Meet The Team
We have sold over $1.6 billion in NYC real estate and have over 37 years experience
Great Things are Achieved by a Series of Small Things
A team always outperforms an individual. With 37 years of experience selling luxury real estate in New York City, what drives us most is making the process of buying and selling real estate both a pleasurable and profitable one for our clients. As a team, we strive every day to elevate the level of service that we give to our clients. No matter who the client is or what their budget, our goal is to provide an exceptional and consistent experience from start to finish.
The result is that we exceed most people’s expectations of a real estate professional. Whether you are a buyer or a seller we have learned it is never just a house, an apartment or a zip code. It’s more than hardwood floors and pre-war details. It’s where you come to life, are inspired, and raise your family, or it is one of your biggest investments. It’s the first and best expression of who you are as an individual, a couple, or a family.
We never forget what a home represents to our clients personally and financially and it is with this responsibility that we act every step of the way. We have found the only way to achieve these high standards is to only hire people who truly enjoy what they do and want to share their knowledge with you. Get to know us below.
Todd C. Vitolo has been a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker for 16 years and member of the exclusive Compass Sports and Entertainment Division. In his prior life, he was a Commercial Litigation Attorney in NYC. He graduated from George Washington University in Washington, DC and New York Law School. Todd is equal parts analytical and artist and thrives most on overcoming challenges. He has lived in Tribeca for over 22 years and wakes up every morning feeling lucky to be able to do something he loves for a living. Over the past several years alone Todd has headed sales for several new developments with sellouts totaling more than $250 Million dollars.
Behind The Scenes
Favorite Band: Pearl Jam
Important Fact: If he wasn’t selling real estate he would open a pizzeria or maybe live on a farm with lots and lots of dogs.
Vice: Good Pizza and Sweets. Preferably back to back.
Downtime: Transcendental Meditation
Which Building Would I Live In If: 56 Leonard Street or gut renovate some small under the radar Pre War loft building with alot of windows and high ceilings.
Giving Back: On the fundraising committees for the Stephen Hassenfeld Pediatric Cancer Center at NYU and Poly Prep Country Day School.
Todd C. Vitolo has been a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker for 15 years and member of the exclusive Compass Sports and Entertainment Division. In his prior life, he was a Commercial Litigation Attorney in NYC. He graduated from George Washington University in Washington, DC and New York Law School. Todd is equal parts analytical and artist and thrives most on overcoming challenges. He has lived in Tribeca for over 22 years and wakes up every morning feeling lucky to be able to do something he loves for a living. Over the past several years alone Todd has headed sales for several new developments with sellouts totaling more than $250 Million dollars.
Behind The Scenes
Favorite Band: Pearl Jam
Important Fact: If he wasn’t selling real estate he would open a pizzeria or maybe live on a farm with lots and lots of dogs.
Vice: Good Pizza and Sweets. Preferably back to back.
Downtime: Transcendental Meditation
Which Building Would I Live In If: 56 Leonard Street or gut renovate some small under the radar Pre War loft building with alot of windows and high ceilings.
Giving Back: On the fundraising committees for the Stephen Hassenfeld Pediatric Cancer Center at NYU and Poly Prep Country Day School.
Co Founder, Susanne V. Columbia has been a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker for 18 years and is a member of the exclusive Compass Sports and Entertainment Division. For some, real estate is learned but for Susanne she has a natural instinct for real estate. This is evidenced by the fact she has been ranked among the top 1% of agents every single year since she started. Part hand holder, and part expressive Susanne has forged many strong relationships with both other real estate brokers and with her loyal repeat client base. For Susanne, giving clients personal attention and truly understanding their needs is the foundation to her long and successful track record. Happily married to a composer/playwright, Susanne and her husband are contented TriBeCa residents who’ve lived in many Downtown enclaves over the years. She is currently restoring a farmhouse in Washington CT to enjoy in her downtime.
Behind The Scenes
Favorite Female Singer: Amy Winehouse
Favorite Band: Radiohead
Important Fact: If she wasn’t selling real estate she would work as a producer in arts & entertainment.
Downtime: Loves to work in her garden at her Connecticut country house.
Which Building Would I Live In If: I would find an old parlor floor in a townhouse with high ceilings, large windows, wood burning fireplace and original architectural details.
Vice: Wine
Giving Back: North Shore Animal Hospital, Naked Angels, ACF Cancer Foundation
Co Founder, Susanne V. Columbia has been a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker for 17 years and is a member of the exclusive Compass Sports and Entertainment Division. For some, real estate is learned but for Susanne she has a natural instinct for real estate. This is evidenced by the fact she has been ranked among the top 1% of agents every single year since she started. Part hand holder, and part expressive Susanne has forged many strong relationships with both other real estate brokers and with her loyal repeat client base. For Susanne, giving clients personal attention and truly understanding their needs is the foundation to her long and successful track record. Happily married to a composer/playwright, Susanne and her husband are contented TriBeCa residents who’ve lived in many Downtown enclaves over the years. She is currently restoring a farmhouse in Washington CT to enjoy in her downtime.
