NYC Commercial Real Estate Investment Property Brokers

2,350

Buildings Sold

$22B

Total Building Sales

82M

Total Square Feet Sold

40+ YR

CRE Experience

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A Bob Knakal Company

Our dedication has been, and will always be, to put the client’s best interests first! If you would like to take advantage of the unparalleled experience we offer, please call, text or email us as we would love to work with you.

We are a new venture that provides capital markets transaction and consulting services to property owners. It is a company founded by Bob Knakal, one of the most recognized and accomplished investment sales brokers in the United States. As has been Bob's operating practice since 1984, in the investment sales arena, the company will only represent sellers, will only work exclusively, and will only sell properties in New York City. Consulting services will be provided to all market participants.

New Book by Bob Knakal & Rod Santomassimo

Selling Buildings

A must-read for brokers and investors ready to maximize prices and profits in commercial real estate.

Selling Buildings delivers practical strategies from two of the most respected names in the industry — Bob Knakal, with over $22B in closed sales, and Rod Santomassimo, founder of The Massimo Group.Learn how to dominate your niche, drive competitive bidding, and build a sustainable, high-performing CRE business.

BKREA Advantage

Exclusively Representing Sellers, Only

Seller-Only Focus: We exclusively represent sellers in every transaction to ensure their interests are our sole priority.
No Conflicts: This approach eliminates any conflicts of interest that may arise from dual representation.
‍Maximum Results: By focusing only on sellers, we can fully maximize property exposure and achieve the best possible sale price and terms.

Creating seller leverage

Experience: With insight from 2,350 transactions, we've seen every tactic buyers use to gain an edge.
Defense: We've successfully countered each of those tactics to protect our clients’ interests.
Leverage: Our expertise consistently creates leverage and strategic advantages for sellers.

Exclusively New York City

Exclusivity: Unlike others who’ve shifted to out-of-state deals, we’ve remained fully committed to New York City.
Focus: For over 40 years, our focus has been 100% NYC — no distractions, no diversions.
Presence: Every minute of every day, we are actively working within the five boroughs.

Most Insightful / Largest Buyers List

Insight: We maintain the largest and most insightful buyer list, complete with detailed qualitative notes on each prospect.
Exposure: Our process ensures maximum property exposure, regardless of buyer identity or affiliation.
Premium Pricing: Our sole focus is securing the best possible price and terms for the seller.

Proven Track Record

Performance: Our proven approach has delivered exceptional results for decades, consistently outperforming industry standards.
Validation: A 2006–2007 appraisal by Miller Cicero found our strategy achieved prices 31.5% higher on average than competitors.
Consistency: We continue to apply the same successful methods today, adapted to current market conditions.

Client Focused

Dedication: Our entire process is centered on achieving the best possible outcomes for each individual client.

Reputation: We’ve built a track record of success, with hundreds of satisfied clients who can attest to our results.

Outcome: Our goal is always to ensure sellers walk away from the closing table with the highest price and most favorable terms.

AI-Enabled

Innovation: We are an AI-enabled commercial real estate investment sales firm, leveraging technology to enhance client decision-making.
Intelligence: Our use of advanced analytics provides clients with the widest range of strategic options and deeper market understanding.
Insight: AI empowers us to interpret cutting-edge market data, delivering insights never before accessible in the industry.

Flexible Listing Agreements

Flexibility: We work exclusively on listings but offer flexible agreement terms tailored to each client’s needs.
Control: Every client receives a 20-day cancellation provision that can be exercised at any time, for any reason.
Confidence: Our confidence in delivering exceptional service allows us to offer this flexibility without hesitation.

Cooperating Broker Outreach

Collaboration: BKREA is returning to its roots by offering co-broking opportunities on many of our exclusive listings with outside brokers.
Strategic: This approach, which benefits the seller, has been overlooked by many brokerages but remains a key strategy for us.
Transparency: We will proactively engage with the brokerage community on all relevant listings to ensure transparency and a level playing field for every buyer.

Services

Property Sales

Seller-Only Representation: We exclusively represent property owners in New York City, continuing Bob’s 40-year tradition of working solely for sellers—no dual agency, no conflicts of interest.
Client-First Approach: Every decision is made with the seller’s best interest in mind, ensuring full transparency, strategic focus, and complete alignment with client goals.
Maximum Value Strategy: Our singular objective is to achieve the highest possible price and most favorable terms, with every step designed to deliver optimal results.

