Top-Ranked Team Brings Decades of Experience and Over 1,000 Closed Sales
New York, NY – April 1, 2025 – Brown Harris Stevens is pleased to announce that leading New York City broker Jessica Cohen has joined the firm. With more than 20 years of experience and over 1,000 closed sales, Cohen is widely recognized as one of the city’s most accomplished real estate professionals and has been consistently ranked among the top 25 NYC agents at her previous firm, Douglas Elliman.
“Jessica’s reputation and consistent success speak for themselves,” said Bess Freedman, CEO of Brown Harris Stevens. “Her professionalism, client-first mindset, and deep understanding of the New York market make her a perfect fit for BHS. We’re thrilled to welcome her.”
Cohen has earned numerous accolades throughout her career, including REBNY’s “Agent of the Year” award in 2019 and Elliman’s Pinnacle Award every year since 2007. She has been ranked among the top 10 teams in gross sales and appears annually in The Wall Street Journal’s list of the top 1% of brokers nationwide.
Known for her integrity, patience, negotiation skills, and tireless diligence, Cohen has built a reputation for expertly guiding a wide range of clients—from first-time buyers and foreign investors to pied-à-terre owners and empty nesters. Her reputation is evidenced by her constant referrals, which have driven her success in such a competitive industry.
She brings with her a trusted team that includes Joseph Polivy, Elia Clemente, and Tara Osbourne. Together, they offer a thoughtful and strategic approach to every transaction, always putting the needs of their clients first.
Cohen’s background as a real estate investor, former chess champion, and daughter of an architect gives her a unique ability to see the potential in a space. Having personally renovated and staged eight New York City homes and one in Southampton, she understands the construction process firsthand and helps clients envision how to make any space work for their needs. Jessica leverages her many construction, property management, and interior design contacts to prepare properties for the market, and to make deals close smoothly.
Jessica Cohen and her team will be based out of Brown Harris Stevens’ West Side office.
“I am excited to join Brown Harris Stevens and tap into the incredible level of individualized service and expertise that has made them one of the most respected names in the real estate business,” added Cohen.
About Brown Harris Stevens
Brown Harris Stevens (BHS) is one of the most prominent privately held real estate firms in the world. Established in 1873, BHS has historically dominated the luxury, high-end market. With more than 2,500 agents across the East Coast, the company oversees the sale of marquee properties worldwide, including property management and new development marketing, from its headquarters in New York City and its offices throughout the Tristate area, Palm Beach, and Miami.
