Yesim Ak

Distinctive Homes. Sophisticated Advisory. She views real estate as the embodiment of the good life, and loves to discover spaces for her clients.

Yesim Ak, known as the go to for creating curated and exceptional experiences offers responsive representation, is a tough negotiator, and quickly grasps market trends and client needs while upholding a commitment to integrity at all times. Within the first eighteen months of starting her career Yesim sold over $50m in investment properties. Now, with over seven years in the industry, Yesim focuse

s on luxury residential sales through referrals and repeat business. A true New Yorker and twenty years a resident, Yesim has deep knowledge of the city and loves helping her clients create their dream life and home, utilizing her experiences and skills gained from traveling and working abroad first as a fashion show producer and then consultant for high-end luxury brands Gucci and Saint Laurent. She loves reading literature, and experiencing the full cultural aspects of living in Manhattan, such as seeing the theater, attending museums, and enjoying the culinary talents of New York's top chefs. Yesim supports the educational non-profit Still Waters In a Storm, is a yogi, rides an Italian scooter, and is a patron of the arts.

06/10/2026

In this video, I compare three common scenarios:

- Salaried Employee, 3+ years
- Established self-employed with strong AGI

- Self-employed with low AGI, and substantial savings or trust income
- Salaried Employee, 3+ years

- Salaried Employee, 3+ years
- Newly employed buyer with parental gift funds for the purchase

The highest offer isn’t always the strongest offer. In co-op transactions, income history, liquidity, and complete financial disclosure matter just as much as price, especially at the time of the offer.

Every building has its own requirements and policies, and outcomes can vary. Coops must comply with Fair Housing laws.

Note: AGI stands for Adjusted Gross Income and is found on Form 1040, line 11a, of your federal tax return.

06/09/2026

Gargoyles. Stone arches. Fifteen-foot ceilings.

A reminder that some of the most memorable homes aren’t necessarily the largest or the newest.

Character doesn’t go out of style.

06/08/2026

Waking up in a fresh bed

06/07/2026

The spatial experience of Eva Rothschild’s sculptures.

Magic Minimalism.

Tranquillity Now (White), 2020.
Tranquillity Now (Spill), 2021.

06/04/2026

Save this list if you want to feel like a local in Clinton Hill

Speedy Romeo: Pizza
Prima Brooklyn: Coffee with an outdoor garden
Otway: Intimate and delicious
The Fly: Chicken and natural wine
Locanda Vini e Olii: Pharmacy turned restaurant
Chef Katsu: Japanese
Aita: Italian aperitvo and past
Mariscos El Submarino: Mexican with an outdoor patio
Sisters: Organic and cocktail vibes
Emily: The burger
Entre Nous: Natural wine bar
Place des Fêtes: Spanish wine and bites

The Canon. Debate below.

06/03/2026

The most important difference between co-ops and condos is not always financial. It is philosophical.

One prioritizes collective oversight.

The other prioritizes independence.

Both appeal to very different buyers in New York City.

06/02/2026

The best renovations add another chapter to the story.

06/01/2026

It's that time of year!

05/31/2026

I’ve always been drawn to work that does more with less.

Eva Rothschild’s Heavy Cloud feels almost immaterial, yet it completely changes the room.

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