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Ruth Reffkin

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
About Ruth

With over 25 years of experience as a real estate broker and a history of purchasing and renovating multiple residences, Ruth understands the vital role that our homes play in our lives.  

Home is not just where the heart is—it’s where your life story unfolds. This understanding shapes every aspect of Ruth's work with clients. Known for her patience, approachable nature, financial expertise, and genuine empathy, Ruth consistently delivers value by negotiating the best possible deal or attracting the most qualified buyers.  

Throughout her long real estate career, Ruth has had the privilege to work with many seniors. She knows that effectively supporting her highly respected older clients requires specialized skills, a support network, and a thoughtful perspective. Now that Ruth is a senior herself, she has embraced this calling as the Co-Founder of Compass Plus — a dedicated division of Compass focused on serving the unique needs of older adults in transition. She is a Certified Senior Advisor with a wealth of information and resources to help her clients. This meaningful and rewarding work has become her primary mission and passion, allowing her to provide invaluable guidance during life's critical transitions.

Ruth grew up on the Upper West Side of New York City. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees in sociology from NYU and a graduate degree in education from UC Berkeley. In her free time, Ruth enjoys exploring the city's theaters, museums, and restaurants and spending time with her beloved grandchildren.

Ruth says, “Of all my accomplishments, my greatest pride is in my son, Robert Reffkin — the founder of Compass, the brokerage I'm honored to be a part of.  Watching him thrive as a CEO, husband, and father has brought me more joy than I could ever put into words.” 

Ruth Reffkin’s Listings

a living room with furniture wooden floor and a window
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink and a stove
a view of a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bed room with a bed and a couch
a bedroom with a bed a large window and walk in closet
a bathroom with a sink toilet and mirror
a bathroom with a sink and a bathtub
a bathroom with a shower and a tub
a city view with tall buildings
a view of a city
a front view of a building with a street
$3,995,000 | 20 West 77th Street, Unit 15A | Upper West Side
$3,995,000 | 20 West 77th Street, Unit 15A | Upper West Side
$3,995,000 | 20 West 77th Street, Unit 15A | Upper West Side
1/17
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$3,995,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
Unavailable
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of a dining room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a kitchen with a sink cabinets and stainless steel appliances
a spacious bathroom with a granite countertop sink and a mirror
a bedroom with a bed and a television
a bedroom with furniture and a window
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and a mirror
a bathroom with a sink double vanity and a mirror
a balcony with a couch
unknown
1/11
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$1,700,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
Unavailable
a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and a fireplace
a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and a fireplace
a view of a dining room with furniture
a kitchen that has a sink and a stove
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bedroom with a bed and a book shelf
a workspace with furniture and wooden floor
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink a toilet a mirror and shower
a bathroom with a sink toilet and shower
a view of a buildings and a street
a picture of a park
1/11
Listed By CompassContract Signed

$1,425,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
Unavailable
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a view of a livingroom kitchen and dining room with wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a window
a view of a fireplace with wooden floor
a kitchen with a sink appliances and cabinets
a view of a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a bed room with a bed and a window
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a view of a city that has tall buildings
a front view of a building
a picture of a book and a white wall
1/11
Listed By CompassOpen: 5/10 11:00AM - 12:00PM - By Appt

$799,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
Unavailable
a spacious bedroom with a bed and glass window
a living room with furniture and a window
a living room with furniture and a rug
a spacious bedroom with a bed and a large window
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a kitchen with a stove and a sink
a bathroom with a sink vanity mirror and toilet
a picture of a park
1/8
Listed By Compass

$615,000

Bedrooms
Alcove
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
556