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The Steiner Heydt Team

The Steiner Heydt Team

About Us

The Steiner Heydt Team is a premier New York City real estate advisory specializing in luxury residential sales, rentals, investment properties, and select new developments across Manhattan and Northern Brooklyn. Led by seasoned professionals Lesley Steiner and Alex Heydt, the team combines decades of experience, deep market intelligence, and a highly personalized approach to deliver exceptional results for discerning buyers, sellers, and renters.

At the core of the Steiner Heydt philosophy is service without compromise. Every client relationship is treated as a long-term partnership, defined by transparency, discretion, and a relentless focus on achieving individual goals. Whether navigating a competitive purchase, orchestrating a strategic sale, or advising on a complex investment, the team brings clarity, confidence, and precision to every step of the process.

Lesley Steiner since 2006 is a trusted property expert and relocation specialist known for her ability to intuit client needs and guide them seamlessly through life-changing decisions. With over two decades of professional experience and a background in luxury boutique management, Lesley brings a refined understanding of the emotional and financial considerations behind every move. Her calm, solutions-oriented approach and expansive knowledge of Manhattan - along with select areas of Brooklyn and Queens - allow her to anticipate challenges and create thoughtful, customized strategies that lead to successful and rewarding outcomes.

Alex Heydt brings a complementary expertise rooted in high-level negotiation, investment strategy, and new development. A top-producing agent since 2008, Alex is widely respected for his market fluency, meticulous attention to detail, and hands-on leadership. His experience spans luxury condominiums, historic lofts, and townhouses, particularly in the West Village, Tribeca, and surrounding downtown neighborhoods. His work in renovation consulting and development advisory has earned consistent recognition, including ranking among the top 1% of real estate brokers nationwide by The Wall Street Journal. Collectively, Alex and his team members have been involved in over $1 billion in closed sales transactions.

Together, Lesley and Alex lead a high-performance team of experienced agents who share their commitment to excellence, responsiveness, and client-first service. From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, from pied-à-terre seekers to multi-generational sellers, the Steiner Heydt Team delivers bespoke guidance tailored to each client’s vision and lifestyle.

Rooted in New York City and deeply connected to its neighborhoods, the Steiner Heydt Team offers more than real estate expertise - they offer trusted counsel, elevated service, and results that speak for themselves.

 

 
 
Experience
  • 20+ Years Industry Experience
  • $1,000,000,000 Sold
  • Ranked #15 NYC & #24 NYS Closed Sales Volume by Wall Street Journal.
 
 
 
Team
 
  • The Steiner Heydt Team

 

 

 

Press & Media

The Real Deal

May 17, 2026

Why this West Village “townhouse” was a hard sell

The red brick townhouse at 197 West Houston Street seems to have it all: real oak floors, a working wood-burning fireplace and a hidden back garden surrounded by leaf-vined walls. A listing for the home touted “a rare opportunity to experience true townhouse living,” and with an asking price of just $1,875 per square foot, the property was seeking 30 percent off the area’s average going rate for townhomes. There’s just one catch: it comes with another person living in it. That large — or rather, person-sized — caveat explains why the home has spent a year on the market and gone through a number of deals that fell apart at the last minute, according to Serhant’s Frayda Resnick, who has had the listing. This month, the home finally closed for $2.1 million.

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New York Post

March 1, 2022

Was this $10M Village pad originally home to Aaron Burr?

One of the most photographed homes in the West Village is back on the market for $9.99 million following a gut renovation. Located at 29 Downing St. in the Greenwich Village Historic District, the 25-foot-wide carriage house was originally built in 1829 on land that was owned by Aaron Burr, America’s third vice president, who infamously mortally wounded Alexander Hamilton — founder of the New York Post and first secretary of the US Treasury — in a duel.

