James Finelli is the founder of The Finelli Team and one of the top-producing agents in New York City residential and commercial real estate. A native New Yorker, born and raised in Long Island, he graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in Finance and began his career as a financial analyst at a Fortune 500 company, experience that gave him a strong foundation for the analytical side of real estate. Corporate life, though, wasn't the right fit, and James found his true calling in a more entrepreneurial path built on relationships, the kind of work where he thrives.

James began his real estate career building a high-volume rental business, an experience that gave him an in-depth understanding of New York City's housing market and laid the foundation for a thriving sales business. Today, he represents clients across a wide range of residential real estate transactions, from condo and co-op resales to new development sales and investment properties, with a particular focus on educating buyers and sellers so they can make confident, informed decisions. Under his leadership, The Finelli Team has been ranked among the Top 1.5% of Real Estate Agents and Teams nationwide by RealTrends (2026), is consistently recognized among StreetEasy's top performers by sales transactions since 2023, and is regularly featured in The Real Deal for its market expertise.

That range shows in who James works with: first-time homebuyers and growing families, seasoned investors, international purchasers, developers, and luxury homeowners, each with their own goals and no two transactions ever quite the same. He currently represents more than 60 multi-family buildings exclusively across New York City, alongside hundreds of tenants and landlords navigating residential and commercial sales and leasing negotiations. An active member of the Real Estate Board of New York, he's known for his professionalism, transparency, and dedication to his clients.

After many years living and working in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, James developed deep expertise in the neighborhood's market, insight he continues to apply to clients across the city. He loves what he does and is passionate about helping clients achieve their real estate goals while making every transaction as seamless and rewarding as possible.