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stanleymontfort 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 | 𝟰𝟮𝟬 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟰𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 🏡🎨 | $𝟮,𝟳𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 Deal Story: ROI in real estate isn't just about the dollar and cents, there's also an ROI on how your home makes you feel. Representing 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿, this sale was a win for both sides—the seller walked away with 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 $𝟳𝟬𝟬𝗞 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 than they originally paid, while the buyers secured a home that will grow their equity over time. I was introduced to the buyers through a friend and first met them at their previous home. What stood out immediately? Their love for the arts. As we talked about the market, I had a strong feeling that 𝟰𝟮𝟬 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟰𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁—with its 𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆-𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲—could be a perfect fit. But I wanted them to explore their options, so we toured Harlem, Brooklyn, and LIC before they ultimately came back to the home I initially suggested. Now, the walls that once held an incredible collection are ready for new masterpieces. Looking forward to seeing what kind of art will fill this space next. If you're looking for a home that truly fits your lifestyle, let’s talk. 📩 #NYCRealEstate #JustSold #HarlemTownhouse #LuxuryRealEstate #ArtAndRealEstate #KehindeWiley #ManhattanHomes #SmartInvestments

stanleymontfort 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 | 𝟰𝟮 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟵𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 🏙️✨ | $𝟯,𝟰𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 Deal Story: Some deals move fast when the right opportunity comes along. After months of searching with my investor client, we found 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲—a prime property 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸. The moment we toured it, he submitted an offer 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆, and just 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁. Now, the next phase begins. Myself and 𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗶 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮 will be working closely with him on the renovation, positioning this property for a future sale 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝟴-𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀. Excited to see this one transform. If you're looking for smart investment opportunities, let’s connect. 📩 #NYCRealEstate #JustSold #CentralParkWest #LuxuryInvestments #ManhattanRealEstate #SmartInvestments #NYCPropertyDeals

stanleymontfort 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 | 𝟲𝟳 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟴𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 #𝟯𝟮 🏡✨ | $𝟭,𝟭𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 Deal Story: Some homes hold more than just value—they carry history. After 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 in the same family, this Upper West Side apartment hit the market and immediately drew attention, pulling in 𝟵 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀. In the end, the right buyers came along, and at $𝟭.𝟭𝗠, it was the perfect match. Selling a home with this much history is never just a transaction—it’s about finding the right fit. Grateful to have helped my clients close this chapter and excited for the new owners to start theirs. Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s talk. 📩 #NYCRealEstate #JustSold #UpperWestSide #ManhattanHomes #NYCLiving #HistoricHomes #NYCInvestments

stanleymontfort 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 | 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 🏡✨ | $𝟭,𝟮𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 Deal Story: Some deals just make sense—this was one of them. Three friends came together with a plan: find a home that not only works for them but also generates cash flow. After exploring the city, we locked in the perfect fit—𝗮 𝟯-𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 (a rare find in NYC). At $𝟭.𝟮𝗠, this was a smart investment that starts paying for itself from day one. Excited to see them grow their portfolio, and looking forward to helping them on their next purchase when the time is right! If you’re looking for a home that also works as an investment, let’s connect. 📩 #NYCRealEstate #JustSold #BrooklynHomes #CashFlowProperties #MultiUnitInvesting #SmartInvestments #RealEstateMoves #WealthThroughRealEstate

stanleymontfort 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 | 𝟯𝟲𝟲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 💼🏙️ | $𝟮,𝟵𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 Every deal has a story, and this one was all about strategy. Representing 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿, we worked through a unique 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗼𝘄𝗻 structure that ended in a win for all parties involved. The seller walked away with an 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, and the buyer, with their business model, is on track for 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝟯𝟬% 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹—a solid investment move. After some construction and cash flowing the property, they officially closed at $𝟮.𝟵𝗠, securing a strong asset for the future. Deals like this take vision, planning, and execution. Excited to see what’s next for both the seller and buyer. If you're looking to maximize your sale or make the right investment, let’s connect. 📩 #NYCRealEstate #JustSold #HarlemRealEstate #SmartInvestments #LeaseToOwn #RealEstateDeals #CashFlowProperties #NYCLuxuryRealEstate

stanleymontfort Looking for a unique spot on the Upper West Side? Check out 542 Cathedral Parkway. This 25-foot wide, mixed-use building offers three free-market apartments and a cellar office space. It’s low-maintenance, with tenants covering their own heat and electric—perfect for both investors and those looking for a new place to call home. One of the standout features is the 6,874 square feet of unused air rights, giving you room to expand. Designed by G. Phillip Smith & Douglas Thompson, the building is already set up for two more floors and an elevator addition. Location-wise, you’re just a block from Riverside Park and close to the 110th Street subway station. You’ve got Columbia University, Morningside Park, and Central Park all within easy reach. Whether you’re investing or looking to live in a prime spot, 542 Cathedral Parkway is worth a closer look. Offered Price: $4,950,000

