Mijalkovic Bennett at The Corcoran Group

Buyer representation · Long Island City

Buy Long Island City.

Whether the target is a first apartment, everyday resale, move-up home, townhouse, new development or investment, the edge is context: building-level knowledge, disciplined comparison and a controlled offer.

6× LIC Team of the Year

Longstanding building-level experience across the neighborhood.

100+ Citylights transactions

Deep pattern recognition inside one of LIC’s defining residential buildings.

Every residence size

Studios and efficient resales through larger homes, penthouses and investment property.

Lauren Bennett featured by Corcoran as The Local Next Door in Long Island City
Corcoran’s The Local Next Door · Long Island City with Lauren Bennett

What representation adds

Local context. Disciplined decision.

  1. 01Every LIC search

    We help clients evaluate public listings, new development, pre-market and privately introduced opportunities across property types and price points. Availability and terms are always verified.

  2. 02New development & resale comparison

    We compare price per square foot, unit hierarchy, views, carrying costs, sponsor concessions, closing costs, resale competition, appraisal exposure and likely exit position—not just the presentation.

  3. 03Investment ownership plan

    Before closing, we assess rentability, carrying costs, tenant demand and competing supply. After closing, rental positioning and lease-up can continue under a separate brokerage agreement.

What we pressure-test before an offer
  • The exact apartmentLine, floor, exposure, views, light, layout, scale, private outdoor space and rarity can matter more than a broad neighborhood price-per-square-foot average.
  • The building economicsCommon charges or maintenance, taxes, abatements, assessments, underlying financials and reserve strength shape both affordability and buyer confidence.
  • The complete transactionCoordinating a sale and purchase, evaluating a private opportunity, managing appraisal exposure or aligning timing can be as important as the headline price.

Private LIC buyer consultation

Tell us what would make the purchase worthwhile.

Share the property, timing and priorities. Ivan or Lauren will respond directly.

We respect existing brokerage relationships. This is a private representation conversation, not an automated listing request.
Private and no obligation. Ivan or Lauren responds directly.