The Be NYC Team

"Barry was an incredibly nice and relaxed guide to the home buying journey. He knows Bed Stuy and Stuyvesant Heights intimately, and also has experience with brownstone renovation. We found his comments on the condition of buildings and work required to be very helpful. He responds promptly to questions and was always on time to meetings. In short, a great guy and highly recommended!"

"Alessandra represented us on the purchase of two condos and then renting one of the properties. I can not recommend her highly enough. She is very competent, responsible, knowledgeable of the NYC real estate market, not to mention a pleasure to interact with. I recommend her and her team with confidence to anyone looking to buy, sell, or rent. Thank you, Alessandra!" - Marina Z., purchaser / landlord

"Alessandra walked me through the process of purchasing my very first home-- an apartment in NYC. She helped me analyze my options and made the process a whole lot less intimidating. She is personable, warm-hearted, intelligent and business-minded. I would recommend her in a heartbeat!" - Lindsay Adler, buyer

"My wife and I have lived in New York for a decade. In that time, we have dealt with a slew of real estate brokers and agencies, ranging from the abysmal to the excellent. Alessandra and are by far the best. It is as if they are playing a different game altogether.

Alessandra is the exceptionally rare blend of serene support and vigorous perfectionist. Despite the fact that the parameters of our search fluctuated wildly a few frantic weeks—from three bedrooms in Gowanus to two bedrooms in Soho/Noho/TriBeCa/Gramercy, before settling on Turtle Bay—Alessandra was not patient but encouraging. We felt always as if we were with the best of friends, whose chief end was to see the world through our eyes. Alessandra’s calm demeanor and infectious good humor made the ordinarily arduous process of apartment-hunting fun. Just as important, though, was Alessandra’s extraordinary professionalism. We were particularly enamored of the diligence and care she put into curating apartment-visit itineraries and dossiers to make best use of our time. She was always up to speed on each apartment’s listing history, building, and neighborhood before every visit, so we were properly armed to assess the place and its price immediately.

too must share much of the praise. The website and mobile app are phenomenal. Beyond the clear and simple search interface, the power of collaborating on collections—sharing thoughts about each apartment and honing our search in real time—is a game-changer. I remained addicted to it (possibly still) long after the search was done its elegance and ease of use. I’m left thinking thoughts I would before have considered ludicrous: I can’t wait to search for another apartment.

We have never before conducted such an expansive and oscillating apartment hunt. We have never before felt so in control of the whole process. And we have never before felt so happy to pay a broker’s fee—for Alessandra’s support and insight were worth every penny." - Yousuf & Marjolaine



"After many disappointments with too many real estate agents, we were lucky to meet Alessandra when we did. We immediately saw that this was a person who was not knowledgeable, but passionate about her job. We trusted her guidance during many ups and downs. Through her honesty and perseverance, we were able to come to a satisfying conclusion. We highly recommend Alessandra as a trustworthy agent to friends and colleagues who are looking someone hardworking and who really cares." - Nicole & Lennt B., sellers

"Alessandra was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her knowledge of New York is hard to come by. She is extremely attentive and found the perfect apartment me very quickly. During the whole process from to closing, her communication and availability to answer any of my many questions far exceeded my expectations. When I unexpectedly had to move, I knew I could rely on Alessandra to sell my apartment. With her guidance, I was able to find the right buyer quickly as I was on an expedited timeline." - Dino A., first time home buyer and seller

"Alessandra was a reassuring presence throughout the purchase of our co-op. We were first-time buyers in the New York City market and her knowledge of the process and guidance was very valuable. She was extremely patient in navigating us through several bids and gave wonderful advice to help make our final decision. We trusted Alessandra and felt she always had our best interests at heart." - Holly B. & Christian D., buyers