Hey There Neighbor!
Welcome to The LES and thank you for being here. My name is Jacob Goldman and I have lived and worked in the Lower East Side for more than 30 years, raising my family in this neighborhood and building lifelong relationships along the way. Through LoHo Realty, I have had the privilege of helping thousands of neighbors buy and sell their homes while staying deeply connected to the community we share. I created The LES as a place to celebrate our streets, our stories, our local businesses, and the people who make this neighborhood what it is. My hope is that this site becomes a trusted space for connection, information, and pride in the Lower East Side.
Jacob Goldman
The Lower East Side's #1 Realtor
What is The LES?
The LES is a digital magazine that highlights the culture, community, and lifestyle of the Lower East Side of New York City. It serves as a trusted neighborhood guide that brings together local news, real estate insights, restaurant features, arts and culture stories, and updates on daily life in the LES. Readers can explore new places to eat, discover local businesses, follow real estate trends, and stay informed about events and activities throughout the community. The LES is designed for anyone who wants reliable and engaging information about the Lower East Side.
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The LES also aims to strengthen the connection between residents, visitors, and the neighborhood itself. Through original articles, interviews, photo features, and detailed guides, the site celebrates the history, energy, and character of the Lower East Side. The goal is to provide a resource that showcases the unique lifestyle of the LES and helps people explore the best places to visit, the most important stories to follow, and the many experiences that make this New York City neighborhood stand out.
What is LoHo Realty?
Founded in 1999 by Jacob Goldman with a focus on the Lower East Side's co-op village, LoHo Realty is one NYC's primary brokers. Today, LoHo's top listings and superior service cover all of Manhattan.
As of September 2025, Jacob Goldman is the #1 broker on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and ranked #3 in New York City for verified sales transactions. Over his 26-year career, Jacob has guided clients through 1,270 co-op sales totaling $700M+ in volume, including 930 buy-side deals and hundreds of successful listings.
For more than 30 years, Jacob has called the Lower East Side home, raising his family in Co-op Village and building lifelong relationships across the neighborhood. That deep personal connection, combined with unmatched expertise, has made him the go-to advisor for buyers, sellers, and investors navigating the area’s unique opportunities.
Recognized by New York Magazine as a "Neighborhood Changer" and by The New York Times as the No. 1 broker for the 4,500 Co-op Village apartments, Jacob has been at the center of the neighborhood’s transformation since founding LoHo Realty in 1999.
Backed by more than 165 five-star reviews, including 142 on Google (4.9 average) and 23 on Zillow (4.9 average), Jacob is praised for his responsiveness, market insight, and relationship-first approach. Clients describe their experience as "fantastic," with advice that "expedited the deal without a hitch."
Jacob also views his work as a form of public service. He has served on Community School Board 1, Community District 3’s Neighborhood Advisory Board, and the Educational Alliance’s neighborhood advisory board, and continues to support local causes through LoHo Realty. "We can’t just put folks in an apartment, take the money, and walk away," Jacob says. "It’s an ongoing relationship - we’re here for them as their needs change."
Housing corporations of Co-op Village
LoHo Realty’s focus, from its inception, on the four housing corporations of Co-op Village: East River, Seward Park, Amalgamated and Hillman, is what separates it from the herd. Since 1999, LoHo has executed more than 1000 sales and 250 subleases, continuing to affirm the Times’ assertion that LoHo Realty is the primary Co-op Village broker.
Jacob Goldman brings to the table his vast experience with all aspects of the real estate transaction–as attorney, seller, buyer, and broker. He is an expert on co-op closings and offers rich, first-hand knowledge of interacting and negotiating with the co-op boards. He is well versed in the co-op by-laws and the reconstitution plans. He is closely familiar with both management and board members, drawing on that vast knowledge every day to meet the needs of his sellers and buyers.