Our President 2015, Paul Schwartz
Paul Schwartz is an Associate Broker and Manager with Fillmore Real Estate. He has been licensed since 1984 and a broker since 1990. He was President of the Brooklyn Board of Realtors for two years in 2004 and 2005 and has served as chair of several local committees including Grievance and RPAC. He also chaired the dinner gala in 2005 for the 100th Anniversary of the Brooklyn Board attended by over 500 people.
On the state level, Mr. Schwartz served two years as the New York State Association of REALTORS Metropolitan Region Vice President. In addition he has served on several NYSAR committees as chair, co-chair and member. Paul is especially proud of his work on the Cemmission Protection Working Group, which led to the passage of the Commission Escrew Act. He is Secretary of NYSAR's Real Estate Services Committee and the State's representative to NAR on the Broker Involvement Council.
He was a founding member and member of the Board of Govermors for the Women's Council of Realtors-Brooklyn Chapter and served as Chairman for their first two major fundraisers: "Walk te Cure" for breast cancer and Fashion Show.
Mr. Schwartz is the National Association of REALTORS Federal Political Coordinator for Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and NYC Political Coordinator for Councilman Alan Maisel.
Mr. Schwartz lives in Long Beach and is married to Nancy Schwartz.
Meet Our President 2014, Maryann Arbia,
A licensed Real Estate Broker for over 40 years. Maryann is the Executive Vice President of Fillmore Real Estate, involved
with Special Events, Home Services and overseeing and maintaining the Fillmore offices. In addition Maryann is the President of the Brooklyn Board of Realtors. She is on the committee's with State on Fair Housing,& Public relations & communications
In 2013 she was honored by the Media Group as one of the most powerful business women in Brooklyn. In 2012 Maryann was President of the Woman's Council of Realtors Brooklyn Chapter. In 2011 she was honored by Senator Marty Golden for Woman's History Month
In 1992 she was honored by the Flatbush Real Estate Board as Woman of the Year with the Flatbush Board
In 1990 she was the President of the Flatbush Board. In 1992 she was as Woman of the Year with the Flatbush Board. In 1987 she was the Charter President for the Kwanza's Club of Marine Park.
She is a certified teacher in RealEstate for the last decade.
Maryann began her career in the East Flatbush part of Brooklyn at Fillmore Real Estate.
Over the years she grew with Fillmore Real Estate,and worked closely with William Reinhardt the Founder of Fillmore Real Estate. She lives in Madison/Marine Park with her husband Guido. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and cruising. She also loves to spend time with her daughter Laura and her son in law Peter but most of all she loves being with her grandson Christopher.
Maryann's other hobby is singing Blues & Jazz in cafe's and restaurants.
Our President 2009
Salvatore Calabrese was born in Italy to Joseph and Grace Calabrese. He has since become a naturalized American citizen. Although he was a young child when he immigrated to the United States, he has never forgotten his roots and traditions.
Mr. Calabrese is a licensed Real Estate Broker and the owner of the remarkably successful firm ReMax Metro (formerly Century 21 Calabrese Realty). Mr. Calabrese holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Brooklyn College.
Mr. Calabrese is the past President and Treasurer of the 18th Ave. Merchants Association.
With his experience and business expertise, he was able to obtain state grants in order to provide benches along the 18th Avenue corridor for the use of shoppers, particularly, our senior citizens. He was also instrumental in obtaining the trees which enhanced the aesthetic nature of this prime location.
As a past Chairman and member of Century 21 National Communication Congress and Realtors Politcal Action Committee, Mr Calabrese is known and respected for his leadership and ability to provide both logical and productive direction and purpose.
Currently, Mr. Calabrese serves on the Board of Directors of several professional and community oprganizations, including Director and past Presidentof the Brooklyn Multiple Listing Service, the Brooklyn New York Multiple Listing Service, the Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst Beautification Corporation, HeartShare Human Services of New York and Director and Fundraising Chairman of FIAO (Federation of Italian Americans). Further Mr. Calabrese extends himself to serve as the Past President of the prestigious Bensonhurst-Bay Ridge Kiwanis Club. It is with this 56 years old organization that he provides much of his personal time and effort in support of the club's philosphy and philanthropic orientation, "Children are #1".
Mr. Calabrese is the proud recipient of the Victor V. Allegretti Memorial Man of the Year Award for his efforts to enhance the welfare of our seniors.
He was honored by the National Federation of Italian Americans and was given the title of Caviliere (Knght). Additionally, Mr. Calabrese was honored by the Federation of Italian Americans as their Man of the Year for his dedication to the welfare, education and development of children, families and the community as a whole.
Mr. Calabrese and his charming wife Leona are the proud parents of three children, Daniel a recent graduate of Boston University School of Law, Joseph a recent graduate of Fairfield University and their beautiful daughter Kimberly.
Location
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Our Governance
Brooklyn Board of Realtors®
Board of Directors
Barrington Richards
President
Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
Broker: @ Fine Choice Realty Inc
170 Utica Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11236
Gurvitch, Max W
Vice President
Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
Max Wm Gurvitch, REALTOR
9520 Seaview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236-5466
Robertson, Harriet A
Chairman
Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
BrooklynNYPBO.com LLC
276 Jamaica Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Fisher, Annette
CSA, CAPS, SRES, RALS
President-elect
Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
BRESRE Realty Inc.
4210 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Dorsa, Renee SAES
Member
Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
Dorsa Group Realty
9012 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209
lemma, Deborah
Member
Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
Empire State Realty Group
156 Bay 14th Stree
Brooklyn, NY 11214
Stanislaus, Annmarie
Treasurer
Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
Reserved Realty LLC
633 Osborne St. #1F
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Schulhoff, Rich
Executive Officer
Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
28 Village RD North
Brooklyn, NY 11223
Clarke, Marcia
ABR AHWD CIPS CRS ePRO SFR SRES WCR-PMN
Member
Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
MC Realty Consulting & Mgt Inc
1431 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Chan, Erik Chik
Member
Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
Exit Realty Best
8410 20th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
Fazio Esq, Alfred M
Legal Counsel
Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
Capuder Fazio Giacoia
90 Broad Street - 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Wonica Jr, George S
Member
Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
Wonica REALTORS- & Appraisers
415 Manor Rd
Slaten Island, NY 10314
Zgoda, Bozena
Member
Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
BO's Prime Realty
9524 Avenue L
Brooklyn, NY 11236