William R. Kowalczuk
Real Estate Professional
Licensed Assoc. Real Estate Broker
Bill Kowalczuk is a top residential broker with over 20 years of industry experience. He is ranked among the top performing real estate associates at Warburg and nationwide due to his exceptional market expertise, high standard of customer service, and the impressive results that he consistently delivers to all of his clients.

Bill’s knowledge and efficiency working through complex transactions is continuously acclaimed by the buyers, sellers, renters, and investors that have worked with him. Each of Bill’s clients can attest to his dedication to service and results-driven work ethic, which is a testament to his strong referral and repeat business. From marketing luxury lofts and townhouses to managing new development sales throughout Manhattan, Bill is in tune with the dynamic local marketplace and is ready to connect his clients with the perfect property for them. Bill also provides valuable expertise to multi-unit investment buyers, covering all aspects from pricing and amenities, to layouts and design features.

A native New Yorker and born in Queens, Bill has lived and worked in many different neighborhoods around NYC. Bill has an innate understanding of what makes each neighborhood of Manhattan truly unique. Before entering the real estate field, Bill lived in Puerto Rico in the late 1980’s, where he operated a travel business as well as working in the luxury hotel field. In his free time Bill enjoys wine, fine dining, and expeditions that involve skydiving, kayaking and mountain biking.

Press

11.3.22
Brick Underground
Bill Kowalczuk, a broker at Coldwell Banker Warburg, says while he doesn’t see this situation often, a landlord is within their rights to ban you from hanging items on walls. And even if your landlord doesn’t prohibit you… More
8.29.22
MarketWatch
I’m a 68-year-old single, retired nurse. I own a condo that’s worth approximately $450,000 in New York City. I have a nice amount in savings and in investments, worth about $1 million, and a good amount… More
7.15.22
CNBC
After the frenzy of bidding wars, the U.S. housing market is starting to cool, particularly along the West Coast, as mortgage interest rates rise. That’s forcing some sellers to adjust. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/15/markets-where-home-sales-are-cooling-fastest.html
7.13.22
CBS
NEW YORK — Inflation in the United States has reached a new 40-year high. Data from the Labor Department shows consumer prices rose 9.1 percent from a year ago, the fastest pace since 1981. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-york-city-inflation-new-high/
6.17.22
CNN
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.dropbox.com/s/g4ggb7s8tds34zw/CNN%206-17-22%20Bill%20Kowalczuk%20-%20mortgage%20rates%206pm.mp4?dl=0  
4.4.22
Fox 5
NEW YORK – New York City renter Gabbie Fried got so fed up that she started posting her frustrations on social media. Fried, an actor, moved into an apartment on the Upper West Side in 2021 after getting a deal… More
3.10.22
Crain's
The availability of apartments for rent in the city has dropped to just 4,541 units—its lowest level for the month of February since 2008. And renters are going toe to toe to secure one of the… More
3.8.22
Brick Underground
There’s a lot of competition for rental apartments in New York City these days, so you might come across a landlord who wants to do a Zoom interview to make sure you’re the responsible type. https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/realty-bites-zoom-online-video-interview-with-landlord-rental-application-process-nyc
2.13.22
New York Times
400 East 56th Street APT. 6A by Andrea Wernick and Bill Kowalczuk featured. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/13/realestate/homes-that-sold-for-around-600000.html
11.16.21
StreetEasy
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://streeteasy.com/blog/how-rent-an-apartment-in-a-townhouse/
10.21.21
Lux Exposé
136 Dean Street, Apartment 4 by Bill Kowalczuk featured and 1 Grace Court, Apartment 5D by Jeanne Byers and George Case featured. https://luxexpose.com/these-brooklyn-homes-check-all-boxes-and-are-under-1-million/
