“In a sea of slick and lazy real estate agents, Jake is a breath of fresh air.” Indeed, Jake’s ability to listen, adapt, and execute is unparalleled among Manhattan real estate agents. He prioritizes his customers’ needs, values their time, and maintains a consistently high level of honesty and integrity. Consequently, he was a top producer at his previous firm and is a welcome addition to the Rutenberg team.



Accomplished in both sales and rentals, Jake exemplifies versatility at its best, while maintaining a particularly keen understanding of West Side real estate. Whether you are looking for a brownstone off Central Park West, a Chelsea loft, or a garden apartment in a West Village townhouse, Jake will utilize all avenues to find you exactly what you need. Landlords and sellers are equally impressed with Jake’s knack for marketing strategy and his ability to generate traffic quickly in any home. He maintains steady communication with his customers and always welcomes their input. Such a collaborative approach produces the creativity needed to succeed in a troubled market.



A California native, Jake graduated magna cum laude from Middlebury College with a B.A. in English and Italian. He has studied and worked internationally in the education and travel industries, and he has acted on numerous international stages. At home in New York, Jake enjoys the multicultural vibrancy offered at every corner of this great city. When he is not hosting open houses or researching for his clients, he is frequently at the theatre or walking his two dogs through Central Park.