Where the Middle East Meets West
A bespoke experience into the world of Manhattan’s residential real estate.
Bayti curates an ecosystem of real estate stakeholders to provide the best experience for foreign property investors looking to get exposure to the New York real estate market and beyond.
Our Mission
Bayti elevates the standard of turn-key real estate sales and is passionate about integrating two different cultures under one roof.
OUR FOUNDER
Alyssa Tosoni
Bayti was created from Alyssa’s passion for real estate and love for the people and places she visited in the Middle East. She felt compelled to create an experience in real estate sales that is unparalleled to what is currently being offered. A trusted real estate brokerage that understands the needs and concerns of the foreign property investor.
Alyssa has over a decade of experience in Manhattan luxury real estate sales, marketing, and business development, working for the largest privately owned real estate developer in the U.S. With an entrepreneurial mindset and spirit, she originated nationwide industry-leading partnerships to drive business growth and revenue for the firm’s luxury residential division.
Based in Soho, New York, Alyssa shares a passion for timeless downtown lofts yet appreciates the beauty and appeal of newly developed properties. Alyssa’s knowledge of real estate, combined with her extensive travel in the Middle East, enables her to understand the requirements and privacy needed for her client base. For Alyssa, creating a bespoke experience and harvesting long-term relationships are what bring joy to her work.
OUR FOUNDER
Alyssa Tosoni
Bayti was created from Alyssa’s passion for real estate and love for the people and places she visited in the Middle East. She felt compelled to create an experience in real estate sales that is unparalleled to what is currently being offered. A trusted real estate brokerage that understands the needs and concerns of the foreign property investor.
Alyssa has over a decade of experience in Manhattan luxury real estate sales, marketing, and business development, working for the largest privately owned real estate developer in the U.S. With an entrepreneurial mindset and spirit, she originated nationwide industry-leading partnerships to drive business growth and revenue for the firm’s luxury residential division.
Based in Soho, New York, Alyssa shares a passion for timeless downtown lofts yet appreciates the beauty and appeal of newly developed properties. Alyssa’s knowledge of real estate, combined with her extensive travel in the Middle East, enables her to understand the requirements and privacy needed for her client base. For Alyssa, creating a bespoke experience and harvesting long-term relationships are what bring joy to her work.
Team Highlight
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT & MEDIA RELATIONS
Aisha Al Thani
Founding team member Aisha Al Thani is the Director of Client Relations for Bayti. Born in London, raised in Qatar, and educated in the U.S. and Europe, Aisha brings a unique perspective and cultural insight to Bayti. Aisha holds a master’s degree in arts and media, which has helped her develop an exceptional eye for detail and a creative approach to problem-solving.
Aisha is a relationship-focused individual who has been instrumental in expanding our reach to Middle Eastern clients. Her sophisticated, sensitive, and personable demeanor makes her a natural fit for our clientele, and she has striven to build strong connections and establish trust within the community.
We are proud to have Aisha as a founding member of our team; and grateful for her contributions to our success. Her dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to excellence make her a true asset to our brokerage.
Featured Property
We are proud to be the flagship U.S. partner of Aldar Properties
Saadiyat Lagoons
SAADIYAT ISLAND, ABU DHABI
$1,984,000 to $2,098,000 USD
From its natural white-sand coastline to the vibrant cultural scene emerging inland, Saadiyat Island’s rich, cosmopolitan lifestyle is fast becoming the most sought-after in Abu Dhabi. Developed by one of the most trusted and recognized real estate developers in the UAE, Aldar Properties strives to shape communities where people love to live; in homes that brim with everything they love. Saadiyat Island, clusters 5A & 2B, will consist of 206 private villas with 4 through 6 bedrooms, each with additional maid’s rooms. The residences will be presented in two types of design: a minimalistic design (cluster 5A) with properties ranging in size from 4,960 sq. ft to 6,420 sq. ft and pitched roof villas (cluster 2B) varying in size from 5,020 sq. ft to 6,350 sq. ft.
Bank Failures and Their Impact on NY Real Estate
MARKET UPDATE | MARCH 2023
Bank bailouts are back! We're all reading the headlines, and we wanted to provide our insight on how the events of the past week will affect the New York housing market.
The New York real estate market has a resilient track record of recovering first from the world's deepest crises. The Covid-19 pandemic instilled the same principles as the ’08 financial crisis and verified the notion that Manhattan is still the financial center of the U.S. and a place where people want to live, work, and invest.
The New York rental market is experiencing record-high rates, with ongoing supply constraints and long-term leases making it a viable inflation hedge. As the leading financial, media, arts, and increasingly tech hub in the U.S., New York's average rental rate has surpassed $5,000 for the first time in history. This makes New York the strongest western rental market, outperforming London, Paris, and Dubai.
Countless Fortune 500 companies are investing heavily in the construction and expansion of billion-dollar headquarters throughout New York. Companies such as Google, Disney, Meta, and JP Morgan are among the many investing in the city's growth, despite the tax advantages offered by other states such as Florida and Texas. These significant corporate investments reflect the continuing strength and appeal of New York City as a leading business hub.
New York City is set to benefit from federal funding to enhance its infrastructure. These serious capital improvements will significantly upgrade the city, directly enhancing the real estate market. The infrastructure upgrades include LGA Airport, Penn Station, Seaport redevelopment, tunnels, roadways, parks, and new museums and cultural centers.
A seller of U.S. property can put to use a ‘1031 Tax Exchange,' which allows capital gains taxes to be deferred. A 1031 exchange is a swap of one real estate investment property for another like-kind property at the same or greater value.
Why New York?
MENA investors have historically invested a significant portion of their real estate portfolio in Europe due to cultural and social ties and geographical proximity. However, many of these investors are now turning to New York as a safe-haven market.
Our Markets
Bayti currently operates in New York with partnerships globally to assist our clients as they diversify their real estate portfolios worldwide.
NEW YORK
DUBAI
LOS ANGELES
ABU DHABI
Team Highlight
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT & MEDIA RELATIONS
Aisha Al Thani
Founding team member Aisha Al Thani is the Director of Client Relations for Bayti. Born in London, raised in Qatar, and educated in the U.S. and Europe, Aisha brings a unique perspective and cultural insight to Bayti. Aisha holds a master’s degree in arts and media, which has helped her develop an exceptional eye for detail and a creative approach to problem-solving.
Aisha is a relationship-focused individual who has been instrumental in expanding our reach to Middle Eastern clients. Her sophisticated, sensitive, and personable demeanor makes her a natural fit for our clientele, and she has striven to build strong connections and establish trust within the community.
We are proud to have Aisha as a founding member of our team; and grateful for the contributions she has made to our success. Her dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to excellence make her a true asset to our brokerage.