Colin O'Leary, Christian Lipinski, Deniz Soto, Suzanne Donahue, Frank Veilson, Alan Levy, Anna Zahova, Paul Rock, Kim Rose, Samad Gardizi, Andrew Scheck, Juan Lozano, Dmitry Yakhnis, Beth Lustbader, Alyssa Amato, Ciro Evangelista, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Melissa True, Dan Marrello, Andrew Heiberger
TOWN Residential, New York’s leading luxury real estate services firm, is proud to announce that Colin O'Leary, Christian Lipinski, Deniz Soto, Suzanne Donahue, Frank Veilson, Alan Levy, Anna Zahova, Paul Rock, Kim Rose, Samad Gardizi, Andrew Scheck, Juan Lozano, Dmitry Yakhnis, Beth Lustbader, Alyssa Amato and Ciro Evangelista have joined the firm’s Flatiron office which is managed by Ryan Fitzpatrick, Melissa True and Dan Marrello.
TOWN Residential specializes in luxury residential sales; leasing; the marketing, sales and leasing of property developments; commercial and retail with seamless execution of best-in-class customer service by a team of more than 500 Representatives and professionals located in seven offices throughout the city.
With hands on management, a collaborative culture, comprehensive professional development series offered through The Astor Room, and innovative marketing platform – TOWN Residential ensures that Representatives are set-up to succeed and poised to take their careers to the next level.
“From respected industry veterans to professionals drawing on their deep and relevant experiences, each new Representative brings unrivaled expertise and is primed for tremendous growth and success at TOWN,” said Andrew Heiberger, founder and CEO, TOWN Residential.
U.S. Air Force veteran Colin R. O'Leary's approach is informed by a disciplined tenacity and unfailing reliability. He's committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism while helping clients make solid decisions that drive value. Personable and admired, Colin is the go-to agent for buyers, sellers and renters alike.
Originally from Long Island, Colin currently lives in Crown Heights. He served in the Air Force for eight years with units in Texas, Idaho, Alaska, Afghanistan and South Korea. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and entrepreneurship from Pace University, where he was president of the Student Veterans of America.
Christian Lipinski grew up with a passion for construction, architecture and design and a love for New York City. He brings this enthusiasm to all of his client interactions, overseeing every deal with the attention to detail and professionalism his clients expect and deserve. His devotion to customer service is matched by his market knowledge and exceptional capacity for demonstrating creative solutions that consistently deliver unparalleled results.
As the founder of his own company, Christian previously worked as an art director and photographer for luxury clients, such as Louis Vuitton and Ferrari. His experiences have provided him with an impressive creative skill set and marketing vision, as well as the ability to navigate intricate circumstances. Christian holds a master's degree in Technology Education.
Raised in Germany, with roots in Turkey, Deniz Soto is a true citizen of the world. A New Yorker for over 10 years, she brings a palpable enthusiasm, love of the city and passion for real estate to each transaction.
With a bachelor's degree in fashion and experience as a stylist at a high-end boutique, Deniz is well-versed at listening to client needs and executing on those needs beautifully. Having come to the states from Germany by herself has earned Deniz is a reputation as an ambitious and brave self-starter who's not afraid to take risks to get what she wants. She transfers that can-do, service oriented attitude to her client interactions. Deniz speaks German, Turkish, French and English.
Suzanne Donahue has always approached business with enthusiasm, hard work and a focus on results. She closely follows New York City's ever-changing real estate market and has developed an extensive knowledge of the qualities of the city's various neighborhoods, architecture and history.
Originally from Los Angeles, Suzanne's adventurous spirit led her to live and work in San Diego, Chicago, San Francisco, finally finding home in New York City. She credits much of her work ethic to her years in hospitality, as an events planner, restaurant manager and owner.
Frank Veilson has been a formidable player in the New York City real estate scene for more than 14 years, known for his stellar service, solid business background and unending tenacity. Frank built his broad real estate skillset and solid reputation by not only running his own independent real estate firm, but also by managing his own gut renovation and flip of a Gramercy Park apartment and overseeing a successful Chelsea renovation for an investor.
