With his intense desire to dive head first into the business, Jay Heydt immediately became a name within Citi Habitats. Jay joined Citi Habitats in 2001, immediately becoming a top producing agent at Citi Habitats East Village office. Jay was a top agent two years in a row, renting over 160 apartments in two years time, before he began managing the company’s first SoHo branch. In 2004, he became the managing director of the largest office in the company, the Union Square branch, where he currently oversees 75 agents.
Energetic and experienced, with the market knowledge to boot, he has become a top player in the industry. His success has come from his innate talent to creatively advertise and market properties, as well as his direct approach with everyone he deals with; he knows what works in this industry and will tell you when it certainly does not.
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With his intense desire to dive head first into the business, Jay Heydt immediately became a name within Citi Habitats. Jay joined Citi Habitats in 2001, immediately becoming a top producing agent at Citi Habitats East Village office. Jay was a top agent two years in a row, renting over 160 apartments in two years time, before he began managing the company’s first SoHo branch. In 2004, he became the managing director of the largest office in the company, the Union Square branch, where he currently oversees 75 agents.
Energetic and experienced, with the market knowledge to boot, he has become a top player in the industry. His success has come from his innate talent to creatively advertise and market properties, as well as his direct approach with everyone he deals with; he knows what works in this industry and will tell you when it certainly does not.
Through cultivating relationships with landlords over the years, Jay has brought Citi Habitats over 300 plus rental buildings and continues to raise that number. With his proven track record in obtaining the highest dollar per square foot, the minimum vacancy time on the market, and the highest qualified prospective tenants, it’s no wonder he is one of top listing agents in the entire organization.
In one of the most competitive industries in Manhattan, Jay has become the go-to source when it comes to real estate advice. To keep his clients and customers up to date, he sends a quarterly newsletter entitled
The Heydt Report, which gives his take on current market trends, places to see and more.
Due to his sought after insight, he is a regular presenter for the New Agent training program where he teaches negotiating techniques, goal setting and how to close the deal. Always up on the pulse of the New York City market, Jay gives new agents wide-ranging advice on the essentials for being prosperous in this business.
Not only recognized as an authority within the company, Jay has lectured at The New York Real Estate Institute, New York University, UJA events and several real estate networking events. In addition, he has been quoted by
The New York Times,
The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. He is a member of many charitable organizations, such as The American Heart Association, and he sits as a Strategic Advisor for Future Building Developments for a United Jewish Federated Camp in Upstate NY.
He says, “I’m everyone’s broker. If you are a renter, buyer, seller or landlord, I have the know-how to expertly guide you to your apartment goals.” His advice to clients is to be prepared with all necessary documentation to rent an apartment, and if you don't know what that is, his team will tell you. They will clearly layout the necessary steps, ultimately creating a flawless and satisfied apartment search for all you, and all parties involved.
After spending numerous years in New York City, Jay currently resides in the Hudson Valley region of New York with his wife, son and French bulldog, Bubba. Contact him today for all your real estate needs. (
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