Leslie R. Coleman

A lifelong New Yorker, Leslie Rutherfurd Coleman has earned a distinguished reputation as one of New York Citys top residential real estate brokers. With over 15 years of industry experience, specializing in Manhattans high-end market, Leslie is highly sought after for her considerable expertise and discretion. Her confident yet calm demeanor; her extensive knowledge of the luxury market and her astute understanding of the needs of her discerning clientele have been the keys to her success. Leslie joined the luxury real estate firm, Brown Harris Stevens, to work alongside her mother, Mary K. Rutherfurd. Their combined knowledge of New Yorks neighborhoods, buildings and history has proved immensely successful over the years in achieving their clients objectives. In 2017, Leslie and Mary were recognized for Brown Harris Stevens largest cooperative deal of the year for their sale of the Penthouse at The Pierre. In the following year, they sold the home of the late David Rockefeller. In 2014, they earned the top price for the sale of a cooperative apartment at 960 Fifth Avenue, and in 2013 they earned top recognition for the prices achieved in the sales of three Fifth Avenue apartments owned by the prominent Huguette Clark Estate. Leslie and Mary have been recognized by The Wall Street Journal and Real Trends as one of Americas top real estate professional teams. Leslie provides the highest level of professionalism, and is widely respected for her reputation for absolute discretion. This has provided her the opportunity to work on some of the largest residential real estate transactions in New York City. Leslies ability to engender trust among clients and colleagues has earned her countless referrals working with prominent clients in the worlds of finance, law, entertainment and politics. Leslie attended Sacred Heart and graduated from Brooks School and Skidmore College with a B.A. in Art History. Prior to joining Brown Harris Stevens, she worked in the Old Master Paintings Department at Sothebys. Leslie lives on the Upper East Side with her husband, Kevin Coleman, the founder of Coleman Research, and their three sons. They spend weekends and holidays at their home on Fishers Island, NY. Leslie is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York, serves on the Administrative Board of the Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and has just completed a two-year term as President of the Parents Committee at the Buckley School.