As a third generation Brooklyn native, Steve comes to Compass with a 15+ year career real estate with over 500+ transactions a 90% close rate. The foundation of Steve Schaefer’s real estate career was built on his early days fronting several rock bands throughout the Lower East Side and the young neighborhoods of Williamsburg and Bushwick. Through his experiences collaborating with other musicians and artists, he formed a unique brand of confidence and creativity that has established him as a true force in NYC real estate.
In early 2000, Steve saw an untapped market in creative individuals who were seeking spaces to live and work. On the flip side, there were landlords seeking tenants for newly gutted concept spaces. Steve worked with contractors to build out such shared living spaces in the now iconic loft district of Bushwick. In 2008, he purchased a three-family home in Bedford-Stuyvesant. This gave Steve an intimate opportunity to further hone his skills in construction and real estate investment.
In early 2013, Steve joined a boutique real estate company in Bushwick, Brooklyn. He guided new seasoned landlords and developers alike on how best to advertise and price their... Read More