9.21.21
Brick Underground
Becki Danchik and Bill Kowalczuk comment. https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/realty-bites-getting-copy-of-apartment-lease-moving-landlords-brokers-nyc
9.17.21
Mansion Global
9 Murray Street, Apt 7W by Bill Kowalczuk featured. https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/an-open-loft-with-11-foot-ceilings-and-skyline-views-in-manhattans-tribeca-neighborhood-01631877451
9.15.21
Bloomberg
Bill Kowalczuk and Sarah Minton comment. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-15/new-york-city-rents-landlords-jack-up-prices-70-in-lease-renewals-post-covid?sref=5sO1Kzcl
8.9.21
Brick Underground
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/when-should-i-start-looking-for-rental-apartment-nyc
8.5.21
Brick Underground
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/realty-bites-neighbor-taking-over-hallway-with-bikes-strollers-clothes-landlords-leases-fire-safety-nyc
7.23.21
The Close
Featured Properties: 196 East 75th Street, 17B; 235 East 87th Street, 11B; and 242 East 19th Street, 2FG by Rachel Lustbader 400 East 56th Street, 26K by Andrea E. Wernick and Bill Kowalczuk https://theclose.com/virtual-staging-software/
7.22.21
Brick Underground
Bill Kowalczuk and Steve Gottlieb comment. https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/realty-bites-401-k-proof-of-income-rental-applications-renters-landlords-brokers-nyc
7.9.21
Money.com
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://money.com/homebuyer-burnout-houisng-competition/
7.7.21
Lux Exposé
9 Murray Street, Apartment 7W by Bill Kowalczuk featured. https://luxexpose.com/enjoy-views-of-the-freedom-tower-from-this-4-15m-tribeca-loft/
6.11.21
Lux Exposé
444 East 57th Street, Apartment 3D by Andrea Wernick and Bill Kowalczuk featured. https://luxexpose.com/this-spacious-sutton-place-apartment-is-on-the-market-for-1-645m/
6.1.21
BrickUnderground
Bill Kowalczuk and Steven Goldschmidt comment. https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/realty-bites-broker-landlord-relists-apartment-different-unit-number-red-flag-scam-nyc
3.26.21
Wall Street Journal
3.16.21
Curbed
Mihal Gartenberg and Bill Kowalczuk comment. https://www.curbed.com/2021/03/manhattan-rental-deals-window-closing.html
3.4.21
StreetEasy
Rowena Dasgupta and Bill Kowalczuk comment. https://streeteasy.com/blog/selling-and-buying-a-home-at-the-same-time/
3.2.21
Bloomberg
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-02/new-york-real-estate-rent-drops-and-covid-deals-draw-bargain-hunters-to-nyc?sref=5sO1Kzcl
2.28.21
Real Homes
Mihal Gartenberg, Bill Kowalczuk, Karen A. Kostiw, and Parisa M. Afkhami comments. https://www.realhomes.com/us/news/the-one-reason-you-should-always-walk-away-from-a-home-sale-according-to-realtors
2.25.21
Forbes
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisachamoff/2021/02/25/thinking-of-listing-your-home-on-airbnb-real-estate-experts-share-their-top-tips/?sh=6005a6d5403b
2.16.21
Brick Underground
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/where-to-find-generous-rental-concessions-in-nyc-now-queens-brooklyn-manhattan-luxury
1.18.21
Hunker
Becki Danchik and Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.hunker.com/13730973/these-9-kitchen-dirt-traps-may-cost-renters-money-upon-moving-out
11.30.20
OfftheMrkt
73-12 35 Avenue, Apartment C4 by Bill Kowalczuk and Jordan Ku featured. https://www.offthemrkt.com/blogs/our-favorite-listings-for-the-week-11-30-2020
11.27.20
Lux Exposé
73-12 35 Avenue, Apartment C4 by Bill Kowalczuk and Jordan Ku featured. https://luxexpose.com/live-like-royalty-in-queens-in-this-apartment-right-on-the-c-line/
11.26.20
Forbes
1020 Park Avenue, Apt. 6A by June Gottlieb, Steven Gottlieb and Emily Becker //20 Pine Street, Ph. 250 by Christopher Totaro and Kemdi Anosike// 315 Seventh Avenue, Apt. 8A by Samantha Rose Frith, Joel E. Moss,… More
11.16.20
Inman
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.inman.com/2020/11/16/what-a-vaccine-could-mean-for-the-us-housing-market-and-real-estate/
11.13.20
StreetEasy
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://streeteasy.com/blog/how-to-find-a-roommate-in-nyc/  
10.23.20
1010 WINS
