About John Cella

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Licensed Assoc. Real Estate Broker | Luxury Property Specialist

John Cella is a real estate professional based in New York City, originally from Huntington, NY, with roots in Queens and Cold Spring Harbor. His deep passion for geography and history—and a lifelong fascination with NYC’s evolving skyline—inspired his transition into real estate. He holds great respect for the architects, developers, and teams who shape the city’s built environment.

John began his career in advertising and corporate sponsorships at MTV Networks and the New York Red Bulls. He later entered the real estate world as a commercial associate at Massey Knakal Realty Services, focusing on Coney Island, Sheepshead Bay, and Brighton Beach. This role provided a strong foundation in market analysis, negotiation, and client service.

He went on to represent landlords in residential and commercial leasing, and soon joined Elegran, where he spent nearly a decade building a reputation for integrity and dedication. After brief stints back in commercial real estate and at Sotheby’s, John recently joined Coldwell Banker, drawn to its powerful brand, culture of innovation, and client-first values.

John approaches every transaction as a fiduciary—putting his clients’ interests above all else. He listens closely, analyzes thoroughly, and draws from his market knowledge and economic insight to help clients make sound, confident decisions. He also considers creative solutions to expand their opportunities, often uncovering options they hadn’t initially considered.

He currently resides in Murray Hill with his wife, Heather, and their cat, Miko. Outside of work, John enjoys time with family, going to the movies, reading science fiction and mystery novels, and passionately following the NY Rangers, Giants, and Mets. A devoted fan, he holds season tickets to the Rangers and loves sharing the game-day experience with clients.

Client Testimonials

Emika L. and Jamel K.

Emika L. and Jamel K.

John was amazing to work with from his professionalism, responsiveness, experience and helpful insight, we are so grateful that he was able to find us our dream home. He always went above and beyond and we can’t recommend him e...
Alex B. And Caitlin S.

Alex B. And Caitlin S.

John was amazing in helping us purchase our home! He understood our requirements and budget. On top of that, he was always respectful of our time, never pushing us to see properties outside of our desires. On top of that we man...
John A. And Maureen C.

John A. And Maureen C.

John has been an amazing asset when looking to buy a home in Brooklyn. He is extremely knowledgeable about the different neighborhoods we are interested in. He is always very communicative, punctual, flexible, and genuinely a g...
McKean T.

McKean T.

I had a great experience working with John. He was very helpful and proactive, and provided me all the information I needed along the way. He would share listings via text and email, giving me a lot of options beyond just the l...
Clarissa H.

Clarissa H.

It's a pleasure working with John, he's trustworthy, reliable, and very attentive to our needs. We had specific requirements we were looking for and we managed to find a home we loved after a few months of searching. He is also...
Scott R. And Tao L.

Scott R. And Tao L.

John is a consummate professional and was a pleasure to work with. He is incredibly proactive, promptly taking care of every detail in the searching and closing process. He is much more friendly and enjoyable to be around than ...
Nick C.

Nick C.

Working with John was a great experience. He is knowledgeable about New York City real estate, always quick to respond to communications, and highly trustworthy. He is someone who cares about his clients, which is apparent in e...
Brian G.

Brian G.

Working with John was a fantastic experience from start to finish. As first-time home buyers, he was extremely helpful with his knowledge of the end-to-end process and helped guide us all the way to closing. His knowledge of NY...
John D. and Elena D.

John D. and Elena D.

John Cella did as excellent job helping my wife and I navigate our first home purchase. John was knowledgeable, proactive, thoughtful, and responsive throughout our search. We spent about 15 weekends viewing homes all over Broo...
Bill K.

Bill K.

John was great to work with from start to finish. He is friendly and reliable, and he knows the NYC markets very well including how it fits in with the current macroeconomic environment. If you are looking for someone you can t...
Fran L.

Fran L.

John Cella is wonderful agent. He is patient and goes with the flow. We have been looking off and on for a year and a half and we have never felt pressured to buy or move forward. John gives his time and devotion to helping you...

