Leonard Steinberg

Prudential Douglas Elliman
Highlight: Downtown guru with a focus on properties between $1m to $30m

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Contact Information (646) 200-5809

Vital statistics

Concentration:
Representing Sellers 50%
Representing Buyers 50%

Geography:
Chelsea, West Village, SoHo/Tribeca, Gramercy/Union Square/Flatiron

Price range:
$1m to $3m, $3m to $10m, $10m plus

Lifetime deals: 300+

Sales 2006: $100 million

Sales 2007: $100 million

Sales 2008: $100 million

Background

Education:
Cape Technikon, BA, Ecole Superieure Electricite, MS

Second languages: French, German

Professional memberships:
Real Estate Board of New York

Active Agent since: 1996

Designations: Executive Vice President

Awards

Douglas Elliman TOP TEN broker

Specialties

Generalists »

We focus on assisting our clients buy and sell Downtown Manhattan apartments, condominiums, co-ops, lofts, townhouses and buildings priced starting around $1 million to $30 million.

Ultra-luxury specialists »

I have sold numerous properties around the City in the $8-20 million range. This requires a high degree of knowledge of current market conditions, buildings, properties sold (on the market and those not on the market), neighborhood conditions and "upsides." Working with many high profile clients, I understand the value of time, knowledge, accurate and up-to-date information, and discretion. I provide the best possible information for buyers and sellers to make smart decisions.

Loft specialists »

Lofts comprise a large portion of the inventory of the Downtown real estate market. Old, traditional lofts have evolved into highly sophisticated homes with superb building amenities. And while the old loft still does exist, it co-exists with this new and unique breed of extraordinary real estate. Understanding the unique characteristics of a loft building are critical to making good decisions when buying or selling.

Townhouses specialists »

Townhouses represent a very small portion of the inventory of properties in Manhattan. They have their own very specific pros and cons, and buying or selling one requires a detailed understanding of these issues. The location of a house, the direction it faces, it's width, ceiling heights, and the ownership profile are all important elements in making smart decisions about townhouses. We have sold and helped purchase some of the best townhouses throughout the city, especially in Greenwich Village, one of the prime areas because of the protected light afforded by building height limitations.

French »

We focus on assisting our clients buy and sell Downtown Manhattan apartments, condominiums, co-ops, lofts, townhouses and buildings priced starting around $1 million to $30 million.

German »

We focus on assisting our clients buy and sell Downtown Manhattan apartments, condominiums, co-ops, lofts, townhouses and buildings priced starting around $1 million to $30 million.

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Agent's personal statement

Buying and selling real estate in Manhattan requires highly specialized and detailed knowledge and expertise. This is a very complex and quirky market. It is my role as a broker to ensure maximum efficiency in all the information and services I provide. I have a team of four brokers to help make the buying and selling of real estate an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

 

We are the # 1 Downtown agents in Prudential Douglas Elliman, and in the top 0.01% of the country. We are a team called the LUXURYLOFT team, with over 12 years experience. We are known for our full service brokerage assisting clients with every aspect of buying and selling property in New York before, during and after the transaction takes places.

