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

A veteran of the Manhattan real estate market, James has built a distinguished career through a rare combination of analytical insight, creative thinking, and exceptional client service. Over decades of cultivating meaningful relationships, he has developed a robust global network of buyers, investors, and trusted advisors who rely on his guidance, discretion, and strategic real estate expertise.

Consistently ranked among the nation's top real estate professionals by The Wall Street Journal and RealTrends, James provides a highly personalized, private-client experience to every buyer and seller he represents. His unwavering commitment to understanding each client's unique objectives, combined with meticulous execution and white-glove service, forms the foundation for achieving exceptional real estate outcomes.

James has extensive experience representing a diverse clientele, including leaders in finance, fashion, and entertainment, as well as developers during the pre-development sales process, international buyers, investors, and family offices. His thoughtful, strategic approach ensures a seamless experience regardless of the complexity of the transaction.

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 built on trust, integrity, and his ability to navigate complex cross-border acquisitions and multigenerational real estate investments with precision.

Born in England and raised in Canada, James earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alberta and a Master of Science in Real Estate from New York University. He also studied Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan and is conversant in the language. His passion for real estate stems from a lifelong appreciation of architecture and design, combined with a rigorous understanding of market fundamentals and investment analysis. This unique perspective enables him to identify opportunities and evaluate the long-term potential of each investment.

Having lived internationally and traveled extensively throughout the world, James brings a global perspective and cultural understanding that resonates with both domestic and international clients.


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James Morgan’s Listings

$3,980,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C | Chelsea
$3,980,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C | Chelsea
$3,980,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C | Chelsea
$3,980,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C | Chelsea
$3,980,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C | Chelsea
$3,980,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C | Chelsea
$3,980,000 | 522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C | Chelsea
1/7
Listed By CompassNew Construction

$3,980,000

2
Bedrooms
1,638
Square Feet

522 West 29th Street, Unit 9C

Chelsea

a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture and a large window
a dining room with furniture and window
a kitchen with a refrigerator and cabinets
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink a stove and a refrigerator
a bedroom with a bed and a television
a bathroom with a sink mirror vanity and toilet
a bathroom with a bathtub and a sink
a bathroom with a sink a toilet a mirror and shower
a bedroom with a bed and a large window
a black and white photo of a living room
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 a rug and a chandelier
a living room with furniture and chandelier
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a sink and a refrigerator
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a view of a dining room with furniture and a window
a en suite bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a living room with a fireplace and a flat screen tv
a bathroom with a bathtub and next to a window
a large white kitchen with sink a stove and white cabinets
a bathroom with a double vanity sink a mirror and shower
a bathroom with a sink
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and a bathtub
a picture of a floor plan
1/13
Listed By Compass

$3,800,000

2
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

1 Lexington Avenue, Unit 5C

Gramercy

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

a living room with furniture a window and a lamp
a bedroom with furniture and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a kitchen with a stove a sink and a window
a bedroom with a bed and a couch
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bathroom with a toilet a sink and bathtub
a picture of a floor plan
1/8
Listed By Compass

$2,500,000

2
Bedrooms
1,291
Square Feet

25 Central Park West, Unit 5Y

Upper West Side

$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 CompassOpen: 7/26 11:00AM - 12:00PM - By Appt

$1,275,000

2
Bedrooms
1,020
Square Feet

500 4th Avenue, Unit 4O

Park Slope

$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
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Listed By Compass

$635,000

1
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

292 Riverside Drive, Unit 3C

Upper West Side

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

a living room with furniture and a large window

$19,995,000

6
Bedrooms
5,355
Square Feet

500 West 18th Street, Unit WEST 28AD

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 | 60 Riverside Boulevard, Unit 1601 | Upper West Side

$15,995,000

7
Bedrooms
6,758
Square Feet

60 Riverside Boulevard, Unit 1601

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

a view of a dining room with furniture

$10,875,000

5
Bedrooms
3,586
Square Feet

522 West 29th Street, Unit 5A

Chelsea

Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

a living room with furniture and a large window

$9,970,000

3
Bedrooms
2,497
Square Feet

500 West 18th Street, Unit WEST 20A

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

a view of a building and a street

$9,150,000

4
Bedrooms

257 Central Park West, Unit 11AB

Upper West Side

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

a living room with furniture a fireplace and a large window

$9,000,000

5
Bedrooms
4,900
Square Feet
25' x 75'
lot size

13 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

a living room with furniture and a large window

$50,366

3
Bedrooms
2,438
Square Feet

157 West 57th Street, Unit 37F

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

a view of a living room with floor to ceiling window and kitchen view

$37,000

4
Bedrooms
3,466
Square Feet

157 West 57th Street, Unit 44C

Midtown Central

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

a living room with furniture and a large window

$36,000

4
Bedrooms
3,933
Square Feet

224 West 18th Street, Unit 9A

Chelsea

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group

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

$35,000

4
Bedrooms
3,234
Square Feet

150 Charles Street, Unit 7BN

West Village

$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

$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