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We really needed an advocate in our corner. Our advisors said Bob Knakal was the best man for the job. Bob protected us in every way and led us beautifully through a difficult process. He really was the best man for the job.

Bob, I never thought we were going to get this building sold but you never gave up. You are a tireless and relentless broker and you did a great job for me. Thank you so much!

When our family was considering the sale of our building, we knew we needed a trusted advisor to assist us with the process as none of us were full time real estate professionals. We interviewed several brokers and Bob Knakal and his team stood out to us as professionals who had a great track record, had represented many families like ours and exhibited tremendous enthusiasm about the potential of helping us. They laid out a comprehensive marketing plan for our property and followed through on all of their promises. Bob and his team went the extra mile to help us achieve our objectives. We highly recommend Bob and his team to anyone considering the sale of a property in New York City.

When we decided to go to market with 123 Lafayette, we knew that we needed to hire an advisor that had the unique ability to reach every sector of the investor audience in order to achieve our target pricing. We hired Bob Knakal and his team because of their specific experience with similar properties and their proficiency for reaching all local, foreign, institutional, and high net-worth investors. This coupled with their customized marketing program produced incredible execution and a sales price that allowed us to more than triple our original investment. I would absolutely hire Bob and his team again and would urge anyone with a similar asset to do so.

This property had several challenging twists and turns given various easements and rights of way. We felt that given Bob Knakal’s tremendous track record in the sale of a wide array of development sites, he would clearly be able to express the issues to potential buyers and articulate mechanisms to address and overcome the issues. Bob and his team did just that, and we were very pleased by the results. We are happy to recommend Bob and his team to other potential sellers.

We knew Bob Knakal by reputation but had never worked with him until we decided to sell our asset on East 91st Street. Bob laid out a very thorough marketing plan with the focus being on finding a user buyer who would occupy our property. Bob said that user would pay us a premium for the building over what an investor would pay. And he did just that. He brought us dozens of offers and ultimately found a user buyer who paid us a premium for the property. Bob lived up to his reputation and we recommend him to other sellers of properties in New York City.

Our school had several assets to sell as we wanted to take advantage of the real estate market to raise funds to expand our educational mission. We identified several assets that we were interested in selling. Given his stellar track record, we asked Bob Knakal to take a look at all of the assets and provide his opinion of value and strategic insights about what should be sold now and what we should wait to sell. We were not expecting a broker to tell us not to sell some assets now, but that’s what Bob did. Those that he suggested we sell, we agreed with and Bob and his team did a great job for us finding perfect buyers for each of our properties. We highly recommend Bob and his team to sellers of properties in New York.

There are brokers and then there are brokers. Bob Knakal and his team are the best in the business. He guided us through the sales process flawlessly and got us a great price.

I learned the business from, in my opinion, the best building sales broker in New York. There’s Bob Knakal and then there’s everybody else.

Bob Knakal led us brilliantly through the sales process. Thank you for your patience with us, and persistence with the buyers. You achieved a spectacular result for us and our family is very grateful for all of your hard work.

Our bank got stuck with this asset as values fell during the savings and loan crisis. We thought the big brokerage houses wouldn’t pay attention to this small deal. We hired Bob Knakal and had confidence in him given his passion and market knowledge. This kid was amazing. He treated our building like it was the most important building in the world and got us a price above what we thought it was worth. Someday Bob is going to do something very special in the NYC brokerage world.

Our six-building assemblage on West Broadway with diverse tenancies created a marketing challenge. Given the complexity, we felt that Bob Knakal’s vast experience with all types of development sites would have a very positive impact on our marketing process. Bob and his team lived up to their reputation getting us the price we wanted in a timely manner.

Bob Knakal is a true professional. He worked tirelessly for us and did everything he could to bring buyers to my building. Only the right buyer would be able to see what was done to the property and appreciate it. Bob appreciated it and was able to convey how special this building is to buyers. I could not be happier with the job Bob did representing me on this sale.

We decided to retain Bob Knakal and his team as this property was perfect for them. Bob’s experience and track record as a trusted advisor to families like ours is tremendous. Through extensive foreign and domestic exposure, along with tremendous bidding activity, we know we obtained the best price possible.

