Ruth Reffkin launches Compass real estate team in NYC

July 28, 2026 - 03:59

Ruth Reffkin, a well-known figure in New York City real estate, has officially launched her own team under the Compass brand. The new group, called the Ruth Reffkin Team, will operate out of the company's Manhattan offices. Reffkin is partnering with Susan Hirschorn, who will serve as principal strategist for the team.

The move brings together two experienced professionals in the luxury residential market. Reffkin has built a reputation for handling high-end properties and complex transactions across the city. Hirschorn, known for her strategic approach to client representation, will help guide the team's operations and client services.

The launch comes at a time when Compass continues to expand its footprint in the competitive New York market. The brokerage has been attracting top agents and teams by offering technology tools and marketing support. Reffkin's decision to join Compass with her own team follows a broader trend of established agents forming independent groups within larger brokerages.

Details on the team's specific focus areas were not immediately disclosed, but sources familiar with the move say the group will target both buyers and sellers in prime Manhattan neighborhoods. The partnership between Reffkin and Hirschorn is expected to combine deep local knowledge with a data-driven approach to real estate.