About
Kirill
Kirill Azovtsev
Kirill’s entrepreneurial career started in school while a kid in school Kirill was selling fishing accessories to his friend Chips. At the age of 14, Kirill got his first job at the gas station pumping gas and his favorite thing was to buy watermelons after work for his mom on the money he made.
Education
Concordia College, BA
New York University, Real Estate studies.
New York Real Estate Institute, Real Estate Law and Construction
Licensed Real Estate Broker
More About Kirill
At the age of 16 he started giving lessons back in Russia and at the age of 17 Kirill was recruited on a scholarship to a national/compete Concordia College where he played #1 singles and doubles and ended up winning deciding match that open doors for Concordia college to play in national tournament.
This is the first time in his life he came abroad and to NY and had poor language skills. While in college, Kirill began working at the front desk of the tennis club to be able to pay for tuition.
He soon was a sub at 8 different tennis clubs in Westchester and began building his own base of clientele.
Came to NY at 17 on the scholarship and paid for his education and purchased his first apartment at the age of 20 while launching a small tennis business while still in school and played #1 on the nationally ranked tennis team. Tournament locations included Florida, Kansas City, Texas, Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia.
Career
15 Years of Commercial and Residential experience
Completed over 300 leasing deals in NYC and Globally in excess of 3 Billion. Clients include, but not limited to: JP Morgan Chase, T. Rowe Price, American Express, Lexington Partners, Apple, Spotify, Snapchat, Celonis, Monday, Regus and Consulate of Ireland.
Acquired first residential property in 2007. Currently own and operate over 25,000sf. of Residential and Mixed use properties which include a restaurant and a liquor store. Committed to growing ownership of multifamily real estate portfolio in NYC and national in excess of 150,000sf with focus on improving real estate assets and unmatched customer service.
Completed over 10 refinances with an equity exit while maintaining ownership in a project.
Currently co-leads a team of 10 real estate professionals that is uber focused on delivering the best possible results utilizing incredible proprietary technology, deep relationships and market knowledge.
Tennis
Kirill taught tennis for over 13 years in Westchester, most recently at New York athletic CLub before retiring in 2017. With fifteen years of solid coaching experience at all levels, Kirill prides himself on the success of his coaching, whether by improving his students’ game at the tournament level or by improving their skills used in casual play.
At the age of twelve, Kirill began playing competitive tennis in his home country of Russia. He was ranked as one of the top five tennis players in Russia. He was recruited to play tennis in the United States where he earned a tennis scholarship at Concordia College.
At Concordia, Kirill played varsity for both the #1 singles and doubles positions.
He received several awards while at Concordia including:
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association Freshman of the Year
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Winner (2004-2005)
Eastern Region’s “Player to Watch” (2006)
Ranked #4 in doubles and #8 in singles in the Intercollegiate Tennis
Association East Region
Kirill played an instrumental role in bringing the Concordia College tennis team to the national tournament four years in a row. While at Concordia, Kirill began teaching players of all ages and of varying levels of experience. Since 2005, Kirill has coached tennis at both The New York Athletic Club
Books Kirill has been Featured in
Late to the Ball
An award-winning author attempts to become a nationally competitive tennis player—at the age of sixty—in this “soulful meditation on aging, companionship, and the power of self-improvement” (The Wall Street Journal).
Absolute Tennis: The Best And Next Way To Play The Game
Absolute Tennis is thorough and comprehensive guide to improving your tennis.
Learning to Play Tennis Late in Life
There is seldom an hour I spend alone with Kirill when I don’t come to feel worn and inadequate.
Personal
Life
Recommendations
Kirill is an excellent tennis coach. His teaching skills are highly professional, with strong leadership. He is well organized, and a team player. Perfect, on time attendance. He is well liked by his clients and co workers.
Mike Many
Kirill is an excellent tennis coach. His teaching skills are highly professional, with strong leadership. He is well organized, and a team player. Perfect, on time attendance. He is well liked by his clients and co workers.
