A Manhattan native, Mr. Pretsfelder joined Leslie J. Garfield in 2002 as a Managing Director overseeing the firm’s Upper West Side business. In 2005, he was named Partner and his responsibilities expanded to include management of the firm's marketing and operations. He is responsible for the sale of over 150 residential, commercial, and institutional townhouse properties, including the sale of the most expensive townhouse on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in 2008, 2011, 2014, and 2018. Prior to joining Leslie J. Garfield, Mr. Pretsfelder was a Group Vice President at Winstar Communications, where he founded and ran Office.com, a small business portal owned in conjunction with CBS, Inc. His position at Winstar followed stints as an executive at CBS, Inc., and as Budget Director of the Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ways and Means, where he oversaw creation of the state's $15 billion annual operating budget. Mr. Pretsfelder holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Columbia Business School, a BA from Tufts University, and is a graduate of Horace Mann School. He lives in Manhattan with his wife Liliana, an attorney, and his two children.

Partner

Tom Wexler is an award-winning senior real estate broker with specialized expertise in New York City's luxury residential market. For over 30 years, he has guided clients through the buying, selling, and renting processes with deep market insight and strategic negotiation skills.  Dedicated to exceptional client service, Tom brings a comprehensive understanding of the townhouse market, informed by decades of personal and professional experience—including owning, restoring, and renovating a historic Upper East Side townhouse. He helps clients maximize the value of their properties in any market environment, earning him top industry accolades and a loyal following.  Tom’s portfolio spans from multi-unit row houses to grand limestone mansions. Over his career, he has completed more than 170 townhouse and small building transactions. These deals demand expertise, persistence, and sharp market intuition—qualities Tom brings to every client interaction.

Leslie J. Garfield & Company

Manhattan, 505 Park Avenue, Suite 303, New York, NY 10022

(212) 371-8200

Commercial Brokers

Richard Pretsfelder

Investment Sales Broker

Thomas Wexler

Partner

Investment Sales Broker

Active Listings

Leslie J. Garfield & Company - Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

Leslie J. Garfield & Company

Manhattan, 505 Park Avenue, Suite 303, New York, NY 10022

(212) 371-8200

Commercial Brokers

Richard Pretsfelder

Investment Sales Broker

Thomas Wexler

Partner

Investment Sales Broker

Active Listings