About Carol

The Manhattan Broker Behind the $28.4M Ritz-Carlton Sale

Manhattan luxury real estate broker Carol Staab, an associate broker at Sotheby's International Realty, is ranked in the top 1.5% of agents nationally and is known as "The Real Estate Doctor" for solving what's holding $4M+ and ultra-luxury properties back from their true value. With 28 years in Manhattan luxury real estate and $190M+ in solo closed sales—including a dual-sided $28.4M Ritz-Carlton Residences Central Park South sale—she delivers concierge-level service, data-driven pricing, and world-class marketing for the city's most discerning sellers and buyers.

By the Numbers

• $190M+ solo Manhattan luxury sales
• 28 years in Manhattan luxury real estate
• $28.4M dual-sided sale at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Central Park South
• 15 condominiums sold at 1049 Fifth Avenue (owner & former long-time board member)
  
  

Elevating the Value of Manhattan's Ultra-Luxury Properties

If you're selling or buying in Manhattan's luxury real estate market, you want more than a "top broker"—you want someone who can elevate value and de-risk decisions in one of the world's most demanding environments. That is the lens through which Carol Staab runs her Manhattan luxury real estate advisory practice.

Carol is a Manhattan luxury real estate broker focused on the city's premier ultra-luxury corridors, including Central Park, the Upper East Side, Fifth Avenue, Billionaires' Row, and select prime downtown Manhattan addresses, with a specialty in $4M+ and $10M+ ultra-luxury co-ops and condos. Ranked among the top 1.5% of brokers nationally, with 28 years in the Manhattan luxury property landscape and over $190M in solo closed sales, she combines deep market intelligence, building-level insight, and elevated marketing to position properties to lead the market—not follow it. Her experience spans transactions from $4M into the high eight figures, including marquee Central Park–front and Upper East Side residences.

Resetting Pricing Power at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Central Park South

A defining example of Carol's market-making approach is her performance at The Ritz-Carlton Residences on Central Park South, where she represented both seller and buyer in an all-cash $28.4M sale. The residence went from launch to contract in just 45 days with a minimal discount, resetting pricing power and restoring confidence for owners at one of Manhattan's most coveted Central Park–front addresses.

For ultra-luxury owners and buyers, this result underscores Carol's ability to position a marquee property for speed, strength of price, and renewed confidence in the building's market narrative—rather than simply "getting it sold."

Building Specialist: 1049 Fifth Avenue

Carol is also a building specialist at 1049 Fifth Avenue, where she is an owner and former long-time board member. She has successfully sold 15 condominiums in the building, giving her unmatched insight into its residences, pricing history, buyer profile, and board expectations. This track record makes her the natural first call for 1049 Fifth Avenue sellers and buyers and a trusted Manhattan luxury listing agent, particularly for Central Park–facing properties.

Authority & Market Intelligence

Beyond individual transactions, Carol is recognized as a trusted voice on Manhattan's luxury real estate market. Based at Sotheby's International Realty, she pairs bespoke advisory service with the reach of a global luxury network. She is the creator and author of The Pulse, a weekly $4M+ Manhattan luxury market intelligence report followed by CEOs, founders, global investors, and senior decision-makers who rely on her analysis to understand the true state of the market. Her insights have been featured in outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and the New York Post, and she has appeared as a luxury real estate expert on national television.

Deeply Rooted in the Market She Serves

As an owner at 1049 Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park, with three decades on the Upper East Side and a second home in Southampton, Carol understands first-hand the lifestyle, buildings, and nuances that define Manhattan's rarefied real estate market. Her membership in CORE Club and support of Central Park Conservancy and Ronald McDonald House reflect a long-term commitment to the communities in which she lives and works.

Whether you are preparing to bring a $4M+ or ultra-luxury Manhattan residence to market, or to secure the right home in this segment, Carol's role is clear: elevate your position with intelligent strategy, Manhattan luxury market insight, and meticulous execution. If you're considering a move, you're welcome to reach out for a private conversation about your Manhattan luxury property.