An expert on New York City luxury real estate, Paul Kolbusz is a top-producing broker at Corcoran. He is a member of the firm’s Multi-Million-Dollar Club and Gold Council and consistently ranks in the Top 1% of NRT agents nationwide. In conjunction with his business partner Sara Gelbard, Paul leads Corcoran’s Union Square Team of the Year and is among the Real Deal’s Top 75 Highest Annual Listing Value. Among other press accolades, Paul recently earned recognition by The New York Times for representing the most expensive sale of the week, a $25.49M penthouse.“For me, handling someone’s greatest asset, their home, is extremely rewarding,” says Paul. “That’s why I devote myself to providing exceptional service and outstanding results.” Paul serves a sophisticated and international clientele with discretion, a thorough knowledge of his market, and an ability to smoothly complete complicated transactions. He is a skilled negotiator with a proven ability to maximize seller’s return on investment.
A talented entrepreneur from a young age, in his past career, Paul was a leader in the NYC hospitality industry. All before the age of 31, Paul had a building in the Upper East Side and opened his own thriving restaurant. That was Paul’s first taste of the real estate industry, and he has never looked back. He showed a talent for the business from the start, earning a Proclamation from the New York City Council for rejuvenating a run-down building and for distinguished service that benefited the surrounding community. In addition, he won the Council’s Civil Rights award for leadership, commitment, and advocacy. Originally from Poland, Paul has been living in New York City for 30 years. Here in the city that he loves and calls home, Paul earned his Bachelor of Arts at Hunter College. Paul is an animal lover, art collector, and foodie. He is fluent in Polish and conversant in German.
