Robert A. Brooks

Robert A. Brooks

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Robert "Bob" Brooks is a New York City real estate veteran of over 20 years, and has been licensed since 1996. Bob has been in virtually every building in Manhattan more times than he can count. He has an intimate knowledge of the market, from the good values to the best deals, and of the owners / management companies of most apartments and buildings.

"Owners are very consistent, whether they own one or 100 buildings. When they take care of one they take care of them all; and when they don't, they don't! This knowledge is vital in the fast-paced NYC real estate market where time is money, and the difference between getting or losing an ideal space can be a matter of minutes.”

Bob's track record in the real estate industry has kept him and his clients on a winning streak; he has consistently been one of the city's top rental agents since he began his real estate career here in 1994. To date, Bob has rented and / or sold over 8,900 apartments, closed several retail and commercial transactions, and consulted on several commercial acquisitions. As a team leader, he has trained over 700 agents and managed up to 30 agents at any given time.

While Bob has access to the whole city, he specializes in residential and commercial real estate throughout Manhattan proper – from uptown to downtown, east side to west. "Wherever my clients want to be, we can help!" Tell him what you’re looking for and what’s important to you, and he will find it. “Within reason of course,” he says. “We are in Manhattan, after all -- the most competitive and sought after market in the country!”

Because Bob knows that NYC real estate is fast and fierce, his clients need to be prepared. "At any given time there's less than a 1% vacancy rate in this city. With that slim margin of availability, it important that I instill in my clients the necessary sense of urgency so that we can strike when the right iron is hot. My job is to score them the right apartment by teaching them the rules of the game. By getting my clients to understand the need for fast footwork, the need to have a readiness of liquid funds, and the necessary documentation, and to be willing to offer such landlord incentives as additional security, I can help a client secure approval almost as soon as they choose an apartment. When a client is truly prepared and ready to go, I'll really go to bat for them and fight for them until we make the deal they are looking for."

Bob's secret for finding a great apartment in New York: Keeping in touch with your broker on a daily basis! This approach will ensure that you will be informed about the newest availability as soon as they hit the market. Call Bob every day if you have to. The market moves fast. Our listings are being updated all day long, in real time, every day.

"If you show me that you're serious, I'm going to keep a constant eye out for the apartment you're after. And if I know that you're prepared and ready to go the second the right listing comes in, I'll put everything I have into finding you the best deal. Working together and getting your feedback on a constant basis is also how I come to understand you and what you're looking for, so that I can show you the right home at the right time."

Born into a military family in Texas, Bob lived all over the world, from Chicago to Miami, Tampa, Georgia, Japan, and Germany. A NYC resident since 1994, he calls Hell's Kitchen home -- plus owns investment property in Middle Village, Queens. Bob served one tour in the US Army during the first Gulf War as a Combat Medic. He also worked as a personal trainer, life coach and motivator, massage therapist, boat captain, and day trader. This diverse set of experiences affords him seasoned customer service and business skills. Bob’s goal is to find you that special home, while making the daunting approval process as easy and enjoyable as possible!

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Sold Listings

Address Type Beds Baths Price Date
430 West 34th Street, #4B Coop Studio 1 $465,000 05/2017
29 West 138th Street, #2A Coop 2 1 $525,000 01/2017
555 W 23RD ST., #N3J Condo 1 1 $1,035,000 06/2016
2235 FREDERICK DOUGLAS BOULEVARD, #8G Condop 2 2 $810,000 12/2012
11 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, #3GE Coop Studio 1 $439,000 12/2013