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.radio.com/1010wins/news/local/median-rent-in-manhattan-falls-below-usd3-000-report
10.23.20
The New York Times
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/23/realestate/new-york-real-estate.html
10.8.20
6sqft
84 Grove Street #12B by Bill Kowalczuk and 200 Chambers Street 6J by Mary Hall Mayer featured. https://www.6sqft.com/6-nyc-apartments-with-outdoor-space-you-can-rent-for-less-than-5000month/
9.27.20
USA Today
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/09/28/rent-where-rents-rising-and-falling-most-big-cities/3519979001/
9.25.20
StreetEasy
Bill Kowalczuk & Rowena DasGupta comment. https://streeteasy.com/blog/selling-and-buying-a-home-at-the-same-time/
8.28.20
The Close
Featured listings: 196 East 75th Street, 17B and 400 East 56th Street, Apt 26K by Andrea Wernick and Bill Kowalczuk. 235 East 87th Street, 11B and 242 East 19th Street, 2FG by Rachel Lustbader. https://theclose.com/virtual-staging-software/
8.28.20
My Affordable Luxury
73-12 35 Avenue, C64 by Bill Kowalczuk and Jordan Ku featured. Property of the Week – Beautiful One Bedroom Apartment in Jackson Heights, NY
8.21.20
City Realty
73-12 35th Avenue, #C64 by Bill Kowalczuk and Jordan Ku mentioned. https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/market-insight/features/great-listings/steals-deals-new-nyc-listings-399k/45661
8.19.20
City Realty
73-12 35th Ave, #64 by Bill Kowalczuk and Kheel Tower image by Samantha Rose Frith and Joel E. Moss featured. https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/market-insight/features/great-listings/steals-deals-new-nyc-listings-299k/45661
8.14.20
Realtor.com
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.realtor.com/advice/rent/situations-when-breaking-your-lease-makes-sense/
8.13.20
Lux Expose
73-12 35 Avenue, C64 by Bill Kowalczuk and Jordan Ku featured. https://luxexpose.com/jackson-heights-co-op-ensures-youll-never-fight-over-closets-again/
8.13.20
City Realty
73-12 35 Avenue, C64 by Bill Kowalczuk and Jordan Ku featured. https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/market-insight/features/great-listings/steals-deals-impressive-new-york-apartments-299k/45661
8.11.20
TV Tokyo Japan
Bill Kowalczuk on air. https://txbiz.tv-tokyo.co.jp/wbs/vod/post_207843/
8.5.20
Bloomberg
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-05/manhattan-s-ultra-luxury-rental-market-has-cratered?sref=5sO1Kzcl
8.4.20
StreetEasy
Becki Danchik, Christopher Totaro, and Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://streeteasy.com/blog/rent-concession-guide-for-renters/
7.30.20
Brick Underground
Bill Kowalczuk and Joel Moss comment. https://www.brickunderground.com/buy/buying-apartment-in-building-you-already-live-in-do-still-submit-full-board-package-references-finances-nyc
7.17.20
OfftheMrkt
311 Greenwich Street, Apt 10 AE by Bill Kowalczuk and Jordan Ku featured. https://www.offthemrkt.com/blogs/homes-you-need-to-make-appointments-for-this-weekend-7-17-2020  
7.16.20
OfftheMrkt
35 Vestry St, Apt 5 by Bill Kowalczuk and Jordan Ku featured. https://www.offthemrkt.com/blogs/the-historic-tribeca-loft-youve-been-looking-for
6.30.20
Wall Street Journal
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-apartment-sales-plunged-in-2q-but-summer-brings-hope-11593540048?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=1
6.27.20
ABC News
Jason Haber and Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://abcnews.go.com/Business/york-real-estate-market-sees-steep-rise-listings/story?id=71410374
6.22.20
CityRealty
45 Crosby Street, Apt 5S by Catherine Silver Smith and Kathryn Landow featured. 317 East 8th Street and 658 Park Place, Apt 8 by Jamie Fedorko and Jessica Swersey featured. 35 Vestry St, Apt 5 by… More
6.22.20
Lux Expose
35 Vestry St, Apt 5 by Bill Kowalczuk and Jordan Ku featured. https://luxexpose.com/beautiful-brick-arches-and-crisp-white-finishes-in-a-historic-tribeca-loft/  
6.18.20
The New York Times
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/18/realestate/why-rents-havent-dropped-in-new-york-city.html
6.4.20
Wall Street Journal
Bill Kowalczuk comments and his rental listing at 206 East 20th Street featured. https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-is-sending-luxury-rental-markets-on-a-rollercoaster-ride-11591287680
