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Nicholas DeFendis

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
nicholas.defendis@compass.com
M: 954-225-5659

Awards

WALL STREET JOURNAL Top-Ranked Team 2021 - 2024

Specialties

Market Strategy: Identifies high-growth properties for investors and first-time buyers.
New Construction Authority: Guides clients from blueprint to closing with deep development expertise.
Skilled Negotiator: Maximizes client value through expert deal structuring.
Efficient Stakeholder Manager: Coordinates contractors, architects, and legal teams to streamline projects.
Dynamic Expertise: Specializes in people management, new construction, and market strategy to deliver exceptional results.
Client-Focus: Delivers tailored, stress-free real estate solutions.

Education

B.S. Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida with a Minor in Business Administration

About Nicholas

Nicholas DeFendis is a dedicated real estate professional with extensive expertise in both the New York City and South Florida markets. As a valued member of The Davis Team at Compass, Nicholas brings a unique blend of experience in people management, new construction, and market strategy, making him a trusted advisor for buyers, sellers, and developers alike.


Nicholas’s background includes years of working in high-touch, client-facing roles, most recently at Soho House, where he honed his ability to foster life-long relationships and deliver extraordinary care. Originally from South Florida, Nicholas has an extensive understanding of Miami’s new construction market, giving him unparalleled insight into development opportunities and emerging trends.


With a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida, Nicholas blends analytical expertise with a client-first approach. His career is defined by a commitment to providing seamless and stress-free real estate experiences, leveraging Compass’s cutting-edge technology and resources to benefit you.


Nicholas’s passion for community, culture, and connection drives his success in real estate. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring New York City’s vibrant neighborhoods and building relationships that extend beyond the closing table.

Nicholas DeFendis’ Listings

a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a view of a pathway along a building
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a outdoor living area with a couch and potted plant
a view of a patio with table and chairs and potted plants
a view of a dining room with furniture and a chandelier
a kitchen that has a sink and a stove
a kitchen with a stove and a sink
a bathroom with a sink and a window
a view of a path along with potted plant
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island a stove a sink and a white cabinets
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances cabinets and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a table
a view of living room with furniture and window
a view of balcony with potted plants
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a view of walk in closet with empty racks
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a sink vanity and a mirror
a white bath tub sitting in a bathroom
a utility room with dryer and washer
a view of a room with gym equipment
a bathroom with a toilet a sink and mirror
a bedroom with a bed and glass window
a view of walk in closet with clothes and shoes
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a spacious bedroom with a bed a couch and large window
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a living room with furniture and a window
a bathroom with a sink double vanity and a mirror
a view of a bunch of flower plants
a balcony with a city view
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
$8,995,000 | 63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A | Flatiron
1/38
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$8,995,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,114

63 West 17th Street, Unit 7A

Flatiron

a view of street with sitting area
a view of a hallway with wooden floor
a view of entryway with stairs
a living room with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop lots of counter space and cabinets
a view of city with tall buildings
a picture of a bathroom with mirror
a picture of a floor plan
$4,500,000 | 37-14 74th Street | Jackson Heights
1/8
Listed By Compass

$4,500,000

Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,792
lot size
27' x 95'

37-14 74th Street

Jackson Heights

a living room with furniture and a large window
a view of a city with tall buildings
a view of a dining room with furniture and a chandelier
a bedroom with a stove and a microwave
a kitchen with a stove and a white cabinets
a bedroom with bed and large window
an empty room with a empty space and window
a utility room with dryer and washer
a living room with lots of dining room furniture and kitchen view
a front view of a building
a view of steet corner
a front view of a building with street view
$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
$4,000,000 | 240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD | Midtown East
1/14
Listed By Compass

$4,000,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
2,821

240 East 47th Street, Unit 16CD

Midtown East

$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$3,100,000 | 252 Stuyvesant Avenue | Bedford-Stuyvesant
1/24
Listed By CompassOpen: 5/4 01:00PM - 02:00PM - By Appt

$3,100,000

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,816
lot size
20' x 100'