Rented Listings

Address Type Beds Baths Price Date
215 West 109th Street, #6H Apartment 2 1 $2,500 01/2022
310 East 81 Street, #2 Apartment 2 2 $4,995 12/2021
524 West 50th Street, #3C Apartment 1 1 $2,295 09/2021
524 West 50th Street, #4B Apartment Studio 1 $1,795 09/2021
522 West 50th Street, #B4 Coop 1 1 $1,650 07/2021
745 Ninth Avenue, #5S Apartment 2 1 $2,395 03/2021
530 West 50th Street, #3A Apartment 1 1 $2,498 02/2020
530 West 50th Street, #3B Apartment 2 1 $2,576 10/2019
776 Ninth Avenue, #4N Townhouse 2 1 $3,200 09/2019
530 West 50th Street, #2 Apartment 2 1 $3,500 08/2019
776 Ninth Avenue, # Commercial Commercial $23,000 08/2019
374 West 46th Street, #4W Apartment 1 1 $2,499 07/2019
785 Ninth Avenue, #3C Apartment 2 1 $2,895 06/2019
532 West 50th Street, #3A Apartment 1 1 $2,498 05/2019
374 West 46th Street, #3E Apartment 1 1 $2,195 04/2019
524 West 50th Street, #2B Apartment Studio 1 $2,000 04/2019
365 West 52nd Street, #4H Apartment 2 1 $2,800 11/2018
411 East 70th Street, #4E Apartment 1 1 $2,250 10/2018
374 West 46th Street, #2W Apartment 1 1 $2,275 07/2018
745 Ninth Avenue, #5S Apartment 2 1 $2,395 07/2018
530 West 50th Street, #4A Apartment 2 1 $2,468 07/2018
336 East 90 Street, #1D Apartment Studio 1 $1,775 05/2018
530 West 50th Street, #B5 Apartment 2 1 $2,298 04/2018
524 West 50th Street, #2RW Apartment 1 1 $2,295 04/2018
524 West 50th Street, #2C Apartment 1 1 $2,295 03/2018
785 Ninth Avenue, #2C Apartment 2 1 $2,900 02/2018
37 West 46th Street, #6fl Apartment 2 1 $5,000 01/2018
123 East 54th Street, #5A Apartment 1 1 $2,395 01/2018
433 West 43rd Street, #LB Apartment 2 1 $2,795 01/2018
322 East 89 Street, #2C Apartment Studio 1 $1,900 09/2017
308 w 49 Street, #5RW Apartment 1 1 $2,500 08/2017
524 West 50th Street, #4d Apartment Studio 1 $1,995 08/2017
122 La Salle Street, #3 Apartment 3 1 $2,995 08/2017
524 West 50th Street, #2B Apartment Studio 1 $1,995 07/2017
322 West 57th Street, #57 Condo 2 2 $11,000 07/2017
524 West 50th Street, #3C Apartment 1 1 $2,395 07/2017
31 West 94th Street, #1A Coop 1 1 $3,400 06/2017
524 West 50th Street, #2B Apartment Studio 1 $2,050 05/2017
745 Ninth Avenue, #2r Apartment 2 1 $3,295 05/2017
332 E 4 Street, #24 Apartment 2 1 $2,215 05/2017
308 w 49 Street, #5FE Apartment 2 1 $2,657 05/2017
308 w 49 Street, #4FE Apartment 2 1 $2,742 05/2017
308 w 49 Street, #4FN Apartment 2 1 $2,953 05/2017
308 w 49 Street, #3RE Apartment 1 1 $2,353 05/2017
308 w 49 Street, #4FW Apartment 2 1 $2,742 05/2017
519 West 48th Street, #16 Apartment 1 1 $2,188 05/2017
776 Ninth Avenue, #4S Townhouse 2 1 $3,200 05/2017
308 w 49 Street, #18 Apartment 1 1 $2,500 05/2017
31 West 94th Street, #2A Coop Studio 1 $2,600 05/2017
20 Spring Street, #3 Apartment 3 1 $5,500 04/2017
519 West 48th Street, #16 Apartment 1 1 $2,188 04/2017
310 East 81 Street, #1 Apartment 2 2 $5,550 04/2017
532 West 50th Street, #5A Apartment 1 1 $2,158 04/2017
301 East 66th Street, #14P Apartment Studio 1 $2,400 04/2017
308 w 49 Street, #3FE Apartment 2 1 $2,828 03/2017
308 w 49 Street, #1RE Apartment 2 1 $3,000 03/2017
308 w 49 Street, #4FN Apartment 2 1 $2,828 03/2017
308 w 49 Street, #5RE Apartment 2 1 $2,442 03/2017
308 w 49 Street, #3RE Apartment 1 1 $2,600 03/2017
308 w 49 Street, #3FW Apartment 2 1 $2,800 03/2017
308 w 49 Street, #2RE Apartment 1 1 $2,700 03/2017
196 Stanton Street, #7F Apartment 1 1 $3,650 02/2017
59 West 74th Street, #b Apartment 2 2 $4,500 09/2011
530 West 50th Street, #3 Apartment 2 1 $2,556 10/2019
309 West 47th Street, #2FW Apartment 1 1 $2,100 07/2019
