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A New York City–based luxury real estate team helping clients buy, sell, lease, and invest
About Harrison Grandelli Team
The Harrison Grandelli Team is a New York City–based luxury real estate team specializing in transactions ranging from $500k–$500M across Manhattan and Brooklyn. We focus on clear strategy, honest guidance, and meticulous execution so every move feels intentional, not rushed.
Our clients include real estate developers, local and international buyers, luxury pied‑à‑terre owners, condos, co‑ops, and investors seeking long‑term value in New York City.
Our Approach
Real estate decisions shape both your balance sheet and your day‑to‑day life. Our team partners with you to craft a tailored strategy—whether you’re buying, selling, leasing, or investing—so every move is intentional, informed, and aligned with your long‑term vision.
Market insight: Detailed pricing, neighborhood, and building analysis for New York City co‑ops, condos, and townhomes.
Strategic planning: Clear step‑by‑step plans for buying, selling, or investing in any market cycle, so you always know what comes next.
White‑glove execution: Quietly handling the heavy lifting—from pricing and prep to marketing, board packages, approvals, and closing—so you can make confident decisions in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the world.
Our approach is simple: tell you the truth, over‑prepare, and manage every detail so your NYC real estate decisions feel calm, not chaotic
By the Numbers
Over $1 Billion in closed New York City residential sales.
Hundreds of transactions across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
Consistently ranked among RealTrends’ Top Small Teams in New York for 5+ years.
Who We Are As A Team
We are a team of advisors, marketers, storytellers, investors, and strategists. With deep experience in NYC new development, co‑ops, condos, and townhomes, we bring a holistic perspective to every client and every transaction.
We understand that every New York City real estate journey is unique, and we approach each client with a customized plan rather than a one‑size‑fits‑all playbook. Our network spans attorneys, lenders, designers, architects, contractors, stagers, and other specialists, so you have the right support at each stage of buying, selling, leasing, or investing.
Meet the Harrison Grandelli Team below, and reach out any time to schedule a virtual or in‑person meeting to see how we can best serve you.
Meet The Co-Founders
Nicole Grandelli is a native New Yorker with over 18 years of luxury residential experience in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Known for her pricing expertise, marketing creativity, and work with both developers and individual buyers and sellers. Nicole blends wealth-management discipline with a deep understanding of design and lifestyle to help clients make smart, aligned real estate decisions. Link to full bio
John Harrison is a second-generation real estate advisor with prior experience in Tech, Entertainment, and International operations. With 10 year experience working with IBM, combined with leading international expansion in the Architectural Engineering industry, he brings a love of strategy, culture, and innovation to his practice as a real estate advisor. Link to full bio
Meet the Associates
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Hannan Salah
Hannan joins CORE as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and the Marketing Manager of the top-ranking Harrison Grandelli Team. Hannan’s journey in real estate began as part of the Sales team at 100 East 53rd, a new development designed by renowned architect Sir Norman Foster and developers RFR and Vanke. Hannan's problem-solving abilities, attention to detail and keen eye for design, accompanied with an extensive understanding of the new development purchasing process, has made her invaluable in serving clients and partners alike.
Born in Ethiopia, raised in New York and California, and having studied in Italy, Hannan's diverse set of skills and experiences enable her to relate and communicate with people from various walks of life. Hannan has quickly earned a reputation for going above and beyond to serve her clients. She is well-respected and trusted for putting the best interests of clients and partners first.
Growing up as an elite women’s basketball player, Hannan fulfilled her dream of playing NCAA Basketball in her late twenties, while attending Notre Dame De Namur University. Competing at a high level has instilled a commitment to excellence, self-discipline, and the ability to work under extreme pressure, allowing Hannan to help her clients' achieve their real estate goals with unmatched determination and diligence.
Outside the office, Hannan is passionate about helping people live their best lives. She loves spending time with family, traveling, writing, and listening to live music. She is an avid reader of anything non-fiction.
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Ava Vacherot
Ava grew up in Burlington, Vermont, and now resides in Brooklyn, New York. With a foundation in classical ballet, her training led her to summer programs with prestigious companies, including the Bolshoi Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Ava lived in Boston from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to the local dance scene through numerous contemporary performances. She continued her dance education at The Ailey School in New York City during 2019-2020, an experience that enriched her passion for the arts. A frequent attendee of performances at the American Ballet Theater and the New York City Ballet, Ava is deeply connected to New York’s vibrant arts community.
Ava also gained valuable experience at a luxury home furnishing and interior design company in Vermont, where she served as a product specialist, deepening her understanding of home design and honing her expertise in working with high-end clientele. Since joining CORE, she previously served as the Sales Coordinator at Eastlight and is now part of the Harrison Grandelli Team, both roles in which her detail-oriented approach and drive for excellence have been assets.