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Address: Type: Bed: Sqft:
1 Bond Street Condo 1.0 1609
1 Fifth Avenue Co-op 1.0 700
1 Fifth Avenue Co-op 1.0 700
1 Morton Square Condo 2.0 1250
100 Greene Street Co-op 2.0 2000
100 United Nations Plaza Condo 2.0 1329
100 United Nations Plaza Condo 2.0 1329
101 West 24th Street Condo 2.0 1242
101 West 24th Street Condo 2.0 1300
1065 Lexington Avenue Co-op 3.0 1750
11 West 20th Street Condo 2.0 2300
111 Fourth Avenue Co-op 1.0 700
115 Fourth Avenue Condo 1.0 1236
115 Fourth Avenue Condo 2.0 1790
115 Fourth Avenue Condo 1.0 800
115 Fourth Avenue Condo 1.0 740
115 Fourth Avenue Condo 1.0 1175
115 Fourth Avenue Condo 1.0 1236
115 Fourth Avenue Condo 1.0 1175
115 Fourth Avenue Condo 2.0 1350
115 Fourth Avenue Condo 1.0 1236
115 Fourth Avenue Condo 2.0 1790
115 Fourth Avenue Condo 1.0 1260
115 Fourth Avenue Condo 2.0 1685
115 Fourth Avenue Condo 1.0 1100
115 Fourth Avenue Condo 1.0 1230
115 Fourth Avenue Condo 1.0 1300
119 East 10th Street Co-op 1.0 900
12 East 12th Street Condo 2.0 3100
124 Hudson Street Condo 4.0 3170
125 East 12th Street Condo 2.0 1245
125 East 12th Street Condo 1.0 1334
129-31 Fifth Avenue Co-op 2.0 1800
132 West 22nd Street Condo 3.0 2900
133 West 17th Street Co-op 3.0 2137
133 West 17th Street Co-op 2.0 2000
133 West 17th Street Co-op 3.0 2137
135 East 83rd Street Co-op 2.0 1500
139 East 19th Street Townhouse - 8000
14 East 4th Street Condo 2.0 2000
14 East 4th Street Condo 2.0 1200
142 East 16th Street Co-op 3.0 1600
145 Hudson Street Condo 3.5 5198
146 Columbia Hts Co-op 2.0 1600
15 West 12th Street Co-op 1.0 1020
15 West 67th Street Co-op 3.0 2400
15 West 67th Street Co-op 1.0 625
150 Thompson Street Co-op 3.0 5800
150 West 51st Street Condo 1.0 615
150 West 51st Street Condo 1.0 615
150 West 51st Street Condo 1.0 -
151 East 37th Street Co-op 3.0 1750
151 East 85th Street Condo 3.0 2480
151 East 85th Street Condo 3.0 2469
151 West 17th Street Condo 2.0 1864
151 West 17th Street Condo 3.0 3541
158 Mercer Street Condo 6.0 7437
160 West 87th Street Co-op 2.0 1300
166 Bank Street Co-op 2.0 2200
17 East 16th Street Co-op 5.0 4100
172 East 4th Street Co-op 1.0 900
173 Perry Street Condo - 1800
173 Perry Street Condo 1.0 1800
175 East 62nd Street Co-op 2.0 -
175 West 12th Street Condo 2.0 1314
175 West 12th Street Condo 1.0 455
175 West 12th Street Condo 1.0 877
175 West 12th Street Condo 1.0 620
175 West 12th Street Condo 2.0 877
175 West 12th Street Condo 1.0 920
175 West 12th Street Condo 1.0 877
175 West 12th Street Condo 1.0 581
175 West 12th Street Condo 1.0 616
175 West 12th Street Condo 1.0 839
175 West 12th Street Condo 1.0 857
175 West 12th Street Condo 2.0 1293
175 West 12th Street Condo 1.0 518
175 West 12th Street Condo 1.0 492
18 East 12th Street Condo 1.0 1300
18 East 18th Street Co-op 4.0 3500
186 Riverside Drive Co-op 1.0 1000
2 Columbus Avenue Condo 3.0 1740
2 Columbus Avenue Condo 2.0 1500
2 Columbus Avenue Condo 2.0 1500
20 East 9th Street Co-op 1.0 -
200 East 90th Street Cond-op 1.0 573
201 West 70th Street Co-op 2.0 -
2025 Broadway Co-op 2.0 978
21 Astor Place Condo 3.0 2247
21 Astor Place Condo 2.0 1682
21 East 10th Street Co-op 2.0 1100
21 East 10th Street Co-op 2.0 850
213 West 23rd Street Condo 5.0 7000
222 East 80th Street Co-op 1.0 850
222 East 80th Street Co-op 2.0 -
222 Park Avenue South Co-op 1.0 1300
224 West 18th Street Condo 3.0 4570
224 West 18th Street Condo 3.0 4570
225 Fifth Avenue Condo 2.0 1254
225 Fifth Avenue Condo 2.0 -
225 Fifth Avenue Condo 1.0 1024
225 Fifth Avenue Condo 2.0 1280
225 Fifth Avenue Condo 1.0 1211
225 Lafayette Street Condo 2.0 2088
23 East 10th Street Co-op 2.0 750
231 Tenth Avenue Condo 1.0 1294
235 East 22nd Street Co-op 1.0 500
24 West 11th Street Townhouse - 6250
251 West 19th Street Condo 2.0 1777
251 West 19th Street Condo 2.0 1777
251 West 19th Street Condo 2.0 1777