448 West 54th Street, #3B Apartment 1 1 $2,400 07/2019
448 West 54th Street, #5A Apartment 1 1 $2,350 07/2019
888 Eighth Avenue, #18R Apartment Studio 1 $2,100 07/2019
532 West 50th Street, #1BR Apartment Studio 1 $1,798 05/2019
524 West 50th Street, #2B Apartment Studio 1 $2,000 05/2019
324 East 66th Street, #35 Apartment 2 1 $2,252 02/2019
236 East 13th Street, #026 Apartment 2 1 $2,795 09/2018
221 West 105th Street, #1FE Apartment Studio 1 $2,250 09/2018
221 West 105th Street, #1FW Apartment Studio 1 $2,000 09/2018
221 West 105th Street, #3RW Apartment 1 1 $2,300 09/2018
221 West 105th Street, #1RE Apartment 1 1 $2,300 09/2018
1 Astor Place, #*9G Apartment Studio 1 $3,025 09/2018
201 East 12th Street, #302 Apartment Studio 1 $2,100 09/2018
238 East 36th Street, #3D Apartment Studio 1 $2,150 09/2018
148 West 68th Street, #1G Apartment Studio 1 $2,500 09/2018
440 East 78th Street, #3H Apartment 1 1 $2,250 09/2018
333 East 84th Street, #1G Apartment 2 1 $2,295 09/2018
225 East 70th Street, #1B Apartment 1 1 $3,695 09/2018
217 East 84th Street, #1C Apartment 1 1 $2,795 09/2018
200 East 71st Street, #17C Apartment 3 2.5 $8,495 09/2018
191 East 76th Street, #6F Apartment 1 1 $2,500 09/2018
1661 York Avenue, #1L Apartment Studio 1.5 $2,650 09/2018
119 East 89th Street, #5A Apartment Studio 1 $2,150 09/2018
119 East 89th Street, #4D Apartment Studio 1 $1,650 09/2018
215 West 109th Street, #3H Apartment 2 1 $2,800 09/2018
215 West 109th Street, #2H Apartment 2 1 $2,475 09/2018
215 West 109th Street, #1E Apartment 2 1 $3,200 09/2018
120 West 23rd Street, #15C Apartment 1 1.5 $4,599 09/2018
75 West 68th Street, #5R Apartment 2 1 $3,599 09/2018
72 West 69th Street, #4C Apartment 1 1 $3,299 09/2018
466 Amsterdam Avenue, #3A Apartment 2 1 $3,099 09/2018
518 East 88th Street, #5A Apartment 1 1 $2,599 09/2018
518 East 88th Street, #1A Apartment Studio 1 $2,199 09/2018
516 East 88th Street, #4C Apartment 1 1 $2,399 09/2018
516 East 88th Street, #2B Apartment 1 1 $2,449 09/2018
514 East 88th Street, #3A Apartment Studio 1 $2,049 09/2018
510 East 88th Street, #3B Apartment Studio 1 $2,199 09/2018
452 East 78th Street, #3D Apartment Studio 1 $2,099 09/2018
322 East 61st Street, #3A Apartment 1 1 $2,499 09/2018
311 East 73rd Street, #1B Apartment Studio 1 $1,999 09/2018
238 East 88th Street, #5S Apartment 1 1 $2,499 09/2018
1693 Second Avenue, #5N Apartment 1 1 $2,599 09/2018
1691 Second Avenue, #4S Apartment 1 1 $2,599 09/2018
167 East 90th Street, #1A Apartment 1 1.5 $3,099 09/2018
165 East 90th Street, #5B Apartment 2 1.5 $3,199 09/2018
1582 First Avenue, #2D Apartment Studio 1 $2,149 09/2018
1380 Riverside Drive, #9G Apartment 2 1.5 $3,270 09/2018
120 East 102nd Street, #A Apartment 1 1 $2,012 09/2018
187 Pinehurst Ave, #4J Apartment 2 1 $2,750 09/2018
145 Vermilyea Avenue, #37 Apartment 4 1 $3,195 09/2018
1590 Lexington Avenue, #5 Apartment 2 1 $3,495 09/2018
1309 Fifth Avenue, #18H Apartment 3 1 $3,995 09/2018
1295 Fifth Avenue, #24D Apartment 3 1 $4,100 09/2018
700 West 178th Street, #51 Apartment 5 3 $4,250 09/2018
410 East 13th Street, #2A Apartment 3 1 $6,495 09/2018
910 Riverside Drive, #3C Apartment 2 1 $2,450 09/2018
610 West 152 Street, #42 Apartment 4 1 $3,750 09/2018
505 West 37th Street, #19H Apartment 2 2 $5,650 09/2018
606 West 57th Street, #829 Apartment 2 2 $5,995 09/2018
280 Mulberry Street, #3B Apartment 2 1 $2,075 09/2018
301 East 47th Street, #4N Apartment 1 1 $3,550 09/2018
309 East 69th Street, #2EF Apartment 1 1 $2,495 08/2018
101 West 104th Street, #3 Apartment 2 1 $3,200 08/2018
