The NYC Experience Team

The NYC Experience Team

The NYC Experience Team at Compass

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The Mortgage Reports : Do Home Sellers Prefer Conventional Home Loans?

MSN: Housing Market 2023: The Best Week To Buy Is Coming Up Fast

NASDAQ: Housing Market 2023: The Best Week To Buy Is Coming Up Fast

Exeleon Magazine: Putting Customers First

CBS News: Renovate your home or buy a new one? Here's what experts suggest

SFGate: What is mortgage insurance?

itshome: Risks and Benefits of Waiving the Appraisal Contingency

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Bustle: Real Estate Pros Use These Cheap Tricks To Make Homes Look 10x Better — & You Can Easily Do Them Too

CBS News: What prospective homebuyers should do until interest rates drop

Consumeraffairs.com: 9 mortgage questions to ask your lender

Realtor.com: Everyone’s Talking About Home Equity: Here’s What Yours Means in Today’s Market

Dailymail: 30K Cold plunge pools trendiest new home amenity help sell a home.

Supermoney: How Much Renters Insurance Do I Need?

Itshome: What Are Mortgage Points?

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Dailymail: How to sell your house in a cooling market

Havenlife: The best times of year to buy and sell a house

Supermoney:Get Home Equity Loans On Rental Property?

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Havenlife: Should you sell your house or rent it out?

MSN: Here Are 7 Really Good Reasons Not to Renovate Your House

Yahoofinance: 8 Costs Every Homebuyer Should Negotiate

Gobankingrates: 8 Costs Every Homebuyer Should Negotiate

itshome: Pros and Cons of Rent-to-Own Homes

itshome: What Is a Rent-to-Own Home

itshome: How To Find Rent-to-Own Homes

Floridarealtors: Pet-Friendly Marketing Can Pay Off

WSJ: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Real Estate Commissions

Hunker: Here Are 7 Really Good Reasons Not to Renovate Your House

Apartmenttherapy: Here Are 7 Really Good Reasons Not to Renovate Your House

Supermoney: Can You Get Home Equity Loans On Rental Property?

NYtimes: On the Market in New York City

Rew-online: Hudson Yards effect driving development, apartment sales on Manhattan’s West Side

Businessinsider: Foreign Buyers Are Starting To Choose Brownstones Over Luxury Condos Realtor Magazine: How Pet-Friendly Pros Are Targeting Animal Lovers

GoBankingRates: 6 Simple Home Renovations You Won’t Regret

Apartmenttherapy: 6 Questions You’re Going to Wish You Asked Before Buying Your House

Apartmenttherapy: We Asked 8 Real Estate Pros About Their Favorite Style of Area Rug — Here’s What They Said

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Propstream: How Agents Can Prepare for the Spring Housing Market with Sam Sawyer & Adie Kriegstein

Top negotiating mistakes of buyers, and their brokers - Brick Underground

West Village Townhouse for 17 million - NY Times

itshome: Should You Waive Contingencies in Your House Offer

Tour This Newly Listed $5 Million Residence in the Soo K. Chan-Designed Five One Five- ProfileNYC

The parents who ‘work’ as house hunters for their children - Domain

A home with a spotless—and space-enhancing—stainless steel kitchen - Brick Underground

6 homes with private saunas or steam rooms - Brick Underground

Pineapple Paradise: Inside a Glitzy Flatiron Loft - Observer

The pros and cons of renting in a brand-new building - Brick Underground

About The NYC Experience Team
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The NYC Experience Team is a powerful real estate team that uses sophisticated, real-time analytics and attentive customer service to deliver outstanding success for purchasers, sellers and investors. Founded by elite New York City real estate expert Adie Kriegstein, The NYC Experience Team leverages the power of Compass' nationwide reach and best-in-class tools to create seamless and successful client experiences in the city and every major market across the country.

Composed of experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds, the team is committed to providing the highest level of service and expertise to help clients navigate the complex and fast-paced NYC real estate market while creating an exceptional experience for their clients.

