James Morgan

James Morgan

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker | Licensed as James J. Morgan
james.morgan@compass.com
M: 917-941-5637
O: 646-681-3709

Awards

Ranked the top #25 Small Team's New York State

Ranked #19 the top 40 Manhattan agents with the highest dollar volume of listings by The Real Deal

Best Real Estate Agents in America, Number 57 in the state of NY

Ranked in the Top 120 Agents Nationwide by the Wall Street Journal

Presidents Council 2014

Soho Broker of the Year 2014

REBNY Board Certified Residential Specialist

Press

WSJ These Homeowners, More Is More

The New York Times The High Line: A Place to See Be Seen

Curbed West Village Condo with 17 foot Vaulted Ceilings

Forbes Cozy Chelsea Condo with Treasured Christmas History

City Realty The Ten Most Incredible NYC Apartments Listed in November 2018

New York Times New Development: Soft in the Middle, Splashy Up Top

New York Times A Dip in the Living Room Pool

New York Post Tony-award winner selling yet another stylish UWS pad

New York Post You Suse, you lose: a style guru’s Chelsea pad now!

Mansion Global Listing of the Day: A Prime Loft on Wooster Street

6sqft Extroverts, voyeurs people with nothing to hide will love this $5M Chelsea loft

Specialties

Director of Sales/Pre-Development Consultant at The Sebastian

Director of Sales at Soori High Line

Director of Sales at 325 Lexington Avenue

Education

Masters of Science Real Estate from New York University

Undergraduate degree Psychology from the University of Alberta

Languages: Mandarin
About James
Consistently ranked by the WSJ Real Trends as a top agent, nationwide, James provides a personal private client experience to every buyer seller he represents. His commitment to meeting his clients' needs dedication to delivering top-quality service are the cornerstones achieving every client's unique real estate goals.

James has extensive experience working with a broad clientele from finance luminaries, fashion moguls, entertainment figures, developers in the pre-development sales stages, international buyers, and investors. His approach ensures that the real estate process is seamless, no matter what the demand. Over many years of cultivating relationships, James has built a robust global network of buyers and investors who seek his guidance and real estate expertise.

James has worked extensively with ultra-high-net-worth families and their family offices around the world—including in Switzerland, Canada, the United States, Hong Kong, China, and Singapore. These long-standing relationships are rooted in discretion, integrity, and the ability to navigate cross-border acquisitions and legacy investments with precision. 

Born in England and raised in Canada, James earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Alberta and a Master of Science degree in Real Estate from New York University. He also studied Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan and is conversant in the language. James' passion real estate stems from his interest in architecture, design. Combined with a deep knowledge of the fundamentals of real estate analysis, James is skilled at identifying the potential viability of any real estate investment.

A resident of West Chelsea where he has also closed many deals, James loves the diverse neighborhoods, people properties of Manhattan. He has enjoyed extensive international travel, allowing him to understand and enjoy the diversity of world cultures.

TV Appearances: 522 West 29th PH

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James Morgan’s Listings

$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
$15,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village
1/25
Listed By Compass

$15,000,000

5
Bedrooms
4,500
Square Feet

166 Perry Street, Unit 5A

West Village

$5,600,000 | 456 West 19th Street, Unit PHG | Chelsea
$5,600,000 | 456 West 19th Street, Unit PHG | Chelsea
$5,600,000 | 456 West 19th Street, Unit PHG | Chelsea
$5,600,000 | 456 West 19th Street, Unit PHG | Chelsea
$5,600,000 | 456 West 19th Street, Unit PHG | Chelsea
$5,600,000 | 456 West 19th Street, Unit PHG | Chelsea
$5,600,000 | 456 West 19th Street, Unit PHG | Chelsea
$5,600,000 | 456 West 19th Street, Unit PHG | Chelsea
$5,600,000 | 456 West 19th Street, Unit PHG | Chelsea
$5,600,000 | 456 West 19th Street, Unit PHG | Chelsea
$5,600,000 | 456 West 19th Street, Unit PHG | Chelsea
$5,600,000 | 456 West 19th Street, Unit PHG | Chelsea
1/12
Listed By Compass

