Meris & Kenny Blumstein

The Corcoran Group
Highlight: Highly experienced Downtown team ranked in top 100 by the Wall Street Journal

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Contact Information (646) 200-5809

Vital statistics

Concentration:
Representing Sellers 50%
Representing Buyers 50%

Geography:
West Village, Gramercy/Union Square/Flatiron, SoHo/Tribeca, East Village/Lower East Side

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

Lifetime deals: 750+

Sales 2006: $95 million

Sales 2007: $102 million

Sales 2008: $99 million

Background

Education:
Fashion Institute of Technology, BA; Columbia University, MA

Second languages: None

Professional memberships:
Real Estate Board of New York; Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation

Active Agent since: 1990

Designations: Senior Vice Presidents; Associate Brokers; New York Residential Specialists

Awards

Corcoran's President's Council (Top 25 Agent)

 

#83 in Wall Street Journal Real Estate Top 100, 2008

 

Consistently in the Top 1% of NRT sales professionals nationwide

 

Corcoran Downtown Salesperson of the Year, 2008

 

Top Monthly Brokers throughout Corcoran, June 2008

Specialties

Generalists »

Having practiced the fine art of real estate sales and rentals over the past 18 years, much of our business is based on referrals from extremely satisfied clientele. We enjoy selling and helping clients purchase everything from a studio to a $50 million building all over Manhattan. We are consistently recognized year after year as Top Brokers both citywide and nationwide. We LISTEN and COMMUNICATE and then LISTEN SOME MORE. We thoroughly understand the PROCESS. Our goal is to make your real estate experience satisfying.

Loft specialists »

We are loft pioneers, having purchased a loft in 1973, when they were first emerging onto the market. Since then, we have sold and helped clients purchase a vast number of lofts. We understand that every different format for living is a variable based on the consumer. We are active in sales of townhouses, apartments and new developments also.

Townhouses specialists »

We especially like townhouses. We have had the pleasure of representing many townhouses for sale more than one time, as our clients love our enthusiasm and knowledge while marketing these unique properties.

High-profile clients »

We understand the need for privacy for all of our clientele. We are so very discreet, calm and professional regardless of our client's status.

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Agent's personal statement

Together, we are the head of the Blumstein Team. We LOVE real estate! Especially real estate in the greatest market in the world -- New York. We are consistently members of The Corcoran Group's Top 25 Brokers with roughly $100 million dollars in sales each year. We are considered some of the nicest, most fun brokers in the city. But don't let that fool you -- we listen carefully to our clients and work tirelessly to make the best deal for every client. Of course, we make sure that everyone has fun along the way! With a combined 25 years of experience and hundreds of closings under our cap, we are the broker brokers go to because...everything we touch turns to sold!