356 East 57th Street, #4F Apartment 1 1 $2,400 08/2018
425 West 57th Street, #2D Apartment 1 1 $2,200 08/2018
214 East 83 Street, #4C Apartment Studio 1 $1,800 08/2018
356 East 57th Street, #5R Apartment 1 1 $2,550 08/2018
45 First Avenue, #2J Apartment 1 1 $2,695 08/2018
524 West 50th Street, #4B Apartment Studio 1 $1,995 08/2018
524 West 50th Street, #3C Apartment 1 1 $2,350 08/2018
1667 York Avenue, #3N Apartment 2 1 $1,900 07/2018
250 West 105th Street, #6E Apartment 1 1 $2,495 07/2018
1692 Second Avenue, #7 Apartment 2 1 $3,000 07/2018
40 Rivington Street, #17 Apartment 2 1 $2,450 07/2018
17 Saint Marks Place, #14XL Apartment 3 1 $3,995 07/2018
17 Saint Marks Place, #2SL Apartment 2 1 $2,355 07/2018
304 East 90th Street, #5A Apartment 1 1 $1,605 07/2018
220 East 85 Street, #3W Apartment 1 1 $2,600 07/2018
334 East 93 Street, #19 Apartment 1 1 $2,000 07/2018
309 East 90 Street, #6 Apartment 1 1 $2,250 07/2018
1441 York Avenue, #5RS Apartment 1 1 $2,050 07/2018
425 East 65 Street, #23 Apartment 1 1 $1,950 07/2018
313 East 85 Street, #1C Apartment Studio 1 $1,950 07/2018
322 East 89 Street, #1D Apartment Studio 1 $1,975 07/2018
332 East 95th Street, #36 Apartment Studio 1 $1,850 07/2018
332 East 95th Street, #2 Apartment 2 1 $2,995 07/2018
332 East 95th Street, #32 Apartment Studio 1 $1,661 07/2018
332 East 95th Street, #39 Apartment Studio 1 $2,195 07/2018
332 East 95th Street, #9 Apartment 2 1 $2,750 07/2018
332 East 95th Street, #37 Apartment 2 1 $2,500 07/2018
1435 First Avenue, #3RN Apartment Studio 1 $1,900 07/2018
776 Ninth Avenue, #2N Townhouse 2 1 $3,400 06/2018
524 West 50th Street, #2B Apartment Studio 1 $2,000 06/2018
524 West 50th Street, #2AF Apartment Studio 1 $1,800 06/2018
524 West 50th Street, #2D Apartment Studio 1 $2,095 06/2018
776 Ninth Avenue, #4S Townhouse 2 1 $3,400 05/2018
344 East 16th Street, #2 Apartment 2 1 $3,300 05/2018
407 W. 39th St., #4C Apartment Studio 1 $1,925 05/2018
332 East 95th Street, #18 Apartment 1 1 $2,250 05/2018
785 Ninth Avenue, #2B Apartment 2 1 $2,395 05/2018
530 West 50th Street, #1AR Apartment 1 1 $1,749 05/2018
228 East 36 Street, #1D Apartment Studio 1 $2,050 05/2018
348 East 87 Street, #1A Apartment Studio 1 $1,925 04/2018
45 First Avenue, #2F Apartment 1 1 $2,550 04/2018
201 East 12th Street, #ph9 Apartment 1 2 $4,995 04/2018
531 East 12th Street, #4B Apartment Studio 1 $2,837 04/2018
328 East 14th Street, #3 Apartment 2 1 $3,400 04/2018
226 East 36 Street, #5B Apartment 1 1 $2,100 03/2018
45 First Avenue, #3J Apartment 1 1 $2,375 03/2018
324 East 19th Street, #3A Apartment 3 1 $2,400 03/2018
350 East 65 Street, #17 Apartment 1 1 $2,200 03/2018
340 East 53 Street, #4C Apartment Studio 1 $2,050 03/2018
524 West 50th Street, #2R Apartment 1 1 $2,295 03/2018
45 First Avenue, #3J Apartment 1 1 $2,375 03/2018
45 First Avenue, #2A Apartment Studio 1 $2,195 02/2018
745 Ninth Avenue, #5N Apartment 2 1 $2,900 02/2018
417 East 65 Street, #13 Apartment 2 1 $2,800 02/2018
417 East 65 Street, #13 Apartment 2 1 $2,800 01/2018
233 East 77th Street, #24 Apartment 1 1 $1,825 01/2018
332 East 95th Street, #21 Apartment 2 1 $2,375 01/2018
535 East 87th Street, #4A Apartment 1 1 $2,340 01/2018
440 East 81st Street, #6A Apartment Studio 1 $2,100 01/2018
426 East 66th Street, #4FE Apartment 2 1 $2,600 01/2018
17 East 67th Street, #2D Apartment Studio 1 $2,825 01/2018
530 West 50th Street, #4A Apartment 2 1 $2,468 11/2017
524 West 50th Street, #3B Apartment Studio 1 $1,895 11/2017
301 East 38th Street, #3F Apartment 1 1 $3,295 10/2017