Bob Knakal and his team are the best of the best! They and their team helped the sellers of 920 Park navigate an uncertain market with their expertise, experience and unparalleled knowledge and understanding of the NYC multifamily market. Their ability to package, promote and shepherd the sales process from inception to closing is not only due to their skill and grasp of the market, but also their tremendous rolodex and tireless perseverance. They are available 24/7, make you feel as if you are their most important client, and have your back at all times. Because they work to protect your interests, every seller of NYC multifamily property should not hesitate to make them their first call.

I have seen some innovative and creative approaches to overcoming problems on deals but Bob Knakal and his team really pulled a rabbit out of a hat on this one to get such a high price. Wow, what a job!

Bob Knakal sold 235 East 58th Street to me so when I wanted to sell it, he was the natural choice. That, coupled with the fact that he has sold several buildings on the block recently, gave me a lot of confidence. Bob worked hard to find a user buyer who paid me a great price. I am very happy with the results.

Our partnership decided to liquidate our entire portfolio of parking properties and Bob Knakal was an obvious choice for us to work with. His work on the sale of the Kinney garages was fantastic and we hoped he would produce the same results for us. Bob delivered everything we thought he would and we are so pleased with the job that he did for us on 24th Street. We look forward to working with him on other sales.

When it comes to development site sales in New York City, no one comes close to Bob Knakal. He is simply the best land broker in the market.

Bob Knakal has closed many high profile deals for us. This one was fast and at a great price for us.

I knew we needed a broker who was an expert in the sale of development sites and who could access the broadest arena of buyers in the marketplace. Bob Knakal and his team did just that. We were really surprised by how many offers we received and were so pleased by how hard the team worked on our behalf. I was also happy with the responsiveness of the team. My calls were returned very timely and I felt like the team was there for me every step of the way. I give Bob and his team my highest recommendation.

We had assembled this world class site over many years through a disciplined acquisition process. When we decided to sell it, we decided to do so through a similarly disciplined disposition process. We selected Bob Knakal and his team because we were convinced that they could achieve full value and a smooth closing. We were impressed with their ability to get the asset in front of a broad audience of qualified buyers, to quickly identify the lead candidates, and to efficiently advance the deal from conceptual agreement to closing. We would be happy to work with Bob and his colleagues again.

We were unclear as to whether we were going to sell or recapitalize and restructure our partnership. To decide which direction we were going to go in, we needed to determine the fair market value of our site. Bob and his team described the marketing process that they would use to maximize the exposure of our property to get it to the largest possible audience of buyers. Within a short period of time, we had a number of qualified buyers bidding on the property. Bob came through for us just as he said he would. We highly recommend Bob and his team.

Along with his solid track record, Bob has a deep understanding of commercial real estate and is among the leading experts of our time.

We have enjoyed a long-term relationship with Bob Knakal, Pat Yannotta and their team and have always found them highly professional and easy to work with. Our 153rd Street transaction was a complex one for a variety of reasons. Bob and Pat showed why they are considered among the top land brokers in the city. They provided steadfast counsel throughout the sales process and were there to advocate for us at every twist and turn and demonstrated, several times, that they would fight for our best interest. We highly recommend them to any seller of a development site in New York City.

We had a challenging history with 968 Third Avenue and Bob Knakal was there every step of the way with us. When it was time to sell our interest in the property, Bob was an easy choice. We are extremely pleased with the results Bob produced and would be happy to recommend him to other sellers. He will go above and beyond the call of duty to get the job done for you.

When we needed to sell 24 West 45th Street, we interviewed several brokerage firms. It would have been easy to go with one of the big national or global firms but we took a chance with Bob Knakal because his local market knowledge and his track record in the neighborhood. He did a fabulous job for us. No one could have done a better job for us. We suggest that any seller speak to Bob before selecting another broker.

Bob Knakal knows this neighborhood better than anyone. He found the perfect buyer for us. Bob, you are the best!

When we decided to sell our Third Avenue site, we thought getting Bob Knakal’s insights would be helpful given his significant track record on development site sales over many decades. Our family’s relationship with Bob goes back to the 1980s and we were happy to have him consult with us during the sales process. His involvement helped us achieve results that we were very pleased with and we recommend him to other sellers of land in New York City.