Past Transactions

Residence
388 Pacific Street
Sq. Ft.
Beds
6 beds
Baths
4 baths
Price
$3,950,000
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309 Pacific Street
Sq. Ft.
2,120
Beds
5 beds
Baths
3 baths
Price
$3,350,000
Price/Sq.
$1,580
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329 Washington Avenue
Sq. Ft.
3,500
Beds
5 beds
Baths
3 baths
Price
$3,025,000
Price/Sq.
$864
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Residence
265 State Street, Unit 1101
Sq. Ft.
1,744
Beds
3 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$2,725,000
Price/Sq.
$1,563
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Residence
668 Metropolitan Avenue
Sq. Ft.
2,600
Beds
5 beds
Baths
4 baths
Price
$2,650,000
Price/Sq.
$1,019
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Residence
2 Columbus Avenue, Unit 17C
Sq. Ft.
1,447
Beds
2 beds
Baths
3 baths
Price
$2,575,000
Price/Sq.
$1,780
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122 West Street, Unit 6H
Sq. Ft.
1,633
Beds
3 beds
Baths
3 baths
Price
$2,525,000
Price/Sq.
$1,546
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Residence
686 Carroll Street, Unit 1
Sq. Ft.
1,697
Beds
3 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$2,500,000
Price/Sq.
$1,473
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165 Norman Avenue
Sq. Ft.
2,300
Beds
6 beds
Baths
4 baths
Price
$2,375,000
Price/Sq.
$1,033
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Residence
686 Carroll Street, Unit 1
Sq. Ft.
1,697
Beds
3 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$2,350,000
Price/Sq.
$1,385
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325A 21st Street
Sq. Ft.
2,464
Beds
3 beds
Baths
3 baths
Price
$2,349,000
Price/Sq.
$953
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201 23rd Street, Unit 1A
Sq. Ft.
Beds
3 beds
Baths
3 baths
Price
$1,963,000
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Residence
361 Greenwich Street
Sq. Ft.
Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$1,920,000
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Residence
325 5th Avenue, Unit 20H
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Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$1,875,000
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206 West 85th Street, Unit 5
Sq. Ft.
Beds
3 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$1,612,599
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Residence
301 East 79th Street, Unit 16-B
Sq. Ft.
907
Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$1,600,000
Price/Sq.
$1,764
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Residence
1 Northside Piers, Unit 26B
Sq. Ft.
1,133
Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$1,551,000
Price/Sq.
$1,369
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Residence
201 West 16th Street, Unit 12DG
Sq. Ft.
Beds
2 beds
Baths
1 bath
Price
$1,475,000
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Residence
476 Washington Avenue, Unit 4
Sq. Ft.
Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$1,425,000
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Residence
214 West 85th Street, Unit 4W
Sq. Ft.
Beds
3 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$1,395,000
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Residence
350 Butler Street, Unit 3B
Sq. Ft.
Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$1,375,000
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Residence
325 Lexington Avenue, Unit 18D
Sq. Ft.
754
Beds
1 bed
Baths
1 bath
Price
$1,340,000
Price/Sq.
$1,777
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Residence
315 Gates Avenue, Unit 5G
Sq. Ft.
1,014
Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$1,300,000
Price/Sq.
$1,282
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Residence
241 5th Avenue, Unit 14C
Sq. Ft.
593
Beds
1 bed
Baths
1 bath
Price
$1,188,800
Price/Sq.
$2,005
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Residence
214 North 11th Street, Unit 2V
Sq. Ft.
952
Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$1,185,000
Price/Sq.
$1,245
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Residence
245 East 54th Street, Unit 26JK
Sq. Ft.
Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$1,165,000
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Residence
315 East 70th Street, Unit 4-K
Sq. Ft.
Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$1,075,000
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Residence
200 West 54th Street, Unit 8-J
Sq. Ft.
Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$1,050,000
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Residence
668 Washington Street, Unit GA
Sq. Ft.
Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$1,050,000
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Residence
88 Greenwich Street, Unit 2009
Sq. Ft.
Beds
1 bed
Baths
1 bath
Price
$995,000
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Residence
555 West 23rd Street, Unit N6N
Sq. Ft.
750
Beds
1 bed
Baths
1 bath
Price
$990,000
Price/Sq.
$1,320
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696 Sixth Avenue
Sq. Ft.
950
Beds
3 beds
Baths
3 baths
Price
$960,000
Price/Sq.
$1,011
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Residence
84 Front Street, Unit 2A
Sq. Ft.
603
Beds
1 bed
Baths
1 bath
Price
$955,000
Price/Sq.
$1,584
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Residence
330 East 38th Street, Unit 16-F
Sq. Ft.
774
Beds
1 bed
Baths
1 bath
Price
$949,000
Price/Sq.
$1,226
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Residence
3 Ridgewood Place, Unit 4
Sq. Ft.
1,084
Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$935,000
Price/Sq.
$863
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Residence
316 22nd Street, Unit 1C
Sq. Ft.
Beds
2 beds
Baths
3 baths
Price
$925,000
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Residence
84 Front Street, Unit 5-A
Sq. Ft.
768
Beds
1 bed
Baths
1 bath
Price
$915,000
Price/Sq.
$1,191
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Residence
3 Ridgewood Place, Unit 3
Sq. Ft.
981
Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$900,000
Price/Sq.
$917
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Residence
3 Ridgewood Place, Unit 4
Sq. Ft.
1,084
Beds
2 beds
Baths
2 baths
Price
$817,500
Price/Sq.
$754
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Residence
215 East 24th Street, Unit 626
Sq. Ft.
Beds
1 bed
Baths
1 bath
Price
$780,000
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Residence
32 Edgar Court
Sq. Ft.
Beds
4 beds
Baths
4 baths
Price
$765,000
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Residence
455 Main Street, Unit 12-A
Sq. Ft.
737
Beds
1 bed
Baths
1 bath
Price
$738,500
Price/Sq.
$1,002
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Residence
3 Croft Place
Sq. Ft.
Beds
4 beds
Baths
3 baths
Price
$705,000
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Residence
11-25 45th Avenue, Unit 4H
Sq. Ft.
549
Beds
Baths
1 bath
Price
$680,000
Price/Sq.
$1,239
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Residence
225 East 57th Street, Unit 5S
Sq. Ft.
Beds
1 bed
Baths
1 bath
Price
$670,000
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Residence
155 East 38th Street, Unit 19-A
Sq. Ft.
Beds
1 bed
Baths
1 bath
Price
$655,000
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Residence
333 East 53rd Street, Unit 8G
Sq. Ft.
Beds
1 bed
Baths
1 bath
Price
$639,800
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Residence
157 Waverly Avenue, Unit 2A
Sq. Ft.
762
Beds
1 bed
Baths
1 bath
Price
$624,000
Price/Sq.
$819
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333 East 53rd Street, Unit 8H
Sq. Ft.
Beds
1 bed
Baths
1 bath
Price
$601,000
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Residence
81 Columbia Heights, Unit 33
Sq. Ft.
Beds
1 bed
Baths
1 bath
Price
$529,000
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