When it comes to buying or selling property in New York, selecting the right real estate specialist, one with seasoned experience, marketing expertise, negotiating savvy and a proven record of closed deals, is crucial to your success. A leading residential sales and rental broker in Manhattan for over 22 years, Brian Paylago is that professional and more. Brian's tremendous patience, dedication and persistence in getting deals done have helped navigate clients seamlessly through NYC's complex real estate market with great success. The happy buyers and sellers who have benefitted from his service feel wholeheartedly that they "could not have picked a better broker," and that his "confidence, enthusiasm and pride in his work made the daunting real estate experience much more bearable." Considered by his clients as the go-to resource for all things real estate, Brian has effortlessly closed deals in many Manhattan neighborhoods stretching from Battery Park to Harlem, from the far west to east sides of town. As a Manhattan resident for 24 years, he knows the city intimately from professional and personal perspectives, and is well qualified to educate clients both on places to live and where to go for fun in NYC. Brian's reputation as a true pro in the business has been built on his tireless work ethic and attention to detail that doesn't quit. He is fully committed to not only matching clients with perfect properties, but to negotiating deals that make all sides of the table walk away satisfied. That's why he enjoys the great relationships he does with tenants, landlords, buyers, sellers, co-workers and peers alike. Though he takes his work very seriously, Brian's positive attitude and friendly, easygoing manner also win the hearts of clients, and help alleviate stress throughout the process. Born in the Philippines and raised in New Jersey, Brian is a tried and true New Yorker currently living in the Garment/Fashion District area, better known as Hudson Yards. With his entire career focused on New York City real estate, he has become a master at the art of the sale, and the epitome of what quality customer service is all about. When not intently focused on work, Brian enjoys trying all the new things NYC has to offer, beach volleyball, skiing, swimming, museums, travel, and most of all, spending time with his husband, John, and their two Labrador Retrievers, Shadow & Sunny.