A native and lifelong New Yorker, Ricardo grew up on the Upper East Side for close to two decades; he currently resides in beautiful Downtown Brooklyn. He offers clients a seasoned knowledge of New York City and an intimate understanding of what makes each distinct neighborhood so special and unique. Ricardo specializes in all areas of Manhattan, particularly in the premier downtown neighborhoods which he knows extremely well. He also serves clients seeking or selling in parts of Brooklyn including DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn. He works closely with his clients to identify the best options, not the most, in order to streamline their search process. As an experienced agent, Ricardo understands that buying and selling is one of the biggest decisions in a client’s life and views representation and guidance of his clients through this process as a true privilege.
Ricardo thrives under pressure. Prior to entering real estate, Ricardo enjoyed a 10+ year career working at the NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE with a market making firm, dealing with millions of dollars in transactions every day. Ricardo has built a reputation for his refreshingly friendly customer care and proven ability to guide buyers to obtain the best value for their dream home and to assist sellers to a smooth, stress-free sale of their home. His comfort level spans serving everyone from high-profile corporate clients to individuals and families looking to find their perfect home.
He attended St. Ignatius of Loyola Elementary School, Fordham Preparatory High School and the University of Rochester; all New York educational institutions. He is fluent in Spanish and loves talking about equity investments.