$5,600,000

2
Bedrooms
2,254
Square Feet

456 West 19th Street, Unit PHG

Chelsea

a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a refrigerator and a stove
a bedroom with a large bed and a large window
a view of front door
a large white kitchen with a large window
a living room with furniture and a chandelier
a view of a building with sitting area
a view of walk in closet with empty racks
a view of a dining room and hall with furniture
a view of a city with tall buildings
a picture of a room with a white wall and white wall
$4,550,000 | 515 West 18th Street, Unit 816 | Chelsea
1/12
Listed By CompassNew Construction

$4,550,000

2
Bedrooms
1,614
Square Feet

515 West 18th Street, Unit 816

Chelsea

$4,200,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C | Chelsea
$4,200,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C | Chelsea
$4,200,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C | Chelsea
$4,200,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C | Chelsea
$4,200,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C | Chelsea
$4,200,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C | Chelsea
$4,200,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C | Chelsea
1/7
Listed By CompassNew Construction

$4,200,000

2
Bedrooms
1,638
Square Feet

522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C

Chelsea

$3,950,000 | 1 Lexington Avenue, Unit 5C | Gramercy
$3,950,000 | 1 Lexington Avenue, Unit 5C | Gramercy
$3,950,000 | 1 Lexington Avenue, Unit 5C | Gramercy
$3,950,000 | 1 Lexington Avenue, Unit 5C | Gramercy
$3,950,000 | 1 Lexington Avenue, Unit 5C | Gramercy
$3,950,000 | 1 Lexington Avenue, Unit 5C | Gramercy
$3,950,000 | 1 Lexington Avenue, Unit 5C | Gramercy
$3,950,000 | 1 Lexington Avenue, Unit 5C | Gramercy
$3,950,000 | 1 Lexington Avenue, Unit 5C | Gramercy
$3,950,000 | 1 Lexington Avenue, Unit 5C | Gramercy
$3,950,000 | 1 Lexington Avenue, Unit 5C | Gramercy
$3,950,000 | 1 Lexington Avenue, Unit 5C | Gramercy
1/12
Listed By Compass

$3,950,000

2
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

1 Lexington Avenue, Unit 5C

Gramercy

$3,900,000 | 515 West 29th Street, Unit 2S | Chelsea
$3,900,000 | 515 West 29th Street, Unit 2S | Chelsea
$3,900,000 | 515 West 29th Street, Unit 2S | Chelsea
$3,900,000 | 515 West 29th Street, Unit 2S | Chelsea
$3,900,000 | 515 West 29th Street, Unit 2S | Chelsea
$3,900,000 | 515 West 29th Street, Unit 2S | Chelsea
$3,900,000 | 515 West 29th Street, Unit 2S | Chelsea
$3,900,000 | 515 West 29th Street, Unit 2S | Chelsea
$3,900,000 | 515 West 29th Street, Unit 2S | Chelsea
$3,900,000 | 515 West 29th Street, Unit 2S | Chelsea
$3,900,000 | 515 West 29th Street, Unit 2S | Chelsea
1/11
Listed By CompassNew Construction

$3,900,000

2
Bedrooms
1,895
Square Feet

515 West 29th Street, Unit 2S

Chelsea

a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a lot of counter space and a refrigerator
a living room with a couch and a potted plant
a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a large counter top and white cabinets
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bathroom with a double vanity sink mirror and bathtub
a bedroom with beds and a window
a bathroom with a toilet a sink and bathtub
a living room with furniture and decor
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
$3,450,000 | 180 East 79th Street, Unit 14G | Upper East Side
1/12
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$3,450,000

4
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

180 East 79th Street, Unit 14G

Upper East Side

a living room with furniture and a window
a room with furniture and a book shelf
a living room with patio furniture
a room with table and chairs
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator and a stove
a room with a table and chairs
a bedroom with furniture and a window
a living room with furniture
a bedroom with a bed dresser and a window
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a bathtub and a sink
$2,625,000 | 525 West 22nd Street, Unit 4B | Chelsea
$2,625,000 | 525 West 22nd Street, Unit 4B | Chelsea
1/13
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$2,625,000

2
Bedrooms
1,196
Square Feet

525 West 22nd Street, Unit 4B

Chelsea

$2,380,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 4D | Chelsea
$2,380,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 4D | Chelsea
$2,380,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 4D | Chelsea
$2,380,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 4D | Chelsea
$2,380,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 4D | Chelsea
$2,380,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 4D | Chelsea
$2,380,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 4D | Chelsea
$2,380,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 4D | Chelsea
$2,380,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 4D | Chelsea
$2,380,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 4D | Chelsea
$2,380,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 4D | Chelsea
$2,380,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 4D | Chelsea
1/12
Listed By CompassNew Construction