Mike Many
Kiril is bright,honest,articulate,hard-working and truly a consummate Gentleman.He presents very well, is very personable and a real pleasure to be around. Any firm would be truly fortunate to have him as an employee or to represent them with clients.His ambition is admirable but,importantly, he also understands and relishes the opportunity to work hard to achieve his goals.
Sam Jacob
Kiril is bright,honest,articulate,hard-working and truly a consummate Gentleman.He presents very well, is very personable and a real pleasure to be around. Any firm would be truly fortunate to have him as an employee or to represent them with clients.His ambition is admirable but,importantly, he also understands and relishes the opportunity to work hard to achieve his goals.
Sam Jacob
Kirill has exceptional interpersonal skills, an eye for detail and natural leadership qualities. He has the ability to present complex strategies in simple and straightforward concepts.
Robert DeGrazio
Kirill has exceptional interpersonal skills, an eye for detail and natural leadership qualities. He has the ability to present complex strategies in simple and straightforward concepts.
Robert DeGrazio
Kirill is the consummate professional. He is punctual, works hard to obtain improvements from his clients, and keeps his lessons fun and engaging. I have worked with Kirill for several years and not only has my tennis game improved but also my overall confidence. The "guys" I play with on a regular basis have also noted the improvement.
In addition, I have worked with Kirill since his college days and can attest to his strong work ethic. He is often juggling several "roles" at one time whether it be college student, varsity tennis player and coach or his latest budding career in commercial real estate. Somehow he finds the time to get it all done and always with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Kirill is a pleasure to work with and I strongly recommend him.
Carol Holley
Kirill is the consummate professional. He is punctual, works hard to obtain improvements from his clients, and keeps his lessons fun and engaging. I have worked with Kirill for several years and not only has my tennis game improved but also my overall confidence. The "guys" I play with on a regular basis have also noted the improvement.
In addition, I have worked with Kirill since his college days and can attest to his strong work ethic. He is often juggling several "roles" at one time whether it be college student, varsity tennis player and coach or his latest budding career in commercial real estate. Somehow he finds the time to get it all done and always with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Kirill is a pleasure to work with and I strongly recommend him.
Carol Holley
Kirill and I have know one another for the past several years.
He is very detailed oriented and approaches every challenge as a true professional.
I would certainly recommend Kiril for any job, as he can adapt to most situations and is above all is a true gentlemen.
Richard Acunto
Kirill and I have know one another for the past several years.
He is very detailed oriented and approaches every challenge as a true professional.
I would certainly recommend Kiril for any job, as he can adapt to most situations and is above all is a true gentlemen.
Richard Acunto
I have known Kirill for the past four years. Last year, I asked Kirill to offer his expertise on an issue that arose with a non-profit organization that I work with. He not only agreed to assist, but he did so with enthusiam and professionalism. I would highly recommend him for any business endeavors related to his fields.
Elaine Chang
I have known Kirill for the past four years. Last year, I asked Kirill to offer his expertise on an issue that arose with a non-profit organization that I work with. He not only agreed to assist, but he did so with enthusiam and professionalism. I would highly recommend him for any business endeavors related to his fields.
Elaine Chang
Kirill is an intuitive, masterful coach who has helped transform my game and, as I hit 50, allowed me to enjoy it much, much more.
Shaun Assael
Kirill is an intuitive, masterful coach who has helped transform my game and, as I hit 50, allowed me to enjoy it much, much more.
Shaun Assael
Kirill is extremely personable and at the same time results-oriented. He has a grasp of the fundamentals of great client service and doesn't get caught up in the emotional aspects. He works tirelessly to satisfy his clients needs, and is very responsive. I always walk away from my coaching session feeling energized and more knowledgeable, and having had a very good time! All in all Kirill is a mature, likable professional who excels at what he does. I recommend Kirill without reservation.
Ray Albright
Kirill is extremely personable and at the same time results-oriented. He has a grasp of the fundamentals of great client service and doesn't get caught up in the emotional aspects. He works tirelessly to satisfy his clients needs, and is very responsive. I always walk away from my coaching session feeling energized and more knowledgeable, and having had a very good time! All in all Kirill is a mature, likable professional who excels at what he does. I recommend Kirill without reservation.
