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About Justin
Founder | The J. Rubinstein Team
Justin Rubinstein is a 21-year veteran of the real estate marketplace, who quickly gained attention from industry veterans and clients alike as a motivated and knowledgeable professional whose focus is on providing the best customer service possible while negotiating and protecting his clients with dogged tenacity. This tenacity and hard work ethic has proven fruitful as he has successfully negotiated over $1B in real estate transactions to date. Justin has enjoyed representing buyers and sellers of trophy properties such as the Time Warner Center, 56 Leonard, The Apthorp, One Madison, landmarked West Village townhouses, and new development penthouses. In each instance, his clients come away from the experience with a strong appreciation for his dedication and expertise - for more on this, please see his testimonials page.
When representing sellers, Justin integrates exceptional and cutting-edge marketing techniques with refined selling skills, ensuring a targeted approach to finding the right buyer, effecting a seamless transaction at the maximum price. This allows Justin to consistently meet or exceed his clients' expectations. As a buyer's broker, he combines extraordinary knowledge with a keen eye for detail in unique properties, and a skillful sense matching buyers' wishes with excellent value. This has resulted in Justin regularly being honored as one of the top brokers in New York City. Justin has the propensity for asking the right questions and gathering pertinent information when a buyer is considering placing an offer on a property. This persistence, along with his practice as a great listener, has continually positioned buyers to win deals in a competitive marketplace. His clients reliably attest to the fact that this gives them a competitive edge.
Building on his investment sales experience, Justin founded JDL Management during the down market of 2009. This firm oversees the procurement of investment properties for clients and manages their operations, and has grown to own and/or oversee more than one hundred properties in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The experience of starting and managing this initiative has given Justin, and consequently his clients, a distinct competitive advantage when sourcing investment property deals.
Justin is frequently asked to speak at various institutions' real estate panels, such as the Real Estate Board of New York, the Yale Club, the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce, and Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Justin graduated from the University of Virginia, where he walked on to the football team as a defensive end. Justin is a member of the University of Virginia Club of New York, and is involved in City Meals and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. In 2012, Justin was extremely fortunate to be a genetic match to his brother who had been diagnosed with Leukemia and provided a life-saving stem cell transplant.
Client Testimonials
★★★★★
“Michael and Justin offer levels of experience, professionalism and confidence that were unmatched in our search for a brokerage team. They understood and marketed a very unique space and got us a price that wasn't even considered by others we interviewed. We survived the process by relying on their good judgement and calm reassurance. They have our highest recommendation and eternal gratitude."
"Michael and Justin and The Michael Graves Team handled everything on the sale of our apartment from start to finish perfectly. From pre-listing, to marketing strategy, to a very smoothly orchestrated negotiation and closing, every detail was executed with professionalism and expertise. Their pricing assessment was ten percent (!) higher than other top brokers, and they got it! We couldn’t be more pleased with our choice and would enthusiastically recommend them to anyone!"
“Michael and Justin offer levels of experience, professionalism and confidence that were unmatched in our search for a brokerage team. They understood and marketed a very unique space and got us a price that wasn't even considered by others we interviewed. We survived the process by relying on their good judgement and calm reassurance. They have our highest recommendation and eternal gratitude."
-Jennifer & Tom Potter
140 East 81st Street
"Michael and Justin and The Michael Graves Team handled everything on the sale of our apartment from start to finish perfectly. From pre-listing, to marketing strategy, to a very smoothly orchestrated negotiation and closing, every detail was executed with professionalism and expertise. Their pricing assessment was ten percent (!) higher than other top brokers, and they got it! We couldn’t be more pleased with our choice and would enthusiastically recommend them to anyone!"
- Caryn & Howard Unger
221 West 77th Street
221 West 77th Street
★★★★★
"Justin Rubinstein served as the sales agent for our upper east side penthouse property. It was a complicated sale involving many issues outside of Justin's control and required a great deal of patience. He was our steady and hard-working advocate throughout the process and got us through to a successful closing in a relatively soft market.
What stands out most about Justin is his forthrightness; his strategic approach to sales; his understanding of the motivations below the surface of a negotiation; and his empathy. I recommend him to all seeking representation in real estate."- Brad Jacobson, Principal EHDD Architecture
170 East 87th Street, Penthouse
★★★★★
“Justin Rubinstein is not only the most professional salesperson I have ever worked with, but also the most effective. After marketing my 6400 square foot building with another brokerage with no success, I was fortunate to meet Justin. He provided me with a reinvigorated marketing plan and ideas for how to sell my building. In a very short time, he had relisted the building and garnered immediate interest. Selling an entire building for a premium price is not an easy task, but Justin and his team were up to the challenge, and exceeded my expectations. Within 60 days, we had an accepted offer and a . As this was a complicated and nuanced deal, having Justin’s involvement from start to finish was critical, and once the was , he became even more valuable. Where some brokers’ attention may falter after signing, Justin understood the importance of seeing the deal through to the finish line and made sure that we succeeded. 45 days later we had a successful and smooth closing, and Justin was able to guide me through the entire process. Should you ever find yourself in a position to sell an apartment or piece of property, I must say you should Justin first.”
-Jack Velenski, Developer
★★★★★
"Justin was an incredible advisor and partner throughout the entire process. From ensuring that our marketing was impeccable to timing the listing correctly to handling multiple offers, he was the consummate agent and a pleasure to work with. The speed and execution of the sale were flawless, and he protected our interests throughout."