Bob, thanks for doing such a great job for us. We couldn’t be happier with the results you produced

Bob Knakal and his team did a masterful job maximizing our sale price on 44th Street. I highly recommend him to other sellers.

I’ve known Bob Knakal for nearly 20 years and over the last ten years we have done several transactions together. He is not only a successful entrepreneur and salesman, but he is also a quality person who cares a lot about what he is doing and the people around him.

Bob Knakal and his team performed flawlessly for us for this sale. Thank you Bob for a job well done.

When we decided to sell 560 Seventh Avenue, we interviewed several of the top brokerage firms in town. All of the firms told us the value of the property was approximately $40 million. Bob Knakal and his sales team told us the site was worth $60 million. At first, we were skeptical but Bob was able to clearly articulate his methodology and we decided to go with him. As you can imagine, my Board and I are extremely pleased with our $62.3 million sales price. I highly recommend Bob and his team, and, in fact, we are already working on another transaction together.

Bob Knakal has been a great friend and our ‘go-to’ sales broker in New York City. His integrity is beyond question and he is the quintessential professional. We highly recommend him.

We have worked with Bob Knakal and his team for years and we have closed many, many deals together. Bob has always demonstrated integrity, hard work and always fights for our best interests. This was an unusual transaction for us but Bob was the perfect broker. No one in NYC understands the user buyer market the way Bob does. He did his usual fantastic job for us. We highly recommend Bob and his team to any seller in New York City.

This deal was not easy to get done. I am so happy I hired Bob Knakal and his team to represent me here. They were relentless in the pursuit of the perfect buyer for me.

Bob Knakal has been our family’s go to salesbroker for many years. Bob has sold several properties for us and this one was the most challenging. Bob was with us each step of the way and really protected our interests. Being our “trusted advisor” is an understatement. We greatly appreciate our longstanding relationship with Bob Knakal.

Bob Knakal is a trusted advisor of mine and one of the best brokers I have ever worked with. We have done several transactions with Bob and he never lets me down. On our Yellowstone deal, he did his usual fantastic job for us. Bob Knakal will never let you down!

I knew that I needed a broker who was expert in the development market and also understood the Bronx. After having interviewed several top tier firms, I decided Bob Knakal and his team were a great choice for us. Our site had several challenges and their advice and council was greatly appreciated throughout the process. I highly recommend Bob and his team to any seller of land in New York City. Bob and his team were instrumental in getting us Top Dollar for our site. I would happily work with them again.

Bob and his team did a great job helping us bring this very difficult transaction to a close. Through their comprehensive marketing, they were able to identify a very unlikely purchaser who performed as they said they would on the transaction within an extremely tight timeframe. I would happily work with Bob and his team again and highly recommend him to other sellers.

Given the complexities of our situation, we needed a broker who could strategize and implement a program in a multi dimensional way. Bob Knakal and his team were the perfect choice for this assignment. They were able to move down two different, but parallel paths simultaneously and provided us with many options to consider. We were extremely pleased with our results and would gladly recommend Bob and his team to any other potential seller in New York City.

We knew that Bob Knakal and his team were the right brokers for this assignment given his track record in the sale of development sites. We needed a broker with an understanding and expertise in multifamily property sales as well, as this transaction had a combination of both. Bob and his team gave this deal great exposure and brought dozens of buyers to the table. We could not be happier with the service we received and the results that were produced. We highly recommend Bob to any seller in New York.

My son told me to call Bob Knakal to sell my building. I’m so glad I listened. Bob did an outstanding job for me and got us a great price. I highly recommend Bob Knakal if you want to sell a building in New York City

Bob Knakal knows this neighborhood better than anyone. He found the perfect buyer for us. Bob, you are the best!

Our family could not have selected better brokers for this sale than Bob and his team. They were terrific.

We loved working with Bob Knakal on the sale of our 45th Street property. He knows the neighborhood cold and convinced us that a residential converter was the right buyer for our property. He found that user buyer and got us a great price.

Bob Knakal and his team did everything they said they would do and more to produce an outstanding result for us.

Bob, on behalf of myself and the Board of American Jewish Congress, we would like to thank you for doing such a great job representing us on the sale of 15 East 84th Street. You told us from the start that a user buyer would be the optimal buyer for us and you were not only correct, but you found the perfect buyer for our building. Thanks again for a job extraordinarily well done!