stanleymontfort Just steps from Central Park, the Townhouse at 76 West 105th Street offers a perfect blend of modern design and prime location. Designed by Murat Mutlu, a protégé of Zaha Hadid, this four-level home is part of a private two-unit condominium and spans 4,232 square feet of thoughtfully crafted space. The first floor welcomes you with an open chef’s kitchen, a dramatic double-height dining room, and a 20-foot glass wall that leads to your own private patio and yard—ideal for outdoor dining or relaxing. Head up to the second floor, where you’ll find a spacious great room and a secondary en suite bedroom. The top floor is all about the primary suite, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, ample closet space, and a luxurious bathroom with radiant heated floors and a pedestal tub. The lower level is incredibly versatile—perfect for a home gym, media room, or office, all lit by a unique skylight. Plus, a private elevator connects all four levels, making it easy to move around. Located in the heart of Manhattan Valley, you’re close to Columbia University, top-notch dining, and all the culture the Upper West Side has to offer. With Central Park as your backyard and easy access to multiple subway lines, this townhouse offers a lifestyle that’s both convenient and connected. If you’re looking for a modern home in a vibrant neighborhood, 76 West 105th Street might just be the perfect fit. Offered Price: $4,750,000 #UpperWestSide #NYCLiving #TownhouseLife

stanleymontfort The townhouse at 544 West 148th St in Harlem is officially in contract — and we secured the deal before it even hit the market. I was prepping to list it, but we locked in a buyer ahead of time. This 2-family home features 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, and over 4,000 square feet of beautifully renovated space. It’s got high-end finishes, exposed brick, gas fireplaces, herringbone floors, and a smart home system that works with Apple/Android to control everything remotely, from the keyless entry to the HVAC. There’s also a 1-bedroom unit with its own washer/dryer, perfect for rental or guests. Located in Hamilton Heights, it’s just steps from Riverbank State Park and a quick commute to midtown. Offered Price: $2,699,000 #townhouse #townhouses #brownstones #nycrealestate #newyorkcity #realestateagent #nycrealestateagent #brownstone #rowhouse #rowhouses #historichomes #realestateinvesting #realtor #nycrealtor #nycbuildings #realestateinvestor

stanleymontfort Looking for an incredible deal in Harlem? Check out 2040 Madison Ave, one of the best-priced 2-unit brownstones in the area! This stunning property has been fully gut-renovated, blending classic charm with modern luxury. Perfectly situated on Madison Avenue, just steps from Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and all the vibrant spots that make Central Harlem special. Whether you’re dreaming of a custom home or looking for a prime investment, this brownstone offers endless possibilities. Let’s chat about how you can make this your new address! 🏡✨ Offered Price: $2,250,000 #townhouse #townhouses #brownstones #nycrealestate #newyorkcity #realestateagent #nycrealestateagent #brownstone #rowhouse #rowhouses #historichomes #realestateinvesting #realtor #nycrealtor #nycbuildings #realestateinvestor

stanleymontfort Just listed the perfect blend of history and luxury at 420 West 144th Street in Hamilton Heights! 🏡✨ This gorgeous 1897 townhouse, designed by Neville & Bagge, is all about timeless elegance with a touch of modern flair. With 4 floors of living space, 4 bedrooms, and some seriously cool features like 3 gas fireplaces and 1950s chandeliers, this place is made for anyone who loves a mix of old and new. The chef’s kitchen? It’s got a Wolf range, Sub-Zero fridge, and all the details that make cooking a dream. Plus, the garden and terraces are perfect for chilling or hosting friends. Living here means you’re in the heart of Harlem’s vibrant scene, with quick access to the A, B, C, D, and 1 subway lines, and just minutes from 125th Street’s shopping and dining. If you’re into history with a modern twist, this is the spot. Let’s chat about making this stunning home yours! 🗝 Offered Price: $3,199,000 #townhouse #townhouses #brownstones #nycrealestate #newyorkcity #realestateagent #nycrealestateagent #brownstone #rowhouse #rowhouses #historichomes #realestateinvesting #realtor #nycrealtor #nycbuildings #realestateinvestor

stanleymontfort Hey everyone! We just slashed $150,000 off the price of that stunning townhouse at 475 West 144th St! If you’ve been dreaming of owning a piece of Harlem history, this might be your perfect chance. This Neoclassical, Romanesque Revival gem, built back in 1896 by Neville & Bagge, is right in the heart of Hamilton Heights near Sugar Hill. With 7 spacious bedrooms, 4 baths, and a charming garden unit with its own entrance, this place is packed with character. Imagine original wood-carved stairways, ornate moldings, and those classic doors that showcase 19th-century charm. And the location couldn’t be better. You’re close to the A, B, C, D, and 1 trains, with 125th Street’s amazing shops, restaurants, and more just minutes away. This price drop is a game-changer. If you’ve been thinking about making a move, now’s the time to check it out! 🏡 #HarlemLiving #PriceDrop #YourNewHome #NYCTownhouse #townhouse #townhouses #brownstones #nycrealestate #newyorkcity #realestateagent #nycrealestateagent #brownstone #rowhouse #rowhouses #historichomes #realestateinvesting #realtor #nycrealtor #nycbuildings #realestateinvestor

stanleymontfort Hey checkout 108 West 114th St #4B, it’s a cozy, renovated 1-bedroom co-op right in the heart of Harlem. The place has original hardwood floors, high ceilings, and plenty of closet space, all in a layout that just feels right. You’re just a few blocks from Central Park, Marcus Garvey Park, and Morningside Park, so there’s no shortage of green space. Plus, getting around is easy with the #2, 3, C, and B trains nearby. The best part? You’re right near “Restaurant Row,” where you can hit up spots like Lido’s, Melba’s, and Blvd Bistro whenever you’re craving something good. And with Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Target close by, you’ve got all your shopping covered. This spot is turn-key, move-in ready, and just waiting for someone to make it home. There are income restrictions, so just keep that in mind if you’re interested. If you’ve been thinking about making Harlem your home, this is a good opportunity! 🏡 #HarlemLiving #NYCApartments #YourNextHome