Daniel Karatzas was born and raised in Jackson Heights. His book, Jackson Heights – A Garden in the City, chronicles the history of Jackson Heights and its unique contribution to urban planning history. He is the acknowledged expert on the community, and has a deep knowledge of the private homes and apartment buildings of Jackson Heights. Over the last dozen years he has lectured extensively on the community – for the Municipal Arts Society, Cooper Hewitt Museum, Historic Districts Council, Queens Historical Society, and Queensboro Public Library.

Daniel is a board member and former president of the Jackson Heights Beautification Group. He also organizes the JHBG’s popular “Historic Jackson Heights Weekend,” held in each June. All proceeds from the sale of Jackson Heights – A Garden in the City go to the JHBG.

As the holder of engineering and business degrees, both from Columbia University, he has excellent quantitative and financial skills. He worked on Wall Street for over 15 years, and is also a Chartered Financial Analyst. With the purchase or sale of a home likely to be the largest financial transaction you ever make, his financial experience will pay dividends for you. Prior to entering the real estate profession, he worked at Merrill Lynch, IBM and General Electric.

As the owner of a cooperative apartment and former President of his building, he has a deep understanding of how coops operate. So whether you are interested in purchasing or selling a private home or cooperative or condominium apartment in Jackson Heights, Daniel Karatzas can serve your needs in a highly professional, ethical and confidential manner.

• MBA in Finance & Operations Management – Columbia University School of Business
• BS in Metallurgy & Materials Science – Columbia University School of Engineering

• Licensed Associate Broker – New York State
• Member – National Association of Realtors, New York State Association of Realtors, Long Island Board of Realtors
• Chartered Financial Analyst
• Registered Investment Adviser
• Member – CFA Institute and New York Society of Security Analysts

We can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for us. We had been through several brokers and you were the only one who treated us as people, not just as a potential commission. We appreciate your helping us through the home-buying process and we look forward to having you as a neighbor

After interviewing several realtors, I found Dan Karatzas to be the most knowledgeable and most professional. Selling any property is an immense responsibility, but selling a residence that is over 600 miles away adds another level of complexity. However, Dan's expertise and guidance made it an easy undertaking. His expert assistance in evaluating the multiple offers presesented within days of the listing was invaluable. Where there were minor repair issues, he engaged, on our behalf, the proper individuals to handle the tasks so the sale could go forward. It was a pleasure working with Dan and I recommend him without any reservation. Again, thanks for everything!

I can whole-heartedly recommend Daniel Karatzas as a real estate agent. My husband and I were searching for an apartment in Jackson Heights and Daniel was one of the agents we dealt with. He is absolutely the BEST in Jackson Heights and in general, in our experience of many years. Daniel is reliable, courteous, professional and extremely helpful. He will listen carefully to what you are looking for and will not waste your time running you around to look at every listing that comes his way whether or not it is relevant to your search criteria. In a respectful and pleasant manner he will help you to assess the property and he will provide excellent guidance in preparing and reviewing the co-op package. If you want someone who will work diligently on your behalf, then select Daniel Karatzas. For these reasons and because he is a delightful and intelligent person, I recommend him without reservation!

We discovered Jackson Heights on a Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate company's web site; it was described as the "new Park Slope." We fell in love with an apartment and the neighborhood, and made an offer. The agent disappeared and the co-op rejected us. Next came Dan Karatzas of Beaudoin Realty Group who showed us a better apartment and led us by the hand through the co-op's approval process. Dan was great - he knows the ropes, is attentive, persistent, honest, and extremely competent. If you are interested in buying or selling in this wonderful neighborhood of Jackson Heights, we recommend Beaudoin Realty Group without reservation.

• Central Connecticut State University
  • Bachelor degree in Business Management, Concentrating in Entrepreneurship

• Licensed Real Estate Salesperson – New York State
• National Association of Realtors
• New York State Association of Realtors
• Long Island Board of Realtors
• Delta Mu Delta - National Honor Society in Business Administration

Ian helped my husband and I find our first apartment last fall. Although we were nervous about buying real estate and didn't know what to expect, Ian was always very honest and straightforward and answered all our questions patiently. He gave us a lot of personal attention and made the whole process much less stressful. I would highly recommend Ian and Beaudoin Realty to anyone looking for a home in beautiful Jackson Heights. We love our new place!

