About The Balzano Team

Recipient of the prestigious Pinnacle Award and achievement awards for the last 10 consecutive years with continuous ranking in the top 1% of agents nationwide; Richard is a leading expert in Manhattan Real Estate. With nearly a billion dollars in real estate transactions under his belt, Richard brings a unique perspective to the process. A native New Yorker and a pioneer in the real estate market since 1980, Richard also draws from a broad base of experience in senior executive management including:o Member of the Board of Directors for a publicly traded NASDAQ national home building and development corporation.o A former CEO and President charged with planning and building a new $100MM facility.o Foundation Managing Director with more than half billion dollars in funds under management.o Managing Partner of a consulting firm developing web based advertising. o Executive Vice President of an advertising agency with a book of business based in Real Estate where his achievements ranged from business development to accessing lines of credit and working with developers.o Vice President, CFO and Treasurer of the Brooklyn Academy of Music and its Local Development Corporation.This unparalleled experience affords clients a rare perspective on real estate investment. This unique base of experience coupled with his in-depth knowledge of New York City, affords Richard the expertise to market the most unusual property with no location or price a barrier. He has a proven track record and has performed through the gamut of economic cycles.