At the heart of the team's approach is a focus on building strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique needs and goals, and working collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes. Whether it's helping a first-time buyer find the perfect starter home, guiding an investor through a complex transaction, or advising a seller on how to maximize their property's value, the team is dedicated to delivering results that exceed expectations.

In addition, we specialize in having a premiere pet experience. With over 60% of households in New York City owning a pet, finding a building that allows pets can be a challenge. Adie and the NYC Experience Team have a passion for helping pet owners navigate the market, offering a comprehensive and personalized approach to finding the “pawfect” home for their customers and their furry family members. Adie’s deep understanding of the unique needs and concerns of pet owners coupled with her knowledge of pet-friendly buildings and neighborhoods, she is able to provide expert guidance and personalized service so pet owners can trust that they are in good hands.

To stay ahead of the curve in a constantly evolving market, the NYC Experience Team is always seeking out new technologies, tools, and strategies to enhance the client experience. The team never loses sight of the human touch that is essential to building lasting relationships with clients. From their warm and welcoming demeanor to their unwavering commitment to transparency and communication, the team members bring a level of professionalism and integrity to every interaction that sets them apart from the competition.

Whether you're a buyer, seller, or investor (with or without a pet) in the NYC market, the NYC Experience Team has the expertise, resources, and passion to help you achieve your real estate goals. With a focus on delivering exceptional experiences and results, this team is poised to continue leading the way in the New York City real estate market for years to come.

To learn more about how the NYC Experience Team can help you achieve your real estate goals, please email us at nycexperience@compass.com.




Client Testimonials

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I would like to recommend Adie Kriegstein who my family worked with for the past three years in renting out our two apartments in the building, one which was rented furnished, twice.
Adie always demonstrated patience, professionalism and market savvy. With all the construction and changes going on around the building, Adie was able to secure our asking price even when a tenant pushed hard for a reduction. She knows the value of the building.
She is on top of email/text/phone communication between all parties, and is present throughout the process from beginning to until the tenant moved in fully.
Adie been a pleasure to work with and I strongly recommend her to anyone looking to rent or sell their unit, or seeking a new city home. - Sonai Ahuja



Spotlight

Team Leader & Founder | Adie Kriegstein

With over 15 years in the real estate business and an impressive track record of service and success, Adie is one of the most hardworking agents in Manhattan. A homeowner in Chelsea and board member of her building, Chelsea Stratus, Adie cultivates a strong knowledge of the market upon which she draws to help buyers, sellers, investors, developers, and renters excel in their transactions.

Adie’s honest, hands-on style combined with her focus, tenacity, and competitiveness is a unique skill set that serves her well in putting clients at ease and conveys confidence that she can get the job done right. Undertaking a calculated, analytical, but big-picture approach to your real estate needs, she hones in on your best options to produce the superior value and results you deserve.

Adie enjoys the arts, travel, and her favorite pastime, dinosaur digging. She also remains an active scuba diver around the world and spends most mornings bouncing at The Ness in Tribeca. Given the true animal lover she is, Adie makes it her business to know all the pet-friendly buildings in Manhattan and specializes in placing customers and their furry companions in residences around the city. She herself has a White Labrador named 'Philbin' who is a staple all over Chelsea/Nomad/Flatiron areas of NYC and Martha's Vineyard.
Team Leader & Founder | Adie Kriegstein
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Team Leader & Co-Founder | Lori Ben-Ari

Lori Ben-Ari has over fifteen years of experience in residential real estate sales assisting buyers and sellers all over Manhattan. Clients truly appreciate her proficiency, empathy, and patience while shepherding them through a process that may at times feel daunting. She also has extensive experience with New Developments and has the ability and knowledge to guide clients through the buying process in this arena as she understands development from both sides of the transaction.

An Upper West Side resident with her husband and three children, Lori has a strong understanding of the lifestyle of those raising families in Manhattan like she does that of single professionals, as she lived in the city earlier in her career while working at large financial institutions. Conscientious, research-oriented and results-driven, she helps ensure the smoothest search and sale possible for the buyers and sellers she works with. Complementing her professionalism is a truly caring and empathetic attitude that puts clients at ease, and an eye for design that brings out the best when showcasing properties.

