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

$7,600,000 | 252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD | Chelsea
1/26
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$7,600,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,436

252 7th Avenue, Unit PHD

Chelsea

$3,995,000 | 245 East 52nd Street | Midtown East
1/26
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$3,995,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
5,490
lot size
15' x 100'

245 East 52nd Street

Midtown East

a living room with furniture and a large window
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
1/19
Listed By Compass

$2,995,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,082

29 West 21st Street, Unit 2

Flatiron

$1,700,000 | 422 West 20th Street, Unit PARLOR H | Chelsea
1/16
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$1,700,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
919

422 West 20th Street, Unit PARLOR H

Chelsea

Brian Babst’s Transactions

Past Sales

$10,995,000

East 37th Street

Murray Hill

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

$7,000,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Washington Street

TriBeCa

$6,500,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3

West 18th Street

Chelsea

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group

$6,068,770

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3

West 4th Street

Greenwich Village

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$4,950,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

East 11th Street

East Village

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$4,925,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3

Beach Street

TriBeCa

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$4,825,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3

West 18th Street

Chelsea

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group

$4,675,000 | 135 West 70th Street, Unit PHD | Upper West Side

$4,675,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,143

135 West 70th Street, Unit PHD

Upper West Side

$4,650,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4

5th Avenue

Upper East Side

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

a living room with furniture and a chandelier

$4,475,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,778

224 West 18th Street, Unit PHA

Chelsea

$4,375,000 | 236 West 26th Street | Chelsea

$4,375,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,200

236 West 26th Street

Chelsea

a living room with furniture and a large window

$4,300,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,797

29 West 21st Street, Unit PH

Flatiron

$4,225,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3

West 18th Street

Chelsea

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group

$4,199,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4

Greene Street

SoHo

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$4,060,000 | 37 Warren Street, Unit 5A | TriBeCa

$4,060,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,366

37 Warren Street, Unit 5A

TriBeCa

$3,995,000 | 357 Hoyt Street | Carroll Gardens

$3,995,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,450
lot size
19' x 70'

357 Hoyt Street

Carroll Gardens

$3,950,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Crosby Street

SoHo

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

$3,676,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4

Riverside Boulevard

Upper West Side

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

Past Rentals
$47,500 | 551 W 21st St, Unit 16B

$47,500

551 W 21st St, Unit 16B

$21,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4

West 18th Street

Chelsea

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$20,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

West 16th Street

Flatiron

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$20,000 | 3 West 16th Street, Unit PH | Flatiron

$20,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,655

3 West 16th Street, Unit PH

Flatiron

$19,995 | 93 Worth Street, Unit 1006 | TriBeCa

$19,995

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,287

93 Worth Street, Unit 1006

TriBeCa

$18,500 | 93 Worth Street, Unit 1006 | TriBeCa

$18,500

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,287

93 Worth Street, Unit 1006

TriBeCa

$18,500 | 53 Leonard Street, Unit 2W | TriBeCa

$18,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,200

53 Leonard Street, Unit 2W

TriBeCa

$17,995

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4

West 22nd Street

Chelsea

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$17,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3

West 16th Street

Flatiron

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$17,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3

West 18th Street

Chelsea

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$17,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4

West 21st Street

Flatiron

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and kitchen view

$16,750

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,655
lot size
33' x 92'

3 West 16th Street

Flatiron

$16,750 | 3 West 16th Street, Unit 3 | Flatiron

$16,750

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,655

3 West 16th Street, Unit 3

Flatiron

$16,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Leonard Street

TriBeCa

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$16,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Leonard Street

TriBeCa

Listing Courtesy of Elliman

$16,500 | 3 West 16th Street, Unit PH | Flatiron

$16,500

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,600
lot size
33' x 92'

3 West 16th Street, Unit PH

Flatiron

$16,000 | 3 West 16th Street, Unit 4 | Flatiron

$16,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,655

3 West 16th Street, Unit 4

Flatiron

$15,250

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

West 16th Street

Flatiron

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group