Christopher Totaro’s extensive career, spanning four decades, provides him with the network to bring people together as an effective real estate agent.
Totaro is an accomplished artist, endurance cyclist, and serial entrepreneur. Friends and colleagues alike describe him to be a people-first, respected leader with an outgoing, dedicated spirit for building successful teams.
Totaro moved to Manhattan in 2002 after living in Colorado where he raced bicycles competitively at a national level. His management career was founded in Colorado where he ran large restaurants with a focus on increasing sales and profitability. As his art career gained momentum, he shifted to a fulltime artist, with exhibitions in the U.S. and abroad. His work is held in numerous private collections.
Upon his arrival in Manhattan, he founded a high-end paint contracting company that grew into a fully integrated construction company, specializing in renovating lofts. Ultimately, his construction company shifted focus and relocated to East Hampton where he began purchasing and redeveloping investment properties.
Returning fulltime to his home in TriBeCa in 2013, Totaro transitioned into Manhattan real estate where he has built and enjoyed a very successful career as an agent. In addition to residential sales, he also collaborates with developers to acquire development sites.
Totaro is a co-op owner in TriBeCa and served on the board of his building. He has strong ties to his community. He serves across multiple volunteer roles, the past two years as PTA President at PS 150, the TriBeCa Learning Center, and has also been a committed board member for six years. He serves on the school’s leadership team where he contributes to the development of the school’s curriculum. He is a longtime volunteer and supporter of the Taste of TriBeCa, and he also coaches multiple youth sports teams. (He doesn’t sleep much during his personal time outside of the office!).
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Christopher Totaro and Steven Gottlieb comment. https://www.brickunderground.com/buy/should-buy-how-to-tell-fixer-upper-condo-co-op-makes-sense-good-purhcase-nyc-2022
Gerard Splendore, Andrea Wernick, and Christopher Totaro comment. https://www.brickunderground.com/sell/now-right-time-sell-nyc-co-op-condo-apartment-fall-spring-wait-decide-tips
Becki Danchik, Ted Karagannis, Parisa Afkhami, Chris Totaro, Bill Kowalczuk, Andrea Wernick, Rowena Dasgupta, Allison Chiaramonte, Wendy Greenbaum, & Jason Haber comment, 40 East 78th Street 6G by Wendy Greenbaum, 174 East 74th Street 14-AG by… More
June Gottlieb, Mihal Gartenberg, Bonnie Lindenbaum and Christopher Totaro comment. https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/home-improvement/home-upgrades-that-never-pay-off
Christopher Totaro, Gerard Splendore, and Mihal Gartenberg comment. https://www.gardeningetc.com/us/news/landscaping-mistakes-that-are-turning-buyers-away
Mihal Gartenberg, Chris Totaro, and Frederick Peters comment, 260 Park Ave. South #4H by Allison Chiaramonte and Tania Isacoff Friedland, 1165 Park Avenue #14B by Maria Daou and Lisa Chajet, and 315 Seventh Avenue #8A by… More
Parisa Afkhami and Christopher Totaro comment https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/how-to-negotiate-lease-renewal-with-concessions-net-effective-rent-landlord-nyc
Kathryn Landow and Christopher Totaro comments. https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/fees-for-renting-co-op-condo-buildings-deposits-applications-landlords-nyc
Frederick Peters, Christopher Totaro, and Mihal Gartenberg comment. https://www.gobankingrates.com/investing/real-estate/when-is-best-time-buy-home-2021/
Mihal Gartenberg, Karen Kostiw, and Christopher Totaro comments. https://www.bobvila.com/articles/did-you-know-you-could-negotiate-this-when-buying-a-house/
Bill Kowalczuk, Rowena Dasgupta, Elizabeth O’Neill, and Christopher Totaro comments. https://www.brickunderground.com/sell/governor-cuomo-covid-vaccine-eligibility-means-for-buyers-sellers-renters-renovating-nyc
Elizabeth O’Neill and Christopher Totaro comment. https://www.6sqft.com/we-remember-new-yorkers-share-stories-of-loss-light-and-love-during-the-covid-pandemic/
Chris Totaro and June Gottlieb comments. https://www.brickunderground.com/sell/list-now-or-wait-nyc-deals-sales-coronavirus-timing-apartment-townhouse-condo-brooklyn-manhattan-queens
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Andrea Wernick, Mihal Gartenberg, and Christopher Totaro comments. https://www.crainsnewyork.com/residential-real-estate/real-estate-gearing-second-lockdown
