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A native New Yorker born in Greenwich Village, I have guided sellers and buyers in over 400 purchases in the past 13 years in the West Village, Greenwich Village, East Village, Tribeca, Soho, Chelsea, Flatiron and Gramercy Park. I publish the complimentary quarterly named “10014” outlining real estate info for apartments, lofts, townhouses, and brownstones in the West Village. Throughout my career, I have been an awarded and recognized broker: I am a member of Corcoran’s prestigious President’s Council (Top 25 brokers in all of Corcoran), have won numerous broker of the month awards, and have been a member of Corcoran’s Multi-Million Dollar Club since I started with Corcoran. I am sought out by the Manhattan media and have been interviewed and quoted in the New York Times, the New York Post and have appeared on NBC TV among others.

As a native New Yorker, I know that New Yorkers value their time above all. I do my homework so that my clients' time is used in the best, most efficient way possible. I have a textbook knowledge of New York property and one of my best rewards is when a client learns that, relaxes and trusts that they are in good hands.

Sellers and buyers seek me out for my in-depth knowledge of the market and my diligent work ethic. My marketing savvy and sharp negotiation skills allow me to achieve the best deal for buyers and sellers alike. Plus, I try to make the experience as pleasant as possible for my clients through my friendly, helpful demeanor. I have an excellent reputation amongst my peers which enables me to make difficult transactions seamless.

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“As a first-time buyer in Manhattan, Alex made me feel comfortable with the process.”

Anonymous

Posted May 11, 2009. Verified July 13, 2009.

Being a first-time buyer in, what was then, a red-hot Manhattan real estate market was a fairly intimidating process. Given the size of the investment relative to the short time spent looking made it easy to become overwhelmed by the entire buying process. Alex made me much more comfortable with the process. Alex took the time to explain to me the various aspects of the buying process (such as the differences between co-ops and condos) and potential red flags. Alex also did a great job of truly understanding what it was that I was looking for. He listened to me and after seeing the first few apartments, he was able to hone in on exactly what it was I wanted and the specific aspects of various apartments that appealed to me. Because he was able to do that, we didn't waste any time seeing apartments that didn't match what I wanted. Another aspect of the process that I really appreciated was that Alex never put any pressure on me to purchase an apartment. He was not your stereotypical "pushy" broker which made a tremendous difference to me. He also knew the downtown area extremely well. It was a very good experience working with Alex.

“An honest and straight-forward broker. Tells it like it is.”

Anonymous

Posted May 11, 2009. Verified July 13, 2009.

Alex helped me sell my loft condo in Greenwich village. He was extremely professional and it was a pleasure working with him. A lot of brokers will tell you what you want to hear, even if it's not entirely accurate. Alex, on the other hand, is extremely straight-forward and honest. If Alex tells you that a buyer's offer is very good, then it is very good. If he tells you to wait, you should wait.

“Great listener. Really understood what we were looking for.”

Lori H.

Posted May 13, 2009. Verified June 15, 2009.

Working with Alex is very easy because he does not play games. Instead, he is honest and upfront. Alex was not pushy and listened to what we wanted. I always felt like he was looking out for our best interests, not his. Alex's strength is really listening and understanding what his clients are looking for. He didn't waste our time showing us apartments that we wouldn't be interested in because he knew exactly what we wanted. That's how he was able to find the right home for us on two separate occasions. Also, his demeanor is very laid back, which I love. I absolutely would recommend Alex.

“Thoughtful and knowledgeable agent. Does his homework.”

Jennifer R.

Posted May 12, 2009. Verified September 4, 2010.

Alex is thoughtful and very knowledgeable about the downtown neighborhoods. He is extremely responsive in terms of answering any questions that we may have. He always does his research and homework to ensure that he is providing us with a credible answer. He'll look up the board minutes or regulations on the property to get us an accurate answer. I've definitely recommended Alex to multiple friends and family members over the past few years.

“Worked with Alex multiple times. Extremely patient broker.”

Chris Y.

Posted May 19, 2009. Verified July 13, 2009.

My husband and I have worked with Alex multiple times. Alex helped us buy and sell a loft-condo in the Meatpacking District, and a co-op on the Upper West Side. He is absolutely fantastic and is nothing but a pleasure. In terms of buying an apartment, Alex is not pushy at all and is extremely patient. That was particularly important because I did not know exactly what I wanted when we first started looking to buy. He was willing to show us as many apartments as we felt we needed to see. At both closings, we were complimented by the other party as to how organized and professional Alex was. As a seller, I would say that Alex's biggest strength is his ability to market and stage an apartment. When we sold our first home, we received roughly $200k more than the asking price. When we sold our co-op on the Upper West Side last August, the market was already beginning to sink and there were four units in my building that were on the market. Ours was the only one to sell. I have already recommended Alex over 10 times to friends.

“I trust Alex and his judgment. He made the selling process smooth.”

Jean F.

Posted May 11, 2009. Verified May 19, 2009.

I find Alex to be very pleasant to work with. He is very accommodating and helpful. Most importantly, I trust Alex and his judgment. For example, I had another broker look at the apartment that I was selling and he suggested an extremely high selling price which I thought was out of line. When I told Alex the price at which the other broker thought that I should list the apartment at, he was appalled. Alex understood that if you overprice the apartment, you are doing yourself a major disservice. Alex showed my apartment in a single open house and we found our buyer there. As agonizing as selling a home in this market can be, Alex has made the process an easy one. Without question, I would recommend Alex and have already done so.

“Extremely professional, friendly and trustworthy agent.”

Nina M.

Posted May 12, 2009. Verified September 4, 2010.

I would unconditionally recommend Alex. Alex was extremely professional, friendly and understanding. He worked diligently to help my husband and me sell our apartment in Soho and his advice regarding the pricing of our apartment was excellent. Alex's overall philosophy in terms of selling was terrific. One major aspect of his philosophy is to listen to his clients, and that's exactly what he did. Because I was both a buyer and seller, I was able to evaluate Alex on both ends of a transaction. I felt really good about working with Alex and I definitely trusted him. We had an excellent experience with Alex.

“Excellent marketer. Brought in the right types of buyers.”

Anonymous

Posted May 12, 2009. Verified June 12, 2009.

I would say that my experience working with Alex to sell my apartment was great. He is very transparent and considerate. Alex was extremely thoughtful in assessing the marketplace and setting the right price for my apartment. He was also very flexible in making changes to our approach to selling the apartment when they were needed. Alex did an excellent job of presenting our apartment. He understood the apartment's assets and did an excellent job of highlighting these assets in his online marketing. He was always professional and detail-oriented. Alex was also smart enough to bring in the right types of potential buyers to see the apartment, but, thankfully, he was adaptable enough that he wasn't pigeonholing the types of buyers looking at the apartment. The buyer was not the type of buyer we had anticipated, but Alex still managed to find her because of his flexibility.

“Alex has helped me buy and sell both personally and as a landlord.”

Mark M.

Posted May 18, 2009. Verified July 13, 2009.

I have had multiple working relationships with Alex. He has helped me buy and sell as a landlord, a tenant and as the President of a Co-op board. Alex is a top-notch agent and better than I could have expected. One of Alex's main strengths is his honesty. He is upfront and he always delivered on his promises. Alex does not heighten the price in order to get a listing. Rather, he provides you with a realistic price that you can actually achieve. From my experiences working with Alex, we always achieved or came very close to achieving the price at which Alex thought we should market the property. That also indicates just how well Alex understands the market. I would unconditionally recommend Alex and I have already done so. He is responsible, responsive and he made the process easy for me.