252 Stuyvesant Avenue

Bedford-Stuyvesant

$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
$2,400,000 | 79 Weirfield Street | Bushwick
1/27
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$2,400,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,300
lot size
20' x 100'

79 Weirfield Street

Bushwick

$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$2,200,000 | 773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY | Bedford-Stuyvesant
1/23
Listed By CompassOpen: 5/4 02:30PM - 03:30PM

$2,200,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,430
lot size
18' x 100'

773 Macon Street, Unit 2FAMILY

Bedford-Stuyvesant

a living room with furniture potted plant and a window
a city view with tall buildings
a view of empty room with wooden floor and fan
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink stove and microwave
a bathroom with a sink and mirror
a large white bed in a white room
a front view of a building
a view of steet corner
a living room with lots of dining room furniture and kitchen view
a view of a room with gym equipment
a front view of a building with street view
a picture of a park
a picture of a park
a picture
1/14
Listed By Compass

$1,675,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,183

240 East 47th Street, Unit 27B

Midtown East

$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
$1,450,000 | 429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510 | Williamsburg
1/17
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$1,450,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,176

429 Kent Avenue, Unit 510

Williamsburg

a living room with furniture and windows
a kitchen with a stove a sink and a refrigerator
a spacious bedroom with a large bed and a large window
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a bathroom with a bathtub and a sink
a view of a room with wooden floor and furniture
a view of swimming pool with a outdoor seating
a view of a building with garden
a view of table and couch in kitchen
a view of swimming pool with outdoor seating and plants
a play room with furniture and a floor to ceiling window
a view of entryway
a city street lined with tall buildings and cars parked on street
a picture of a book and a bed
1/14
Listed By CompassNew Construction

$1,395,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,032

429 Kent Avenue, Unit 329

Williamsburg

$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
$1,165,000 | 315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L | Bedford-Stuyvesant
1/16
Listed By Compass

$1,165,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
925

315 Gates Avenue, Unit 3L

Bedford-Stuyvesant

a living room with furniture and a large window
a view of city with tall buildings
a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a front view of a building
a view of steet corner
a living room with lots of dining room furniture and kitchen view
a view of a room with gym equipment
a front view of a building with street view
a picture
1/11
Listed By Compass

$1,100,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
759

240 East 47th Street, Unit 27A

Midtown East

$1,095,000 | 200 East 69th Street, Unit 12E | Lenox Hill
$1,095,000 | 200 East 69th Street, Unit 12E | Lenox Hill
$1,095,000 | 200 East 69th Street, Unit 12E | Lenox Hill
$1,095,000 | 200 East 69th Street, Unit 12E | Lenox Hill
$1,095,000 | 200 East 69th Street, Unit 12E | Lenox Hill
$1,095,000 | 200 East 69th Street, Unit 12E | Lenox Hill
1/6
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$1,095,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
774

200 East 69th Street, Unit 12E

Lenox Hill

a living room with furniture and a large window
a bedroom with furniture and a window
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a bedroom with a bed and a dresser
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a bedroom with furniture and a window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink and cabinets
a bathroom with a tub sink and mirror
a view of swimming pool with a outdoor seating
a view of a building with garden
a view of balcony with outdoor space
a view of entryway
a view of swimming pool with outdoor seating and plants
a view of table and couch in kitchen
a play room with furniture and a floor to ceiling window
a city street lined with tall buildings and cars parked on street
unknown
1/17
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$999,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
712

429 Kent Avenue, Unit 539

Williamsburg

a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of city
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of city
a living room with furniture kitchen view and a flat screen tv
a view of bathroom with a sink and toilet
a view of a hallway with wooden floor and staircase
a view of a garage
a view of parking area
a view of a building with car parked
a living room with furniture a chandelier and a floor to ceiling window
$765,000 | 111 West 67th Street, Unit 22J | Upper West Side
$765,000 | 111 West 67th Street, Unit 22J | Upper West Side
$765,000 | 111 West 67th Street, Unit 22J | Upper West Side
1/14
Listed By Compass

$765,000

Bedrooms
Studio
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
396

111 West 67th Street, Unit 22J

Upper West Side