252 Seventh Avenue Condo 2.0 2200
252 Seventh Avenue Condo 2.0 2200
252 Seventh Avenue Condo 2.0 1628
252 Seventh Avenue Condo 2.0 2300
255 East 74th Street Condo 4.0 2330
260 Park Avenue South Condo 2.0 1819
27 North Moore Street Condo 2.0 1690
296 West 10th Street Condo 2.0 1000
299 Riverside Drive Co-op 2.0 1300
30 Fifth Avenue Co-op 1.0 650
300 East 71st Street Co-op 1.0 750
300 East 85th Street Cond-op 2.0 1150
300 East 85th Street Cond-op 2.0 1300
301 East 62nd Street Co-op 2.0 1200
301 East 79th Street Condo 1.0 565
31 West 21st Street Condo - 4713
310 East 23rd Street Cond-op 1.0 600
315 West 70th Street Co-op 1.0 750
325 West 16th Street Co-op 3.0 2400
325 West 16th Street Co-op 3.0 2150
325 West 16th Street Co-op 1.0 850
33 Rector Street Condo 3.0 2170
330 Spring Street Condo 2.0 1894
34 West 11th Street Townhouse - 5000
35 East 10th Street Co-op 1.0 -
35 East 10th Street Co-op 1.0 700
35 East 10th Street Co-op 2.0 1375
35 East 10th Street Co-op 2.0 1300
35 East 10th Street Co-op 1.0 -
35 East 9th Street Co-op 1.0 -
354 Broadway Condo 2.0 4700
37 West 12th Street Co-op 2.0 1900
372 Fifth Avenue Co-op 1.0 1050
38 East 85th Street Co-op 3.0 1700
39 Fifth Avenue Co-op 1.0 875
39 Fifth Avenue Co-op 1.0 850
39 Fifth Avenue Co-op 1.0 850
39 Fifth Avenue Co-op 1.0 900
39 Great Jones Street Co-op 2.0 2400
390 West Broadway Co-op 2.0 1560
390 West Broadway Co-op 2.0 1560
40 East 10th Street Co-op 1.0 1050
40 East 10th Street Co-op 1.0 1050
40 West 13th Street Condo 3.0 2860
401 East 74th Street Co-op 2.0 -
404 East 66th Street Condo 1.0 553
404 East 66th Street Condo 1.0 720
414 East 52nd Street Co-op 2.0 2500
415 Central Park West Co-op 2.0 1000
419 East 78th Street Co-op 1.0 -
42 East 20th Street Condo 2.0 1469
42 West 15th Street Co-op 3.0 2500
425 East 13th Street Condo 2.0 994
426 West Broadway Condo 1.0 1202
426 West Broadway Condo 4.0 750
429 Greenwich Street Condo 3.0 2400
43 Fifth Avenue Co-op 3.0 -
43 West 64th Street Condo 5.0 -
44 East 12th Street Condo 1.0 984
44 East 12th Street Condo 2.0 1294
44 East 12th Street Condo 1.0 947
444 West 19th Street Condo 1.0 -
444 West 19th Street Condo 2.0 1391
45 Fifth Avenue Co-op 1.0 650
45 Fifth Avenue Co-op 1.0 650
45 Sutton Place South Co-op 2.0 1700
464 West 44th Street Condo 1.0 564
47 Mercer Street Condo 6.0 7000
47 Mercer Street Condo 3.0 4000
47 Mercer Street Condo 3.0 3950
47 Vestry Street Co-op 4.0 2375
477 Broome Street Co-op 1.0 1125
497 Greenwich Street Condo 2.0 2776
497 Greenwich Street Condo 3.0 2801
497 Greenwich Street Condo 3.0 2801
5 East 17th Street Condo 2.0 6000
505 Greenwich Street Condo 2.0 1279
505 Greenwich Street Condo 3.0 2039
51 Fifth Avenue Co-op 2.0 1450
53 North Moore Street Condo 2.0 1746
53 North Moore Street Condo 2.0 1548
530 West End Avenue Condo 4.0 2150
532 West 22nd Street Condo 2.0 1490
532 West 22nd Street Condo 3.0 2535
58 Greene Street Condo 3.0 3900
580 Park Avenue Co-op 3.0 -
59 West 12th Street Condo 2.0 -
6 East 10th Street Townhouse - 6672
605 Park Avenue Co-op 2.0 -
62 Cooper Square Condo 2.0 1603
62 Joralemon Street Co-op 3.0 -
658 Tenth Avenue Co-op 1.0 600
69 East 91st Street Townhouse - 6483
7 Bond Street Condo 1.0 1200
72 Mercer Street Condo 2.0 2133
722 Broadway Co-op 3.0 2200
73 Wooster Street Condo 4.0 4300
74 Fifth Avenue Co-op 3.0 2400
744 Greenwich Street Condo 4.0 3457
744 Greenwich Street Condo 3.0 4663
744 Greenwich Street Condo 3.0 2301
744 Greenwich Street Condo 3.0 2301
744 Greenwich Street Condo 3.0 2301
771 West End Avenue Co-op 1.0 800
8 West 19th Street Condo 4.0 4100
8-10 Warren Street Condo 3.0 2378
81 White Street Condo 1.0 1913
832 Broadway Co-op 2.0 4000
88 Washington Place Condo 2.0 1817
90 Franklin Street Condo 3.0 2655
90 Franklin Street Condo 2.0 1895
95 Greene Street Condo 1.0 1310
95 Greene Street Condo 2.0 1300
95 Greene Street Condo 1.0 1300
99 Jane Street Condo 2.0 1210