Recently sold

Address: Type: Bed: Sqft:
1 Leroy Condo 2.0 2862
106 Duane Street Condo 2.0 1928
11 Christopher Street Condo 3.0 1838
11 Christopher Street Condo 3.0 1838
11 Christopher Street Condo 4.0 2845
120 West 18th Street Condo 1.0 1770
123 Sullivan Street Condo 3.0 -
128 East 7th Street Condo 2.0 1800
128 East 7th Street Condo 3.0 1800
13 West 13th Street Co-op 2.0 875
130 West 17th Street Co-op 3.0 2750
130 West 30th Street Condo 3.0 1987
133 Wooster Street Co-op 1.0 1200
133 Wooster Street Co-op 0.0 1100
134 West 10th Street Condo 2.0 1540
134 West 10th Street Condo 2.0 1540
134 West 10th Street Condo 3.0 2140
134 West 10th Street Condo 3.0 2140
136 West 24th Street Co-op 3.0 2115
137 East 36th Street Co-op 2.0 1500
139 Wooster Street Condo 2.0 1452
140 Fifth Avenue Co-op 0.0 3500
140 Franklin Street Condo 4.0 4134
141 West 24th Street Condo 2.0 2500
141 West 24th Street Condo 3.0 2500
145 Nassau Street Co-op 2.0 1860
148 West 23rd Street Co-op 0.0 550
149-153 Wooster Street Townhouse - 60750
15 West 20th Condo 2.0 2322
153 Franklin Street Townhouse - 5148
154 Stanton Townhouse - -
155 Freeman Street Townhouse - -
157 West 13th Street Townhouse - 5900
17 White Street Co-op 1.0 1700
178 Suffolk Co-op 2.0 2000
178 Suffolk Co-op 2.0 2002
178 Suffolk Co-op 2.0 2002
18 Desbrosses Co-op - 2100
18 East 12th Street Condo 1.0 969
184 Thompson Street Condo 1.0 884
186 Spring Street Townhouse - -
20 Desbrosses Co-op 1.0 1279
20 East 35th Street Co-op 1.0 800
200 East 16th Street Co-op 1.0 -
200 East 89th Street Condo 1.0 776
201 East 28th Street Co-op 2.0 1100
211 East 17th Street Co-op 0.0 280
211 East 35th Street Co-op - -
211 Thompson Street Co-op 1.0 680
217 Second Avenue Condo 2.0 1360
233 East 70th Street Co-op 2.0 1200
236 West 26th Street Co-op 3.0 2717
238 West 11th Street Co-op 3.0 1700
24 East 21st Street Condo 3.0 4000
240 Centre Co-op 3.0 2800
244 East 60th Street Co-op 1.0 725
244 East 60th Street Co-op 1.0 725
25 West 13th Street Co-op - 500
252 Seventh Avenue Condo 0.0 860
254 West 25th Street Co-op 2.0 970
259 Bowery Condo 1.0 1450
26 East 10th Street Co-op 1.0 800
3 Bedford Condo 3.0 1315
30 Bond Street Co-op 2.0 2350
30 West 9th Street Condo 1.0 550
302 East 88th Street Co-op 1.0 850
302 West 12th Street Condo 1.0 900
310 East 18th Street Townhouse - -
32 East 4th Street Co-op 3.0 1600
32 Perry Street Townhouse - -
324 West 23rd Street Condo 2.0 944
33 Fifth Avenue Co-op 1.0 800
33 Greenwich Avenue Co-op 2.0 1200
330 West 12th Street Townhouse - 2600
333 East 68th Street Co-op 3.0 2000
333 West 22nd Street Co-op 3.0 1204
345 West 13th Street Condo 2.0 2866
36 West 15th Street Co-op 2.0 2200
37 West 12th Street Co-op 2.0 1620
380 West 12th Street Co-op 2.0 2100
381 Broome Street Condo 2.0 997
39 East 12th Street Co-op 1.0 -
40 West 22nd Street Co-op 4.0 3000
410 West 24th Street Co-op 2.0 1000
42 East 12th Street Condo 2.0 2000
421 Hudson Street Condo 3.0 3010
424 East 52nd Street Co-op 1.0 900
424 East 57th Street Co-op 1.0 800
425 East 58th Street Co-op 2.0 1800
43 East 10th Street Co-op 2.0 1250
445 Lafayette Street Cond-op 2.0 1681
464 West Broadway Co-op 1.0 1500
465 West 23rd Street Co-op 2.0 -
48 West 10th Street Townhouse - 4800
48 West 10th Street Townhouse - 4800
520 Laguardia Place Co-op 3.0 1500
520 Laguardia Place Co-op 3.0 1500
55 East 11th Street Co-op 1.0 3036
55 East 11th Street Co-op 3.0 2325
55 East 11th Street Co-op 2.0 2325
59 Fourth Avenue Co-op 2.0 1700
60 East 8th Street Cond-op 2.0 1100
60 Gramercy Park North Co-op 3.0 -
61 Bank Street Townhouse - 6255
62 West 12th Street Townhouse - 3800
62 West 12th Street Townhouse - 3800
62 West 12th Street Townhouse - 3800
64 West 15th Street Co-op 1.0 1400
644 Broadway Co-op 3.0 3890
652 Broadway Co-op 1.0 -
67 East 11th Street Co-op 2.0 900
68 Jane Street Co-op 2.0 3000
692 Greenwich Street Condo 2.0 2700
7 East 14th Street Co-op 1.0 600
70 East 10th Street Co-op 2.0 2200
70 East 10th Street Co-op 2.0 1450
735 Washington Street Townhouse - 3200
74 Fifth Avenue Co-op 2.0 1800
78 Charles Street Co-op 1.0 950
832 Broadway Co-op 2.0 4500
832 Broadway Co-op 2.0 4500
93 Crosby Street Condo 1.0 1408
93 Crosby Street Condo 1.0 1408
93 Crosby Street Condo 1.0 1408
SoHo Hideaway Condo 3.0 2696

Our summary of
Meris & Kenny Blumstein

"With 25+ years of real estate experience, Meris and Kenny Blumstein are widely regarded within the real estate community as two of the most knowledgeable and successful agents. In 2008, they were ranked as one of the Top 100 teams in the country by the Wall Street Journal. Meris and Kenny are Downtown experts. They have broad experience working in all downtown neighborhoods and property types, but they are especially knowledgeable about lofts."

—TopAgentGuide™ editors

 

Verified reviews (9)

“Meris' background and experience in real estate helped my school solve a challenging predicament.”

Kim B.

Posted September 24, 2009. Verified October 2, 2009.

When my school was looking to expand, we contacted Meris to help acquire a suitable property to relocate to. In talking to her, we found that she had the experience and background in real estate that we were looking for, and she came to the table very well-prepared for the challenge. She was a consummate professional throughout the acquisition, and she stayed very diligent with returning phone calls and setting up appointments when necessary. Based on the effort she put in to find us a new property, I would absolutely recommend her. She knew that our situation was an unusual one and that there were likely going to be a number of complications she may not have seen before, but she persisted, persevered, and did a great job for us.
“Meris' expertise added a level of comfort and confidence to the process.”
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Kate T.

Posted September 22, 2009. Verified November 9, 2011.

