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Dorothy Somekh

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Park Avenue Office

dsomekh@halstead.com

Tel: (212) 381-2265
Cell: (917) 299-6670

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Languages Spoken: HEBREW, ENGLISH

Over the years Dorothy has embraced and excelled in all of her endeavors thanks to a natural drive to lead and an innate desire to make a difference. Initially trained as a special education teacher, Dorothy realized her passion for people, penchant for service and savvy for business early on. “In 1972, I traded teaching for a different kind of education that led to my lifelong career in Manhattan real estate.” Her diverse expertise in the areas of development as well as residential rentals and sales has afforded her not only success in her field, but an invaluable knowledge of the management, design, finances and investment value of some of the city’s most prominent well-run buildings.

Professional Summary

Dorothy began in real estate as manager of a small development firm where she provided on-site oversight of the company's fast-growing portfolio of residential rental properties. On occasion she also consulted with outside architectural firms on the design of new units plus played a role in property acquisition, which laid the foundation for her extensive knowledge base of the investment side of real estate.

In 1980 Dorothy ventured into entrepreneurialism and founded Somek Realty Co., a firm focused on property sales and rentals as well as real estate investments. Later in the 80s, she along with industry leader Clark Halstead, served as a member of the steering committee of the residential division of the Real Estate Board of New York, establishing a place for the residential real estate industry within REBNY.

Another defining moment in her career was her role as a key figure in the marketing of Three Lincoln Center, another building managed by Rose Associates, and recognized as one of the most beautifully designed and highly sought-after residences on the Upper West Side. In 1991 she rented the units for the original sponsor, and from 1993-96 sold more than 50 percent of the building. During this time she received the prestigious Regional Salesperson of the Year Award at the National Sales & Marketing Awards for achieving the highest volume of new construction sales in the entire Northeast region.

Following the completion of Three Lincoln Center, Dorothy resumed her brokerage business operating as an independent broker under Somek Realty Group, Inc. As a full-service broker, she provided management, rental and sales services primarily for Upper West Side luxury properties and generated a significant volume of repeat business from loyal customers.

Throughout her illustrious career she possessed a keen eye for development and construction. This inspired her to enter the building and renovation business and apply her vast knowledge to help her developers, who repeatedly called upon her expertise to create a superior product – always a touch above the rest. Challenging herself once again, she joined Halstead Real Estate, LLC on May 1, 2001 where she continues to specialize in condominium sales.

At Halstead, she has continuously been a member of the Producers Council, the Gold and Platinum Circle, the Sapphire Club, The Emerald Club and the Diamond Club (Sales of $10,000,000 or more) and has consistently been in the top 5% of her company. She is a graduate of the NYRS (New York Real Estate Specialist) program.

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My verbal Hebrew is more fluent that my reading. In order not to miss anything, please write your correspondence in English, thank you.

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דורותי סומך למדה להיות מורה בחינוך מיוחד ומהווה גורם פעיל בשוק הנדל"ן למגורים במנהטן כבר יותר מ-27 שנים.

היא הצטרפה למקצוע הנדל"ן בראשית שנות השבעים כמנהלת של חברת פיתוח קטנה. עם צמיחת החברה צמחו גם תפקידיה של דורותי. היא סיפקה ניהול באתר של נכסי הנדל"ן למגורים – להשכרה – ולעיתים ייעצה לחברות ארכיטקטורה חיצוניות בנוגע לעיצוב יחידות דיור חדשות. היא שיחקה תפקיד גם ברכישת נכסים ובכך החלה לבנות מערך ידע נרחב לגבי צד ההשקעות של הנדל"ן.

דורותי עזבה את החברה בשנת 1980 כדי להקים את חברת Somekh Realty Co., שהתמקדה במכירה והשכרה, כמו גם בהשקעות בתחום הנדל"ן. עם קלארק האלסטד היא שימשה כחברה בוועדת ההיגוי של מועצת הנדל"ן של ניו יורק (REBNY) בסוף שנות השמונים. מאמציה סייעו לסלילת דרכה של תעשיית הנדל"ן למגורים במסגרת ה-REBNY.

בעת שגידלה את ילדיה היתה דורותי דמות מפתח בשיווק בניין Three Lincoln Center, שזכה להוקרה כאחד הבניינים המעוצבים והנחשקים ביותר באפר איסט אנד. בשנת 1991 היא השכירה יחידות דיור עבור נותן-החסות המקורי, ומשנת 1993 ועד 1994 מכרה יותר מחמישים אחוז מהבניין. בשנים 1995-1996 היא זכתה בפרס היוקרתי כאשת השנה במכירות נדל"ן באזור בטקס הענקת הפרסים הלאומי למכירות ושיווק, משום שהגיעה לנפח המכירות הגדול ביותר של בנייה חדשה באזור הצפון-מזרחי.

לאחר השלמת בניין Three Lincoln Center חזרה דורותי לעסקי הסוכנות שלה ופעלה כסוכנת עצמאית במסגרת קבוצת Somekh Realty Group, Inc.. במסגרת סוכנות הנדל"ן שהציעה את טווח השירותים המלא היא הציע שירותי ניהול, שכירות ומכירות, במיוחד עבור נכסים יוקרתיים באפר איסט אנד. לקוחותיה המרוצים חזרו אליה שוב ושוב והניבו נפח עסקאות משמעותי.

דורותי החליטה לאתגר את עצמה שוב והצטרפה לחברת האלסטד ב-1 במאי 2001. היא ממשיכה להתמחות במכירת דירות קונדומיניום ובחוזי שכירות יוקרתיים באפר איסט אנד, כפי שהיא עושה מאז ראשית שנות התשעים. מאז שהצטרפה לחברת האלסטד היא נהנית מעמדתה ב-20% העליונים של החברה, בעת שהיא מצמיחה את עסקיה בה.

