David Kornmeier
Vital statistics
Concentration:
Representing Sellers 50%
Representing Buyers 50%
Geography:
Upper West Side, Midtown West/Hell's Kitchen, Upper East Side
Price range:
$3m to $10m, $10m plus
Lifetime deals: 50+
Sales 2006: $20 million
Sales 2007: $30 million
Sales 2008: $50 million
Background
Education:
Sidwell Friends High School; Carleton College, BA (Cum Laude)
Second languages: None
Professional memberships:
Real Estate Board of New York
Active Agent since: 2003
Designations: Vice President; Director
Awards
Brown Harris Stevens top Townhouse group 2003-2006
Articles/publications
Tracking the Townhouse Tumble" - The Real Deal, 2010
"Brokers Who Are Up in a Down Market" - The Real Deal, 2009
Specialties
I have a great deal of experience with townhouses, from the West Village to Gramercy Park to the Lower East Side, up to Harlem. I live on the Upper West Side and am also very familiar with property there. I have sold and participated in the sale of over 50 townhouses between my own sales and within my previous partnership. I am very familiar with all aspects of townhouse sales including violations, landmarks, renovations and landlord tenant issues. I have set record prices in multiple neighborhoods as a seller's representative and have good connections that lead me to unique deals for my buyers. I also specialize in the Time Warner Center Condominium building where I have sold multiple apartments for over $5000/foot. I focus in the $2M - $20M+ range.
I have a great deal of experience with townhouses, from the West Village to Gramercy Park to the Lower East Side, up to Harlem. I live on the Upper West Side and am also very familiar with property there. I have sold and participated in the sale of over 50 townhouses between my own sales and my previous partnership. I have set record prices in multiple neighborhoods as a seller's representative and have good connections that lead me to unique deals for my buyers. I believe in a value-added approach to property search, by having and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of zoning regulations, landmark policy, serious vs. minor violations, landlord/tenant laws, estate matters, and renovation/layout choices, to inform their decision.
In the past 3 years I have sold multiple townhouses and apartments in various parts of Manhattan ranging from $8,000,000 - $15,000,000. In the last year and a half, I have sold three properties in excess of $12,000,000. I have also closed two multi-million dollar exclusive listings at the Time Warner Center for $5300/foot and $5100/foot. My company, Brown Harris Stevens, is the exclusive Manhattan affiliate of Christies Great Estates.
A large portion of my business is direct referrals from clients who have moved in or out of the city and recommend me to their friends and colleagues. A Manhattan real estate transaction is significantly different from a similar type of residential sale anywhere else in the United States due to a lack of allowable contingencies, a myriad of city requirements and requirements for co op board approval. It is especially important for a buyer who is unfamiliar with the various rules to obtain accurate information and guidance from a knowledgeable broker.
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Agent's personal statement
I am the youngest person to have the distinction of being a Vice President/Director at Brown Harris Stevens.
Coming into the real estate field directly out of college, I have spent my entire professional career at Brown Harris Stevens, being mentored by the finest and most established brokers in Manhattan. Working my way up starting as an Assistant, then Sales Associate, to Associate broker and now as a Vice President/Director, I have taken the time to carefully build my experience, integrating the knowledge and skills from this elite brokerage community, and thoughtfully selecting those which apply to my own unique practice.
I specialize in townhouse, small building and apartment sales, and have set several price records in multiple neighborhoods during my six year tenure. Most recently, I closed a multi-million dollar exclusive listing at the Time Warner Center for over $5300/foot. I also set an Upper West Side mid-block townhouse price record. The home in the West 80's, sold for nearly 20% over its substantial asking price. I have set a price record for the highest block sale price for a Harlem townhouse on 143rd Street, and a Village apartment at 50 East 8th Street.
Buyers appreciate my value-added approach to the property search, and utilize my comprehensive knowledge of zoning regulations, landmark policy, serious vs. minor violations, landlord/tenant laws, estate matters, and renovation/layout choices, to inform their decision. I am an active member of the Real Estate Board of New York.
Most recently, I closed the 13,000 sq ft, 25' wide Barclay Mansion at 5 East 78th Street. Designed by C. P.H. Gilbert, who also designed the neighboring Fletcher mansion at 79th and Fifth Avenue, the limestone property was originally built for the socially important Mr. and Mrs. Reginald G. Barclay in 1904.
I am a graduate of Carleton College in Minnesota, where I studied Behavioral Neuroscience with a specialization in sleep and dreaming. I am an avid sailor, basketball and hockey player. I also enjoy climbing mountains around the world.
Recently sold
Address: | Type: | Bed: | Sqft: |
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116 Waverly Place | Townhouse | - | - |
117 West 92nd Street | Townhouse | - | - |
118 West 87th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
121 West 85th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
121 West 85th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
137 West 74th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
14 East 4th Street, 604/605 | - | - | - |
145 East 76th Street, 9B | Condo | - | - |
15 West 81st Street, 6A | Co-op | - | - |
159 Madison Avenue, 12F | - | - | - |
175 West 12th Street, 14J | - | - | - |
2112 Broadway, 7/8H | Condo | - | - |
2166 Broadway, 6C | - | - | - |
225 Central Park West #520 | Co-op | - | - |
237 Third Avenue | Townhouse | - | - |
24 West 96th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
24 West 96th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
25 Columbus Circle, 64A | - | - | - |
25 Columbus Circle, 69B | - | - | - |
31 East 28th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
312 West 90th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
347 East 19th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
350 West 42nd Street, 42B | - | - | - |
392 Central Park West, 10Y | Condo | - | - |
415 East 84th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
444 Central Park West, 16E | - | - | - |
451 West 47th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
459 West 143rd Street | Townhouse | - | - |
459 West 44th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
5 East 78th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
50 East 8th Street, 6T | - | - | - |
504 West 44th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
519 West 148th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
60 West 9th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
68 West 87th Street | Townhouse | - | - |
747 Greenwich Street | Townhouse | - | - |
878 West End Avenue, 10B | - | - | - |
Our summary of
David Kornmeier
"After graduating from college, David went directy into the real estate business, learning it from the ground up. He trained under one of the foremost townhouse brokers in Manhattan and has become a leading expert on townhouses himself. David has achieved tremendous success in the business at a young age and is considered to be a top rising star. He is professional, diligent, and honest."
—TopAgentGuide™ editors
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