William Belkin

Bill is one of that rare and endangered species - the Native New Yorker.

Who better to help you navigate the unique, complex, often nonsensical world of New York City real estate than someone who was born and bred (and owned a successful business) in this great city.

Bill has all the characteristics of a true New Yorker - integrity, forthrightness, unflappability and a desire to do whatever he can to get the job done.

After 25 years of success in the NYC advertising world as the owner of Belkin Studio, a high-end photo retouching service for national and international advertisers, Bill pursued his passion for real estate. His experience in the fast-paced, impossible-deadline world of advertising taught Bill that the key ingredient in a client relationship is trust.

Bill's real estate clients can count on him to be diligent, enthusiastic and squarely focused on the individual needs of each client. He will make sure the best deal is artfully negotiated and his organizational skills and attention-to-detail ensure smooth transactions. Whether it's envisioning the potential of a renovation project or making sure that coop board packages are complete and persuasive, clients trust Bill to act in their best interests and get the job done.

Bill's real estate eye has resulted in working with noted architect Y. S. Bahri on a gut renovation of his family's country property. His real estate savvy has enabled him to acquire, manage and maintain three income properties. But his true love is working with clients to find the perfect apartment (or the perfect buyer).

Outside of work, Bill enjoys spending time with his precious family - hiking with his wife, playing "street tennis" with his younger daughter and marveling at his older daughter's dance performances. He also enjoys long walks in Central Park with his APB terrier, a good game of billiards and an occasional cigar. Bill also is an active contributor and supporter of the Lymphoma Foundation of America and a staunch opponent of Band the Breed legislation.

When Bill was 14 years old, his dad bought him a three-speed English Racer and he hasn't been off a bike since. He rides daily through the city streets on his 3-speed candy red Royal Scot; give him a wave - he'll honk back.