Our summary of
Leonard Steinberg

"Leonard and his partner, Herve, are considered gurus of Downtown Manhattan real estate. They know virtually every Downtown building's value, layout, and other important facts such as the developer's reputation, previous owners, and comparable apartment pricing. Their pricing opinions are typcially dead-on and they are excellent marketers which makes them especially effective for sellers. Leonard and Herve's reputation amongst both clients and other real estate agents is extremely strong."

—TopAgentGuide™ editors

 

Verified reviews (9)

“Have worked with Leonard multiple times and will continue to do so.”
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David A.

Posted March 11, 2009. Verified March 12, 2009.

I have worked with Leonard multiple times and have always had an excellent experience with him. That's why I continue to use him whenever I have to buy or sell. His ability to have the right kind of potential buyers coming through to look at the apartment and his network is quite extensive. In general, he is extremely pleasant to deal with. I definitely would use him again and I plan on it. My experiences with Leonard have been excellent. He is very honest and upfront about the process and his knowledge base is very advanced which is particularly helpful in Manhattan.
“Knows condos extremely well. Understood my requirements.”

Anonymous

Posted March 13, 2009. Verified March 13, 2009.

I think Leonard is one of the most knowledgeable brokers in New York, especially for condominiums. From a condo perspective, he really knows the market, knows the different areas, the price per square foot and the amenities you can and can't find. It's really a pleasant experience working with someone who really gets it. Leonard understood my requirements and only took me to see apartments that really made sense for what I was looking for. I would highly recommend him.
“Would absolutely recommend Leonard and have done so.”

Stephanie G.

Posted March 11, 2009. Verified March 12, 2009.

I absolutely would recommend Leonard and have done so. Leonard's team was amazingly efficient, calm and helpful. They helped me in every way. They helped me find movers and helped me find a rental apartment until my loft was renovated. They were a fabulous resource. I never had to worry about them being on time and I happily gave them the keys to my apartment so they could show it. They are extraordinarily knowledgeable about the market and they had great suggestions about how to present my loft. They are just fantastic. Working with Leonard, you couldn't be in better hands, especially if you are looking to buy or sell a loft in the city.
“Was available 24/7. Listens to what you want and need.”
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David F.

Posted March 11, 2009. Verified April 23, 2009.