We have done many deals with Bob Knakal and his team. They are excellent at what they do and always get us top prices.

Bob Knakal and his team were able to come up with great solutions when problems arose that were totally equitable for me. Bob is a creative dealmaker. I was confident that he would perform this way and that is why I hired him. Thank you for a job well done.

Bob Knakal does deals no one else can. Bob hit the ball out of the park for us at 1055 Park Avenue.

We have done several deals with Bob Knakal and his team and each time they go above and beyond for us. If you are selling a development site in New York City, you must speak to Bob and his team.

Bob Knakal did a tremendous job for us in the sale of our development site. We highly recommend him to any seller who wants to work with a nice guy and get a great result.

We have done several deals with Bob Knakal and his team and each time they go above and beyond for us. If you are selling a development site in New York City, you must speak to Bob and his team.

Bob, I never thought we were going to get this building sold but you never gave up. You are a tireless and relentless broker and you did a great job for me. Thank you so much!

Bob Knakal and his team were heroes on this deal. There is no way we could have gotten another penny for this property. Thanks Bob!

It is always a pleasure dealing with Bob and his team. They are consummate professionals who market and position a property to reach its maximum value.

Bob Knakal and his team of professionals were instrumental in the sale of a very complicated and challenging asset. Throughout the process, from marketing until closing, they were involved in every phase of the transaction ensuring a smooth, orderly and timely closing. They are the ultimate and consummate professionals.

Bob was the perfect choice. Bobby Knakal and his team have been a valued advisor to our firm for decades. He presented a plan that we thought was very ambitious but, in his usual way, exceeded our expectations across the board. We value our relationship with him and his team and would happily recommend him to anyone looking to sell an asset in New York City.

When we needed to select a broker for our sales, we wanted someone who understood the local market but could also access the overseas markets for potential buyers as well. Bob Knakal and his team had done work successfully for us in the past and was a great choice for us. 920 Broadway was an office building in need of repositioning and the 38th/39th Street assets could be upgraded for continued office use, could be converted to hotel, could be considered a development site or a hybrid of these potential uses. Bob and his team exposed these assets to a wide variety of buyer types, advised us constantly throughout the process and, ultimately, produced results we were very happy with. I highly recommend Bob and his team to any seller looking to maximize their sales price.

Thanks for all your help and guidance throughout the years Bob. I appreciate your patience. You’re a good soul to put up with the various perspectives of our partnership group.

I initially thought selling my building would be easy. For years, everyone on the block would be calling me and telling men they wanted to purchase the property. I never realized how treacherous the commercial real estate market could be. After trying to sell by myself for several months, I decided I needed help and hired Bob Knakal to guide me through the sales process. I am so glad I did that. Bob helped me maneuver through these shark infested waters and led me to safety. The number of twists and turns that occurred were significant and Bob had an answer or strategic solution for every curveball that was thrown at us. I should have brought him on from the start. If you are considering the sale of a property in New York, you must call Bob. It will be the best move that you make.

I am a restaurant guy, and my father was a restaurant guy. My dad bought the building we operated out of but we really didn’t know a lot about real estate. When it was time to sell the building, I called Bob Knakal who was sending me market information for years and it seemed like he sold all the buildings in my neighborhood. I chose Bob to help me and he did a remarkable job. He had my back every step of the way. Bob, thank you! You helped my family more than you will ever know. If you’re selling a property in New York City, you’re crazy not to use Bob Knakal.

We have been been active in the Westchester office market for decades. Investors from New York City have always been great buyers for assets here. When it was time for us to sell 399 Knollwood, we retained Bob Knakal and his team to market the property to buyers in the city. They implemented a broadbased marketing program and ultimately, we sold the property to an investor with major holdings in the SoHo district in Manhattan. We were so pleased with the results that we already have Bob and his team representing us on another sale. These guys have a great track record, are hardworking and always keep a seller’s best interests in mind. I would be happy to recommend them to other potential sellers.

Bob Knakal was able to market and complete the sale of our portfolio in Washington Heights all in under three months, while hitting our objectives for terms and price. It was a herculean task made to look simple.

Bob Knakal got a great price for us. If you are selling a property in NYC, you must call Bob.