$2,380,000

2
Bedrooms
1,255
Square Feet

522 West 29th Street, Unit 4D

Chelsea

a living room with furniture and a window
a living room with furniture a rug and a fireplace
a room with a fireplace and wall paintings
a living room with furniture and a window
a living room with furniture and a floor to ceiling window
a view of a dining room with furniture and a window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a stove a sink and a microwave
a bedroom with a bed and a table in it
a bathroom with a toilet sink and mirror
a bathroom with a sink mirror vanity and toilet
a picture of a wall with a white building
1/11
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$1,695,000

1
Bedrooms
969
Square Feet

25 Central Park West, Unit 3A

Upper West Side

$1,275,000 | 500 4th Avenue, Unit 4O | Park Slope
$1,275,000 | 500 4th Avenue, Unit 4O | Park Slope
$1,275,000 | 500 4th Avenue, Unit 4O | Park Slope
$1,275,000 | 500 4th Avenue, Unit 4O | Park Slope
$1,275,000 | 500 4th Avenue, Unit 4O | Park Slope
$1,275,000 | 500 4th Avenue, Unit 4O | Park Slope
1/6
Listed By Compass

$1,275,000

2
Bedrooms
1,020
Square Feet

500 4th Avenue, Unit 4O

Park Slope

a living room with fireplace furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture rug and window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a table and chairs in it
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bedroom with a bed and a dresser
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
$965,000 | 60 East 9th Street, Unit 211 | Greenwich Village
1/7
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$965,000

1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

60 East 9th Street, Unit 211

Greenwich Village

a living room with furniture and a window
a view of a dining room with furniture and chandelier
a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a kitchen with granite countertop a stove and a sink
a bed room with a bed and a couch
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink mirror vanity and toilet
a picture of a floor plan
1/7
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$875,000

1
Bedrooms
607
Square Feet

30 West 61st Street, Unit 12G

Upper West Side

$635,000 | 292 Riverside Drive, Unit 3C | Upper West Side
$635,000 | 292 Riverside Drive, Unit 3C | Upper West Side
$635,000 | 292 Riverside Drive, Unit 3C | Upper West Side
$635,000 | 292 Riverside Drive, Unit 3C | Upper West Side
$635,000 | 292 Riverside Drive, Unit 3C | Upper West Side
$635,000 | 292 Riverside Drive, Unit 3C | Upper West Side
$635,000 | 292 Riverside Drive, Unit 3C | Upper West Side
$635,000 | 292 Riverside Drive, Unit 3C | Upper West Side
$635,000 | 292 Riverside Drive, Unit 3C | Upper West Side
1/9
Listed By Compass

$635,000

1
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

292 Riverside Drive, Unit 3C

Upper West Side

a living room with furniture and wall paintings
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a kitchen with a stove and a microwave
a bedroom with a bed and a couch
a bathroom with a sink mirror toilet and bathtub
a picture of a bench in front of a door
1/7
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$515,000