5.27.20
Hello Giggles
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://hellogiggles.com/lifestyle/moving-during-coronavirus/
5.14.20
The Close
George Case, Gill Chowdhury, Gerard Splendore, and Bill Kowalczuk comment. How to Talk to Your Clients During the Pandemic: Top Brokers Weigh In
4.22.20
Brick Underground
206 East 20th Street, #3 by Bill Kowalczuk featured. https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/will-apartments-with-office-work-from-home-be-must-have-coronavirus-covid-nyc
4.20.20
Forbes
Bill Kowalczuk and Allison Chiaramonte comment. https://www.forbes.com/sites/amandalauren/2020/04/20/how-stay-at-home-orders-are-affecting-the-real-estate-market/#7cc6dfcb12bd
3.20.20
Apartment Therapy
Bill Kowalczuk, Mihal Gartenberg, and Arlene Reed comment. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/refinance-low-interest-rates-coronavirus-36736748
3.16.20
CityRealty
400 East 56th Street, #20G by Andrea Wernick and Bill Kowalczuk https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/market-insight/features/great-listings/from-700k-family-sized-nyc-apartments-priced-sell/42601
3.9.20
Brick Underground
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.brickunderground.com/live/can-you-run-a-business-out-of-your-nyc-apartment
2.7.20
Inman
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.inman.com/2020/02/07/what-does-a-rental-agent-in-nyc-do-anyway/?utm_source=dailyheadlines&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=localnewsletter&utm_content=775418_textlink_7_20200210
2.6.20
Gothamist
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://gothamist.com/news/broker-fees-are-now-illegalheres-how-to-claw-yours-back
1.21.20
Brick Underground
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.brickunderground.com/improve/passive-house-NYC-condo-brownstone-townhouse-green-energy-efficient-indoor-air-quality
11.21.19
Apartment Therapy
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-buy-a-house-with-bad-credit-36669855
11.10.19
Inman
Bill Kowalczuk comments. https://www.inman.com/2019/11/10/dollars-and-sense-3-rules-to-keep-your-financial-health-in-check/
10.19.19
New York Times
Bill Kowalczuk comments.
10.18.19
Apartment Therapy
Robert Rahmanian comments. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-close-on-a-home-36658609
9.18.19
Realtor.com
Robert Elson and Bill Kowalczuk comment. https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/what-is-a-buyers-market/
9.13.18
Brownstoner
246 Carlton Avenue by Bill Kowalczuk is featured. https://www.brownstoner.com/real-estate-market/brooklyn-apartments-for-rent-fort-greene-246-carlton-avenue/
9.13.18
Brownstoner
246 Carlton Avenue is featured as a fully furnished apartment in Brooklyn. https://www.brownstoner.com/real-estate-market/brooklyn-apartments-for-rent-fort-greene-246-carlton-avenue/
8.21.18
The Real Deal
Bill Kowalczuk talks about the challenges of selling apartments on the Upper East Side over the summer. https://therealdeal.com/2018/08/21/we-couldnt-give-it-away-why-even-cheap-listings-fell-off-the-market-this-summer/
8.18.18
CNBC
Bill Kowalczuk and Dorothy Schrager are quoted in CNBC about Manhattan neighborhoods that foreign investors are buying. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/16/places-where-foreign-investors-are-planting-roots-in-new-york-city.html
6.22.18
Real Estate Weekly
Closing by Annie Cion Gruenberger, Bill Kowalczuk are featured. http://rew-online.com/2018/06/22/done-deals-miller-schulz-go-by-book-park-slope-deal/
10.30.16
Real Estate Weekly
Warburg CEO Frederick Peters, along with Steve Goldschmidt, Camille Duvall-Hero, Susan Fishman, Charles Russell, Brennan Zahler, Jason Haber, Mary Dunne, Maria Daou, and Bill Kowalczuk attend REBNY’s annual Deal of the Year Charity Gala. http://rew-online.com/2016/10/30/in-pictures-rebny-residential-gala-guests/
7.19.16
New York Real Estate Journal
Top Producer Bill Kowalczuk and his partner Brett Compton join Warburg Realty’s growing Flatiron office. https://cre.nyrej.com/kowalczuk-compton-join-warburg-realty-team/

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