When we considered selling 415 Eighth Avenue, we met with several brokers to obtain their perspective on our property. Bob Knakal and his team were, by far, the most optimistic in terms of our property’s value, to the point where we thought they were being overly aggressive. We decided to give Bob a shot and in a short period of time, he and his team produced results for us that exceeded our collective expectations. Savanna Partners highly recommends Bob and his team to any seller wanting to maximize their results.

Bob Knakal has always been one of my go-to brokers for property sales in New York. No one knows the market better and is, frankly, more likeable. I have truly enjoyed my relationship with Bob over the years and I am always impressed with the results he produces for me. I can’t buy anything from him because the prices he gets are always too high for me but whenever I want to sell something, he is always on the short list. No seller will ever make a mistake by working with Bob Knakal.

The City screwed me by downsizing my site after it took many years to assemble it. Finding a user-buyer was the only way to come close to minimizing my losses. I knew Bob Knakal could find that user. He found the Hungarian government. Well done Bob! You are the Best!!

I am not a real estate professional so when it became time to sell my building, I wanted someone I could trust and who was a nice person. Bob Knakal sent me real estate market information for years and would call me all the time without pestering me so when I decided to sell my building, I didn’t even talk to anyone else. If you want a broker who is highly capable, works very hard and is an extraordinarily nice person, then Bob is your man!

Bob Knakal has advised the United Methodist City Society, a religious based multifaceted program agency, on a significant amount of our real estate issues and dispositions over the years. We turned to Bob and his team as a trusted advisor because we have found them to know the entire NYC market better than any other broker; they have been completely trustworthy; and because of their unique ability to push pricing for us through their broad and structured bid process. For the sale at 450 Warren, a former church property, Bob and his team were able to achieve a price that was almost 20% higher than what we had originally considered on a direct basis from another developer. We could not be happier with the results and are thrilled with the outcome on behalf of the church.

Bob delivered everything we thought he would and we are so pleased with the job that he did for us. We look forward to working with him on other sales.

Unfortunately, this sale was more challenging than expected. I didn’t fully appreciate it until we got into the sales process how much of a turn-off the condition, location and legal problems would be. Under those circumstances, I think your team did an excellent job of finding a highly credible buyer for our loan at a very good price. Thanks again for your persistence and hard work on this transaction.

When I was selecting a broker to represent me, Bob Knakal’s track record really stood out. It felt like he sold every building in the neighborhood. Bob did a great job for me on the sale and found a user to purchase the property, just as he said he would. I highly recommend him to other sellers.

Our properties were admittedly in terrible condition and were in a challenging location. Notwithstanding these hurdles, Bob Knakal and his team did a fantastic job for us. I have never seen brokers work so hard. I felt like I was Bob’s only client. I could not be happier with the effort or the results

We have enjoyed a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Bob Knakal and his team. They did a great job for us.

Bob Knakal is the best building sales broker I have ever worked with - hands down. He was here showing our building almost every day. He found a great user for us. If you are going to sell a building in New York City - Bob is your man!

Bob Knakal and his team implemented the marketing program for our property flawlessly. The market was changing very rapidly at the time we went to the market and, based upon the high number of offers that were produced, we are sure that we obtained the highest possible price we could have received. We highly recommend Bob and his team.

We knew there was an assemblage going on and we needed someone in our corner. Bob Knakal and his team saved us. Thank you, guys, for all your hard work on our behalf. You guys are the best.

Our work with Bob Knakal, over many years, provided us with a comfort level to allow him to help with our largest transactions. Bob was a guiding light who helped us navigate shark-infested waters towards a result which we could not have imagined. I highly recommend Bob and his team to anyone who wants a devoted advocate on their side when they are negotiating with the toughest real estate developers in New York.

Thanks Bob. It’s always a pleasure working with you and your team. You have the patience of a saint. We look forward to closing more deals together when the time is right. Hopefully sooner than later.

Bob Knakal knows land sales in New York better than anyone. This transaction was not as straightforward as it appeared. Bob’s cunning and ingenuity made it happen. If you are selling a property in New York City, calling Bob Knakal is the best move you could make.

Bob Knakal did a great job for us on this sale and got us a fantastic price. We have already retained him to sell another property for us.

