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Howard Hanna NYC adds 26 agents to expand Manhattan presence

Created at 9 Jul · 4:55 PM1 source
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Howard Hanna NYC has expanded its Manhattan operations by adding 26 real estate agents, including the Andrew Klima Team from SERHANT. The brokerage aims to leverage its agent-focused culture and national platform to better serve clients across multiple markets.

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Key Numbers

26new agents added by Howard Hanna NYC
$58 millionsales closed by Andrew Klima Team in 2025
90transactions by Andrew Klima Team in 2025

Who's Involved

Howard Hanna NYC
brokerage expanding Manhattan operations
Andrew Klima Team
recruited from SERHANT
SERHANT
previous brokerage of Andrew Klima Team
Christopher Avesian
agent who joined from Corcoran
James Ferrando
agent who joined from Corcoran
Elizabeth Steele
agent who joined from Corcoran
Michael Rossi
executive vice president of Howard Hanna NYC
Howard Hanna NYC adds 26 agents to expand Manhattan presence

↳ Why This Matters

The expansion of Howard Hanna NYC signifies continued growth and competition within the Manhattan real estate market, aiming to capture a larger share by attracting experienced agents and teams from rival brokerages.

Key facts

  • Howard Hanna NYC has added 26 real estate agents.
  • The Andrew Klima Team, which previously was with SERHANT, is among the new hires.
  • The Andrew Klima Team closed $58 million in sales across 90 transactions in 2025.
  • Agents from Corcoran and other competing brokerages have also joined the firm.

Howard Hanna NYC has expanded its Manhattan presence by adding 26 real estate agents. Among the new recruits is the Andrew Klima Team, which previously operated under SERHANT. According to Howard Hanna, the Andrew Klima Team achieved $58 million in sales across 90 transactions in 2025 and serves clients in both the Pittsburgh and New York City markets.

Andrew Klima stated that the move will enable his team to better assist clients who are relocating or investing across various markets. He noted that Howard Hanna offers a combination of large brokerage resources and the personal support of a family-run firm, providing an entrepreneurial yet collaborative environment.

The brokerage also integrated agents from other competing firms, including members of the FAST Advisory Group and agents such as Christopher Avesian, James Ferrando, and Elizabeth Steele from Corcoran. Additional hires have been incorporated into existing teams, such as Nadia Sunn and Renee Bulles joining Bert Johnson’s team. Other new agents include Alexandra Czapelski, Bess Sullivan, and Malik Allen. Michael Rossi, executive vice president of Howard Hanna NYC, indicated that these additions align with the brokerage's growth strategy.

Frequently asked questions

Howard Hanna NYC added 26 real estate agents.

The Andrew Klima Team, formerly of SERHANT, joined Howard Hanna NYC.

The Andrew Klima Team closed $58 million in sales across 90 transactions in 2025.

Howard Hanna is focusing on an agent-focused culture, accessible leadership, and support for serving clients across multiple markets, leveraging a national platform that maintains an entrepreneurial feel.

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How It Developed

Howard Hanna NYC added 26 agents to expand its Manhattan presence.
The Andrew Klima Team from SERHANT joined Howard Hanna NYC.
The Andrew Klima Team closed $58 million in sales across 90 transactions in 2025.
Agents from Corcoran and other firms were also recruited.

Sources

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Howard Hanna NYC adds 26 agentsHousingWire

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