Brian Babst

Brian Babst

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
bbabst@compass.com
M: 646-456-0034

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation
Languages: English, French, Portuguese

Education

Fordham University - B.A., Information Systems, Chemistry, Natural Science, French Language/Literature
University of Westminster - I.T., Marketing, International Financial Management, Management Decision Making

Charity

amfAR, Habitat for Humanity


Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"Brian Babst is my agent - and should be yours - to navigate buying, renting, and selling. He has the rare blend of expertise and empathy. I’ve never felt more sheltered." - Mark

★★★★★
"Knowledgeable, respectful, approachable and thorough. Brian sets realistic expectations while negotiating for his clients. He was a pleasure to work with." - Karan

★★★★★
"I have worked with Brian on 3 separate real estate transactions in New York City and have been consistantly impressed by his professionalism, creativity, ideas and communication skills. He makes what can be an arduous process fun, and he is terrific at thinking outside the box. I wouldnt consider using anyone else as I continue to expand my real estate portfoilio in this city." - Jordan

★★★★★
"I have worked with Brian over the last 12 years on multiple deals. He has become my go-to person for any real estate/property related questions. He is knowledgeable, resourceful and above all honest. He will also act in the client’s best interest even if it means passing up on a deal. I trust his judgement and integrity and feel so lucky to be able to count on his expertise and experience."


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About Brian
With two decades of experience in New York City real estate and over a billion dollars of completed transactions, Brian is widely known throughout the industry for his personal service, tireless dedication, and unparalleled professionalism to each client. Originally from New Orleans, Brian has called NYC home since moving for university and has lived in all corners of Manhattan, from the East Village and Upper West Side to Union Square and Chelsea. In addition to focusing on Manhattan real estate, Brian -- with partner Daren Herzberg and team -- also has extensive expertise in Brooklyn apartments and townhouses.

What makes Brian unique is his outlook on real estate. To him, real estate is not a commodity. That’s why he delves deep into each property he represents, uncovering, and highlighting the unique attributes that set the property apart. Additionally, his background in marketing new condominium projects from concept to completion gives him extensive experience in branding and product differentiation. Because of these factors, Brian has a proven history of breaking pricing records.

A skilled communicator, Brian carefully listens to each buyer he assists so he can understand their true real estate needs. As such, he’s better able to leverage his buyers’ time by showing them only the properties that meet their specifications. When that perfect property is found, Brian uses his expert negotiation and presentation skills to get the best price possible and successfully present buyers to even the most rigorous co-op boards.

Before entering the real estate field, Brian obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from Fordham University, studied abroad at the University of Westminster in London, and then worked at a top-tier Wall Street firm, performing equity research and securities analysis. His focus on numbers and data make him especially popular with clients in the financial industry.

When he’s not showing or marketing properties, Brian enjoys playing the piano, fine-tuning his Portuguese language skills, and supporting a variety of charitable organizations, among them amfAR and Habitat for Humanity.

Whether you’re ready to buy or sell, Brian will use his encyclopedic knowledge of New York City, high-quality customer service skills, and a healthy dose of Southern charm to help you meet all your real estate goals.

Brian Babst’s Listings

$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
$7,950,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
1/17
Listed By Compass

$7,950,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,436

252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD

Chelsea

$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
$4,275,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa
1/16
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$4,275,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,366

37 Warren Street, Unit 5A

TriBeCa

a living room with furniture and a large window
a dining room with furniture and window
a kitchen with a refrigerator and a potted plant
a living room with furniture and a large window
a bathroom with a tub sink and mirror
a living room with furniture and painting on the wall
a bedroom with a bed and a painting on the wall
a room with pool and windows
a bathroom with a double vanity sink a toilet and mirror
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and paintings on the wall
a kitchen with granite countertop a sink dishwasher stove and cabinets
a view of a dining room with furniture
a view of a hallway with furniture and wooden floor
a view of a street with seating area
a view of a building and a street
a view of a street with lots of trees
front view of a building
a picture of a bench
$3,295,000 | 29 West 21st Street, Unit 5 | Flatiron
1/20
Listed By Compass

$3,295,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,082

29 West 21st Street, Unit 5

Flatiron

a living room with furniture and a large window
a room with pool and windows
a kitchen with granite countertop a sink dishwasher stove and cabinets
a view of a hallway with furniture and wooden floor
a kitchen with a refrigerator and a potted plant
a dining room with furniture and window
a bedroom with a bed and a painting on the wall
a bathroom with a tub sink and mirror
a living room with furniture and paintings on the wall
a view of a dining room with furniture
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bathroom with a double vanity sink a toilet and mirror
a living room with furniture and painting on the wall
a living room with furniture and a large window
a view of a street with seating area
a view of a street with lots of trees
a building with glass windows
a view of a black and white photo of a park
$2,995,000 | 29 West 21st Street, Unit 2 | Flatiron
1/19
Listed By Compass

$2,995,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,082

29 West 21st Street, Unit 2

Flatiron

a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a dining room with furniture and window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink and stove
a bedroom with a bed and a couch
a bathroom with a sink and a toilet
a bathroom with a bathtub and shower
a bedroom with bed and a chair
a bathroom with a shower and a sink
unknown
1/9
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$1,825,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,250

350 West 42nd Street, Unit 37B

Hell's Kitchen

a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a large window
a spacious bedroom with a bed couch and windows
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator sink and cabinets
a bathroom with a shower and a sink
a bedroom with a bed and a window with chair
a picture of a floor plan
1/8
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$1,375,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
900

7 Lexington Avenue, Unit PHG

Gramercy