I'm the head of a school in Greenwich Village. Two years ago, I contacted Meris and Kenny because I was looking to buy a building to add space to the school. I worked mainly with Meris during the search and eventual purchase, and she was an exceptional guide throughout the process. Finding an appropriate property that I could use for my school was very difficult, but Meris never gave up. She was constantly bringing me new options and brainstorming different ideas that might be acceptable for me, and she always kept my school's interests in mind. I really can't imagine that agents get any better than Meris, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who might be apprehensive about a large real estate undertaking. Her expertise adds a level of comfort and confidence that would calm even the most nervous clients.
“Unbelievably patient. Kenny offered great advice.”
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Anonymous

Posted September 25, 2009. Verified November 9, 2011.

I hired Kenny to help me purchase a larger home in Manhattan. He was unbelievably patient in our search, and he showed me a large variety of properties in order to develop an understanding of exactly what I was looking for. When we first started, I had been looking on my own at lofts in the TriBeCa area, but by the time Kenny and I closed, I had purchased a townhouse in Murray Hill. I hadn't considered that property before, but because Kenny was so in tune with my interests, he was able to expose me to a property that was a much better fit for me than anything I'd seen. He offered great advice throughout the whole process, but left all the final decisions up to me. I have recommended him to friends and would absolutely do so again.
“Meris is phenomenal. I would confidently recommend her to anyone.”

Anonymous

Posted September 22, 2009. Verified October 2, 2009.

Everything about Meris is phenomenal. I worked with her before she started working with Kenny, but I've kept in contact with her through the years, and I would confidently recommend her to anyone. When we searched for my apartment, she was sensitive to my needs, and she quickly discerned that I did not want to be guided through every property and be told dozens of details. Instead, she realized that I wanted to look for myself, then ask questions if I had any. She's the first agent I've ever worked with who was understanding of this, and I really appreciated it. Once I found my apartment, Meris was very helpful with the negotiations, which were very complicated. What I find most impressive about Meris is that not only is she a fantastic agent, but she's also an unbelievably nice person. After we closed the deal on my apartment, she came to a number of my gallery's openings, and we developed a friendship. Meris is a truly great asset in the real estate market, and she's a wonderful person to work with.
“The best real estate experience that I've ever had. Truly a pleasure to work with.”
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Judy R.

Posted September 23, 2009. Verified October 5, 2009.

Working with Meris and Kenny was the best real estate experience I've ever had, and I would absolutely recommend them. They are completely honest and accurate about current market conditions, and they were very realistic in regards to what I could expect from the sale of my apartment. They successfully got me the best price for my property in a time frame that I wanted. They were amazingly helpful in the strategy for marketing my apartment, and because of their experience, they really reduced my stress level in selling the property. In addition to that, they're great people, and truly a pleasure to work with.
“Meris and Kenny understood my wants and needs and zeroed in on the right type of apartment for me.”
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Laurence K.

Posted September 22, 2009. Verified September 22, 2009.

Meris and Kenny's understanding of what I was looking for, particularly with respect to the differentiating aspects of an apartment that were important to me, was exceptional. I was looking to purchase a nicer apartment in a downtown neighborhood with a preference for Noho. Meris and Kenny were able to zero in on relevant properties that fit my criteria, and their insights into the deal-making aspect of the process helped ensure that I got the apartment that I wanted. I certainly would recommend Meris and Kenny to someone considering buying or selling a home in Manhattan."
“Helped me buy my East Village condo. They have a positive spirit and great attitude.”

Jeffrey C.

Posted September 22, 2009. Verified November 9, 2011.

I have more experience working with Meris than I do Kenny, but I worked with both in purchasing my East Village condo and hold both of them in high regards. They're incredibly patient people, they never tire, and they never feel defeated. They maintain the same positive spirit and great attitude no matter what the situation is, and they're always willing to help their clients as much as possible. Working with Meris and Kenny is a real pleasure, and I'd definitely recommend them to others.
“No one will work harder for their clients in a sale than Meris.”
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Anonymous

Posted September 22, 2009. Verified November 9, 2011.

Meris is truly a top-notch agent. She helped my family with both sides of an upsize move in the Chelsea neighborhood, and in both instances, she was completely on top of her game. Meris has a positive, determined attitude, and she works tirelessly. I would highly recommend her because I know that no one will work harder for their clients in trying to sell a property than Meris. She also stayed extremely organized during the sale. She kept us focused, made sure that we had completed any necessary paperwork, and really kept the deal moving forward.
“Have worked with the Blumstein's many times to buy investment properties.”

Norris C.

Posted September 24, 2009. Verified November 9, 2011.

We have worked with Meris and Kenny multiple times to purchase intestment properties in the East Village, Greenwich Village and Tribeca. Meris, Kenny, and their staff are honest and trustworthy, which is extremely rare in the real estate business. They are charming, interesting, intelligent, and loads of fun. We tell anyone looking for an agent to stop their search and work with Meris and Kenny because they're great.