Manhattan and Brooklyn brokerage specialised in townhouses: pricing, zoning, air rights and the sale of single-family and multi-family houses.
New York, United States
Upon request
About Leslie J. Garfield
Leslie J. Garfield is a New York brokerage that has worked almost exclusively on townhouses for around fifty years. Founded by Leslie J. Garfield (1934-2022), it advises buyers and sellers of Manhattan and Brooklyn houses on pricing, zoning, air rights and tenancy, a niche distinct from the condominium and co-op market.
Known For
- Specialisation in New York City townhouses rather than apartments
- Advice on zoning, air rights, landmark status and tenancy issues that affect house values
- Coverage of the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Greenwich Village and brownstone Brooklyn
- Market reports on townhouse pricing in Manhattan
Typical Mandate
Garfield is retained by families buying or selling a single-family townhouse, by owners converting a multi-family building back to a single residence, and by estates disposing of a house after a death. The work often turns on questions an apartment broker rarely meets: whether a landmarked facade can be altered, what unused air rights are worth, and how rent-stabilised tenants affect the price.
How to Engage
The firm can be contacted directly through its website or by telephone, and many sellers are referred by estate lawyers and architects. Buyers should expect to discuss target neighbourhoods, budget and whether a renovation project is acceptable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Leslie J. Garfield specialise in?
New York City townhouses, mainly in Manhattan and brownstone Brooklyn, including single-family houses and small multi-family buildings.
Why use a townhouse specialist rather than a general broker?
Townhouse values depend on zoning, air rights, landmark rules and tenancy, which require different expertise from the co-op and condominium market.
Who founded the firm?
Leslie J. Garfield (1934-2022), who built the business around townhouses roughly fifty years ago.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Curated by Trophy Registry from public sources and industry references.
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