Lydia Sussek Joins Douglas Elliman

Lydia Sussek

Douglas Elliman, has announced that top producing New York City agent Lydia Sussek has joined the firm. A respected leader in the field with over 35 years of luxury market experience, Sussek oversees more than $500 million in inventory, helping sellers, buyers, investors, renters and developers negotiate winning results on units of all sizes. Sussek and Nasr will be working out of the brokerage’s flagship office located at 575 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, while Stahlke is based in Madrid, Spain.

“Lydia is highly regarded throughout the industry for her in-depth global market knowledge, strong client relations and clever negotiating skills honed from her background in business,” said Howard M. Lorber, Executive Chairman, Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC. “We look forward to her continued success at Douglas Elliman.”

“I am thrilled to join the powerhouse firm Douglas Elliman,” said Sussek. “Douglas Elliman’s exclusive partnership with Knight Frank will allow me to better service my robust international clientele and build an even bigger global property network. This component paired with the firm’s first-class resources in technology, marketing and public relations assures me this is the best next step for my team, and more importantly, ensures fabulous results for my clients.”

Sussek has worked in new development representing properties up to $60 million. Notable transactions include 225 Fifth Avenue, Penthouse S for $7.9 million, 31 West 21st Street, 9th Floor for $7.8 million and 920 Fifth Avenue, 9B for $7.3 million, as well, Sussek is known for securing high end residential rental deals in the $20,000 to $70,000 per month category. Sussek also services top international luxury brands, and has worked with various celebrity clients, including musician Axl Rose, English activist Heather Mills, and Italian soccer player Andrea Pirlo.

“We are proud to have Lydia and her team join Douglas Elliman,” said Steven James, President and CEO of Douglas Elliman New York City. “Lydia has long been a force in real estate, in New York and beyond. Her experience in branding, design and architecture in addition to her successful track record in high-end sales and rentals makes her a natural fit for our brokerage.”

Prior to real estate, Sussek ran her own luxury branding and design firms in Como, Italy, Los Angeles, CA and New York working with diplomats, celebrities, chefs and international executives in fashion, entertainment and a wide array of industries. She and her husband John Sussek are involved in residential and commercial properties in Manhattan and Nantucket Island, Massachusetts.

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