Donald Brennan is a distinguished leader in New York City real estate, blending expertise across brokerage, development, and property management to shape some of the most dynamic neighborhoods in Brooklyn and beyond. As a Real Estate Broker, License Partner/Owner, and Global Advisor at Engel & Völkers Brownstone Brooklyn, North Fork and NYC, Donald provides a global perspective with an exclusive network of clientele, ensuring premium exposure and strategic positioning for properties in both urban and luxury waterfront communities.
With a career spanning over 30 years, Donald has built a reputation as an innovator, strategist, and trusted industry voice, offering unique insights into the intersection of urban development, market trends, and real estate investment strategy. His expertise has been instrumental in helping clients navigate high-value transactions across development sites, townhomes, condos, co-ops, and multi-family properties.
Donald’s background as an architect, appraiser, developer, and broker gives him a rare 360-degree perspective on the market, allowing him to anticipate trends, mitigate risk, and unlock value for investors, developers, and property owners alike. His insights into Brooklyn’s transformation, the future of real estate investment, and the challenges of urban development make him a sought-after speaker, media contributor, and panelist.
In addition to his leadership at Engel & Völkers, Donald is the Founder & Principal of The Brennan Real Estate Companies, a vertically integrated firm specializing in marketing and sales, development, new development marketing, and property management. His hands-on approach and deep industry knowledge allow him to navigate the complexities of real estate while delivering exceptional results for his clients and partners.
Donald is frequently featured in top-tier media outlets and provides thought leadership on topics including market trends and economic shifts in NYC real estate, the evolution of Brooklyn and urban development strategies, the future of multi-family investments, and innovations in real estate marketing and sales.
With a passion for smart growth, sustainability, and strategic development, Donald is committed to shaping the next era of New York real estate.