The Modell Team

The Modell Team Leslie S. Modell is a Senior Global Real Estate Advisor and Associate Broker for Sotheby's International Realty in Manhattan, New York

Modell, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor and Associate Broker, is a top-producing broker in Manhattan. Her impressive sales track record and years of experience have earned her a reputation as being a leader in the highly competitive real estate market, and have resulted in her garnering both repeat and referral business form her extensive client base worldwide. Throughout her successful career,

Leslie has received prominent media recognition as an industry authority. She and her deals have been featured in major publications including The New York Times, Crain's, New York Magazine, The New York Post, The New York Daily News, The Real Deal, Avenue Magazine, and numerous others. Leslie has also appeared on NY1 and Open House NYC, and was the featured broker and host for many years on HGTV's highly popular “Selling New York” program, where she showcased her expertise and exclusive listings. Leslie is proud to be New York Residential real estate (NYRS) certified by the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), the highest level of achievement in residential real estate. Leslie joined Sotheby's International Realty to ensure her clients receive the optimal brand awareness, global reach and marketing prowess they deserve. Whether she is selling a luxurious co-op, condo, penthouse or townhouse uptown, or a distinctive downtown loft, she delivers superior service to clients in every price range, and handles each deal with impeccable attention to detail. A native and lifelong New Yorker, Leslie holds a degree in psychology from New York University. She is a longtime resident of Manhattan's Upper East Side, where she raised her family. Having managed a total lobby renovation and served as president and vice president of her co-op board, Leslie is intimately familiar with building procedures and board policies, and draws upon her network of professional resources, from architects to designers. Her seasoned experience and incomparable knowledge make her the ultimate broker for a diverse clientele base with the most discerning needs.

CLOSED ✨📍870 Fifth Avenue, 11AA rare, reimagined Fifth Avenue home with Park views and a layout that simply feels right....
05/07/2026

CLOSED ✨
📍870 Fifth Avenue, 11A

A rare, reimagined Fifth Avenue home with Park views and a layout that simply feels right.

It was one of a kind, and it didn’t last.

Buyer represented by Leslie Modell, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor | Associate Broker, Sotheby’s International Realty

With over two decades of experience navigating Manhattan’s most prestigious addresses, Leslie brings the kind of market knowledge, discretion, and access that moves the right people into the right homes.

The right advisor doesn’t just list your home, they place it.Sotheby’s International Realty spans 75+ countries and over...
05/06/2026

The right advisor doesn’t just list your home, they place it.

Sotheby’s International Realty spans 75+ countries and over 1,000 offices worldwide.

When you work with a senior global advisor, your property reaches qualified buyers across every major luxury market, backed by over 275 years of the Sotheby’s name.

Access. Relationships. Reach. That is the difference.

Leslie Modell, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor | Associate Broker, Sotheby’s International Realty

The Details At The Chatham Condominium 181 East 65th Street 5ADesigned by Robert A.M. Stern and set within one of the Up...
05/05/2026

The Details At The Chatham Condominium
181 East 65th Street 5A

Designed by Robert A.M. Stern and set within one of the Upper East Side’s most distinguished white-glove condominiums, Residence 5A at The Chatham is a study in proportion, privacy, and refined detail.

A 26-foot herringbone gallery introduces the home.

Beyond it, oversized windows, French doors, custom millwork, black granite, and marble every finish considered, every space intentional.

Three bedrooms, three baths, a versatile den, and full white-glove service in the heart of the Upper East Side.

Listed with Leslie Modell, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor | Associate Broker, Sotheby’s International Realty

Ready to make an offer?Pause.Before the number pulls you in, take a moment to ask the questions that truly define value....
05/04/2026

Ready to make an offer?

Pause.

Before the number pulls you in, take a moment to ask the questions that truly define value. The smartest buyers know—it’s never just about the price.

Three questions to consider before your next move.

Save this for your next showing.

Leslie Modell
Senior Global Real Estate Advisor | Associate Broker
Sotheby’s International Realty

Buying in Manhattan isn’t just a transaction.It’s a decision about how you want to live.The right apartment puts you ste...
05/01/2026

Buying in Manhattan isn’t just a transaction.

It’s a decision about how you want to live.

The right apartment puts you steps from everything and a world away from everything else.

That’s the difference between a place to live and a life well-lived.

📩 Ready to find it? Let’s talk.

Leslie Modell, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor | Associate Broker, Sotheby’s International Realty

April Highlights From Leslie🌟New listings, multiple homes under contract and meaningful closing.Every move represents st...
04/30/2026

April Highlights From Leslie🌟

New listings, multiple homes under contract and meaningful closing.

Every move represents strategy, relationships, and careful guidance at every stage of the process.

✨ Grateful for the clients who trust me and the network that makes this work possible.

Onward to what May brings.

A luxury edit of May in New York City 🌆 ✨Curated moments across the city, selected with intention
04/29/2026

A luxury edit of May in New York City 🌆

✨Curated moments across the city, selected with intention

A luxury edit of May in New York City 🌆 Curated moments across the city, selected with intention
04/29/2026

A luxury edit of May in New York City 🌆

Curated moments across the city, selected with intention

Hotel Living. Home Feeling.781 Fifth Avenue, Residence 1614 at the Sherry Netherland, one of Manhattan’s most iconic add...
04/28/2026

Hotel Living. Home Feeling.

781 Fifth Avenue, Residence 1614 at the Sherry Netherland, one of Manhattan’s most iconic addresses, now available for rent.

This isn’t your typical rental.
Daily housekeeping included
✨24-hour doorman & concierge
✨Attended elevators
✨Fitness center, salon & valet parking
✨All utilities, cable & wifi included
✨ Central Park moments from your door

This is Fifth Avenue living at its most effortless.

Leslie Modell
Senior Global Real Estate Advisor | Associate Broker / Sotheby’s International Realty

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New York, NY
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