About Manhattan Boutique Real Estate
Local Expertise and Networks with Global Knowledge
We differentiate ourselves in the New York City (NYC) condominium, cooperative and townhouse markets by how we work with our buyers, sellers, renters, and landlords. Utilizing our global knowledge and real estate expertise, we personalize our service to each of our client’s specific needs. We have represented individuals and corporations from all over the U.S. and over 50 different countries. Manhattan Boutique Real Estate (MBRE NY) is a member of The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY). Joan Brothers, President, has been featured in “Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate”. Our team has 75 years of experience and has completed over $500 million in real estate transactions.
We Go Beyond the Deal
The NYC real estate market is unique. Our clients rely on us to address fundamental needs as well as more complicated needs such as how to maximize the value of their NYC real estate. Our value-added network includes connecting you, our client, to expert accountants, attorneys, bankers, contractors, architects, school consultants, and more.
We Lead to Success
With an eye on global news and local trends combined with market expertise, we educate our clients on what makes NYC neighborhoods and properties special.
We Value Long Term Relationships
We take great pride in guiding our clients through a smooth “process” to realize their real estate vision. We continue our relationships long after the deal is done.
See our Standard Operating Procedure here.
Let Us Introduce You to Our World of Manhattan Luxury Real Estate
Media that highlight Joan Brothers and Manhattan Boutique Real Estate
- Durst Organization scores new Empire State Development HQ at 655 Third Ave, nypost.com, August 6, 2023
- MBRE Expands Services to Service Clients with International Locations using Worldwide Consortium, abc27.com, Apr 22, 2023
- DEI and ESG in Commercial Real Estate Gets Support from CRESDA and MBRE, pix11.com, Apr 22, 2023
- Women Entrepreneurs Having It All and Fulfilling Their Dreams is Possible, fox8.com, Apr 21, 2023
- Savvy Investors Know Homeowning is a Vehicle for Building Wealth, pix11.com, February 28, 2023
- Manhattan Boutique Real Estate Earns Best of Manhattan Award and Place in Business Hall of Fame, CBS, February 21, 2023
- Joan Brothers is Proud to be part of CRESDA’s Impact on Commercial Real Estate Diversity, ABC 8 News, February 15, 2023
- We Are All About Our Clients – Manhattan Boutique Real Estate, gosolo.subkit.com, December 20, 2022
- Manhattan Boutique Real Estate (MBRE) Joins International Consortium, cbs17.com, September 23, 2022
- Alumni Spotlight Named Joan Brothers As One of 2022’s Top 50 University Alumni in Real Estate, cbs17.com, September 16, 2022
- The Top 50 University Alumni in Real Estate of 2022, alumnispotlight.com, August 8, 2022
- Success Again! Manhattan Boutique Real Estate Receives 2022 Best of Manhattan Award, usnationaltimes.com, April 7, 2022
- Joan Brothers, President of Smart NY Solutions nominated for Women in Technology Award, smallbusinessesinthenews.com, January 26, 2022
- Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who, April 05, 2021
- New York Real Estate Prices, Phoenix TV, HK and China Interview, February 19, 2021
- Manhattan Boutique Real Estate Receives 2020 Best of Manhattan Award, Connecticut Chronicle, July 16, 2020
- Women In Business Leading the Way – Pink Shoe Sister Promo, Klein Creative Media, Jun 23, 2020
- “COVID-19 vs. Business with Joan Brothers”, smallbusinesstrendsetters.com, May 29,2020
- Female Entrepreneurship Webinar, Life Mastery Foundation May 12, 2020
- “Stories of Women & Resilience”, A Lighter Soul Podcast with Angela Moore, May 11, 2020
- Book Providing Insights from Certified Women Business Leaders on obstacles or barriers that Women Business Leaders face Hits Amazon Best Seller List, marketwatch.com, April 27, 2020
- Women in Business Leading the Way, Book Co-author T&S Publishing, April 14, 2020
- A Long -Term Perspective, Back2Basics Podcast, April 12, 2019
- New York luxury home transactions, market awaits, Phoenix TV Interview, April 8, 2020
- Women in Business Leading the Way Webinar, COVID-19 Panel Discussion, April 1, 2020
- Purchasing and Investing in New York City Real Estate, Two Chics in the City podcast, March 3, 2020
- Manhattan Boutique Real Estate Receives 2019 Best of Manhattan Award, manhattan.2019localfavoritenotice.net – November 16, 2019