Bob Knakal did an outstanding job for me on this sale. For many years, Bob called me regularly with market information as well as updates about what was happening in my neighborhood. He was relentless, but polite, in his pursuit of me. I felt he would behave the same way while working for a buyer - he didn’t let me down. I have no doubt I received the highest possible price.

We thank Bob Knakal for all his hard work, diligence, honesty and integrity in brokering the sale of 1205-1225 Broadway. This is the second such transaction effectuated by Bob for us and, if such services are needed in the future, we will not look anywhere else but Bob Knakal.

We are from Arizona and needed to sell our development site. Everyone told us to call Bob Knakal. They said he was the best land broker in New York City. They were right! Bob did a great job for us.

Few people are as knowledgeable about the marketplace as Bob Knakal. And that translates into the wisest deals and best execution possible. In multiple transactions, from selling unsold blocks of high-end condos to buying raw land in NYC - Bob has guided me with wisdom and a clear sense of where the market was moving. As the old commercial said - when he talks - I listen.

Bob Knakal is one of the best sales brokers in New York City. He sold 235 West 47th Street for us quickly and at a great price.

When it became time to sell our fee position, we looked very carefully and thoroughly for the perfect broker. We wanted a completely honorable person, who communicated well, was available, smart, connected and would work extremely hard on our behalf. We wanted someone who could reach potential buyers outside of the US and yet knew the local market and buyers inside out. Sadly, our ownership structure presented various challenges and we knew we needed a representative who could maneuver effectively with all stakeholders in this transaction and who understood complex business, tax and legal structures. After talking with a number of significant buyers and sellers in NYC and interviewing more than 10 final candidates we chose Bob Knakal and his team – and they met or exceeded our expectations in every category. Bob navigated a complicated process with intelligent (and intuitive) strategies and advice, maintaining integrity throughout the process. He remained consistently aligned with our best interest but also told us what was unreasonable or wouldn’t work and we were thrilled with the results. We got a deal that far exceeded all the original estimates and predictions and we only got it because of Bob’s wisdom, patience, interpersonal skills, incredible hard work and knowledge of all the players in the NY market. We are happy to provide any potential seller with our highest recommendation of Bob and his team.

Given the development aspects of this property, Bob Knakal and his team were the prefect choice for the sale of 538 Ninth Avenue. Bob is a winner!

Bob and his team delivered in every way and outperformed our initial expectations by a wide margin. The board was extremely pleased with the results and are thrilled to have successfully completed the transaction.

Bob Knakal did a great job for us selling the building at 256 West 52nd Street. The building was in terrible shape but, because it was vacant, Bob felt a user buyer would be the best buyer and - in fact - in our first meeting told us a restaurant operator would purchase the property. After an exhaustive marketing program, the highest offer we received was from a restaurant operator just as Bob predicted months earlier. We look forward to doing more business with Bob.

The prices obtained for these assets are a testament to the knowledge possessed by Bob Knakal, and his team, of the development landscape in New York City, as well as a profound understanding of the multifamily apartment building sale market in New York. Given the constraints on this process, the results were absolutely remarkable.

Bob, you did a fantastic job for me in the sale of 351 East 52nd Street. You know how hard I worked to vacate the property just so a user could buy it. You told me a foreign government would be a logical buyer and a foreign government you found. Well done and thanks for all the hard work!

Bob Knakal and his sales team achieved a pricing level which was above and beyond our expectations. They secured worldwide attention by positioning this site as the most significant in the marketplace. Their creative approach led to a smooth and successful close.

When my partners and I wanted to sell our building, we knew this was not going to be an easy sale because of our desire to lease back the retail space for our business on a long-term basis. After meeting with Bob Knakal and his team, we were confident that he would be able to help us navigate this process, achieving a great solution for business while at the same time maximizing the results of our real estate transaction. Bob and his team met, or exceeded, all of our expectations and we would be happy to recommend them to any other sellers.

My relationship with Bob Knakal and his team go back many years and we knew they were the right brokers for the job. They did everything they said they would do and produced a result we were very pleased with. We highly recommend Bob and his team to other sellers in New York City.

Bob Knakal told us a user would be the buyer for our Greene Street property and a user was indeed the buyer. Bob and his team did a great job!

We have enjoyed a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Bob Knakal and his team. They did a great job for us.