Karen A.
Gastiaburo
Brown Harris Stevens Real Estate Agent Karen A. Gastiaburo

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Office: 2169 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
[email protected]
o: 212-381-2507
m: 917-885-9136

About Karen

Languages Spoken:      SPANISH, ENGLISH

Gastiaburo & Stella
Top Team Upper Manhattan 2022
Dedicating a Percent of Commissions to Art & Community


Karen Gastiaburo has excelled in NYC real estate for over 40 years. Both an industry expert and seasoned industry leader, she consistently yields repeat business from loyal clients and further referrals to their spheres.

Karen has worked for several distinguished firms, first as an agent and then as a Sales Director opening two offices in TriBeCa, eventually choosing to return to the sales side of the business and landing at one of Manhattan’s most prestigious firms, Brown Harris Stevens. She was drawn to BHS for...

Gastiaburo & Stella
Top Team Upper Manhattan 2022
Dedicating a Percent of Commissions to Art & Community


Karen Gastiaburo has excelled in NYC real estate for over 40 years. Both an industry expert and seasoned industry leader, she consistently yields repeat business from loyal clients and further referrals to their spheres.

Karen has worked for several distinguished firms, first as an agent and then as a Sales Director opening two offices in TriBeCa, eventually choosing to return to the sales side of the business and landing at one of Manhattan’s most prestigious firms, Brown Harris Stevens. She was drawn to BHS for the company’s reputable history and the invaluable resources it offers agents. Karen has a talent for matching customers with their ideal home and utilizes innovative marketing to competitively showcase properties leading to successful sales and happy clients.

Outside of real estate, Karen enjoys teaching Yoga and meditation. Formerly a longtime resident of the Upper West Side, she now lives in Harlem, which she loves for its close-knit community, diverse restaurants, and lively art and music scene. She dedicates a generous amount of time to assisting with community initiatives related to the arts and healthy living.

Karen is a NYRS Designee and an active member of the Real Estate Board of New York, having served on the several Real Estate Board of NY committees including Deal of the Year the Ethics Committee, and the Downtown Committee, where she was instrumental in facilitating harmonious relations among industry firms.

Along with Leanne Stella and Jordan Padgett, Karen is a founding member of the Gastiaburo & Stella team. The team is committed to dedicating a percent of their commissions to art and community.

“I have known Karen for over 15 years, having purchased at least half a dozen investment properties in Manhattan. On every single occasion we ended up buying either the first or second property that she had picked for me! She always knew what my needs were and took the time to listen and understand what I was looking for. When describing Karen, words that come to mind include: intuitive, knowledgeable, informed, dedicated, and above all, an amazing person. Karen’s skills and talents as a realtor are unparalleled.” – Indira K.
"Karen is an amazing real estate broker -- warm, personal, patient, and accommodating. During the most stressful time of my life -- selling a home of 30+ years, Karen's mastery made this challenge to a rewarding experience. Karen has a thorough understanding of the real estate market, including the complexities of NYC coops, is thoughtful and responsive and listens to her clients' needs. All in all, Karen was a pleasure to work with, I recommend her wholeheartedly." - Tina I.
“Karen was a godsend. My husband and I were first-time buyers in New York City; we didn’t know the first thing about becoming homeowners. Karen walked us through the entire process from beginning to end and was there for us the whole way, with knowledge and understanding. When we had questions, she had answers. When we needed resources, she connected us to them. She is calm, kind, competent, and has her act together. We ended up buying a co-op, and the board remarked to us how well put-together our package was! All thanks to Karen. We were in such good hands, and for that we are grateful and want to sing her praises to others!” – Kim B.
"We were not looking forward to the exhausting ordeal that searching for and buying an apartment in New York City can be. Because of Karen Gastiaburo we were spared firsthand knowledge of that experience. A distinguishing feature of Karen's is her network and resources. We took full advantage of the people and options she had at her fingertips. We were able to leave parts of the process with her team while we attended to a family crisis. Everything went much better than we could have hoped for thanks to Karen." – Luis C.
"I have known Karen for a very long time [but] I live in New Jersey. I was looking for a home and working with a realtor for many, many months and I felt that this person was just not listening to me or answering my questions. Out of desperation, I called Karen for advice. She found me a realtor in Hoboken: Maria Oblow, who listened to me. Within a month, I found a beautiful apartment in a fabulous building. I could not be happier. Even if you don't live in the borough of Manhattan, you can rely on Gastiaburo and Stella to find you the absolute perfect person to work with. They prevented me from making the worst mistake of my life and found me someone that was amazing; I am so grateful!" – Kimberly W.

2169 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
New York, NY 10026

Awards & Recognition

2022 BHS NYC Harlem Team of the Year

2022 BHS NYC Most Properties Leased by an Upper Manhattan/Riverdale Team

2021 BHS Biggest Rental Deal of the Year in Harlem and Riverdale

2021 BHS Harlem and Riverdale Rental Team of the Year

Press Mentions

Curbed - 5/12/2020

What $2,100 rents in NYC right now

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The Close - 1/25/2019

21 Real Estate Marketing Strategies (Hint: None Are Facebook)

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The Close - 9/12/2018

11 Real Estate Marketing Strategies (Hint: None Are Facebook)

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Realtor.com - 5/22/2018

How Many Square Feet Will $200K Buy Across the Country?

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Past Closings

The following is a list of selected sold properties in which the agent has represented the seller, the buyer, or both:

MULTI FAMILY HOMES
TOWNHOUSES
COOPERATIVES AND CONDOMINIUMS
RENTALS

Current Market Reports

Manhattan Market Report 3Q 2023
Manhattan Market Report
Brooklyn Market Report
Queens Report
Hamptons Report
Connecticut Market Report:
Connecticut Market Report:
Connecticut Market Report:
Palm Beach: 2nd Quarter 2023
Miami Market Report
Riverdale
Hudson Valley
Last Week In Research
Miami: 2nd Quarter 2018

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