Service area
Neighborhoods Where Raphael Works With Owners
The building type matters more than the zip code. These notes say what to check first in each area.
Raphael works with owners in the Manhattan neighborhoods below and in prime Brooklyn. Outside these areas, ask him directly: he will tell you honestly whether he is the right person for your apartment.
Upper West Side
A large stock of prewar co-ops along Central Park West, West End Avenue and Riverside Drive, alongside newer condos and brownstones on the side streets.
For owners: Co-op sublet policies vary widely from one building to the next; check them before anything else. For condos, compare within the same building and line where possible, since views and exposure explain large gaps in rent.
Upper East Side
Prewar and postwar co-ops dominate Fifth, Park and Madison; condos, townhouses and walk-ups complete the picture further east.
For owners: Many co-ops restrict or prohibit sublets; confirm the rules first. Doorman service, layout and condition weigh heavily in comparisons between similar buildings.
Chelsea
A mix of new-development condos near the High Line and Hudson Yards, converted loft buildings, prewar co-ops and townhouses.
For owners: New-development condos often come with detailed leasing rules and amenity fees; read them early. Outdoor space and building amenities can justify large differences between nearby units.
West Village
Townhouses, small prewar buildings, co-ops and a handful of boutique condos on irregular streets.
For owners: Comparable apartments are scarce, so pricing relies on fine-grained comparisons: block, floor, light, outdoor space and whether the building has an elevator or a doorman.
SoHo
Cast-iron loft buildings, many organized as co-ops, and a smaller number of loft and new-development condos.
For owners: Loft layouts vary a lot, so square footage alone is a weak guide. Check the building’s certificate of occupancy questions and leasing rules before listing.
Tribeca
Converted warehouse lofts, full-service condos and new developments, many of them large-format apartments.
For owners: Large apartments compete with a smaller pool of tenants, so presentation and pricing strategy matter. Condo leasing rules and move-in requirements are worth confirming early.
Prime Brooklyn
Condos, co-ops and brownstones in established Brooklyn neighborhoods, each with its own market.
For owners: Townhouse and brownstone apartments raise questions that condos do not, such as who maintains what and how utilities are split. Ask Raphael which Brooklyn neighborhoods he covers for your type of property.