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Current Listings

Gallery Summary

345 West 58th Street #11Y
Upper West Side, NYC

Contract Signed

1 of 8

$479,000

1 Bath
2 Rooms

322 West 57th Street #PH57K
Midtown West, NYC

1 of 18

$19,750

3 Beds
3 Baths
6 Rooms

Past Closings

The following are selected closed transactions in which Dorothy Somekh represented the buyer, the seller, or both:

TOWNHOUSES

411 West 45th Street

COOPERATIVES AND CONDOMINIUMS

530 EAST 76TH STREET, #18CD
322 WEST 57TH STREET
322 WEST 57TH STREET, #17S
322 WEST 57TH STREET, #49N
322 WEST 57TH STREET, #53S
322 WEST 57TH STREET, #50S
322 WEST 57TH STREET
92 PERRY STREET, #8
303 EAST 57TH STREET, #16F
393 WEST 49TH STREET, #4B
15 CENTRAL PARK WEST
322 West 57th Street Apt #27D
310 East 46th Street Apt 22u
350 W42nd Street Apt 39b, NY, NY 10036
201 W74th Street Apt 16a, NY, NY 10023
160 W66 St Apt 46a, NY, NY 10023
322 W57th Street Apt 29v, NY, NY 10019
322 W57th Street Apt #25Q, New York, NY 10019
322 West 57th Street
322 West 57th Street
322 West 57th Street
9703 Collins Ave Apt #701
160 West 66th Street Apt #48B
322 West 57th St, Apt #18T
301 West 79th St, Apt #30J
205 East 63rd St, Apt 20g
322 West 57th St, Apt #27K
322 West 57th St, Apt #23U
215 East 96th St, Apt #26B
350 West 50th St, Apt 5ii
322 W 57th Sst, 45h
215 E 80th St, 6d
160 West 66th Street, 48b
322 West 57th Street, 34 D
220 Rsb, 4n
11 Riverside Dr, 16hw
48 Great Jones St.
78 West 85th, 2e
372 Cpw, 8b
225 East 7th, Phl
15 Central Park West, 7j
15 Central Park West, 25c
322 West 57th Street, Ph57k
322 West 57th Street, 17s
322 West 57th Street, 51f
322 West 57th Street, 42k
322 West 57th Street, 55b
322 West 57th Street, 36b
322 West 57th Street, 36d
322 West 57th Street, 50u
322 West 57th Street, 24s
322 West 57th Street, 26s
322 West 57th Street, 25b2
322 West 57th Street, 37s
322 West 57th St, 34 Q
322 West 57th St, 26u
322 West 57th St , 51d
322 West 57th St, 26t
148 East 19th Street, Various
160 West 66th Street, Various
1991 Broadway, Various
148 East 19th Street, Various
58 West 58th Street, Various
350 West 50th Street, Various
101 West 67th Street
303 West 66th Street
32 Gramercy Park South
1600 Broadway, Ph6d
322 West 57th Street
3220 Arlington Road
15 West 72nd Street
170 East 78th Street
225 East 57th Street
120 West 72nd Street
188 East 64th
510 East 86th Street
330 E 33rd
225 West 83rd Street
475 Park
350 West 42nd Street
301 Cathedral Parkway
382 Cpw
311 East 38th Street
330 East 33rd Street
142 East 16th Street
2770 Broadway
502 Park Ave.
205 East 78th Street
102 Fulton Street
1623 Third Ave.
393 West 49th Street
138 West 87 Street
330 East 38th Street
255 West 85th Street
1080 Madison Ave
400 East 70th Street
243 River Side Drive
157 E 18 Street
322 West 57th St 50b
160 West 66th Street
1 Central Park
111 West 67th Street
111 West 67th Street
201 West 72nd Street
230 West 56th Street
350 West 50th Street (Various)
1080 Madison Avenue
418 East 59th Street
80 Central Park West
188 East 64th Street
200 East 69th Street (Various)
155 West 68th Street (Various)
201 West 72nd Street (Various)
135 West 70th Street
255 West 85th Street
104 West 70th Street
1991 Broadway (With Terrace)
30 West 61st Street
58 West 58th Street
243 Riverside Drive
330 East 38th Street
400 Central Park West
1623 Third Avenue
186 West 80th Street
140 West 69th Street (Various)
200 East 58th Street

RENTALS

Recent Press

Residential Architecture Trends

The Cooperator - Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Choosing Between A Condo And A Co-op

The Cooperator - Thursday, February 15, 2018

NYc’S Ultra Luxury Rentals Are Dropping In Price

Jewish Voice - Wednesday, June 14, 2017

The Ultraluxury Rental Market Falls To Earth

The Real Deal - Thursday, June 1, 2017

Determining The Value Of Your Apartment Before Selling It

The Cooperator - Thursday, June 1, 2017

Should You Spruce Up Your Unit Just Before Selling It?

The Cooperator - Thursday, May 4, 2017

The Best – And Worst – Of New York

The Cooperator - Saturday, April 1, 2017

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The Cooperator - Thursday, December 1, 2016

Can A School Zone Change Hurt Co-op Or Condo Values?

The Cooperator - Thursday, October 13, 2016

Rising Tide: 57th Street Residents May Lose A View, But At Least Resale Values Soa

New York Observer - Wednesday, March 4, 2015

New York’S Second Avenue Waits For Building Plans To Jell

Wall Street Journal - Thursday, December 18, 2014

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New York Times - Thursday, September 12, 2013

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