About Monica Podell

Monica Podell offers more than 35 years of real estate experience to market-savvy buyers and sellers in Manhattan. Associated with Halstead Real Estate for over 33 years, Monica is one of New York City's top real estate brokers, having sold in excess of hundreds of millions of dollars in luxury sales in Manhattan's finest buildings. Monica has achieved every top honor at Halstead, including being included in the firm's Diamond Club 8 times over for the sale of property worth 10 million dollars or more, the Platinum Club, Gold Circle, and Producer's Council. She is consistently one of Halstead's highest-producing brokers and has won every major award including Highest Commission Earned. Monica is a founding member of the Podell Levin Team, which she formed with her daughter, Brittany Podell Levin. Together, they provide comprehensive customer service, expert marketing, and a wealth of professional and social connections. The mother-daughter duo are lifelong New Yorkers with a vast knowledge of New York City and a referral-based business of loyal clients. Utilizing her vast sales experience and in-depth knowledge of Manhattan's housing market and neighborhoods, Monica specializes in high-end properties, with a concentration in larger cooperative and condominium apartments, on the Upper East Side and Upper West Side. She is also an accomplished townhouse broker with equal knowledge of the Downtown markets. Monica's strong personal commitment to each individual is to shepherd them through every aspect of the real estate transaction. She can find buyers whatever home they desire, even if it is that elusive needle in a haystack. Whatever a purchaser's requirements, budget, or timeframe, Monica will secure the best results. When selling a property, Monica is most attentive to the unique qualities of each property, from obtaining the best price to proper staging and strategic marketing. Her excellent knowledge of the industry and strong experience in marketing each exclusive property enable her to sell each home in record time, for the highest possible price. Monica's success over the years is a testament to these well-honed sales skills, even throughout changing market conditions. Creative thinking and personal service are her hallmarks. A native New Yorker residing on the Upper East Side, Monica understands the day-to-day life of Manhattan. She is dedicated to the city she loves, and it shows through her knowledge of schools, restaurants, and points of interest. She guides her client in not just finding a home, but by making them feel comfortable in the new neighborhood they will call home. Halstead Manhattan, LLC