Ian W. McGowan

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Ian W. McGowan

Ian
McGowan

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

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Meet Ian

Ian McGowan is a trusted advisor in New York City real estate, with a decade of experience representing both buyers and sellers. Known for his direct, honest communication, Ian empowers clients to make informed decisions with confidence. In 2018, Ian partnered with Carolyn Joy to create the McGowan Joy Team at Brown Harris Stevens. Their partnership has earned a stellar reputation for expert negotiation and client focused service. Sellers benefit from their hands-on approach to staging, marketing and the World Class Brown Harris Stevens brand. For buyers, Ian and Carolyn provide unmatched commitment and insight, navigating the complexities of the market with clarity and precision to secure the ideal home.

Originally from Greenfield, Massachusetts, Ian earned degrees in Economics and Contemporary Dance from Connecticut College. Two decades ago, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in the competitive dance world, performing with a number of “downtown” companies. After a few years his path shifted and he brought his uniquely creative perspectives to the world of real estate, while building a life and raising a family. An avid golfer, music lover and reader, he is especially proud of his daughter, Saya, who shares his love of the arts.




“My compliments concerning your good design, communication skills, and excellence in keeping me informed as well as caring how I feel about what is happening. You and Carolyn have been more than agents, you have treated my husband and me with concern for our wellbeing and care.” – Shannon S.




“Dear Carolyn & Ian, Thank you for handling this most important transaction. You rule!” – Barbara L.








"Well, I'm thrilled. You guys did a fabulous job. You really worked so hard to get this sold in such a short time. I’ve never had realtors like you and I've bought and sold lots of houses. Thanks again for making this a painless experience." – Mark R.

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The McGowan Joy Team

Awards & Recognitions

  • 2022 BHS NYC Million Dollar Club
Ian W. McGowan’s

Past Closings

53 West 53rd Street #39A Photo
Midtown, NY 53 West 53rd Street #39A $7,330,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 2.5 Bath
66 Jane Street #Townhouse Photo
West Village, NY 66 Jane Street #Townhouse $6,000,000
  • 4 Bed
  • 3.5 Bath
  • 9 Rooms
60 Riverside Boulevard #1911 Photo
Upper West Side, NY 60 Riverside Boulevard #1911 $3,950,000
  • 3 Bed
  • 3.5 Bath
1080 Fifth Avenue #6B Photo
Upper East Side, NY 1080 Fifth Avenue #6B $3,100,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
202 Broome Street #11G Photo
Lower East Side, NY 202 Broome Street #11G $2,970,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 2.5 Bath
133 West 17th Street, #4B Photo
Chelsea 133 West 17th Street, #4B $2,850,000
  • 3 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 6 Rooms
222 East 71st Street #3/4A Photo
Upper East Side, NY 222 East 71st Street #3/4A $2,825,000
  • 4 Bed
  • 3 Bath
197 Park Place #Townhouse Photo
Prospect Heights, NY 197 Park Place #Townhouse $2,815,000
  • 5 Bed
  • 3 Bath
  • 9 Rooms
130 West 20th Street #PH10B Photo
Chelsea, NY 130 West 20th Street #PH10B $2,750,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
100 East 53rd Street #38B Photo
Midtown, NY 100 East 53rd Street #38B $2,434,250
  • 1 Bed
  • 1.5 Bath
498 West End Avenue #11B Photo
Upper West Side, NY 498 West End Avenue #11B $2,252,878
  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
1060 Park Avenue #7F Photo
Carnegie Hill, NY 1060 Park Avenue #7F $2,200,000 $205K
  • 2 Bed
  • 1.5 Bath
  • 5 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1040 Park Avenue #5J Photo
Upper East Side, NY 1040 Park Avenue #5J $2,150,000
  • 3 Bed
  • 2.5 Bath
10 West End Avenue #20D Photo
Upper West Side, NY 10 West End Avenue #20D $2,100,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
20 West 64th Street #20P Photo
Upper West Side, NY 20 West 64th Street #20P $2,050,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 5 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