697 Tenth Avenue, #3FN Apartment 2 1 $4,295 10/2017
325 West 88th Street, #10 Apartment 2 2 $4,650 09/2017
70 West 109th Street, #64 Apartment 3 1 $2,400 09/2017
250 West 105th Street, #5A Apartment 1 1 $2,495 09/2017
82 West 105th Street, #3C Apartment Studio 1 $1,795 09/2017
59 West 73rd Street, #10 Apartment Studio 1 $1,350 09/2017
425 West 57th Street, #3C Apartment 1 1 $2,500 09/2017
370 West 52nd Street, #3E Apartment 1 1 $1,600 09/2017
August 2021 by Jordan B.
Robert was incredible to work with! So quick to respond to any questions I had. Great and infectious energy which is always appreciated as apartments fly off the market in the city. Once I found the one he made the application process seamless and worked hard to ensure I got approved. Best part, I get to call him neighbor now. Thanks so much for your help!
June 2019 by Ioana M
If you are in need of an apartment, look no further than Bob! He is amazing at his job and the realtor of your dreams. He made the process simple, easy, and quick. He’s very responsive and quick on his feet, we wouldn’t trust anyone else. Signed within a week-- would gladly work with Bob again!
May 2019 by Leah Daly
Can''t recommend Bob enough. He helped me find my first apartment in NYC when I didn''t know the first thing about apartment hunting. He found me a great deal, so I made sure to come back when I needed my next apartment. He was incredibly helpful finding both my apartments. He is honest, competent, and transparent. He truly went above and beyond the call of duty to help me with my apartment search. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a space in NYC. I know when I move next, I will come back to Bob.
May 2019 by James Linacre
Bob gave me the confidence to make a decision on my first apartment in Manhattan (and feel great about it afterward). Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and kind-- he was the best case apartment guru to guide someone through confronting the rental market for the first time. He made my search very painless and expedited my signing a lease; I can''t stress how much that made the experience working with Bob all the more worthwhile.
July 2018 by Milena Rankovic
Bob Brooks is the BEST broker around!!! He was the ONLY agent to see me the same day I called. I was doing a big move from Cali to New York and he helped me through the entire process. When I arrived for my appointment, he had a list of places ready to be shown that day. He is so kind and very impressive. He got the apt that was perfect for me. He even helped me figure out the commute to my campus. He made everything really easy being alone in New York as a college student. He also spoke to my mom and help bring everything together. Everything was all settle in 2 days. I am very grateful for him and I will be recommending him to everyone I know!
May 2018 by Christine Pettis
Finding an apt in NYC can be scary, but it doesn''t have to be. Find yourself a Bob. Quick to respond, deeply understanding of my unique needs, and ready to deliver. Bob will advocate for you and genuinely try to match you with the right place. Even though I don’t have a very big budget, Bob treated me like a friend. Thank you so much for helping me!
May 2018 by Haithum Nokta
After attempting to work with several other brokers, I felt disappointed and hopeless. Enter Bob. He genuinely went out of his way to advocate for us and deliver solutions. When other brokers said no, Bob said yes. He will make the effort to really connect you with the right apartment. He will work around your schedule and find the “diamond in the rough”. Thank you very much, Bob!
