Christopher Riccio and Elana Zinoman Join Douglas Elliman

Douglas Elliman is pleased to announce that Christopher Riccio has joined the firm’s Eklund | Gomes Team . With a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Riccio has already brokered over half a billion dollars in sales at only 31 years old. Riccio joins Douglas Elliman with Elana Zinoman and will be based out of the Eklund | Gomes’ 16,000 square foot, Paris Forino-designed office at 963 Broadway in New York. “A true townhouse legend. We are thrilled to have Christopher join our team.” – Fredrik Eklund, co-founder of the Eklund | Gomes Team “A legend. A true legend. A true townhouse legend. We are thrilled to have Christopher join our team,” says Fredrik Eklund, co-founder of the Eklund | Gomes Team. “An incredible broker and an all-around nice guy, Christopher is the perfect new addition to our Eklund | Gomes family,” adds John Gomes, the other half of the eponymous Eklund | Gomes Team. Riccio’s specialty is New York City’s luxury real estate market, with a focus on townhouses, brownstones, condos and mixed-use buildings downtown. He brings a total of over $55,000,000 worth of listings to Elliman in addition to an impressive track-record of closed deals, including a $21,000,000 sale at 38 Prince Street, $19,920,000 sale at 78 Morton Street, $19,700,000 sale at 26 Downing Street and $18,350,000 sale at 111 Waverly Place. “I’m excited to work with such a dominant force in the industry,” says Riccio. “The Eklund | Gomes Team is an extremely well-run machine, backed by Douglas Elliman’s incredible resources in marketing, public relations and technology. I look forward to better servicing my clients and growing out my extensive high-end townhouse business with these invaluable tools.” “We are proud to welcome both Christopher and Elana as the latest additions to Douglas Elliman,” says Steven James, President and CEO of Douglas Elliman New York City. “They represent the next generation of luxury brokers and we are confident that their success and influence in the downtown market will only flourish at our brokerage.” Riccio has consistently been ranked among the top brokers in New York City by The Real Deal, both in sales volume and dollar volume of current listings. Raised in upstate New York, Riccio made his way to Manhattan while pursuing a degree in finance and business administration and went on to work at The Bank of NY Mellon within Global Client Management, then UBS in Wealth Management. His real estate career began at the age of 22 and shortly thereafter he secured his first single-family, West Village townhouse sale for $7,300,000. Riccio currently resides in Flatiron and enjoys spending time at his country home in Saratoga Springs, NY.   View some of Christopher’s Listings Here: 245 West 13 th Street for $11,700,000 Located in the heart of the West Village across from Jackson Square Park sits 245 West 13th Street, a luxurious, sun-drenched, 21-foot wide 4,500 square foot spacious townhouse. Superbly crafted, this updated home exudes elegance throughout combining gorgeous 19th century details with modern day luxuries. No detail was overlooked when renovating this home which is spread over four sun-flooded floors of living space, plus ample garden- and parlor-level outdoor spaces, a finished cellar, and six restored wood burning fireplaces. Enter this finely crafted home up the impressive front stoop where you are immediately drawn in by the bright red front door, an exact replica of the original from 1855. Upon entry into the parlor level, you are lead into the entry vestibule complete with antique, hand-carved french doors. A beautiful and grand, double scaled living room on this floor is complete with two wood burning fire places with original marble mantels. Access a tranquil outdoor terrace fully equipped with irrigation and sound systems. The garden level is bright and expansive, illuminated by four oversized skylights and a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto the large, sunny private garden. The gourmet kitchen features a Wolf 6 burner stove plus grill and vented oven, Subzero refrigerator, Wolf microwave, Miele dishwasher and Granite counter-tops with custom tiled backsplash. This level also features a wood burning fire place, dining area, family room, guest bedroom with large ensuite bath, and a powder room. The third and fourth floor bedroom levels are accessed via a restored staircase complete with vintage banisters sourced from New York’s famed Plaza Hotel. The exquisite and bright master suite occupies the entire third level and contains brand new large windows with three exposures- southern, northern and eastern – thanks to a former horse path flanking the house and allowing for additional air and light. A wood burning fireplace, custom outfitted dressing room walk-in closet, and lavish master bathroom with a copper soaking tub and stall shower complete this floor. The fourth floor has two bedrooms, with a full bathroom, and an oversized living area containing 12′ ceilings, two wood burning fireplaces. Some of the additional details include 5-inch-wide white oak water coil radiant heated floors, multi-zone air conditioning, water purification system, Sonos-controlled surround sound, and a security system. 111 Bedford Street for $7,250,000 A meticulously renovated townhouse in the heart of the West Village, situated within a row of five single-family townhouses. This home, which was originally built in 1846 was beautifully re-designed by architect Axis Mundi. The townhouse boasts a grand parlor floor with two wood-burning fireplaces, two guest rooms, a full-floor master suite with a kitchenette, four and a half bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, a maid’s room, two private entrances, and a sun-filled garden with hard-wired gas BBQ. No expense was spared in the gut-renovation of this property complete with Crestron smart home automation, central air-conditioning, alarm, and camera systems, and equipped with full air purification as well as all new wiring and mechanicals. Don’t miss this opportunity to call 111 Bedford Street home! 345 West 14 th Street Penthouse for $4,999,000 A rare opportunity to call this 2,016 square foot 3BR, 2.5BA penthouse home awaits! Enjoy the breathtaking views overlooking the meatpacking district from the comfort of your floor to ceiling windows throughout the living and dining rooms or expansive 236 square foot private terrace. The large open living and dining room features recessed 10.5-foot ceilings, custom-milled paneling and direct access to the landscaped private terrace with Kolumba brick planters and built-in irrigation. The artisan-crafted kitchen features custom oak millwork, bronze detailing, honed Absolute Black granite countertopbacksplash, Dornbracht fixtures, and fully built-in 36 in. Sub-Zero Fridge, 36 in. Wolf cooktop, 30 in. Wolf oven, under-counter Sub-zero wine cooler, and Bosch dishwasher. The master bedroom suite features a huge walk-in closet, a separate seating area with access to the terrace, and an en-suite 5-fixture bathroom. The bathroom includes a glass-enclosed wet room with oversized slabs of Spanish Travertine Marble. Additional bathroom features include a deep soaking tub with Spanish Travertine surround, solid brass vanity with granite countertop, Dornbracht fixtures, and custom brass wall sconces.The second and third bedrooms are served by a secondary bathroom with beautiful handcrafted, Moroccan ceramic tile. Off the third bedroom, there is a private laundry room with extra storage. The home is currently being utilized as a two-bedroom with a home office and lends itself to the flexibility of many different configurations. In addition to what the apartment itself privately offers, the building also features a state of the art gym and a beautifully landscaped roof deck. Contact Christopher and Elana, of the Eklund | Gomes Team, for all your real estate needs today.