As a first time buyer, I was a little nervous and naïve about the entire process of purchasing an apartment. (It can be pretty intimidating!) Ian Perler and the entire Beaudoin Realty team were instrumental in ensuring a smooth buying process. They were open and honest with me from the beginning. I never felt hurried or pushed to make a decision. They listened carefully to what my needs were and were very patient with me. Throughout the contract phase of the sale, they were responsive to the needs of appraisers, inspectors, lawyers and lenders. I am truly grateful to Ian Perler and Beaudoin Realty Group for helping me to find my new home!

Mr. Brunken has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and recently began to develop his own businesses in the real estate industry. Currently, he is the founder and owner of JEMM R.E. Mgt Co., LLC and co-founder and joint-owner of Garden Heights Property Management, Inc. In addition, he is an active Real Estate Associate Broker with Beaudoin Realty Group Inc. in New York.

Prior to these endeavors, Mr. Brunken was responsible for overseeing the sales and marketing activities of Mutual of America Capital Management Corporation and was an integral part of the strategic planning process. In his position as Senior Vice President, he was a player-coach. Mr. Brunken developed the marketing strategy, identified product capability, built and managed the sales and sales support team, developed the firm’s marketing material and covered the Northeast territory. In addition, he was intimately involved in the re-organization of the firm, which included: identifying organizational and product deficiencies, development of a new organizational structure, targeting potential acquisitions to expand product capability, hiring of senior portfolio managers and the director of research.

Prior to joining Mutual of America Capital Management, Mr. Brunken was with Nikko Capital Management, Inc., where he was directly responsible for raising over $3 billion dollars in assets and the first US clients for this branch office of a Japanese organization. As a member of management for this small branch office, Mr. Brunken was involved in many aspects of the firm’s operation. His prior tenure with Institutional Investor, Inc., combined his seasoned management capability from Chase Bank with his interpersonal skills and he very quickly became one of the highest producers in the group and was shortly promoted to oversee the firm’s private membership group for money management firms known as the Institutional Investor Institute. Mr. Brunken began his career in financial services with the Chase Manhattan Bank where he rapidly progressed through ever increasing responsible positions that included: credit, client service, product management, operations and systems management.

Mr. Brunken earned a Master’s of Science in Business Policy from Columbia University Business School and did undergraduate studies at Pace University Lubin School for Business. In addition, Mr. Brunken has previously passed the Series 6, 26 and 63 National Association of Securities Dealers (now known as FINRA) license exams and holds a NY State Real Estate Broker’s License.

Mr. Brunken is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Long Island Board of Realtors. He is also an active member of his community and a member of the Board of Directors, Treasurer for his co-op and a Board Member of The Lowell School, a non-public school located in Queens, NY serving children with learning disabilities.

• Master’s of Science in Business Policy from Columbia University
• Undergraduate studies at Pace University
• New York State Real Estate Associate Brokers License

• National Association of Realtors
• Long Island Board of Realtors
• Board of Directors and Treasurer for his co-op
• Board Member at The Lowell School

Stephanie Beaudoin started her career in the Insurance industry as an account executive for New York Life. She continued her focus after St. John’s University with a BSA in Marketing. Practicing her profession along with her organizational & social skills she furthered her career. The knowledge in marketing she has only adds to her administrative duties and real estate transactions. Stephanie cheerfully greets all visitors. She is the rock of our office and helps with scheduling appointments, all administrative duties, and right hand assistant to the Broker, Michele.

A professional marketing person understands how to organize Real Estate Agents, Brokers, Buyers, Seller and Attorney, as well as, title companies, insurance people , management companies, multiple listing service. Stephanie is more than a Gal Friday she is the accountant’s assistant. Stephanie is Michele’s niece. Today Stephanie is furthering her career and is a Real Estate Salesperson. Beaudoin Realty Group likes old time traditions by keeping a family business like her parents.

• St. John’s University, Bachelors in Science

• LIBOR Member - Long Island Board of Realtors
• Multiple Listing Service- MLSLI
• National Association of Realtors