During a decade-long career in retail buying, Frank honed razor-sharp communications skills and a deep understanding of international markets in roles that took him to countries throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Those skills have proven invaluable to his real estate clients who appreciate his ability to gracefully navigate complex deals and firmly, and successfully, advocate on their behalf. Originally from Long Island, Frank lives in the West Village.
Alan Levy uses his many years of real estate experience to understand the needs of his clients, and works to satisfy them fully, while providing expert guidance and support.
Born in Brooklyn, Alan has lived for the past 22 years in Manhattan, moving from the Upper East Side to Gramercy Park and then to his current home in Chelsea, giving him firsthand knowledge of the cities neighborhoods. His clients also benefit from his insight and experience as a co-op owner and landlord, as well as years spent as a co-op board member. Before joining the New York real estate industry, Alan spent 25 years as a sales and licensing manager of national apparel brands.
After a successful career in asset management at several prestigious financial services firms,Anna Zahova turned her prodigious business acumen and strong interpersonal skills to real estate. Her unparalleled attention to detail and problem-solving skills were crucial as she analyzed over $2 billion in client funds, and that solid experience in the financial industry has thoroughly prepared her for New York's complex real estate market.
Anna holds two bachelor's degrees, one in finance and one in accounting, and is an active member of the Real Estate Board of New York.
Paul Rock's years of experience working on the team of an Academy-Award winning writer-director are integral to his success in the world of luxury sales and rentals. Trained as a screenwriter with a background in production, Paul is an artist with a penchant for crunching numbers. He excels in out-of-the-box visionary thinking that is at the same time thoroughly grounded in the analytical skills necessary to exceed expectations.
Paul holds an M.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania and has called Chelsea home for over a decade. He has a special expertise in the neighborhood as well as downtown Manhattan, which he has seen grow and transform over the years.
Kim Rose's passion for real estate and successful stints in the financial and entrepreneurial sectors make her a well-rounded, business-minded Representative with a keen ability to connect with clients and understand their needs. Kim's previous endeavors include a career on Wall Street and growing a startup fashion brand to $40 million in sales by the second year.
A Connecticut native and 20-year New York City resident, Kim has built a robust knowledge of the city's neighborhoods. She supports a number of local causes and donates a portion of proceeds from every transaction to charity.
A former fashion industry veteran of over 20 years, Samad Gardizi's point of view is to put himself in each and every client's shoes. His Texas roots and New York tenacity along with his humble, genuine, and hard work sensibility makes him the ideal partner for every type of client.
As a self-proclaimed champion of New York and all its surrounding boroughs, Samad has immersed himself in each neighborhood's unique character. This along with his constant education of what is happening throughout New York and vast contacts has given Samad a keen eye on the next "it" neighborhood all the while understanding the valuation of each and every part of New York.
A seven-year veteran of New York City real estate, Andrew Scheck defines himself by his diligent work ethic and tenacious determination. A New York area native and resident of the Upper East Side, Andrew boasts a solid insight into New York neighborhoods, while his strong background in finance informs his knowledge of the market and business trends. Andrew prides himself on his hands-on approach which includes sharing this vast knowledge with clients, enabling him to tailor an approach that it best meets their real estate goals.
With a strong background in finance, including managing a multi-million-dollar department, investment sales and mortgage loans, Juan Lozano has deep business acumen and is dedicated to enabling his clients to make informed decisions by providing them with extensive market data as well as a detailed analysis of their projected investment in a property. Juan is a member of the elite Fischer del Rosario team, known for their savvy number crunching, from property valuation to portfolio analysis, asset allocation to risk management.
Juan was born in Ecuador and grew up in New York. He received a bachelor's degree in political science from Queens College. He lives in Queens and, in his spare time, volunteers in New York City as a personal development coach for teenagers and adults.
Every sales transaction is an adventure, and Dmitry Yakhnis' most recent sale in Brooklyn proved to be no different. He negotiated the best deal for his client and broke records in every aspect of the transaction, including price, time and terms of the contract. Dmitry is a member of the Fischer del Rosario team - known for their technological proficiency and mastery of market trends that proves invaluable to their clients.
Dmitry was born in the Ukraine, raised in Brooklyn, and currently resides in Bath Beach, Brooklyn.