Originally from New Jersey, Lori graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Accounting. She then got her CPA and later, her CFA. Prior to selling real estate in Manhattan, she was in accounting and finance at Coopers & Lybrand and JP Morgan Partners. She draws upon her financial expertise and vision for the big picture of the purchase to add optimal value to her real estate clients’ investments.

After hours, Lori is actively involved in her children’s activities and makes running and spinning part of her busy routine. She is also an active participant in Charley’s Fund, an organization focused on raising money for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Team Leader & Co-Founder | Lori Ben-Ari
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Team Member | Heidi Cohen

Heidi brings boundless enthusiasm in her role as salesperson at the NYC Experience team. She  enjoys nothing more than cultivating new relationships, understanding buyers needs and working to find their new home. Driven by a genuine desire to help others, clients appreciate her patience and attention to detail. After spending almost 18 years in the suburbs, Heidi returned to her beloved NYC. She combines her passion for NYC with her love of real estate to find her clients the right home for them. 

With almost 20 years of experience in banking and loan syndication, a graduate of Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with an MBA from Anderson School of Business at UCLA, Heidi is a seasoned business leader with a positive attitude. It was during this time that she developed her client-first attitude and learned the importance of being accessible and responsive. She also learned the value of tenacity as she advocated on behalf of clients.

Having recently sent two children off to college and downsizing herself, Heidi knows how stressful it can be to buy or sell a home. Whether upsizing to accommodate a growing family, downsizing, or buying your first home, she is able to empathize with each of her client’s unique situations.

Heidi lives on the Upper West Side with her husband and their two college aged children. When not working, you will find Heidi at the theater, trying new restaurants or exploring Central Park. Heidi also serves as a VP of the Women’s Philanthropy Board of Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest
Team Member | Heidi Cohen
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Team Member | Maurice Mizrahi

Maurice is a health and fitness enthusiast, self-proclaimed foodie, animal lover, sports fan, wanna-be traveler, real estate advisor, and a true family man.
Team Member | Maurice Mizrahi
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Team Member | Astra Varian

Astra combines a lifelong passion for art and architectural history with a multicultural upbringing, infusing creativity into her work.
Having spent her formative years in both Paris and San Francisco, and over a decade attending French schools, Astra developed a global perspective that enriches her real estate expertise. After graduating from Columbia University with a major in Art History and a minor in Economics, she wholeheartedly embraced a full-time career in real estate.

Astra's diverse clientele, including tech professionals, finance leaders, executives, company founders, and celebrities, is a testament to her integrity, trust, and success across esteemed circles. Fluent in French, Astra bridges cultural boundaries and delivers personalized services that cater to each client's unique goals, whether they seek their dream home or strategic real estate investments.

Astra's talents extend beyond the real estate realm; she is a trained fine artist and painter, enhancing her creative sensibility and attention to detail. These abilities enable her to provide a comprehensive suite of services that distinguishes her in the industry. Prior to joining Compass as an individual agent, Astra comes from a top 1% team, on which she played a pivotal role, contributing to over $100 million in sales last year. Her artistic and creative direction, overseeing property photoshoots with a keen eye for marketing and design excellence, set her apart. Astra also leads interior design initiatives, curating furniture and art for virtual and physical staging, optimizing sellers' properties for a broad buyer audience.

