Kyle W. Blackmon has the distinction of being one of the most accomplished and successful brokers in the Manhattan residential real estate industry. Specializing in exclusive luxury properties, Kyle brings an encyclopedic knowledge of the Manhattan luxury market and a relentless level of service to his clientele. In 2004, he was awarded the "Most Promising Salesperson of the Year" award by the Real Estate Board of New York. In 2007, he represented the purchasers in the historic $42.4m sale of the Penthouse at 15 Central Park West, for which he was honored for the Biggest Condo Development Deal of the Year by his firm. Over the last five years, he has sold in excess of $180 million in luxury property. Kyle has handled transactions for a diverse client base, which includes major corporations, Forbes 400 families, hedge fund managers, and international clientele. He is intensely committed to serving his clients, and does so with integrity, discretion and careful research. Modeling his business on a full-service private bank, Kyle supports his clients with a team of bankers, tax specialists, attorneys, interior designers, and contractors. He also employs a full time staff to make sure that his clients enjoy the highest level of service and attention. As a consummate professional, Kyle represents both sellers and buyers and has participated in the sale of some of the finest properties in New York City. He has brokered record breaking sales in many of New York's most prestigious buildings including 15 Central Park West, 10 Gracie Square, The Pierre, 285 Lafayette Street, 1107 Fifth Avenue, and 1060 Fifth Avenue, where he recently sold an apartment for $15M. In addition to his record of success in the finest buildings currently adorning the New York skyline, Kyle frequently advises developers on strategic new development planning. Kyle was raised in Charlottesville, Virginia. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Management from the University of South Carolina. He is a patron of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Habitat for Humanity and Carnegie Hall. He is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York and is frequently called upon to offer insights on the luxury market and to mentor industry professionals.