Elizabeth V. Alicea

As a COMPASS real estate broker and a New York State attorney, I bring legal insight, market expertise and cutting-edge technology to every transaction. My goal is simple: help my buyers, sellers, and investor clients make informed real estate decisions while navigating the complexities of the New York City housing market with confidence and ease.

Real estate has always been personal for me. Growing up in Chicago as the daughter of a carpenter, I developed an early appreciation for architecture, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design. That interest became practical experience years later when my family and I moved into and renovated a multi-family home in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, where I managed the renovation from layout design to contractor oversight. Today I continue to manage the property and our tenants, giving me firsthand insight into ownership, renovation, and multi-family investing in NYC. Because of that experience, I understand that real estate decisions are rarely just transactions—they’re about growing families, building businesses, and realizing dreams. 

Having lived and worked in NYC for more than 25 years, I bring deep neighborhood knowledge across Brooklyn and Manhattan, along with a global perspective shaped by living in Spain, Brazil, and India. As a person of multicultural background, I value the role that cultural fluency plays in NYC real estate, where buyers and sellers often come from diverse cultural and international backgrounds. This perspective helps me thoughtfully navigate the nuances that shape multigenerational and cross-border real estate decisions. I have helped clients navigate first-time home purchases, retirement, relocations, new development acquisitions, estate sales, brownstone restorations, condo conversions, and everything in between.  Clients often work with me because they want an advisor who understands not only the financial and legal aspects of real estate, but also the human and cultural dynamics that shape their decisions. 

Whether you are buying or selling a home or looking to grow your portfolio, I guide you through every step of the process and avidly negotiate on your behalf. I have built long lasting relationships with developers, real estate attorneys, mortgage lenders, and other industry professionals to give you a competitive advantage to close the deal.

If you’re considering buying, selling, or investing in Brooklyn or Manhattan real estate, reach out!