

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,816
lot size
20' x 100'

252 Stuyvesant Avenue

Bedford-Stuyvesant

front view of a building
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with a fireplace and a fireplace
a kitchen with a sink stove and cabinets
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances white cabinets and a sink
a view of a garden with a building in the background
a view of a house with a yard porch and sitting area
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a stove and cabinets
a bedroom with a bed and painting on the wall
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bedroom with furniture and a window
a bathroom with a toilet sink and mirror
a view of an empty room with wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a refrigerator a sink and a stove
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bedroom with a bed and a painting on the wall
a bedroom with a bed and a wooden floor
a bathroom with a toilet sink a mirror and a bathtub
a building view
a view of a park with large trees
a view of a building with a window and brick walls
a picture of a wall with a white wall and a picture
1/23
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$2,100,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,430
lot size
18' x 100'

773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY

Bedford-Stuyvesant

$1,675,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B | Midtown East
$1,675,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B | Midtown East
$1,675,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B | Midtown East
$1,675,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B | Midtown East
$1,675,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B | Midtown East
$1,675,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B | Midtown East
$1,675,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B | Midtown East
$1,675,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B | Midtown East
$1,675,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B | Midtown East
$1,675,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B | Midtown East
$1,675,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B | Midtown East
$1,675,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B | Midtown East
$1,675,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B | Midtown East
$1,675,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B | Midtown East
1/14
Listed By Compass

$1,675,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,183

240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B

Midtown East

$1,100,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27A | Midtown East
$1,100,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27A | Midtown East
$1,100,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27A | Midtown East
$1,100,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27A | Midtown East
$1,100,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27A | Midtown East
$1,100,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27A | Midtown East
$1,100,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27A | Midtown East
$1,100,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27A | Midtown East
$1,100,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27A | Midtown East
$1,100,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27A | Midtown East
$1,100,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 27A | Midtown East
1/11
Listed By Compass

$1,100,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
759

240 East 47th Street, Unit 27A

Midtown East

$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,100,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
1/16
Listed By Compass

$1,100,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
925

315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L

Bedford-Stuyvesant