My Story
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson · Chelsea, Manhattan · NYREI, March 2026

The Journey
test David Lata came to New York in 2009 after graduating from the American Musical & Dramatic Academy. He found his footing at Apple's West 14th Street store, where he became a Red Zone Specialist — top performer for both revenue and customer satisfaction simultaneously — and a Business Champion who personally introduced 500+ business relationships and hosted over 600 workshops. He wasn't just selling devices. He was building relationships that lasted.
In 2014, he moved to MINI of Manhattan and discovered what it felt like to rank at the very top of his field. For four consecutive years — 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 — David ranked in the Top 35 MINI Motoring Advisors in the United States, out of hundreds of advisors nationally. He sold premium lifestyle vehicles to Manhattan's most discerning clients, served as a Brand Ambassador, and trained the next generation of the sales team.
Since March 2019, David has been a United Airlines flight attendant — logging 2,000+ hours and building an extensive network of corporate accounts, frequent flyers, and relocation professionals who are exactly the kind of clients NYC real estate demands. He also co-owns the Allen Street Diner in Jamestown, NY, which means he understands P&L, operations, and what it takes to build something from scratch. Licensed by New York State in March 2026, David is now channeling everything into Manhattan real estate.
Career History
David didn't stumble into real estate — he earned his way here through fifteen years of verifiable, top-ranked performance.
New York State
Manhattan, NY
March 2026 – Present
Allen Street Diner
Jamestown, NY
July 2014 – Present
United Airlines
NYC / National
March 2019 – Present
MINI of Manhattan
New York, NY
Sept 2014 – March 2019
Apple Store, West 14th St
New York, NY
Nov 2009 – Sept 2014
Core Competencies
What I Stand For
The principles that guide every client relationship David builds.
Every recommendation David makes is driven by what is best for you — not a commission. Your outcome is his scorecard.
Based in Chelsea and focused on Manhattan — from the Upper West Side to Midtown South — David knows these neighborhoods block by block.
David specializes in pet-friendly buildings and LGBTQ+ affirming properties, and warmly serves relocation clients navigating NYC for the first time.
A career in aviation and elite retail taught David one thing above all: show up, stay calm, and never let a client down when it counts.
Education & Credentials
NY State Real Estate Salesperson License
NYREI — New York Real Estate Institute, March 2026
American Musical & Dramatic Academy
New York, NY — 2009
CPR & AED Certified
Current certification
Ready to Work Together?
Reach out today and let David show you what a truly client-focused real estate experience looks like.
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