Top Real Estate Agent in Manhattan
You deserve more than a typical broker — I’m David Cenaffra, a licensed real estate broker specializing in townhouses, condos, and branding unique properties, whether first time on the market or needing a rebrand. I also love to work with buyers and situations of all kinds. Hire me as your real estate agent in Manhattan.
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- David Cenaffra | Licensed Real Estate Broker | HYFTO
Top Real Estate Agent
Your Trusted NYC Real Estate Partner
Local to the Market
I'm from the New York area, with years of experience navigating the ins and outs of Manhattan’s unique neighborhoods. Starting in rentals and then joining a Top 5 sales team at Douglas Elliman, I reached the highest ranks of real estate, fast, prior to starting my own company, HYFTO.
Proven Results
My track record includes millions in closed sales across Manhattan and Brooklyn. I've gotten deals done — fast, discreetly, especially in cases of expireds listings, where other agents have failed prior.
Agency-Level Creative & Marketing
My company HYFTO is also a creative agency for different brands in a variety of industries across real estate, hospitality, and lifestyle. You're assured agency-level creative at the pulse of marketing & advertising across video content, social media, and more.
Why work with me?
Buyers: I’ll help you find the right property — not just what’s available. With off-market access, data-driven guidance, and more -- we’ll make your offer stand out.
Sellers: Custom pricing strategy. Next-level photography. Targeted digital marketing. No listing is done the same.
Investors: Whether it’s your first rental or a portfolio addition, I advise on long-term potential.
Relocation Clients: Moving to Manhattan? There are no better boots on the ground than someone actually from the New York area.
Client Experiences
Delivering Exceptional Results on Expired Listings
Has your property been on the market in the past? All real estate agents are not created equal. Multiple times in the past, I've been hired after a failed attempt to sell. Upon rebranding the property and the marketing, here are examples of results.
Townhouse Sale
A townhouse was on the market with another agent. I evaluated the marketing and approach, repositioned, and had accepted offer and contract first week, without lowering price.
Condo Sale
A condo was on the market with another agent and was ultimately leased to a tenant after it did not sell. I was hired, able to market and navigate showings with tenant in place, closing within 75 days of signing the listing without lowering price.
Development Site Sale
A succession of lots and buildings were grouped together and on the market for years with other brokers. I was eventually hired to take on the listing, branded the opportunity, raised the price, and sold to the first buyer on the very first day. A new building exists there today, proving a successful strategy.
Ready to Get Started?
When you work with me, you get straight talk, smart strategy, and a relentless drive to win —
all backed by the kind of local expertise only a true Manhattan real estate agent can offer.
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