New York Luxury Real Estate for Sale — Nest Seekers International

New York City remains one of the world’s most influential residential property markets, defined by global wealth, architectural pedigree, and consistent demand across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the East End.

From prewar co-ops along Park and Fifth Avenue to contemporary waterfront developments in Brooklyn and Long Island City, NYC offers a level of residential diversity and international demand unmatched by nearly any market globally.

For more than two decades, Nest Seekers International has represented buyers, sellers, developers, and investors across New York City’s most competitive and globally recognized neighborhoods. With dedicated offices spanning Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island City, the Hamptons, and the Long Island Gold Coast, and a team of over 2,000 agents across 80 global offices, the firm delivers access, expertise, and results across every property type and price point.

Manhattan/New York City Luxury Real Estate

Manhattan continues to anchor the New York City luxury market, spanning everything from historic Upper East Side cooperatives to ultra-prime Billionaires’ Row penthouses and architecturally significant Downtown lofts.

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side is the definitive address for established New York luxury. Museum Mile, Park Avenue, and the Gold Coast side streets between Fifth and Madison Avenues hold the highest concentration of trophy co-ops and historic townhouses in the city. “Classic Five” residences, among the most recognizable prewar layouts in NYC real estate, continue to command strong demand among legacy buyers, international purchasers, and long-term residents. Properties on upper Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue regularly trade above $5,000 per square foot, with full-floor residences commanding premium positioning. Nest Seekers agents on the Upper East Side specialize in prewar co-ops, townhouses, and new condominium conversions across the neighborhood.

Upper West Side & Lincoln Square

The Upper West Side combines cultural proximity with residential scale. Central Park West, Riverside Drive, and the tree-lined cross streets between offer prewar apartments with proportions difficult to find elsewhere in the city. The Lincoln Center corridor — anchored by Columbus Avenue and Broadway — has become a center for full-service luxury condominiums, including new developments along Riverside Boulevard with direct Hudson River views. Families, performing arts professionals, and long-term residents define this market. Nest Seekers represents buyers and sellers across the Upper West Side, from classic Central Park West co-ops to modern Lincoln Square condominiums.

Tribeca & Downtown Manhattan

Tribeca continues to command some of the highest residential values in Downtown New York City, driven by private full-floor lofts, converted warehouse residences, and limited new inventory. The neighborhood consistently records among the highest median sale prices in the city, attracting a global buyer base seeking open-plan living with new-construction finishes.

Further downtown, the Financial District has evolved into a major residential market, attracting buyers seeking modern full-service towers, waterfront access, and proximity to the city’s financial core. Adaptive reuse of historic commercial buildings and a wave of new condominium development have drawn a younger buyer profile and significant investment activity. Nest Seekers maintains a strong Downtown presence across Tribeca, FiDi, and Battery Park City.

SoHo, West Village & Lower East Side

SoHo, the West Village, and the Lower East Side remain among the most culturally influential residential enclaves in New York City, each offering a distinctly different lifestyle and architectural identity. SoHo’s cast-iron loft buildings offer some of the most architecturally significant residences in the city, with buyer demand consistently outpacing supply. The West Village — centered on tree-lined streets like Perry, Charles, and Bleecker — commands premium pricing for its townhouses, boutique co-ops, and low-rise character. The Lower East Side has matured as a luxury market with new condominium developments complementing the neighborhood’s cultural energy. Nest Seekers represents properties across all three neighborhoods, from SoHo lofts to West Village townhouses.

Midtown & Billionaires’ Row

The Midtown corridor surrounding Billionaires’ Row has become synonymous with ultra-prime New York City real estate, where supertall towers and full-floor residences continue to set global pricing benchmarks. 220 Central Park South, Central Park Tower, and One57 have redefined the ceiling for residential values in New York. Nest Seekers has been at the forefront of new development sales across this corridor, representing buyers at the highest price points in the city.

Hudson Yards & Manhattan’s West Side

The transformation of Manhattan’s West Side continues to reshape the city’s luxury landscape. Hudson Yards — the largest private real estate development in American history — has created an entirely new residential neighborhood anchored by retail, dining, and cultural programming. Along Riverside Boulevard, full-service condominiums offer river views and modern amenities at scale. Nest Seekers represents buyers and sellers across Hudson Yards, Hell’s Kitchen, and the broader West Side market.

Brooklyn Luxury Real Estate

Brooklyn has transformed into one of the most dynamic residential markets in NYC, where waterfront condominiums, historic brownstones, and design-driven developments increasingly compete with Manhattan for buyer attention.

Brooklyn Heights & Dumbo

Brooklyn Heights is one of the most established residential neighborhoods in New York City. The landmarked brownstone streets, proximity to Brooklyn Bridge Park, and direct Manhattan views make it a perennial favorite among families and professionals. Dumbo — the converted-warehouse district at the foot of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges — has become a technology and creative hub with luxury loft conversions and new condominium developments commanding premium pricing. Nest Seekers represents properties across both neighborhoods.

