Bill Herbst - The Gilmartin-Herbst Team at Compass: Below 23rd St. & Beyond

We're Bill Herbst and Ralph Gilmartin with Compass Real Estate. Below 23rd Street is our very personal take on what’s going on in downtown Manhattan.

We're Bill Herbst and Ralph Gilmartin, Licensed Associate Brokers with Compass Real Estate. Below 23rd Street is our very personal take on (mostly) downtown Manhattan - cool stuff to do, and real estate information you'll be interested in.

04/08/2026

It's out! Compass' Q1 2026 Manhattan Market Report. Despite everything, the market remained resilient. Sales dropped 3.2% year over year, and signed contracts fell 6.7%, which wasn't unexpected. A few key takeaways:

- Inventory was tight, down 5.4%, with new listings dropping 17.5%. That benefited sellers.

- Buyers were active but cautious, focusing on well-priced properties, while overpriced ones lingered.

- Luxury real estate thrived. Contracts between $10M-$20M jumped 47%, and ultra-luxury condo sales rose 30%.

- Spring promises opportunities for both sellers and buyers. More listings are coming on, which is getting more buyers out.

DM me for more info or the full report.

01/27/2026

I'm excited for this one. Perched high above Greenwich Village's Gold Coast, this sun-drenched one-bedroom offers jaw-dropping westward views that stretch across Greenwich Village, the West Village, the Hudson River, and beyond.

10/25/2025

FIRST OPEN HOUSE. This stylish, fully and recently renovated one bed, one bath home is move-in ready. Located in the Victoria House, a 280 unit full service, pet-friendly co-op in Kip's Bay. 200 E. 27th St., 2P. $675K. Sun. 10/26, 1-2 PM.

10/03/2025

FIRST OPEN HOUSE. Beautiful, right? Join me at this chic Gramercy triplex this Sunday, Oct. 5 from 1-2 PM. 133 E. 15th St., Apt. 1B. $835K. Please DM me for more information, or to arrange a private showing.

10/01/2025

Isn't this fabulous? A thoughtfully renovated Gramercy pre-war triplex home with style to spare, and features you don't normally find at this price. 133 E. 15th St., Apt. 1B. $835K. DM me for a private showing or to find out more.

08/04/2025

You've had a major life change and you need to move, but that change seems to make moving impossible. It's not. I have a solution - Compass' 3-Phased Marketing program. DM me for more info.

08/01/2025

Nothing makes me happier than a happy client. We sold this apartment in twelve days for the full asking price using Compass' 3 Phase Marketing Strategy. It works!

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08/01/2025

There’s so much more to see than just the Gilded Age society portraits at the Met’s “Sargent and Paris” exhibit - though they’re equally as wonderful.

07/18/2025

This fabulous Greenwich Village Gold Coast home went into contract for the full asking price after just 12 days on the market, with multiple offers. My clients were thrilled! By utilizing Compass’ 3-Phased Marketing Strategy, I was able to quietly test the price while we prepared the listing launch, without accruing “days on market.” Please message me and let's discuss how I can do the same for you.