407 East 12th Street #4RNW Photo
East Village, NY 407 East 12th Street #4RNW $1,995,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 2.5 Bath
  • 4 Rooms
300 East 85th Street #3205 Photo
Yorkville, NY 300 East 85th Street #3205 $1,895,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 2.5 Bath
  • 5 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

529 West 42nd Street #2TU Photo
Midtown West, NY 529 West 42nd Street #2TU $1,800,000
  • 3 Bed
  • 2.5 Bath
  • 7 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

303 East 77th Street #6A Photo
Upper East Side, NY 303 East 77th Street #6A $1,735,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 2.5 Bath
  • 4 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

112 West 56th Street #30S Photo
Midtown, NY 112 West 56th Street #30S $1,690,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 2.5 Bath
  • 4 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

360 Riverside Drive #11CD Photo
Upper West Side, NY 360 Riverside Drive #11CD $1,600,000 $100K
  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 6 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

305 East 24th Street #11C Photo
Kips Bay, NY 305 East 24th Street #11C $1,525,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 5 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

300 East 40th Street #32C Photo
Murray Hill, NY 300 East 40th Street #32C $1,500,000
  • 3 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 4 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

120 Riverside Boulevard #12TI Photo
Lincoln Square, NY 120 Riverside Boulevard #12TI $1,450,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 4 Rooms

Listed by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

529 West 42nd Street #7F Photo
Midtown West, NY 529 West 42nd Street #7F $1,250,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 2.5 Bath
  • 5 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

25 Sutton Place South #15P Photo
Sutton, NY 25 Sutton Place South #15P $1,237,500
  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 5 Rooms

Listed by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

28 33rd Avenue #NA Photo
Astoria, NY 28 33rd Avenue #NA $1,165,000 $15K
  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 7 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

736 West 187th Street #PH3 Photo
Hudson Heights, NY 736 West 187th Street #PH3 $1,150,000
  • 3 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 6 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

360 Riverside Drive #13B Photo
Harlem, NY 360 Riverside Drive #13B $975,000 $26K
  • 1 Bed
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

50 East 89th Street #4C Photo
Upper East Side, NY 50 East 89th Street #4C $965,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

736 West 186th Street #6D Photo
Hudson Heights, NY 736 West 186th Street #6D $960,000 $10K
  • 3 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 6 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

370 Riverside Drive #1D Photo
Upper West Side, NY 370 Riverside Drive #1D $945,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 5 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

96 Perry Street #B14 Photo
West Village, NY 96 Perry Street #B14 $915,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 4 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

333 West 56th Street #6M Photo
Midtown West, NY 333 West 56th Street #6M $900,000 $50K
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

49 West 12th Street #5G Photo
West Village, NY 49 West 12th Street #5G $850,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

504 Grand Street #G32 Photo
Lower East Side, NY 504 Grand Street #G32 $820,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 4 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

425 East 79th Street #4F Photo
Upper East Side, NY 425 East 79th Street #4F $810,000 $15K
  • 2 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 4 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

77 East 110th Street #4C Photo
Upper Manhattan, NY 77 East 110th Street #4C $800,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 1.5 Bath
  • 4 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

529 West 42nd Street #8P Photo
Midtown West, NY 529 West 42nd Street #8P $775,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 5 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

88 Greenwich Street #1502 Photo
Financial District, NY 88 Greenwich Street #1502 $735,000
  • 2 Rooms
  • 520 SqFt

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

235 West End Avenue #6G Photo
Upper West Side, NY 235 West End Avenue #6G $730,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

320 Riverside Drive #11F Photo
Upper West Side, NY 320 Riverside Drive #11F $729,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

320 Riverside Drive #11F Photo
Upper West Side, NY 320 Riverside Drive #11F $729,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

320 Riverside Drive #7D Photo
Upper West Side, NY 320 Riverside Drive #7D $699,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

166 West 76th Street #1F Photo
Upper West Side, NY 166 West 76th Street #1F $650,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

