Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
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Brian Lehner has been a broker in Brooklyn Heights for over 30 years. He has been named Brown Harris Stevens Broker of the Year in Brooklyn for 15 years. Dating back 2 decades since he started working at the company, Brian has been named Rental Broker for each year he’s been employed at Brown Harris Stevens. In addition to being known as Brooklyn’s top broker, he is among the top producing brokers in New York City.
Brian is renowned for listing some of the most desirable properties in Brownstone Brooklyn, for both rental and sale, in all price ranges. Since beginning...
Brian Lehner has been a broker in Brooklyn Heights for over 30 years. He has been named Brown Harris Stevens Broker of the Year in Brooklyn for 15 years. Dating back 2 decades since he started working at the company, Brian has been named Rental Broker for each year he’s been employed at Brown Harris Stevens. In addition to being known as Brooklyn’s top broker, he is among the top producing brokers in New York City.
Brian is renowned for listing some of the most desirable properties in Brownstone Brooklyn, for both rental and sale, in all price ranges. Since beginning his career in 1986, he has completed numerous sales in addition to thousands of rental transactions. Property owners who work exclusively with Brian return year after year to list their rental apartments and consult with him regularly. Due to his daily contact with his clients, Brian’s information on current market trends is constantly being updated. Over the years, he has accumulated an extensive knowledge of the buildings in Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill and DUMBO. He is widely referred to owners who are interested in renting or selling their properties located in these areas.
Brian’s BHS awards and recognitions include Brooklyn Rental Broker of the Year 2004 - 2024; Brooklyn Townhouse Broker of the Year 2011, 2020, and 2024; Biggest Rental Deal of the Year in Brooklyn 2013 - 2016, and 2019; Highest Number of Transactions by a Brooklyn Broker 2004 - 2022, which included Brooklyn's Biggest Condominium Deal in 2012, Brooklyn's Biggest New Condo Conversion Deal in 2013, and Brooklyn's Biggest Townhouse Deal in 2015, 2017, 2021, and 2023; Highest Total Sold Exclusive Volume in Brooklyn in 2023; Biggest Brooklyn Co-Op Deal of the Year in 2023; 16th Top Agent Companywide for Brown Harris Stevens in 2023; Most Leased Properties in Brooklyn in 2024; Brooklyn Rental Broker of the Year 2004 - 2024.
Brian is a current member of the Real Estate Board of New York. He is actively involved in many different charities and community organizations. He currently lives in Brownstone Brooklyn with his wife Elizabeth Lehner and their two daughters.
Awards & Recognition
2024 BHS NYC Producers' Council
2024 BHS NYC Most Properties Leased by a Brooklyn Agent
2024 BHS NYC Brooklyn Rental Agent of the Year
2024 BHS NYC Brooklyn Townhouse Agent of the Year
2024 BHS Companywide #28 Top Agent
2024 BHS Brooklyn #3 Top Agent/Team
2024 RealTrends Verified NY Individual Agent by Sales Volume
2023 BHS Brooklyn #1 Top Agent/Team
2023 BHS Companywide #16 Top Agent
2023 BHS NYC Million Dollar Club
2023 BHS NYC Brooklyn Heights 129 Montague Agent of the Year
2023 BHS NYC Brooklyn Heights 129 Montague Highest Total Sold Exclusive Volume
2023 BHS NYC Biggest Townhouse Deal of the Year in Brooklyn
2023 BHS NYC Biggest Co-op Deal of the Year in Brooklyn
2023 BHS NYC Brooklyn Rental Agent of the Year
2023 BHS NYC Most Properties Leased by a Brooklyn Agent
BHS NYC 25 Year Milestone
2022 BHS NYC Million Dollar Club
2022 BHS NYC Brooklyn Rental Agent of the Year
2022 BHS NYC Most Properties Leased by a Brooklyn Agent
2021 BHS NYC Brooklyn Rental Agent of the Year
2021 BHS NYC Most Properties Leased by a Brooklyn Agent
2021 BHS NYC Biggest Townhouse Deal of the Year in Brooklyn
2020 BHS NYC Brooklyn Rental Agent of the Year
2020 BHS NYC Most Properties Leased by a Brooklyn Agent
2020 BHS NYC Brooklyn Townhouse Agent of the Year
2020 BHS NYC Brooklyn Heights 129 Montague Agent of the Year
2019 BHS NYC Brooklyn Rental Agent of the Year
2019 BHS NYC Most Properties Leased by a Brooklyn Agent
2019 BHS NYC Brooklyn Heights 129 Montague Agent of the Year
2019 BHS NYC Biggest Rental Deal of the Year in Brooklyn
2017 BHS NYC Brooklyn Rental Agent of the Year
2017 BHS NYC Most Properties Leased by a Brooklyn Agent
2017 BHS NYC Biggest Townhouse Deal of the Year in Brooklyn
2016 BHS NYC Brooklyn Rental Agent of the Year
2016 BHS NYC Most Properties Leased by a Brooklyn Agent
2016 BHS NYC Biggest Rental Deal of the Year in Brooklyn
2015 BHS NYC Brooklyn Rental Agent of the Year
2015 BHS NYC Most Properties Leased by a Brooklyn Agent
2015 BHS NYC Biggest Townhouse Deal of the Year in Brooklyn
2015 BHS NYC Brooklyn Heights 129 Montague Agent of the Year
2015 BHS NYC Biggest Rental Deal of the Year in Brooklyn
The following is a list of selected sold properties in which the agent has represented the seller, the buyer, or both:
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