Note Sales

Specialized Expertise: We provide consulting and sales services to banks and lenders, focusing exclusively on non-performing loans collateralized by New York City real estate.
Decades of Experience: Bob has been active in note sales since the Savings and Loan Crisis of the early 1990s, bringing unmatched insight into distressed asset transactions.
Bankruptcy Support: We offer guidance through the bankruptcy process and connect clients with seasoned legal experts to navigate complex proceedings.

Valuations

Complimentary Valuations: We provide Broker Opinions of Value (BOVs) at no cost to NYC property owners considering a sale, offering clarity before entering the market.
Practical Insights: While not formal MAI appraisals, our BOVs include detailed comparable data and market insights to support decision-making.
Estate Tax Support: For estate planning purposes, we offer BOVs historically accepted by the IRS—these specialized valuations are provided on a paid basis.

Consultations

Expert Advisory: We offer consulting services to real estate market participants, delivering specialized insight on brokerage issues, valuations, TDRs, and historic façade easements.
Strategic Guidance: Our team provides support on complex matters including 1031 exchanges, Section 467 structuring, and land arbitration services.
Lender Support: We advise banks and financial institutions on non-performing loans, drawing from decades of experience in distressed asset strategy.

Market Reports

Depth of Data: We deliver the most comprehensive market reports in the industry, leveraging proprietary datasets—many dating back to 1984.
Proven Methodology: Our consistent analytical approach, maintained for over 40 years, ensures accuracy, integrity, and reliability.
Market Clarity: These reports provide clear, actionable insight into pricing trends, fluctuations, and long-term market behavior.

Land Arbitration

Historical Data: We leverage detailed land sale records dating back to 1984, offering unmatched insight into market share and opaque transactions.
Trusted Expertise: Bob Knakal serves as a key resource in land arbitration cases, bringing decades of firsthand experience and credibility.
Arbitration Success: Our deep knowledge of transaction-level details has led to a strong track record of success in complex arbitration matters.

Property types

Elevator Apartment Buildings

Walkup Apartment Buildings

Office Buildings

Development Sites

Conversions

User Properties

Parking Properties

Retail Properties

Unsold Shares

Mission

We believe that property owners deserve the highest and most sophisticated level of advocacy and representation. We are committed to building upon our tradition of exclusively representing owners, delivering superior results, and creating an industry leading position by adapting to present market conditions and integrating unparalleled old-school analog databases with cutting edge artificial intelligence technology.

Strategy

We serve our clients with distinction, provide personal and professional growth for our people, and are a positive force in the communities we touch, while always embracing our values of passion, integrity, excellence and responsibility.

Testimonials from clients

We guarantee the best results for each and every client:

Seller of 200 East 59th Street

Haejin Baek, Barclays Capital

Bob Knakal and his team did everything they said they would do and more to produce outstanding results for us.
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Gary Barnett, Extell Development

Seller of 341 East 62nd Street

If you are selling a development site in New York City, you must speak to Bob and his team.
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Steve Benjamin, The Dermot Company

Seller of 40-41 Union Street

Bob Knakal is a successful entrepreneur and salesman, but is also a quality person who cares a lot about what he is doing and the people around him.
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Nick Bienstock, Savanna Partners

Seller of 1516-1518 First Avenue

The price Bob achieved for us was in excess of his valuation and we are extremely pleased with the quality of the execution we received here.
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Richard Born, BD Hotels

Seller of 3111 New Hyde Park Road

We wanted a broker who knew the land market cold and would work tirelessly on our behalf. Bob Knakal did just that!
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David Brause, Brause Realty

Seller of 36-38 Hudson Street

Bob is a wonderful psychiatrist and chess player as he encourages the parties to come to agreement regardless of the hurdles every deal faces.
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Knakal Affiliate Program (KAP)

Knakal Affiliate Program or KAP is designed to help you expand your professional network, and business, and generate a new income stream. As a member of the KAP, you will be included in a group that will facilitate referrals and collaborations between brokers and firms, to serve clients in the best ways possible.

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Maximizing Commercial Property Owner’s Sales Prices in NYC Since 1984!