350 West 57th Street #2E Photo
Hells Kitchen, NY 350 West 57th Street #2E $650,000
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

155 East 91st Street #7B Photo
Carnegie Hill, NY 155 East 91st Street #7B $601,000 $6K
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

250 West 88th Street #202 Photo
Upper West Side, NY 250 West 88th Street #202 $599,000
  • 3 Rooms
  • 437 SqFt

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

7 East 35th Street #4A Photo
Midtown East, NY 7 East 35th Street #4A $595,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 1.5 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

334 West 86th Street #1E Photo
Upper West Side, NY 334 West 86th Street #1E $500,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

360 Riverside Drive #2D Photo
Upper West Side, NY 360 Riverside Drive #2D $499,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

46 West 65th Street #1D Photo
Upper West Side, NY 46 West 65th Street #1D $475,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

401 East 65th Street #8B Photo
Lenox Hill, NY 401 East 65th Street #8B $465,000
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 2 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

509 East 88th Street #2D Photo
Upper East Side, NY 509 East 88th Street #2D $360,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 2 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

509 East 88th Street #4D Photo
Yorkville, NY 509 East 88th Street #4D $332,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

99 East 4th Street, 2l Photo
99 East 4th Street, #2L
96 Schermerhorn Street, 3c Photo
96 Schermerhorn Street, #3C
96 Perry Street, #B14 Photo
West Village 96 Perry Street, #B14
  • 2 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 4 Rooms
88 Greenwich Street, #1502 Photo
Battery Park City 88 Greenwich Street, #1502
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 2 Rooms

Listed by Signature Premier Properties

77 Perry Street, 4b Photo
77 Perry Street, #4B
77 East 110th Street, 4c Photo
Upper East Side, NY 77 East 110th Street, #4C
  • 2 Bed
  • 1.5 Bath
  • 4 Rooms

Listed by Signature Premier Properties

736 West 187th Street, Ph3 #PH3 Photo
Washington Heights 736 West 187th Street, Ph3 #PH3
  • 3 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 6 Rooms
736 West 186th Street, 6d Photo
Washington Heights 736 West 186th Street, #6D
  • 3 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 6 Rooms
7 East 35th Street, 4a Photo
Murray Hill/Kips Bay 7 East 35th Street, #4A
  • 1 Bed
  • 1.5 Bath
  • 4 Rooms

Listed by Signature Premier Properties

529 West 42nd Street, 8p Photo
Midtown West, NY 529 West 42nd Street, #8P
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 5 Rooms

Listed by Signature Premier Properties

529 West 42nd Street, 7f Photo
Midtown West, NY 529 West 42nd Street, #7F
  • 2 Bed
  • 2.5 Bath
  • 5 Rooms
529 West 42nd Street, 2tu Photo
Midtown West, NY 529 West 42nd Street, #2TU
  • 3 Bed
  • 2.5 Bath
  • 7 Rooms

Listed by Signature Premier Properties

515 East 79th Street, 28a Photo
515 East 79th Street, #28A
509 East 88th Street, 4d Photo
Upper East Side, NY 509 East 88th Street, #4D
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms
509 East 88th Street, 2d Photo
Upper East Side, NY 509 East 88th Street, #2D
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 2 Rooms

Listed by Signature Premier Properties

504 Grand Street, #G32 Photo
504 Grand Street, #G32
50 East 89th Street, 4c Photo
Upper East Side, NY 50 East 89th Street, #4C
  • 1 Bed
  • 1.5 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Signature Premier Properties

28 -18 33rd Avenue Photo
28 -18 33rd Avenue
  • 7 Rooms

Listed by Signature Premier Properties

250 West 88th Street, #202 Photo
250 West 88th Street, #202
25 Sutton Place South, 15p Photo
25 Sutton Place South, #15P
25 Broad Street, 20f Photo
25 Broad Street, #20F
244 Riverside Drive, 1d Photo
244 Riverside Drive, #1D
235 West End Avenue, 6g Photo
Upper West Side, NY 235 West End Avenue, #6G
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Signature Premier Properties

