With nearly two decades of accomplishment in real estate, Svetlana continues to enjoy helping clients buy and sell properties in Manhattan. She is sensitive to the specific needs of buyers and sellers alike, and focuses her considerable expertise and knowledge of the market upon achieving the best possible outcome.Svetlana listens carefully to assess her customers' needs, establishes a tailored business plan, and then skillfully manages the process from offer and contract to closing. She is especially skilled at guiding buyers and sellers through the often-daunting, always unpredictable board process. She also has a carefully assembled list of professionals from attorneys and mortgage brokers to movers and contractors, who can help manage an often-stressful process. In the end, Svetlana is only truly satisfied when the client has either found the ideal home or realized the optimum price for their property.She is curious and truly enjoys meeting people from all parts of the world who want to call New York City home. Fluent in Croatian and Serbian, she also has a working knowledge of French, German, and some Italian. Passionate about the arts, she has called the Upper West Side home for over thirty years.
Jennifer M. Roberts, Svetlana Choi, Lisa Chajet & Rashi Malhotra, Samantha Rose Frith, Joel E. Moss, & Christopher Hall Listings In The News…Fancy Pants Homes Four Manhattan condos with prices ranging from $560K to $1.75M (fancypantshomes.com)… More
Frederick Warburg Peters, Steven Gottlieb and Svetlana Choi In The News…Curbed https://www.curbed.com/article/nyc-buyers-market-sellers-real-estate-sales.html
Svetlana Choi Listing In The News…CityRealty https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/market-insight/features/great-listings/must-see-open-houses-nyc-historic-districts-include-triplex-tribeca-penthouse-up-auction/63804
Svetlana Choi and Alana Lindsay In The News…Better Homes & Gardens Svetlana Choi and Alana Lindsay: https://protect-usb.mimecast.com/s/fkm3CGwN7mIJyYK37tK33Kl?domain=bhg.com
You’re already on the first step: doing your research. This is the time to gather information on the home-buying process, from the neighborhoods you’d like to live in, to the real cost of owning a home…. More
The scrutiny of a co-op board interview can ratchet up the tension when you’re buying in New York City. Facing questions about your finances and personal habits can be daunting—particularly because boards can reject a potential… More
In New York City, or “the concrete jungle,” it’s pretty safe to say the main attraction is not the flora and the fauna. But part of Manhattan’s charm is stumbling on one of the select iconic… More
Buying a brownstone comes with lots of perks, but that coveted square footage, privacy, and outdoor space comes with added responsibility. Unlike in a co-op or condo, you have to handle all the maintenance and upkeep––from… More
If you are contemplating staying in a furnished short-term rental in New York City, you likely have lots of questions and concerns. How do you go about finding one? What do they cost? Are they even legal? And… More
Ideally, your bedroom is a sanctuary, somewhere you feel totally comfortable and at peace. It’s a warm, welcoming space where you can truly rest and recharge after a long day. But unfortunately, not all bedrooms fit this description. If… More
In Manhattan, Parisa M. Afkhami, another agent at Coldwell Banker Warburg, says the prime apartments in one building on East 70th Street are actually on the lower floors so the neighbors can do some serious peeping —… More
These days, you’re likely battling it out with many others just to land a rental. But before you go through the painstaking process of besting the competition, make sure said apartment is really worth it. https://www.realtor.com/advice/rent/signs-youre-walking-through-a-second-rate-apartment/
A two-bedroom, one-bath, 1,000-square-foot apartment with a combined living and dining room, an open windowed kitchen with a dishwasher, a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, and hardwood floors, on the top floor of a six-story… More
With less demand and price growth for studios and one-bedrooms, smaller apartments in the borough have a big upside right now. https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/theres-a-window-of-opportunity-for-buyers-of-manhattan-pied-a-terres-to-find-a-deal-01652440620
In New York City, it’s reasonable to expect to hear some noise outside while you in your apartment. But if you’re considering living on a major street or intersection, there are some things you need to… More
210 Lafayette Street, Apt 4E by Tania Isacoff Friedland, Allison Chiaramonte and Sarah Minton, 16 West 16th Street, Apt 2WN by Alan Levy and 415 East 52nd Street, Apt 6JC by Svetlana Choi featured. https://www.offthemrkt.com/blogs/re-opened-and-restriction-free-these-listings-are-perfect-for-the-new-york-foodie
210 Lafayette Street, Apt 4E by Tania Isacoff Friedland, Allison Chiaramonte and Sarah Minton, 16 West 16th Street, Apt 2WN by Alan Levy , 415 East 52nd Street, Apt 6JC by Svetlana Choi, 35 West 81st… More
444 Central Park West, Apt 15D by Svetlana Choi featured. https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/market-insight/features/future-nyc/seeing-green-nyc-homes-park-garden-views-220-cps-reports-158m-sale/51103
444 Central Park West, Apt 18D listing by Svetlana Choi and 192 Seventh Avenue, Apt 3 by Jason Haber, Lauren Talve and Brandon Major featured. https://www.cottagesgardens.com/6-gorgeous-rentals-all-over-nyc-to-call-home-sweet-home/pic/168484/
444 Central Park West, Apt 18D by Svetlana Choi featured. https://www.offthemrkt.com/blogs/homes-you-need-to-make-appointments-for-this-weekend-7-9-2020
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/
100 West 57th Street, #18H by Svetlana Choi featured. https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/market-insight/features/great-listings/priced-sell-nyc039s-best-bargains-299k-include-east-side-two-bed-private-balcony/38181
Closings at 200 East 36th St. 3B by Svetlana Choi featured; 376 President Street, Apt. 1E by Jamie Fedorko and Catherine Smith featured. DONE DEALS: New price record in Queens
Svetlana Choi talks about the must-see attractions in Vienna, Austria. https://www.inman.com/2018/12/21/taking-a-holiday-agents-recommend-these-vacay-spots/
Agent Svetlana Choi talks to Real Estate Weekly about the significance of the 2018 World Cup for Real Estate brokers. http://rew-online.com/2018/06/29/net-gains-soccer-knowledge-pays-off-brokers-world-cup/