Williamsburg & Greenpoint

Williamsburg’s evolution from industrial waterfront to internationally recognized residential destination represents one of the defining transformations in modern New York City real estate. New condominium towers along Kent Avenue and the East River waterfront — including landmark developments at the former Domino Sugar Factory site — offer modern living with direct Manhattan skyline views. Greenpoint, to the north, extends this waterfront market with a quieter residential character. Nest Seekers maintains a dedicated Brooklyn office serving Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Bushwick & Emerging Brooklyn

Bushwick continues to evolve as creative industries, hospitality concepts, and new residential development reshape the neighborhood’s identity and long-term investment profile. For investors and buyers seeking value relative to Williamsburg and Downtown Brooklyn, Bushwick offers entry into a market with significant upside. Nest Seekers tracks emerging Brooklyn opportunities across Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, and Crown Heights.

Queens & Long Island City

Long Island City has rapidly emerged as one of NYC’s most active residential development corridors, attracting buyers seeking waterfront living, skyline views, and newer construction inventory outside Manhattan. New developments along the East River, combined with expanding transit connectivity and cultural institutions, have established the neighborhood as a primary residential destination. Nest Seekers represents buyers and sellers across Long Island City and the broader Queens market.

The Hamptons & Long Island Gold Coast

The Hamptons remain the preeminent luxury resort market on the East Coast. From the oceanfront estates of Southampton and East Hampton to the vineyards of the North Fork, the Hamptons attract a global buyer base seeking seasonal and year-round residences at the highest level of the market. Nest Seekers has been a defining force in Hamptons luxury real estate, with the firm’s Hamptons team featured across multiple hit television series.

The Long Island Gold Coast — the historic North Shore estate district stretching from Great Neck to Huntington — offers a distinct luxury market anchored by waterfront compounds, equestrian properties, and architecturally significant estates. Shawn Elliott, President of Nest Seekers’ Ultra Luxury Division, brought his legendary Gold Coast practice to the firm in 2017, and his team continues to set records across the North Shore and beyond. Nest Seekers represents buyers and sellers across both the Hamptons and the Gold Coast.

Buying Luxury Real Estate in New York

New York City’s residential market operates differently from nearly any other in the country. In Manhattan, approximately 75% of residential properties are co-operatives, which involve purchasing shares in a corporation rather than owning real property outright. Condominiums offer fee-simple ownership and greater flexibility for international buyers and investors. Brooklyn and Queens are predominantly condominium and townhouse markets, with co-ops concentrated in established prewar neighborhoods.

Closing costs in NYC typically range from 2% to 5% of the purchase price for condominiums, with co-ops generally running 1% to 2%. The New York State mansion tax adds 1% to 3.9% for properties above $1 million. Working with a brokerage that understands these structures across every borough, neighborhood, and price point is essential.

Nest Seekers in Media

Nest Seekers International has built one of the most visible media platforms in global real estate, with agents and listings featured across Netflix, Bravo, HBO Max, Discovery+, and the BBC through series including Million Dollar Beach House, Selling the Hamptons, Million Dollar Listing New York, Crazy Rich Agents, and Summer House. Founded by CEO Eddie Shapiro — himself an executive producer of the firm’s programming — Nest Seekers has turned media visibility into a core component of how the firm connects sellers with the global buyer pool and how buyers discover off-market opportunities.

Television Series

Million Dollar Beach House (Netflix) — The hit series follows Nest Seekers agents James Giugliano, Noel Roberts, and Michael Fulfree as they navigate the ultra-competitive Hamptons luxury market, showcasing multi-million-dollar oceanfront listings from Montauk to Southampton.

Selling the Hamptons (Discovery+) — The docu-series expands on the Hamptons market, following Nest Seekers agents Mia Calabrese, Bianca D’Alessio, and Shawn Elliott through high-stakes negotiations and record-setting transactions across the East End.

Million Dollar Listing New York (Bravo) — The series that introduced Nest Seekers to a national audience. Ryan Serhant starred on the show from its 2012 premiere, building one of the most recognized names in luxury real estate while representing Nest Seekers across Manhattan’s highest-value transactions.

Crazy Rich Agents: Selling Dream Homes (BBC) — The four-part series brought Nest Seekers to a global audience, following agents competing across London’s luxury market for the opportunity to join the firm’s New York headquarters. Properties featured range from multi-million-pound Mayfair townhouses to historic estates across the English countryside.

Summer House (Bravo) — Nest Seekers agent Mia Calabrese stars in Season 10 of Bravo’s Summer House, one of cable television’s highest-rated lifestyle series. Her presence on Bravo further expands Nest Seekers’ connection to affluent lifestyle, entertainment, and global real estate audiences.