May 2018 by Steven Mellina
?Bob quite simply is the man! Within 24 hours of contacting Bob, I went from extremely stressed by the NYC market to signing for a beautiful place on the UES. Bob has a great energy, is always available to talk, really listens to what you''re saying and can hone in on exactly what you''re looking for. He does not treat his clients as such, he embraces you like an old friend. No matter what you''re looking for Bob can find. He is extremely knowledgeable of the NYC market. Prior to our meeting, about 10 hours before we meet, he had already sifted through over 100 listings. I cannot recommend Bob any higher!
May 2018 by Brandon Paris
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Bob took care of all our needs from the second the initial meeting started right through to the end. You would be hard-pressed to find a more knowledgeable and thorough agent. He worked tirelessly to get us our first choice of apartment in an amazing location at a great price. He took the time to show us each apartment, answer all our questions, and even stayed late so that we could get all our paperwork in order. A true professional, he helped turn what would have otherwise been an intimidating process into an enjoyable and exciting atmosphere. I cannot recommend him enough - if you want to work with the best around, accept no substitute. He did a fantastic job making himself available no matter the time and provided emotional support when things got stressful. Truly exceptional service!
May 2018 by Adrian Mellina
From the 1st conversation I knew Bob would find the perfect apartment. He answered every question, always accessible and made the process seamless. Found the perfect apartment and a friend as well. Can’t thank Bob enough. Adrian
May 2018 by Vlad L.
Bob was great. He has great energy and puts love and care into each of his deals. Got us a great deal in midtown west. Responds to all inquiries promptly and is overall very helpful and informative. Highly recommended. Will definitely go through him the next time I need an apartment.
May 2018 by Justin L.
Robert is a fantastic agent, and I find it unfortunate that I can''t use stronger adjectives for fear of sounding hyperbolic or disingenuous. Bob does not beat around the bush, which is a quality I''ve encountered countless times in many other agents.. To start, he arrived at our destination early (we arrived roughly 5 minutes early to find a tall man waiting at the door with a huge smile on his face) and took us in after a 5 second introduction. He proceeded to show us 3 apartments, and amazingly enough, our biggest problem was choosing which one to sign. What really sold me on Bob, though, is what he said to me as he was walking away: "If you want to get the deal done tonight, let me know. Whatever needs to be done for you to be happy and sign, just let me know and we''ll get it done. Tonight. I''ll work late for you if you want me to." That small quote essentially captures Bob''s energy and motivation which, to me, were the absolutely definitive selling points. It goes without saying that all the basics (discussing broker''s fee, paperwork, etc.) were covered seamlessly as well. All in all, Bob''s fantastic both as an agent and a person- he''ll get the job done. Just be warned that there will be hugs at the end (he really does insists on these), so be prepared once you sign.
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