Behind The Scenes
Favorite Female Singer: Amy Winehouse
Favorite Band: Radiohead
Important Fact: If she wasn’t selling real estate she would work as a producer in arts & entertainment.
Downtime: Loves to work in her garden at her Connecticut country house.
Which Building Would I Live In If: I would find an old parlor floor in a townhouse with high ceilings, large windows, wood burning fireplace and original architectural details.
Vice: Wine
Giving Back: North Shore Animal Hospital, Naked Angels, ACF Cancer Foundation
Sales Partner
Behind The Scenes
Favorite Band or Singer: Patsy Cline, Marvin Gaye , Heart, Pink Martini’s
Vice: Saying YES!
Important Fact: If I wasn’t selling Real Estate I would love to be a food critic or judge on Top Chef
Downtime: Walking my Dog Sofie, Working in My garden Upstate, Cooking, and World Travel
Which Building Would I Live In If: Love any Cast Iron Buildings, Whatever can be converted to cozy and comfortable, and inviting
Giving Back: Planned Parenthood, Habitat for Humanity
Sales Partner
Behind The Scenes
Favorite Band or Singer: Patsy Cline, Marvin Gaye , Heart, Pink Martini’s
Vice: Saying YES!
Important Fact: If I wasn’t selling Real Estate I would love to be a food critic or judge on Top Chef
Downtime: Walking my Dog Sofie, Working in My garden Upstate, Cooking, and World Travel
Which Building Would I Live In If: Love any Cast Iron Buildings, Whatever can be converted to cozy and comfortable, and inviting
Giving Back: Planned Parenthood, Habitat for Humanity
Sales Partner
Behind The Scenes
Favorite Band or Singer: My music taste is diverse and depends on my mood.
Vice: Overachieve to my own detriment
Important Fact: Achievers over dreamers
Downtime: Creative endeavors are the way I unwind
Which Building Would I Live In If: Jay Maisel’s old building, The Germanic Bank building but located on the Hudson River in Tribeca
Giving Back: Paying it forward enriches the world
Sales Partner
Behind The Scenes
Favorite Band or Singer: My music taste is diverse and depends on my mood.
Vice: Overachieve to my own detriment
Important Fact: Achievers over dreamers
Downtime: Creative endeavors are the way I unwind
Which Building Would I Live In If: Jay Maisel’s old building, The Germanic Bank building but located on the Hudson River in Tribeca
Giving Back: Paying it forward enriches the world
Afschineh Latifi
We have worked with Todd and his team three times over the past few years and each time, this Team has delivered excellent results. They recently sold our apartment and within days of getting our first offer, Todd brought us two additional offers, all over asking. Todd is extremely professional and responsive and has a vast knowledge of the NYC real estate market. I trust Todd and his team fully for all real estate needs.
Keyvan Kazemi
We just started our third deal with Todd and his team, and just as quickly we are about to wrap it up. One day after our listing went live Todd brought us not only one, but two offers that matched and actually exceeded what we were looking for. You can’t get any better than that. So without hesitation we would recommend him and his team to anyone looking to do a deal in NYC.
Robin Silvestri
Susanne and Todd were incredibly knowledgable and provided great guidance that helped sell my apartment. The entire Columbia Vitolo Team was a pleasure to deal with and I could not recommend a better group to work with. I would use them again and again and again.
Kenny Liotti
Top of the tree service from this highly regarded team. We couldn’t be more pleased with their professional, knowledgeable, and thorough approach to not only selling our home, but finding us a new place to live. We would actually give them 6 stars if we could. Many thanks for a job well done.
Jeffrey Hwang
It really makes things so much easier to work with top people like Susanne and Todd. In our case, we were renting a two bedroom in TriBeCa. We met with three teams and the decision was clear immediately. Susanne and Todd knew exactly what today’s renters/buyers are looking for and what they would be willing to pay. They listened very carefully to our requirements as owners.
In the end, the unit was marketed professionally and we were extremely pleased with the outcome. Great care was taken with the current sub-tenants impressive art collection. Behind the scenes, Todd and the staff took care of everything. They handled all the negotiation and special requests of both parties and the necessary paperwork for the closing and board package. Literally, they required nothing of us as owners other than the required signatures and checks.
You would be doing yourself a disservice but not meeting with them when you have a luxury unit to sell, buy or rent.
William Grogan
Really cannot imagine a better real estate experience than the one we just had with Columbia/Vitolo. Attentive, professional and great to work with. We got the price we wanted with zero hassle, and our buyers were as pleased with the process as we were. Could not recommend this team more highly!