Ian Katz at Compass

Ian Katz at Compass Ian Katz is an award-winning real estate broker focused on luxury residential sales in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

05/17/2026

A note from the field: What I am seeing in our business and in the market in general is that we are in for an extended Spring market and a busier summer as sellers and buyers shake off the colder weather and geopolitical uncertainty and begin to transact.

Additionally, the rental market is looking as tight as ever, which I predict will continue to bring more first time buyers into the purchase market as the year progresses.

Stay tuned for more intel and opinions from the field! 🔬

05/08/2026

We have been very busy hosting interested buyers at our new exclusive on the Upper East Side, and it’s no mystery why!

Once you turn the corner into this fully gut-renovated two bedroom on the and catch the Southern and Western exposures, you are greeted with breathtaking views that truly captivate and mesmerize.

301 East 87th Street, 23D
2 bedrooms || 1 bathroom
LP: $1,075,000

Finishes, views and room to grow in the heart of the Upper East Side.

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This morning we launched a brand-new listing on the Upper East Side, and this home is truly a special standout! 😍😍 If yo...
04/30/2026

This morning we launched a brand-new listing on the Upper East Side, and this home is truly a special standout! 😍😍

If you have been working with clients searching on the UES this Spring, you know just how hard it is to find a gut renovated true 2-bedroom at the low-$1Ms price point - ESPECIALLY a home with high-floor views, private outdoor space and a full suite of amenities!

301 East 87th Street, 23D is a sun-blasted corner two bedroom home that recently underwent a gut renovation, offering its new owner a beautifully finished, move-in ready home with the rare combination of wow-factor views and premium finishes at its price point. The kitchen, bathroom, floors, doors, trim, millwork, and closets are all newly executed with precision and quality, leaving the new owner nothing to do but move in and bask in the new - and the view! 💎💎

And the icing on the cake? A private corner balcony overlooking the panoramic cityscape to the South and West, serving as the perfect perch for a morning breakfast or sunset cocktails.

All in a full-service doorman building in a perfect location in the heart of the Upper East Side.

2 bedrooms || 1 bathrooms
LP: $1,075,000

Open house appointments begin this weekend.
Reach out to us for details!

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04/19/2026

The Spring market so far?

It’s a “scarcity and quality” market.

Properties that are harder to source, clearly and explainably priced, done for a ‘26 buyer’s lifestyle and/or aesthetic eye, and in “put down roots” locations are super busy.

Those with any unanswered questions, locational trade-offs or other “unsolved mysteries” are fairing less well.

Here are some quick observations. Stay tuned for more insights as the 2026 Spring market continues to unfold.

03/21/2026

You read that right — 12 foot ceilings. 🤤

We are honored to present this new to market, one-of-a-kind, comprehensively renovated Classic 7 on the Upper West Side.

Four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, formal living room, enormous family room, butler’s pantry, central HVAC and more, all in an architecturally significant pre-war co-op on West End.

895 West End Avenue, 1B
4 bedrooms || 4 bathrooms
LP: $2,895,000

A home built for generations. Showings begin this weekend.

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Just moments ago, we listed one of our favorite pre-war Classic Sevens ever: a home exquisitely renovated with utmost r...
03/19/2026

Just moments ago, we listed one of our favorite pre-war Classic Sevens ever: a home exquisitely renovated with utmost respect for, and preservation of, a century of provenance.

895 West End Avenue, 1B is a completely renovated Classic Seven with four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, formal living room, enormous family room, butler’s pantry and more, all in an architecturally significant pre-war co-op on West End Avenue.

Discretely elevated above the street and graced by extraordinary 12-foot, 3-inch ceilings, this elegant pre-war home underwent a comprehensive renovation by its current owners, honoring it’s timeless charm and sprawling classic configuration, all while incorporating top-shelf finishes and central A/C to optimize the home for modern living and entertaining.

4 bedrooms || 4 bathrooms
LP: $2,895,000

Private appointments begin this weekend.
Reach out to us for details!

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03/06/2026

Taking a quick moment today to reflect on capital assessments in NYC condos and co-ops.

More than half of resale listings these days make mention of one or more assessments, so these are always being discussed at showers, during offer negotiations, and through due diligence.

With an aging housing stock, these are inevitable in nearly every building. Whether an assessment is a red flag is case by case and depends on the bigger picture.

Buildings that have a medium to long term plan to address aging infrastructure to improve curb appeal and satisfy local laws, while budgeting conservatively and spreading financial obligations over time in a wise manner, will come out ahead over the next decade.

Early ‘26 snaps.. 📸
02/21/2026

Early ‘26 snaps.. 📸

02/18/2026

As Spring selling season nears here in New York City, and we have begun the detailed process of preparing new properties for the market, we are bringing you behind the scenes on our listing process, and what goes into a successful launch.

First and foremost, nailing photography and videography is an absolute must. The focus is on fully original and curated content that puts the right emphasize on the aspirational, unique and emotional elements of the property — the can’t miss, the vignettes and special moments that set a property apart in the marketplace.

Our relationships with top photographers, producers, drone pilots and rendering services are put to thorough use in the prep process, and we typically produce a several hundred MB of listing content in order to assemble just the right mix of photos, video, and more.

As an example, we captured multiple angles of drone footage to deploy in various media and listing destinations to emphasize the one of a kind terrace featured in our sold listing at 167 Clinton Street, #3.

This property went viral and sold for $400,000 over ask, in part due to our deliberate and comprehensive content shoots shot over multiple days in and around the home.

Stay tuned for more BTS soon!

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02/13/2026

Open permits are the NYC deal hang-up du jour!

Since all participants in a deal will care about an open permit, even if the seller didn’t open it themselves, it is worthwhile to be proactive and either secure permit close-outs with DOB before closing, or agree to reasonable and sufficient escrows to handle the problem post-close.

Both buyers and sellers want to stay on schedule and enjoy their next home, and being transparent, diligent and collaborative on this topic — working with attorneys and expeditors to solve problems — will keep our market happy and liquid.

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