Leonard is the type of agent who is there when you need him -- 24/7. He works on the weekends, works late at night. He's very driven and motivated, and he's really personable. He's an amazing broker. He's the type of broker who isn't looking out for his needs, but puts your needs first. He's not looking to make a buck. He is very attentive and listens to what you want so he never presents something to you that you wouldn't be interested in or couldn't afford. I would recommend Leonard to anyone looking for an apartment in Manhattan at any price point, especially for a higher price point. I actually have referred Leonard several times.
“As a real estate investor, I can say that Leonard is honest, thorough, responsive and hard-working. Provides honest advice.”

Anonymous

Posted April 6, 2009. Verified April 23, 2009.

I am in the real estate business. My group had a sizable number of condominium units that we decided to sell, so I was looking for an agent with whom I could have a long-lasting relationship. Leonard had been recommended to my by another real estate professional as a real estate agent who is as honest, thorough, responsive, straight-forward and hard-working as you will find in Manhattan. Having worked continuously with Leonard for the past two years on the project, I can say that my friend did not stress these attributes enough. Leonard is extremely honest and has a code of ethics that he will not change for anybody. Leonard also really knows his market. He doesn't overestimate the value of an apartment to get you excited. Instead, Leonard promises to do what he says. Given the time period in which I have worked with Leonard, we have worked together through both a bull, and bear, market. In a bull market, it is easy not to over-promise and to over-deliver because demand is so strong. In that market, it's easy to look like a superstar. For the past nine months, we've been dealing with a much weaker sales environment. We were prepared for the bear market, however, and Leonard's expectations and adjustments have been consistent with where the market has gone. Leonard brings a level of professionalism to brokerage which is atypical of the industry. Regardless of price point, Leonard treats people the same -- whether he's selling a home for $12 million home or $500,000. That does not happy enough, especially in Manhattan. Recently, I recommended Leonard to a friend of mine. Even in the worst of times, with very few transactions closing, Leonard executed the sale at a price with which my friend was very happy.
“I've used Leonard to both buy and sell a home.”
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Anonymous

Posted March 30, 2009. Verified March 31, 2009.

My experience working with Leonard, as both a buyer and a seller, was very positive. Leonard is extremely well-informed and he focused our search strictly to homes in which we were interested. In other words, we did not look at homes that did not match our wants and needs. Leonard was attentive, always available and very knowledgeable about the marketplace. Leonard provided full-service in every respect and offered constructive advice that helped us make our decision. That is why I have used him to both buy and sell a home.
“Real estate developer. Has used Leonard on multiple projects.”

Glauco L.

Posted March 12, 2009. Verified March 16, 2009.

I am a real estate developer and I've used Leonard ask the broker to sell units on two of my projects. I've interviewed, probably, the best brokers in New York and I truly believe that Leonard is one of the smartest brokers I've ever met. He really brings a well-defined strategy on how to sell a unit and he's able to execute that strategy. I've worked with a lot of brokers and sometimes remember having to ask the broker to do something again and again. With Leonard, you don't have to ask him because he's already taken care of what you want, or you ask him once and he's on top of it.
“I am a real estate developer. I hired Leonard to sell out a project of mine. He is extremely talented and creative.”
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Young W.

Posted March 13, 2009. Verified March 16, 2009.

We are so called a "innovative developer'' and it was our goal to create a one-of-a-kind residential project in Manhattan. Because nothing like this had ever been done before in the U.S., finding the right broker to help us present our vision and correctly present our product was extremely important to us. We interviewed many top brokers in New York City and when we met Leonard, we knew he was very talented. He understood how to grasp important issues and he presented the marketing plan in a very creative way. He understood how to deliver our message to potential buyers. We needed a broker to think outside of the box -- and Leonard was the one. We also really liked that Leonard has international exposure. Leonard's access to a high-end clientele -- wealthy clients, famous clients -- was also extremely important to the success of the project. His selection of how to market the project and which audience to target was a huge contribution to our success. He's very good and we're very happy with him.
“Consummate professional. Thinks outside the box.”

Anonymous

Posted March 17, 2009. Verified March 19, 2009.

Leonard is takes his work very seriously and is extremely professional. He is excellent at following through. He also has a great eye and great taste so he can add his opinion regarding different ideas about the apartments. He can really help you think outside the box, which is terrific. He's also fun and funny. Leonard is especially strong in the Union Square/Village area. I would recommend Leonard to someone considering buying or selling real estate in Manhattan.