Ray Albright
I know Kirill from the New York Athletic Club. While we have not done business together, I can attest to Kirill's work ethic and enthusiasm. He is a pleasure to work with and it was immediately apparent to me how seriously he approaches his job and how easily he relates to people. He is a dynamic and solid individual.
Bill Foxx
I know Kirill from the New York Athletic Club. While we have not done business together, I can attest to Kirill's work ethic and enthusiasm. He is a pleasure to work with and it was immediately apparent to me how seriously he approaches his job and how easily he relates to people. He is a dynamic and solid individual.
Bill Foxx
Kirill is a true professional: committed, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I recommend him without hesitation.
Michael Hartmere
Kirill is a true professional: committed, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I recommend him without hesitation.
Michael Hartmere
Kirill is a consummate professional. He works hard and, more importantly, he is able to motivate people to push themselves and improve their skills. I have seen him in a meaningful way impact the play of men, women and children alike. I would recommend him to anyone that is interested in learning the game of tennis, someone that is looking to improve their skills or, lastly, someone that is seeking a serious cardiovascular workout.
Stephen Murphy
Kirill is a consummate professional. He works hard and, more importantly, he is able to motivate people to push themselves and improve their skills. I have seen him in a meaningful way impact the play of men, women and children alike. I would recommend him to anyone that is interested in learning the game of tennis, someone that is looking to improve their skills or, lastly, someone that is seeking a serious cardiovascular workout.
Stephen Murphy
Kirill is an outstanding gentleman and is highly capable and knowledgeable about his profession.
He is an outstanding tennis player and is very capable of transmitting his knowledge to his students.
Ron LoPinto
Kirill is an outstanding gentleman and is highly capable and knowledgeable about his profession.
He is an outstanding tennis player and is very capable of transmitting his knowledge to his students.
Ron LoPinto
Kirill is a very dedicated individual that goes above and beyond the norm. I would recommend his services to anyone looking for a Real Estate Advisor.
Rich Campisi
Kirill is a very dedicated individual that goes above and beyond the norm. I would recommend his services to anyone looking for a Real Estate Advisor.
Rich Campisi
Kirill is a dedicated professional who's passionate about his career. He has a great personality and an even greater knowledge of tennis. He is someone I really enjoyed playing alongside with and is an exemplary coach to our USTA men's tennis team. I would gladly recommend Kirill.
Mark L. Sobolak
Kirill is a dedicated professional who's passionate about his career. He has a great personality and an even greater knowledge of tennis. He is someone I really enjoyed playing alongside with and is an exemplary coach to our USTA men's tennis team. I would gladly recommend Kirill.
Mark L. Sobolak
Kirill is a consummate professional. He has the ability to connect with his clientele on multiple levels and deliver first class service throughout a given project.
His diligence, time management and accountability he provides to clients are assets that he utilizes well to achieve the goals and objectives he sets.
Oliver Petrovic
Kirill is a consummate professional. He has the ability to connect with his clientele on multiple levels and deliver first class service throughout a given project.
His diligence, time management and accountability he provides to clients are assets that he utilizes well to achieve the goals and objectives he sets.
Oliver Petrovic
I can't say enough about Kirill and the quality and dedication he has for both his work and his clients.
As a 25 year veteran of the real estate industry, I have found Kirill to be a rare individual.
In addition, I have had the great fortune to get to know Kirill outside of the work enviornment, he is always enthusiastic and has great energy.
Waite Buckley
I can't say enough about Kirill and the quality and dedication he has for both his work and his clients.
As a 25 year veteran of the real estate industry, I have found Kirill to be a rare individual.
In addition, I have had the great fortune to get to know Kirill outside of the work enviornment, he is always enthusiastic and has great energy.
Waite Buckley
Kirill was fantastic to work with in every respect. He negotiated a very favorable lease of 15,000 sf for our group in a prime midtown Manhattan location. He was compulsive, attentive, and affable throughout each phase of the lease negotiation. We all recommend him highly for any commercial real estate needs. He is also one of the best non-touring tennis professionals you will ever meet.