-Holly & Max Grossman
215 West 91st Street
★★★★★
“It was a great pleasure working with you on the sale of our apartment. We appreciate your dedication, personal attention and tireless effort during the sale. You were very helpful in constantly re-evaluating our strategy based on market conditions. As a result, our apartment sold for over 25% more per square foot than the most recent comp. We were very impressed with your knowledge of the market and most importantly, you handled all facets of the sale with expertise and valuable counsel from start to finish.
You were very attentive throughout and especially towards the end during a complicated negotiation you were patient and provided outstanding guidance.”
-Ahmed and Valerie Elcott
242 East 25th Street, Penthouse
Spotlight
565 Broome St, Unit S16A
This one-of-a kind 3,397 SF, 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom duplex residences features a beautiful private terrace and stunning south and west views of the Downtown skyline through 10' floor to ceiling windows. A private elevator vestibule leads to a breathtaking corner great room with an eat-in kitchen and dining area ideal for entertaining and daily living. The corner great room overlooks a spectacular 2,200 SF terrace with a 25' saltwater pool and outdoor shower. The second floor is home to a sophisticated master bedroom suite that offers a large walk in closet and floor to ceiling windows facing east allowing for stunning morning light and open vistas. The windowed 5-fixture master bathroom features an elongated custom white oak vanity with integrated double sinks, Muse by Kos deep soaking tub, separate oversized shower, private water closet, and radiant heated floors. The well-proportioned second and third bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and large closets.
Spotlight
275 W 10th St - Penthouse
Penthouse B sits high above the neighboring buildings on the iconic curved southwest corner of the building and has four bedrooms, four baths, two powder rooms, an eat in kitchen by Smallbone of Devizes, which is open to the living room but can be closed with pocket doors, a downstairs living room with fireplace and a very special upstairs library with a charming skylit turret. There are three unique terraces, one large garden-like terrace with an outdoor kitchen, a spectacular roof terrace with 360 degree views of the river and city, and a charming smaller terrace. Penthouse B has total of 4,763 interior sq. ft. and 1,475 sq. ft. exterior terrace space. The residences at The Shephard have wonderful architectural details including barrel vaulted ceilings, entrance foyers, gallery spaces and special nooks to accommodate built in bookshelves or art. The windows, some arched, are large, Landmark approved, double paned and triple glazed, and floors are solid oak hardwood in a herringbone pattern.
Spotlight
425 W 50th St - Loft
Impeccably designed with sprawling city views, Penthouse A at Stella Tower offers a rare opportunity to own a private oasis within the heart of New York City. The product of a multi-year renovation, this stunning residence boasts grandly proportioned living spaces, soaring 15' ceilings and a 1,000 square foot terrace with two unobstructed exposures and plunge pool. On the 17th and 18th floor, with no adjacent buildings of that height, this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom duplex residence offers a seclusion and grandeur rarely found in Manhattan real estate, and is undoubtedly the premier residence in the building. Built in 1927 by Art Deco architect Ralph Walker as the New York Telephone Building, Stella Tower (named for the late architect’s wife) was converted to luxury residences in 2014. With conversion architecture by CetraRuddy and design work by Jarvis Studio, the result is a restoration and elevation of Walker’s Art Deco vision, now tailored for luxury living.
Spotlight
20 E 10th St - Townhouse
The most magnificant 25 foot wide Greenwich Village Gold Coast mansion offers unparalleled location, width, depth, light and height. Built in 1864, this perfectly placed mid-block tall and handsome home offers volumunous rooms with green terraces on the Parlor and Master Levels and a deep lush garden. The sale also includes AD architect Steven Harris plans to add an additional Penthouse Level with a roof terrace, elevator, and full or partial basement excavation to create an amenity level with wine room, full gym, treatment rooms, theater and pool if one desired. Garden Level - A true eat-in sleek Boffi chef's kitchen with Jade range, griddle and double oven, salamander and commercial grade Paulson refrigerators are ready to serve the largest of family brunches in front of the marble clad fireplace overlooking the bi-level private garden. There is also a Guest or Live-In Suite with a large closet and easy access to the under-stoop service entrance and front patio.
Spotlight
200 E 83rd St - New Development
200 East 83rd street is a beautiful residential tower designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and developed by visionaries Naftali Group and Rockefeller Group. The building offers expansive views to Central Park, the Midtown skyline, and the rivers and is moments from the city’s finest cultural institutions, parks, shopping, and dining. Wildflowers that were native to the area are carved into 200 East 83rd Street’s limestone façade. Sculpted railings echo the street’s tree-lined greenery while large-scale windows, fine ironwork, and monumental arches soar toward the building’s iconic crown. In the tower, a seventy- foot swimming pool is the centerpiece of a collection of comprehensive wellness and entertainment spaces including a fitness center, yoga room, spa with steam bath and sauna, and a Winter Garden with a charming fireplace and a dramatic loggia. An adjacent library and private cinema underline a dedication to fine materials and an uncompromising attention to detail and a children’s playroom and teen hangout room complete the amenities.
Justin Rubinstein’s Listings
Justin Rubinstein’s Transactions
Past Sales
$13,950,000
$10,885,000
$10,414,000
$9,985,000
$9,500,000
$9,200,000
$7,950,000
$7,725,000
$7,600,000
$7,360,000
$6,313,154
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Past Rentals
$40,000
$23,000
$18,000
$17,000
$16,500
$15,500
$15,250
$13,500
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