Knight Frank has entered into a jointly branded alliance with New York-based luxury brokerage Modlin Group.
The partnership marks Knight Frank’s formal expansion approach into the New York market through a local operating partner.
Modlin Group, founded by Adam D. Modlin, advises on the sale and acquisition of high-value residential property in New York and the Hamptons, including single-family homes, townhouses, penthouses and larger estates.
The firm has acted on a number of high-value transactions in New York and the Hamptons, including the $55m sale of 8 East 62nd Street and the $57m penthouse at 70 Vestry Street. In the Hamptons, deals have included a $115m estate on Further Lane in East Hampton and a $72m property on East Dune in East Hampton.
The two firms will work together on client referrals and cross-border activity between the US and international markets.
Paddy Dring, head of global prime sales and Knight Frank’s Private Office, said: “Knight Frank has a long‑established presence and track record in New York, but this partnership represents an exciting new chapter – one that responds directly to the evolving needs of our UHNW client base – toward deeper discretion, trusted advice and seamless global connectivity. By aligning our global platform with Modlin Group in this way, we are able to deliver a unified, highly curated service at the very top end of the market. Together, we bring a refined, family‑office‑style approach, connecting our clients to the very best opportunities globally.”
Adam D. Modlin, founder of the Modlin Group, commented: “For 27 years, Modlin Group has remained intentionally boutique. We are focused on serving our private clients in New York and the Hamptons with care, discretion, and thoughtful attention. For years, we have been looking for the right global partner, one that truly shares our values and reflects our ethos. We are thrilled to have found that with Knight Frank – a benchmark of integrity and the highest standards of excellence. This partnership will also enable us to continue building the best team in the industry.
“Our clients have become increasingly global. This partnership comes at the right moment, allowing us to support our clients not only in New York and the Hamptons, but wherever their lives, investments, and ambitions take them. By combining Modlin Group’s local expertise and deeply trusted relationships with Knight Frank’s global platform, we are able to offer something truly distinctive: a private, connected, and fully international service.”
