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"Colin was a fantastic partner throughout our search. He was thoughtful and flexible as we began our search (without a lot of clarity on what we wanted). Once we narrowed down our focus, he brought a wealth of experience that helped us become educated buyers quickly. He was professional throughout, and his ability to form a strong relationship with the sellers was critical to us buying our first property. We couldn’t have asked for a better broker, and we’ll be recommending him without any hesitation." - Simon & Mile

"Colin was exceptional in guiding me through NYC real estate. From finding my first rental apartment while I studied for a Master's degree, to helping on a 2-year search for my first co-op purchase, Colin was there every step of the way, providing knowledgeable insights, important comps, and detailed costs for renovations and abatements. I would highly recommend anyone to use Colin and his wealth of knowledge to help navigate the NYC housing market!" - Chris

"Colin has been a major asset in helping us find the right home. He is very attentive and has been patient and informative with this process, as we are new to it. His insights in the market and the dealings of this has been invaluable for us, and his commitment and responsiveness have been unmatched by anyone else, I can say, as I have worked with other brokers before finding Colin. I’ve felt extremely supported throughout the entire process as he has been so patient with me and would always be ahead of the next steps and would carefully walk me through decision making processes that were all new to me. 10/10!" - Twan

"Colin helped me and my partner find our dream home in Brooklyn!!!! He is one of the most empathic honest agents I’ve worked with. So happy we found them through our first time home buyer experience." - Victoria & Louis

"Loved working with Colin (closed in Feb 2024)! I was a first-time buyer and totally overwhelmed by the extra complexity of the NYC real estate market. Colin walked me through it all with clarity and patience. He helped me identify my non-negotiables and flexed my search through different levers to help me see my options. Colin was with me every step of the way, and I so appreciated his creative vision when trying to think of how something *could* look, even if it wasn’t there yet. He also is just really personable and lovely to spend time with! For offers, Colin always gave me his honest advice (based on real data—loved his comp spreadsheets!), without pushing me one way or another. At one point, he also checked in with me on my stated non-negotiables when I got distracted by something shiny. :) I’ve ended up with an apartment that ticks all of my boxes, and I can’t wait to invite Colin back now that my renovations are almost complete! Thank you, Colin!" - Laura

"Colin was a joy to work with. As first-time home buyers in the city, Colin was amazing at helping me and my husband understand every part of the process. His attention to detail meant that he really remembered what we did and didn't like about certain listings, and he was always available to help us talk through our thoughts. His depth of knowledge and experience is evident - which just further made us super confident in our choices. We love the apartment we ended up buying, and I can't imagine working with anyone else in the future." - Annalise & Zachary

"Colin exceeded my expectations with his guidance on the sale of my apartment. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs assistance buying or selling their residence." -Bradford

"I was brand new to the NYC housing market scene and would have been completely lost had it not been for Colin to walk me through the stressful and complex process. He goes above and beyond for his clients and even attended a walkthrough with me the night before his wedding! His cool, calm, and collected demeanor got me through to the end and I am now a first-time homeowner thanks to his hard work. I highly recommend Colin for your real estate needs." - Rachel

"Colin was a top-notch real estate agent to work with. His flexibility in accommodating our schedule for multiple viewings was invaluable. Colin's adept negotiation skills resulted in a favorable deal with the landlord, showcasing his commitment to client satisfaction. Throughout the process, he maintained excellent communication, providing insightful advice and reassurance. Colin's dedication and expertise made our apartment search in the East Village a seamless and enjoyable experience." - Olivia & Adrian

"Barry was an incredibly nice and relaxed guide to the home buying journey. He knows Bed Stuy and Stuyvesant Heights intimately, and also has experience with brownstone renovation. We found his comments on the condition of buildings and work required to be very helpful. He responds promptly to questions and was always on time to meetings. In short, a great guy and highly recommended!"

"Alessandra represented us on the purchase of two condos and then renting one of the properties. I can not recommend her highly enough. She is very competent, responsible, knowledgeable of the NYC real estate market, not to mention a pleasure to interact with. I recommend her and her team with confidence to anyone looking to buy, sell, or rent. Thank you, Alessandra!" - Marina Z., purchaser / landlord

"Alessandra walked me through the process of purchasing my very first home-- an apartment in NYC. She helped me analyze my options and made the process a whole lot less intimidating. She is personable, warm-hearted, intelligent and business-minded. I would recommend her in a heartbeat!" - Lindsay Adler, buyer

"My wife and I have lived in New York for a decade. In that time, we have dealt with a slew of real estate brokers and agencies, ranging from the abysmal to the excellent. Alessandra and are by far the best. It is as if they are playing a different game altogether.

Alessandra is the exceptionally rare blend of serene support and vigorous perfectionist. Despite the fact that the parameters of our search fluctuated wildly a few frantic weeks—from three bedrooms in Gowanus to two bedrooms in Soho/Noho/TriBeCa/Gramercy, before settling on Turtle Bay—Alessandra was not patient but encouraging. We felt always as if we were with the best of friends, whose chief end was to see the world through our eyes. Alessandra’s calm demeanor and infectious good humor made the ordinarily arduous process of apartment-hunting fun. Just as important, though, was Alessandra’s extraordinary professionalism. We were particularly enamored of the diligence and care she put into curating apartment-visit itineraries and dossiers to make best use of our time. She was always up to speed on each apartment’s listing history, building, and neighborhood before every visit, so we were properly armed to assess the place and its price immediately.

too must share much of the praise. The website and mobile app are phenomenal. Beyond the clear and simple search interface, the power of collaborating on collections—sharing thoughts about each apartment and honing our search in real time—is a game-changer. I remained addicted to it (possibly still) long after the search was done its elegance and ease of use. I’m left thinking thoughts I would before have considered ludicrous: I can’t wait to search for another apartment.

We have never before conducted such an expansive and oscillating apartment hunt. We have never before felt so in control of the whole process. And we have never before felt so happy to pay a broker’s fee—for Alessandra’s support and insight were worth every penny." - Yousuf & Marjolaine



"After many disappointments with too many real estate agents, we were lucky to meet Alessandra when we did. We immediately saw that this was a person who was not knowledgeable, but passionate about her job. We trusted her guidance during many ups and downs. Through her honesty and perseverance, we were able to come to a satisfying conclusion. We highly recommend Alessandra as a trustworthy agent to friends and colleagues who are looking someone hardworking and who really cares." - Nicole & Lennt B., sellers

"Alessandra was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her knowledge of New York is hard to come by. She is extremely attentive and found the perfect apartment me very quickly. During the whole process from to closing, her communication and availability to answer any of my many questions far exceeded my expectations. When I unexpectedly had to move, I knew I could rely on Alessandra to sell my apartment. With her guidance, I was able to find the right buyer quickly as I was on an expedited timeline." - Dino A., first time home buyer and seller

"Alessandra was a reassuring presence throughout the purchase of our co-op. We were first-time buyers in the New York City market and her knowledge of the process and guidance was very valuable. She was extremely patient in navigating us through several bids and gave wonderful advice to help make our final decision. We trusted Alessandra and felt she always had our best interests at heart." - Holly B. & Christian D., buyers