20 West 64th Street, 30r Photo
20 West 64th Street, #30R
20 East 88th Street, 3a Photo
20 East 88th Street, #3A
185 West End Avenue, 6l Photo
185 West End Avenue, #6L
167 East 67th Street, 3ab Photo
167 East 67th Street, #3AB
111 -23 75th Road Photo
111 -23 75th Road
20 West 64th Street #30R Photo
Lincoln Square, NY 20 West 64th Street #30R $10,500
  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 5 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

360 Riverside Drive #11CD Photo
Harlem, NY 360 Riverside Drive #11CD $5,900
  • 2 Bed
  • 6 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

242 East 19th Street #8H Photo
Gramercy, NY 242 East 19th Street #8H $4,700 $200
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

110 West 90th Street #3L Photo
Upper West Side, NY 110 West 90th Street #3L $3,250
  • 1 Bath
  • 2 Rooms
  • 435 SqFt

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

333 East 30th Street #9K Photo
Gramercy Park, NY 333 East 30th Street #9K $3,100
  • 1 Bed
  • 3 Rooms
  • 750 SqFt

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

105 Bennett Avenue #55B Photo
Hudson Heights, NY 105 Bennett Avenue #55B $3,000
  • 2 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 4 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

110 West 90th Street #3L Photo
Upper West Side, NY 110 West 90th Street #3L $2,975
  • 1 Bath
  • 2 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

333 East 30th Street #9K Photo
Gramercy Park, NY 333 East 30th Street #9K $2,950
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

110 West 90th Street #3L Photo
Upper West Side, NY 110 West 90th Street #3L $2,600
  • 1 Bath
  • 2 Rooms
  • 435 SqFt

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

110 West 90th Street #3L Photo
Upper West Side, NY 110 West 90th Street #3L $2,383
  • 1 Bath
  • 2 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

105 Bennett Avenue #12B Photo
Hudson Heights, NY 105 Bennett Avenue #12B $1,800
  • 1 Bed
  • 3 Rooms

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

7 West 21st Street, #16B Photo
7 West 21st Street, #16B
43 West 69th Street, 3d Photo
43 West 69th Street, #3D
43 West 69th Street, 3b Photo
43 West 69th Street, #3B
420 St Nicholas Avenue, 3b Photo
420 St Nicholas Avenue, #3B
420 St Nicholas Avenue, 1c Photo
420 St Nicholas Avenue, #1C
368 West 127th Street, #4 Photo
368 West 127th Street, #4
360 Riverside Dr, 11cd Photo
Upper West Side, NY 360 Riverside Dr, #11CD
  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 6 Rooms

Listed by Signature Premier Properties

351 St Nicholas Avenue, #46 Photo
351 St Nicholas Avenue, #46
303 East 77th Street, 6a Photo
303 East 77th Street, #6A
  • 2 Bed
  • 2.5 Bath
  • 4 Rooms

Listed by Signature Premier Properties

250 West 78th Street, 5fr Photo
250 West 78th Street, #5FR
242 East 19th Street, 8h Photo
East Village 242 East 19th Street, #8H
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3 Rooms
2264 Frederick Douglass B, 5b Photo
2264 Frederick Douglass B, #5B
208 West 80th Street, 3b Photo
208 West 80th Street, #3B
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Testimonials

My compliments concerning your good design, communication skills, and excellence in keeping me informed as well as caring how I feel about what is happening. You and Carolyn have been more than agents, you have treated my husband and me with concern for our wellbeing and care. –

Shannon S.

Dear Carolyn & Ian, Thank you for handling this most important transaction. You rule! –

Barbara L.

Well, I'm thrilled. You guys did a fabulous job. You really worked so hard to get this sold in such a short time. Ive never had realtors like you and I've bought and sold lots of houses. Thanks again for making this a painless experience. –

Mark R.

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Ian W. McGowan

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Ian W. McGowan

mobile

212-920-4350

office

212-906-0517

address

Union Square
100 Fifth Avenue
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10011

I am interested in:

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