Brown Harris Stevens

With more than 20 years in the real estate industry, Elyse Rothenberg attributes her consistent success to her unparalleled experience, tenacity, and fun yet no-nonsense business approach. Her extraordinary communication skills, coupled with her knowledge and reliability, has helped her form a loyal clientele and strong relationships within the industry.

Widely respected for her expert knowledge of neighborhood nuances across every market, Elyse instills confidence and trust in others. From Battery Park to Washington Heights, she seamlessly fulfills the needs of clients no matter the price point. Elyse’s enviable diversity is exemplified through the facilitation of a wide variety of deals throughout her career—including rentals, condos, co-ops, townhouses, new developments, and net lease buildings. At her previous firm, Elyse was featured in The New York Post for leasing a 63-unit rental building in a single transaction, and was instrumental in bringing a large new development project to the company.

Elyse’s ability to identify solutions and bring people to a meeting of the minds in even the most complex transactions is admired by clients and colleagues alike. She believes that Brown Harris Stevens’ technological assets and elite marketing initiatives will maximize this commitment to exceptional service.

Originally from Springfield, New Jersey, Elyse was a resident of the Sutton Place area for 25 years before moving into her own co-op on the Upper East Side where she currently resides. When she isn’t tending to her clients, you can find Elyse with her dog, traveling, or on the ski slopes. She is also an active member of the New York City Cycle Club and has participated in multiple rides for charity to benefit the MS Society and additional causes.

“BEST BROKER EVER!!! My husband and I met Elyse after months of useless search and bad experience with brokers who just frustrated us until we lost our hope to find an apartment in the city . We decided to stop looking and give us a break from the hunting ...until we met Elyse! The first time we talked with Elyse on the phone she promised us that she would have found our home, and SHE DID!! Elyse found our home and she found it on the FIRST DAY WE MET!!! She listened to our needs and she didn’t waste any time. Thanks to the expertise and professionalism of Elyse and Mady, we closed on our dream apartment in no time and we will be forever grateful!!!” - Paola and Mark

“My husband and I used Elyse to buy our first apartment in Manhattan. Elyse walked us through the coop buying process in NYC and knew about the different coop boards in NYC and how strict they were. She was super proactive and responsive in scheduling apartment tours and sending us new listings. This ultimately allowed us to buy our apartment after being one of the first couples to see it. She was there with us every step of the way and my husband and I couldn’t recommend her more!” - Baxter T.

“Elyse is fantastic. She knows the market and will absolutely help you get the right place for you. She is kind, hardworking, and makes the stressful process much more bearable because of how awesome she is. She was able to help land me the perfect apartment for me with a lot of competition. She’s the best.” - Tracy G.

“I had the initial good fortune to have worked with Elyse who secured my first rental in the city many years ago. She stayed in touch and over the years we developed a very friendly relationship, so naturally I contacted her two years ago when I was in the market to buy. That experience was as seamless as the first. She negotiated a great price for me for an apt that I simply had to have! Recently, I had to relocate for work and sell my beloved home rather quickly. Once again, Elyse came to my rescue, finding a qualified buyer and getting me the price I wanted. No one knows the market better than she, nor is a greater pleasure to work with!”

"We were looking for a Manhattan apartment and had a very short window in which to do it. We had a tight budget, and also we needed to ensure manageable commutes to 3 different locations. Elyse managed to schedule several appointments (on a holiday weekend!) that suited our needs and our budget. We settled on one, she led us through the application and lease signing process, and we moved in to our new apartment a mere 9 days after seeing it! We are beyond happy, and would recommend her to anyone!”