Mary Hall Mayer, Christopher Totaro, and Steven Goldschmidt comments. https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisachamoff/2020/11/22/covid-19-restrictions-cuts-out-the-lookie-loos/?sh=5c2dea187a62
Parisa M. Afkhami, Johnathan Agrelius, and Christopher Totaro comments. https://www.brickunderground.com/buy/do-buyers-want-open-floor-plan-concept-apartments-work-at-home-coronavirus-nyc
Christopher Totaro comments. https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/commercial-closures-are-causing-a-ripple-effect-impacting-the-residential-sector-219632
Alison Chiaramonte, Gerard Splendore, and Christopher Totaro comments. https://www.inman.com/2020/08/07/cuomo-says-nyc-schools-can-open-agents-predict-a-return-to-the-city/
Christopher Totaro, Gill Chowdhury, and Sheila Trichter comments. https://www.brickunderground.com/sell/how-to-price-your-apartment-condo-co-op-house-sales-coronavirus-covid-pandemic-nyc
Noemi Bitterman and Chris Totaro comments. https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/what-to-know-about-subletting-subtenant-apartment-during-the-coronavirus-nyc-pandemic
Christopher Totaro comments. https://www.cashay.com/no-reason-for-them-to-touch-anything-the-new-rules-of-buying-and-selling-a-house-in-a-pandemic-175506926.html
Sheila Trichter, Svetlana Choi, and Christopher Totaro comment. https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/why-jeff-bezos-is-buying-apatments-in-coronavirus-capital/
Christopher Totaro and Rowena Dasgupta comment. https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisachamoff/2020/02/03/nyc-property-taxe-overhaul-will-be-a-blow-to-real-estate-market-those-in-the-industry-say/#63b84b2ce92b
Marilyn Blume, Steven Gottlieb, Christopher Totaro, Noemi Bitterman, Gerard C. Splendore comemnt. https://www.inman.com/2019/11/26/22-ways-real-estate-pros-are-showing-gratitude-this-year/?utm_source=dailyheadlines&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=localnewsletter&utm_content=763393_textlink_7_20191126
Tania Isacoff Friedland, Christopher Totaro, Noemi Bitterman, Rebecca Brooksher, Robert Elson, Sheila Trichter, Andrea E. Wernick, Becki Danchik, and Sophie Harris comment. Top 32 Best Curb Appeal Ideas for Every Budget (Yes Even Yours)
Rebecca Brooksher, Gerard Splendore, and Chris Totaro comment. https://www.inman.com/2019/07/08/what-to-look-for-in-an-urban-investment-property/?utm_source=property&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=property&utm_content=741771_content_20190702_0%3Futm_source%3Dproperty&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=property&utm_content=741771_content_20190702_9
Kathryn Landow and Christopher Totaro comment. https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisachamoff/2019/05/28/5-ways-to-get-more-space-without-doubling-your-rental-budget/#2db745574a38
Deborah Ribner, Christopher Totaro, Eric Mendelsohn, Domingo Perez Jr., and Rachel Lustbader comment. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-increase-home-value-price-diy-tips-advice-2019-5
Christopher Totaro pens a column. https://www.inman.com/2019/04/26/3-things-listing-agents-can-do-to-up-their-customer-service-game/?utm_source=dailyheadlines&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=localnewsletter&utm_content=729397_textlink_4_
185 West Houston Street, Apt. 2A by Chris Totaro featured. https://ny.curbed.com/2019/4/2/18291545/new-york-apartments-for-rent-east-village-greenpoint
Christopher Totaro pens a column. https://www.inman.com/2019/03/18/5-things-your-listing-video-team-needs-to-know/?utm_source=dailyheadlines&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=localnewsletter&utm_content=724071_textlink_4_
474 Greenwich Street, #5S by Christopher Totaro mentioned. https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/market-insight/features/great-listings/last-week039s-most-awe-inspiring-listings-include-rare-fifth-avenue-condo-massive-terrace/29003
Christopher Totaro pens a column. https://www.inman.com/2019/02/28/overcoming-emotional-attachment-4-critical-seller-conversations/?utm_source=dailyheadlines&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=localnewsletter&utm_content=722200_textlink_2_
Christopher Totaro pens a column. https://www.inman.com/2019/02/22/4-negotiating-tricks-you-should-always-be-prepared-for/?utm_source=dailyheadlines&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=localnewsletter&utm_content=721020_textlink_7_