For more than a decade, Beth Lustbader has leveraged her determined but upbeat personality and strong market intelligence to build an impressive track record of success in New York real estate. Whether seeking or selling a home, her clients can count on her friendly and caring approach to lead them to success.
Beth is a member of the Fischer del Rosario team, known for maximizing profits for their sellers and securing the best possible deals for their buyers while earning rave reviews from their loyal clientele.
Originally from Philadelphia, Beth lives in Riverdale. She holds a bachelor's in political science from the University of Pennsylvania.
Whether working with buyers, sellers, renters, landlords or investors, Fischer del Rosario team member Alyssa Amato maintains the highest level of integrity while providing her customers with excellent service, going above and beyond to secure a deal.
A homegrown New Yorker, Alyssa has worked in a variety of New York neighborhoods and has excellent knowledge of both the Manhattan and Brooklyn markets and currently resides in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Alyssa received a B.A, in theater and is a trained musical theater performer.
As a powerful online strategist, Ciro Evangelista has established himself as a real estate marketing leader in our increasingly interconnected and complex world. Through his experience as a successful entrepreneur, he's mastered the principles of how potential buyers and sellers act online and why tools like reciprocity, scarcity and liking drive success. He leverages that deep knowledge to capture clients that belong to a new era of independent search and abundant information.
A true citizen of the world, Ciro speaks five languages (English, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian). He grew up Brazil, Mexico and Canada, and holds a B.Sc. in International Relations from University of Belo Horizonte in Brazil and an M.A. in Public Policy and Good Governance from University of Osnabrueck in Germany.
TOWN Flatiron, the firm’s flagship office which opened in December 2010, is perfectly located in the heart of Manhattan’s thriving Flatiron District at 110 Fifth Avenue. With more than 16,600 square feet of open and private workspaces, TOWN Flatiron is home to 110 of the firm’s Representatives. At the center of TOWN Flatiron is TOWN Square, a 750 square foot space dedicated to collaboration and professional development through regular office meetings and intimate bi-weekly round tables focused on current market trends and sharing of best practices.
A longtime industry leader, Managing Director Ryan Fitzpatrick has a broad and deep understanding of the New York City real estate market - particularly the nuances of co-op and condo ownership. Prior to joining TOWN in 2014, Ryan served as Director of Sales at CORE where he grew the sales team by over 20 percent and propelled significant increases in resale sales volume. As an agent with a reputation for professionalism and integrity, Ryan also enjoyed a robust resale business and was a member of the sales team responsible for several high profile new developments including the record-breaking Walker Tower and 650 Sixth Avenue. Ryan has a BA in Urban Studies from Stanford University and an MBA from Yale University.
With more than a decade of experience and a member of TOWN’s founding team, Melissa True, Managing Director, has played a fundamental role in the creation of TOWN’s brand and philosophy. Beginning as manager of TOWN FiDi, one of the firm’s first offices to open, Melissa ensures that the culture of care and commitment to building long-term relationships is applied across the company and throughout every interaction. With vast experiences earned over the span of a successful ten-plus year career, Melissa also takes an active role in the oversight of select new development projects.
With more than a decade of experience, member of TOWN Residential’s management team since 2012 and Chair of the Real Estate Board of New York’s Rental Committee, Leasing Director Dan Marrello’s vast knowledge and industry connections, coupled with the unparalleled service, professionalism and leadership skills, are invaluable in navigating the intricacies of the New York City market. Remaining constantly "in the know" about everything going on with local and global real estate trends, he effectively educates both his Representatives and clients on making better decisions and deals. Dan's role as Chairman of the Rental Committee for the Real Estate Board of New York also gives him access to principals and managers across the real estate sphere, and a broad, insightful opinion overall. Dan holds a degree in Finance from the University of Rhode Island.
Founded in 2010, TOWN Residential has cemented its position as New York’s foremost luxury real estate services firm with an exhilarating foundation and seamless execution of best-in-class customer service by an unparalleled team of more than 550 Representatives and professionals strategically located in seven prime offices. TOWN Residential specializes in luxury residential sales; leasing; the marketing, sales and leasing of property developments; commercial and retail.