- Three Junior-Fours on the East Side. Which Did They Choose?, nytimes.com – September 19, 2019
- NY Real Estate Market is affected by the decline of Chinese customers, Phoenix TV – July 3, 2019
- Manhattan Boutique Real Estate Supports A Painting Artist from China, abc-7.com – May 2, 2019
- Top 21 Ways to Find a Realtor from the Pros, FitsmallBusiness.com
- Top 25 Tips for Selling a Rental Property From the Pros, FitsmallBusiness.com
- 4 Ways The Real Estate Market Changes After Labor Day, Trulia.com and Yahoo Finance
- Joan Brothers, President of Manhattan Boutique Real Estate Speaks on Going Beyond the Deal, Business Innovators
- What to Know About Asian Homebuyers, New Home Source Professional
- Manhattan Boutique Real Estate and Joan Brothers Joins the Graduating Class of MWBE Affordable Housing Developers Approved to Work with New York City!, NYC Housing Prevention & Development (HPD)
- Manhattan Boutique Real Estate Gets Distinction of Being Approved as Best for NYC, PR Log
- HSBC in the United States “face” to Suspend Payment of Real Estate Loans to Chinese Citizens, Finance.q.q.com of China’s Tencent
- How To Spot Homes For Sale With Investor Potential, Trulia
- New York Bilingual Foreign Brokerage Moves to Chinese Buyers, Wall Street Journal’s Mansion Global
- Manhattan Boutique Real Estate Joins South China’s Leading Luxury Property Show, PR Log
- Supply and Demand Affects the Housing Market, NWI The Times
- Real Estate Slogans – 25 Examples From The Pros, Fit Small Business
- Collapsing Ruble has Wealthy Russians Scrambling to Invest in the U.S., Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch
- Today’s Newly Empowered Realtor, Zuora
- Moving out? Don’t Forget About the Credit Cards, Creditcards.com and Yahoo Finance
- Foreigners Gobble Up US Residential Real Estate, Epoch Times
- MR Residential — Mann Report Residential October 2013 (Mann report highlight of MBRE 2013), Mann Report
- Manhattan Boutique Real Estate Celebrates Its Official Launch, Newsday and PR Web
- How Did You Come up with your Business Name, CEO Blognation
- Joan Brothers Highlighted on Crains, Crains New York
- Chinese Paying Cash for US homes, China Daily
- The New York Real Estate Market Starts To Climb – What Now? PR Log
- Sutton Area Community Has Its First Ever “Taste of Sutton” – Finds Success, PR Log
- Homebuyers flock to Flushing, China Daily
- NYU to Offer Chinese Classes for Real Estate Brokers, World Journal
- Residential Deals of the Month, The Real Deal
- To the United States to buy a house, World Journal
- Broker’s Love Chinese People!, World Journal
- Wealthy Beijingers buy foreign homes, China Daily
- Chinese are buying in the US, Soufun
- Social-media needs spur student hires, Crains New York
- Manhattan Global Properties and the UN, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate
- Q&A with Joan Brothers- New York City Real Estate, Phoenix TV 2010
- Chinese buyers in New York, “Gold Rush”, QQ Finance 2008
- Real Estate in the United States, Phoenix TV 2007
- Investment in Real Estate, Phoenix TV 2006
- Joan and Bill Brothers Interview AboutNYC Real Estate, CCTV 2006
Associations and Organizations we are proud to support and have supported in the past:
- Asia Society – Asian Art Fair
- Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC)
- Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA)
- Beekman Hill International School, NYC
- Best for NYC
- Better Business Bureau
- Big Sisters Big Brothers of NYC
- Certified Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Supplier Diversity and Corporate Relocations Specialist
- China Investment Group of NY (CIG)
- Chinese Real Estate Association (CHREA)
- CIVITAS
- Conscious Capitalism New York – Founding Member
- Dun & Bradstreet – Verified Business Information
- Hispanics in Real Estate & Construction
- JD Basketball
- Luxe Places – Exclusive Member (New York City), Consortium of Boutique Firms Worldwide
- Luxury Real Estate
- Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
- Marquis Who’s Who
- National Association of Professional Women
- NYC Small Business Services
- NYS MLS, an NAR affiliated MLS
- Pinoy relief benefit 2014
- Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
- Real Estate Negotation Institute (RENI)
- Realtor.com
- Founding Member of REBSEA (Real Estate & Business Social Enterprises Association) *
- SigFinance
- Sutton Area Community (SAC) -Taste of Sutton 2014
- World Journal
- World Trade Registers
- Wounded Warriors (just 2 guys org)
* Manhattan Boutique Real Estate donates to our client’s designated charity or cause.