Hi, I'm Arianna. I help people buy homes in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and I have opinions about every lobby, roof deck and closet along the way. Let's find you a place you'll love coming home to.
I'm a real estate agent at Casa Blanca, and I'm on your side. My job is to protect your money and your timeline, and make the process as seamless as possible.
Buying in New York comes with its own plot twists: co-op boards, land leases, estate sales, bidding wars, closings that slip. I also manage a multifamily building myself, so I know what owning in New York really takes, from repairs and maintenance to the monthly numbers. When we tour, I look past the staging at what you'll actually be living with.
Off the clock I'm walking the city, grabbing coffee and stopping mid-sidewalk to look up at buildings. I'm Greek American and I love to travel, so there's usually a next trip in the works, and yes, I look up at the buildings there too.
We talk budget, must-haves, timing and financing, so we only see places that fit.
I preview and filter first, then tell you what each building is really like to live in.
Pre-approval, your attorney and your documents lined up, so when the right place hits the market, we can move fast.
Pricing backed by comps, and a strategy for when there's competing interest.
I help you put together a clean, complete board package and keep your attorney, lender and the seller's side moving.
I'm with you at the closing table and still here after, for recommendations, building questions and whatever comes up once you move in.
Most apartments in Manhattan and Brooklyn are co-ops, and they buy very differently from condos. Here's the short version I give every client. Want the full guide? Ask me below.
| Co-op | Condo | |
|---|---|---|
| What you own | Shares in the corporation that owns the building | The apartment itself, as real property |
| Approval | Board package and interview; the board can say no | Usually a right of first refusal, rarely exercised |
| Down payment | Often 20% or more, set by each building | Can be as low as 10% |
| Monthly costs | Maintenance, which includes the building's taxes | Common charges plus your own property taxes |
| Renting it out | Often restricted | Usually more flexible |
| Price | Typically lower for similar space | Typically higher |
General guidance only. Every building's rules differ, so we review the offering plan or bylaws together.
Instagram: @ari_ftn
Email: a.fotinos@casa-blanca.com
Phone: (646) 932-1977
A few buildings I can't stop talking about, and why. I feature a new one on Instagram every week.
Answer 12 quick questions about your budget, space, lifestyle and must-haves, and I'll match you with the Manhattan and Brooklyn neighborhoods that fit your life.
A starting point, not a price promise. Every building and budget is different, so let's talk through it together.