Astra currently resides in a townhouse in Harlem, her favorite neighborhood in New York, where she plans to raise her future family. Her blend of confidence, expertise, and unwavering professionalism creates an environment where clients feel at ease and consistently achieve success. Astra's passion for art, deep market knowledge, and commitment to excellence make her the ideal partner for those seeking distinguished real estate services.
Team Member | Astra Varian
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101 West 24th Street, Chelsea, NY

Located in prime Chelsea at 101 West 24th Street, on the northwest corner of Sixth Avenue and twenty-fourth street, the Chelsea Stratus ranks as the tallest residential tower in the area. Built in 2008, this 200-unit building is situated in the middle of one of New York City’s most famous neighborhoods-one with an unrivaled art and culture scene.
101 West 24th Street, Chelsea, NY

The NYC Experience Team’s Listings

a living room with fireplace furniture and a large window
1/42
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$9,550,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
2,962
a living room with furniture and a large window
1/28
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$5,600,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,663
a living room with furniture and a large window
1/16
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$4,295,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,350
$3,500,000 | 60 West 20th Street, Unit 2F | Flatiron
1/21
Listed By CompassOpen: 5/11 02:00PM - 03:00PM - By Appt

$3,500,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,954
a living room with furniture and a large window
1/17
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$3,495,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
Unavailable
a living room with furniture and a large window
1/23
Listed By Compass

$3,250,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,286
a kitchen with a dining table chairs appliances and wooden floor
1/11
Listed By Compass

$3,000,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,678
$2,950,000 | 225 West 83rd Street, Unit 10JK | Upper West Side
1/20
Listed By CompassOpen: 5/10 01:00PM - 02:30PM

$2,950,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,510
a living room with furniture and a large window
1/15
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$2,395,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
Unavailable
$2,175,000 | 101 West 24th Street, Unit 5E | Chelsea
1/23
Listed By CompassOpen: 5/11 12:00PM - 01:00PM - By Appt

$2,175,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,229
$1,700,000 | 170 East 77th Street, Unit 6G | Lenox Hill
1/9
Listed By CompassOpen: 5/10 12:00PM - 01:00PM - By Appt

$1,700,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,282
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
1/18
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$1,595,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
834
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
1/14
Listed By Compass

$1,300,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
Unavailable
a living room with furniture large windows and wooden floor
1/11
Listed By Compass

$1,250,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,300
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
1/14
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$940,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
Unavailable
a living room with furniture rug and window
1/8
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$695,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
615
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
1/10
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$650,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
Unavailable
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
1/9
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$550,000

Bedrooms
Alcove
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
Unavailable
a living room with furniture and a large window
1/15
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$480,000

Bedrooms
Alcove
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
Unavailable
a view of a tall building
1/6
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$465,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
Unavailable

The NYC Experience Team’s Transactions

Past Sales

$56,010,250

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$40,735,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$39,285,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
11

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$28,000,000

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
9

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$26,989,125

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
8

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$25,462,250

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$24,006,500

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
8

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$23,500,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
8

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$21,412,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$18,805,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$12,936,275

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$11,755,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$11,710,274

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$11,357,987

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$11,000,000

Bedrooms
4

$10,556,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$10,188,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

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Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

Past Rentals
$30,000 | 111 Murray Street, Unit 51EAST | TriBeCa

$30,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,958

$30,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5

Listing Courtesy of R New York

$27,000 | 111 Murray Street, Unit 51EAST | TriBeCa

$27,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
2,958
$27,000 | 595 West End Avenue, Unit 14 | Upper West Side

$27,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,550
$25,000 | 595 West End Avenue, Unit 14 | Upper West Side

$25,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,550

$21,045

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3

Listing Courtesy of Rose Associates, Inc.

$20,000 | 475 Greenwich Street, Unit PHN | TriBeCa

$20,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,633
$20,000 | 475 Greenwich Street, Unit PHN | TriBeCa

$20,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,633

$17,750

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

$16,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group

$15,000 | 101 West 24th Street, Unit 20DE | Chelsea

$15,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,572
$15,000 | 118 Mercer Street, Unit 3 | SoHo

$15,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
$13,600 | 101 West 24th Street, Unit 35B | Chelsea

$13,600

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,584
$13,500 | 101 West 24th Street, Unit 35B | Chelsea

$13,500

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,584
$12,500 | 101 West 24th Street, Unit PH3A | Chelsea

$12,500

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,570
$12,500 | 270 Riverside Drive, Unit 3B | Upper West Side

$12,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,228
a living room with furniture and wooden floor

$11,995

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2

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Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4