Alton Barron
Kirill was fantastic to work with in every respect. He negotiated a very favorable lease of 15,000 sf for our group in a prime midtown Manhattan location. He was compulsive, attentive, and affable throughout each phase of the lease negotiation. We all recommend him highly for any commercial real estate needs. He is also one of the best non-touring tennis professionals you will ever meet.
Alton Barron
Kirill was diligent, thoughtful and fought on our behalf in order to get us into the right lease, in the right space and in the right location
We were lucky to have him on our side and recommend him without reservation whatsoever
After working with him, I'm positive you will feel the same way
John Perez
Kirill was diligent, thoughtful and fought on our behalf in order to get us into the right lease, in the right space and in the right location
We were lucky to have him on our side and recommend him without reservation whatsoever
After working with him, I'm positive you will feel the same way
John Perez
Kirill was incredibly helpful in our search for a new space, from providing insight and negotiating terms to helping with the logistics once we moved.
Benjamin Friedman
Kirill was incredibly helpful in our search for a new space, from providing insight and negotiating terms to helping with the logistics once we moved.
Benjamin Friedman
During my time at FireEye, I partnered with the JLL team to relocate our NYC office to another location within the city. Kirill had an excellent understanding of the current market situation and was able to identify options and close the right deal for us in record time to meet our internal goals, despite market challenges. He maintained an appropriate sense of urgency and stayed engaged and on top of all details through both execution of our new lease and the sublease of our existing office. I would not hesitate to work with Kirill again in the future.
Shara Lynn Casby
During my time at FireEye, I partnered with the JLL team to relocate our NYC office to another location within the city. Kirill had an excellent understanding of the current market situation and was able to identify options and close the right deal for us in record time to meet our internal goals, despite market challenges. He maintained an appropriate sense of urgency and stayed engaged and on top of all details through both execution of our new lease and the sublease of our existing office. I would not hesitate to work with Kirill again in the future.
Shara Lynn Casby
When you sign a deal in February 2020 in Manhattan, doubling your prior office size and you don ’t retreat it, chances are your broker did an amazing job ! Happy to had Kirill on my side and thank you again ! Hire him now, your office space is one of your top competitive advantages !
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When you sign a deal in February 2020 in Manhattan, doubling your prior office size and you don’t retreat it, chances are your broker did an amazing job!
Happy to had Kirill on my side and thank you again!
Hire him now, your office space is one of your top competitive advantages!
Salvatore Mazzeo
Kirill listened to our needs and showed us several options that we could potentially move to and advised us on our lease renewal. In addition, Kirill helped us out with vendor recommendations for our office renovations. If you are looking for someone to assist you with leasing new office space or negotiating a lease renewal, I highly recommend Kirill.
Tom Albano
Kirill listened to our needs and showed us several options that we could potentially move to and advised us on our lease renewal. In addition, Kirill helped us out with vendor recommendations for our office renovations. If you are looking for someone to assist you with leasing new office space or negotiating a lease renewal, I highly recommend Kirill.
Tom Albano
We had a demanding need when I was in the process of looking for new HQ office space. Kirill helped us with every step of the way- was patient and secured a below market deal in challenging market conditions. I would highly recommend Kirill to anyone looking to renegotiate their lease or find new office space. He is the best!
Trent Blanchard
We had a demanding need when I was in the process of looking for new HQ office space. Kirill helped us with every step of the way- was patient and secured a below market deal in challenging market conditions. I would highly recommend Kirill to anyone looking to renegotiate their lease or find new office space. He is the best!
Trent Blanchard
Great experience to work with Kirill on our new midtown Manhattan office space. Kirill is very knowledgeable, and professional. Great help on the negotiation, we secured our lease on time and matching our expectations. I Strongly recommend Kirill.
Michel Levisse
Great experience to work with Kirill on our new midtown Manhattan office space. Kirill is very knowledgeable, and professional. Great help on the negotiation, we secured our lease on time and matching our expectations. I Strongly recommend Kirill.
Michel Levisse
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