1
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

207 East 21st Street, Unit 2A

Gramercy

James Morgan’s Transactions

Past Sales
$21,000,000 | 15 Central Park West, Unit 28D | Upper West Side

$21,000,000

3
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms

15 Central Park West, Unit 28D

Upper West Side

$19,995,000

6
Bedrooms

West 18th Street

Chelsea

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group

$17,750,000 | 135 East 79th Street, Unit PH15E | Upper East Side

$17,750,000

5
Bedrooms
5,188
Square Feet

135 East 79th Street, Unit PH15E

Upper East Side

$16,500,000 | 24 Leonard Street, Unit 5 | TriBeCa

$16,500,000

5
Bedrooms

24 Leonard Street, Unit 5

TriBeCa

$15,995,000

7
Bedrooms

Riverside Boulevard

Upper West Side

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

$14,250,000 | 1110 Park Avenue, Unit A | Upper East Side

$14,250,000

5
Bedrooms
5.5
Bathrooms
4,605
Square Feet

1110 Park Avenue, Unit A

Upper East Side

Listing Courtesy of Toll Brothers Real Estate

$13,200,000 | 157 West 57th Street, Unit 48C

$13,200,000

157 West 57th Street, Unit 48C

$12,000,000 | 166 Perry Street, Unit 5A | West Village

$12,000,000

5
Bedrooms
4,500
Square Feet

166 Perry Street, Unit 5A

West Village

$11,800,000 | 150 Charles Street, Unit 7BN | West Village

$11,800,000

4
Bedrooms
3,234
Square Feet

150 Charles Street, Unit 7BN

West Village

$11,400,000 | 214 West 15th Street, Unit PH | Chelsea

$11,400,000

5
Bedrooms
4,293
Square Feet

214 West 15th Street, Unit PH

Chelsea

a bedroom with furniture and a large window

$11,000,000

5
Bedrooms
5,820
Square Feet
43' x 103'
lot size

54 7th Avenue South

West Village

$10,875,000

5
Bedrooms

West 29th Street

Chelsea

Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

$9,970,000

3
Bedrooms

West 18th Street

Chelsea

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group

$9,300,000 | 73 Wooster St, Unit 3B | SoHo

$9,300,000

4
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms

73 Wooster St, Unit 3B

SoHo

$9,150,000

4
Bedrooms

Central Park West

Upper West Side

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$9,000,000

5
Bedrooms

Cranberry Street

Brooklyn Heights

Listing Courtesy of The Agency

$8,800,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 7C | Chelsea

$8,800,000

5
Bedrooms
3,586
Square Feet

522 West 29th Street, Unit 7C

Chelsea

$8,800,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 7B | Chelsea

$8,800,000

5
Bedrooms
3,586
Square Feet

522 West 29th Street, Unit 7B

Chelsea

Past Rentals
$60,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9A | Chelsea

$60,000

5
Bedrooms
4,510
Square Feet

522 West 29th Street, Unit 9A

Chelsea

$50,366

3
Bedrooms

West 57th Street

Midtown Central

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$49,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9D | Chelsea

$49,000

5
Bedrooms
4,510
Square Feet

522 West 29th Street, Unit 9D

Chelsea

a living room with furniture and floor to ceiling windows

$38,000

3
Bedrooms
2,497
Square Feet

500 West 18th Street, Unit WEST 20A

Chelsea

$38,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 10C | Chelsea

$38,000

3
Bedrooms
2,708
Square Feet

522 West 29th Street, Unit 10C

Chelsea

$37,000

4
Bedrooms

West 57th Street

Midtown Central

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$36,000

4
Bedrooms

West 18th Street

Chelsea

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group

$35,000 | 150 Charles Street, Unit 7BN | West Village

$35,000

3
Bedrooms
3,234
Square Feet
1.05
Acres

150 Charles Street, Unit 7BN

West Village

$35,000 | 150 Charles Street, Unit 7BN | West Village

$35,000

4
Bedrooms
3,234
Square Feet

150 Charles Street, Unit 7BN

West Village

$34,950 | 152 Reade Street | TriBeCa

$34,950

5
Bedrooms
8,040
Square Feet
25' x 54'
lot size

152 Reade Street

TriBeCa

a living room with furniture and rug

$34,000

5
Bedrooms
3,586
Square Feet

522 West 29th Street, Unit 5A

Chelsea

$34,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 10C | Chelsea

$34,000

3
Bedrooms
2,708
Square Feet

522 West 29th Street, Unit 10C

Chelsea

a living room with couches and a large window with outer view

$31,500

5
Bedrooms
3,586
Square Feet

522 West 29th Street, Unit 5D

Chelsea

$30,000 | 279 West 4th Street | West Village

$30,000

4
Bedrooms
2,850
Square Feet
17' x 50'
lot size

279 West 4th Street

West Village

$30,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 5D | Chelsea

$30,000

5
Bedrooms
3,586
Square Feet

522 West 29th Street, Unit 5D

Chelsea

$29,500 | 10 Sullivan Street, Unit 8A | SoHo

$29,500

3
Bedrooms
2,950
Square Feet

10 Sullivan Street, Unit 8A

SoHo

$29,000 | 279 West 4th Street | West Village

$29,000

4
Bedrooms
2,850
Square Feet

279 West 4th Street

West Village

$21,900 | 455 West 20th Street, Unit 3E | Chelsea

$21,900

3
Bedrooms
2,572
Square Feet

455 West 20th Street, Unit 3E

Chelsea