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The Real Deal

March 19, 2015

AD Real Estate buys Kalikow's Nolita buildings for $26M with Town Broker Alex Heydt represented the seller

Multifamily investor AD Real Estate bought a trio of walk-ups in Nolita today for $26 million after making an aggressive offer to sellers Kalikow Group and its partner, Joel Schreiber's Waterbridge Capital, which paid about half that price when they bought the buildings three years ago, The Real Deal has learned. The Great Neck-based firm closed on the five-story buildings at 113-117 Elizabeth Street this afternoon in the off-market transaction. "It is truly significant how fast this area is changing," said Khashy Eyn, whose firm Platinum Properties was involved in the deal. "Nolita is rapidly edging south towards Little Italy." Platinum's Cash Bernard referred AD Real Estate to Town Residential's Joe Messina and Stephen Ferrara, who represented the buyer on the deal. Town broker Alex Heydt represented the seller. Kalikow and Waterbridege bought the buildings, which hold 30 rental units, in 2011 for $12.6 million, marking Kalikow's first New York City deal in about two decades. Greg Kalikow, a vice president at the firm, said the company increased the NOI on the rent roll about 30 to 35 percent over the past few years. "Our original plan was to hold onto the asset for the cash flow," he said. "However, [AD Real Estate] came in and made us an aggressive offer to the point where our investors and ourselves were comfortable divesting with the asset."

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Commercial Observer

March 27, 2013

8,000-Square-Foot Capsouto Frères Space Hits the Market in Tribeca

Capsouto Frères, the French bistro at 451 Washington Street that closed for repairs following Hurricane Sandy, will not reopen, and Town Residential has listed its 8,000-square-foot space for rent at $35,000 a month. The restaurant was a culinary pioneer in Tribeca when it opened in the postindustrial downtown neighborhood in 1980. Along with The Odeon, which since-estranged brothers Keith and Brian McNally opened with Lynn Wagenknecht the same year, Capsouto Frères put Tribeca on the celebrity and yuppie map, paving the cobblestone way for its dramatic gentrification.

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What The Steiner Heydt Team's Clients Say

Andrew was really personal and easy to work with. He had something in mind right away, but was also open to our ideas and needs, and adjusted accordingly. He moved fast and helped us communicate so that we had less to worry about. He has a sense of intuition that made it easy for us to trust him with taking care of us and our requests.

Ray C.

Andrew is the absolute best! He was incredibly informative and helpful during my apartment search. Andrew is not only a jack of all trades but also genuine and kind. He cares about his clients and it shows! Thank you for finding me an amazing apartment in a charming area, within my budget! You rock!

Farah C.

Andrew was extremely attentive and helpful during the search for an apartment. He made the process extremely easy and got us an amazing apartment at a fantastic price. I cannot recommend him enough, and I will be using him in the future.

Sam H.

Andrew helped me find my first apartment in the city, and went above and beyond with making sure I found a place I was satisfied with. When I first started looking for apartments, I was at first going to shy away from using an agent. One day, I came across Andrew on a listing, and his professionalism from the moment I met him made me want to continue working with him. Andrew for two w...

Robert O.

Arrigo was the consummate professional and went above and beyond for my roommate and me in finding a stellar deal on a NYC apartment. Arrigo was always available, communicative, detail-oriented, and tenacious in helping us find the perfect place for the best price. I highly recommend him to any potential NYC renters or buyers!

Prahan C.

Buying a home in today’s market can be stressful. Andrew made every part of the process easier. He was thoughtful, responsive, and professional at every stage of the process. In short, I don’t think we’d be living in our dream home today without him!

Cody & Michelle F.

Andrew made my first experience finding a place in New York City as easy as it comes. He always had my roommate and my interests in mind. When it came down to signing the paperwork, Andrew was on top of the process and made sure no kinks occurred along the way.

Michael T.

Andrew helped me find exactly what I was looking for in a NYC apartment. He was very communicative and answered any question I had. He took the stress off me by providing options and communicating with the other agents/landlords on my behalf. I definitely recommend Andrew!

Brianna C.

Being a client of Andrew was an absolute pleasure. He was professional, persistent, and a fantastic communicator throughout the process of finding a New York City apartment. He was right there to guide me through every step of the way. As a result, we ended up with exactly what we were looking for!

Oscar F.

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