Featured Agents

Shawn Elliott — President of Nest Seekers’ Ultra Luxury Division and the firm’s Chief Evangelist, Shawn Elliott has closed over $5 billion in luxury real estate transactions. Elliott leads a team of 25 multilingual agents across New York, Beverly Hills, Palm Beach, and London, and has appeared on Selling the Hamptons, Million Dollar Beach House, Selling Sunset, and Real Housewives of Miami. His acquisition of the Long Island Gold Coast market in 2017 established Nest Seekers as the dominant force in North Shore luxury estates.

Mia Calabrese — Star of Bravo’s Summer House (Season 10) and a featured agent on Selling the Hamptons, Mia Calabrese specializes in high-end sales and rentals across Manhattan and the Hamptons. A nominee for the New York City Concierge Choice Awards, Calabrese represents the new generation of Nest Seekers agents who combine media visibility with deep market expertise.

Bianca D’Alessio — Founder of The Masters Division at Nest Seekers International and Managing Director of Development Marketing, Bianca D’Alessio manages a $10 billion real estate portfolio. Featured on Selling the Hamptons, D’Alessio leads an elite team of 25 agents serving New York City’s most sophisticated clientele, with expertise spanning new development consulting, pricing strategy, and international buyer representation.

James Giugliano — Nest Seekers’ number-one agent four years running and a star of Netflix’s Million Dollar Beach House, James Giugliano is a Southampton native who has become one of the most recognized names in Hamptons luxury real estate. Specializing in ultra-high-end spec homes and waterfront estates, Giugliano builds and sells over ten luxury residences per year across the East End, combining deep local knowledge with a development-driven approach that attracts both end buyers and investors seeking turnkey coastal properties.

Tamir Shemesh — A Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker ranked in the top 0.1% of agents nationally since 2003, Tamir Shemesh brings over 6,000 closed transactions and more than $5 billion in career sales to Nest Seekers International. Previously a top producer at SERHANT, Shemesh has represented over 50 new development ventures including 400 Park Avenue South, 15 Central Park West, The Greenwich Lane, and Time Warner Center. Named to Crain’s Notable Leaders in Real Estate in 2023, Shemesh draws on a global perspective — born in Israel with experience across Europe and Japan — to serve an international clientele investing in New York City’s most competitive markets.

Jessica Campbell — Senior Vice President and Managing Director at Nest Seekers International, Jessica Campbell has spent 18 years at the firm building a track record that places her in the top 1% of New York City agents. Campbell closed the first resale at 220 Central Park South — unit 55B at $33 million — one of the most significant transactions on Billionaires’ Row. With a BA in Psychology and French from the University of Minnesota and five years living in Istanbul, Campbell brings a cross-cultural fluency to high-net-worth transactions that resonates with the firm’s international buyer base.

Loy Carlos — President of The Office of Global Wealth at Nest Seekers International, Loy Carlos brings over 30 years of luxury real estate experience spanning three decades of New York City’s most transformative market cycles. Previously heading the luxury division at SERHANT, Carlos represented the $250 million penthouse at Central Park Tower — the most expensive residential listing in U.S. history. A recognized authority on global wealth and trophy real estate, Carlos also serves as founder and editor-in-chief of Classiques Modernes Lifestyle & Estates, extending his influence across media, design, and international property markets.

Andy Kim — Leader of the Kim Team at Nest Seekers International since 2011, Andy Kim brings 23 years of experience and over $2 billion in closed transactions to the firm’s New York operations. Specializing in new development sales and international buyer representation — with deep connections to the Korean market — Kim manages the Nest Seekers Riverside Boulevard office and has built one of the most productive teams in the city. His expertise in cross-border transactions and developer partnerships positions Nest Seekers as a primary conduit for international capital entering the New York luxury market.

Nest Seekers agents have also appeared across CNBC, Bloomberg, and other financial and lifestyle media platforms. The firm is currently developing a new television series showcasing luxury real estate across the Greek islands — expanding Nest Seekers’ media footprint into the Mediterranean market.

Why Nest Seekers International

As the world’s largest privately owned global real estate brokerage, Nest Seekers International has built a platform that connects luxury property, media, and international wealth across the world’s most influential markets. With over 2,000 agents across 80 offices spanning New York, London, the Hamptons, Miami, Los Angeles, and markets across Europe and the Middle East, the firm provides clients with international exposure, cross-border connectivity, and access to highly curated opportunities across major wealth markets.

The firm’s hybrid tech-and-brand-enabled model sets it apart from traditional brokerages. Nest Seekers combines proprietary technology platforms with media-driven brand visibility to reach buyers through channels that competitors cannot access. From Fifth Avenue penthouses to Hamptons oceanfront estates, from Williamsburg waterfront condominiums to Long Island Gold Coast compounds, Nest Seekers represents New York luxury real estate at every level and in every market.