Edward A. Mermelstein
Luxuryreal estate consultant | Legal Adviser | Media Pundit
About Edward
Edward is especially skilled in international corporate and real estate law, private equity investment and joint ventures, real estate investment, management and development as well as claims and disputes resolution. Edward is also fluent in both English and Russian.
With an impressive number of victories to his name, a keen understanding of the global political arena, and a knack for nimbly navigating international markets, Edward has been named one of the 10 most influential figures in New York City real estate. Often quoted in the New York Times, Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, and The Real Deal, Edward is regarded as a leading expert when it comes to closing complex deals and winning unique legal cases. Edward has also been featured on numerous talk shows such as Fox News, CNBC and Reuters.





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Op-Ed: Edwrad Mermelstein’s Vision for New York
Three things Russians look for when coming to the United States; luxury, glamour and elegance, so it’s no surprise that the majority of this group finds themselves in New York City. Endless shops and high-end clubs in the city that never sleeps, New York has been the...
read moreEdward on Government Tracking of All-Cash Real Estate Deals
Watch Edward's interview on The Wall Street Journal's Lunch Break.
read moreRheem, Bell & Mermelstein’s Edward Mermelstein Talks Foreign Investment in the U.S.
Check out this interview with Edward conducted by The Commercial Observer. See article below: The law firm of Rheem, Bell & Mermelstein handles as wide a range of services for high-net-worth overseas investors as one could hope. From the acquisition and sale of...
read moreWhy are Russians Buying Up NYC Real Estate?
Watch Edward discuss Russian purchases of real estate in NYC below. Watch the video at video.foxbusiness.com
read moreEB-5 Visa Program and Foreign Investors
Edward comments on the EB-5 Visa program, also referred to as the Golden Visa, in which foreign nationals can receive a US visa by investing into developing projects in the United States that guarantee creation of US jobs. See the full article below: May 10, 2017 Over...
read moreTrump Policy Impact on Real Estate Still Unclear
Edward was quoted in an article in the New York Times commenting on the impact that President Trump's policy decisions will have on real estate. See article: April 21, 2017 The controversial visa-for-sale program called EB-5, which allows foreigners to get green...
read moreAreas of Expertise
Foreign Investment Attorney
If you are interested in foreign investment in the United States, Edward can help you navigate the complex process and work to protect your interests throughout the transaction.
Luxury Real Estate Consultant
Get the peace of mind when it comes to purchasing your dream home or investment property.
Legal Strategist
Edward’s insight of the US and foreign marketplace allows you to plan your investments accordingly.
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Business
One & Only Realty is a boutique full-service brokerage firm representing sellers, buyers, renters, landlords, and developers of luxury properties in the New York area. If you are looking for professional representation for a real estate transaction from someone who knows and understands New York City real estate industry, then you have come to the right place.
What makes One & Only Realty stand out from the rest is its exceptional market expertise of New York real estate and the diverse portfolio of services the company consistently provides to every single client. We serve each client on an individual and exclusive basis. We make sure to go above and beyond to meet even the most demanding requests. We pursue excellence in every business transaction, and every personal interaction.
For more than 20 years, One & Only Realty has worked with clients from all over the world, exceeding expectations and building dreams in the process of purchasing properties in New York. With an extensive background in development, architecture, finance, and real estate, our agents’ main goal is to make the buying process seamless and to find that perfect home for the lowest achievable price. We deliver impressive results in a timely, yet diligent manner.
We are a multifamily Office dedicated to making your dreams a reality. For more than two decades we have helped a select group of clients and their families by providing services unlike any other. Through coordination with our international strategic alliances, we have helped and served more than 100 high-net-worth families prosper through building managing and preserving their wealth.
We are an international business, with offices and expertise around the world. Help is just a phone call or a flight away, no matter where your home office is located. We bring to you expert advice from an international perspective, with access to contacts and investment opportunities worldwide.
We have expanded across borders as our clients and their requirements have expanded, and as a result, our expertise has grown with our clients’ needs. Whether you require a complex answer, investment advice, or have a tax/legal questions, our expertise in international issues has you covered at any hour of the day.
Philanthropic Work & Organizations

President
ZAKA International Rescue Unit operates a specially trained team of volunteer paramedics and search and rescue professionals who are on call 24/7. They respond in the fastest possible time to major international disasters, which led the United Nations in 2005 to recognize ZAKA as an international volunteer humanitarian organization. The ZAKA International Rescue Unit is held in high esteem by emergency forces around the world and is often called upon by international forces to provide assistance, consultation and offer advice.

Founder
A scholarship fund established for students with financial need attending New York University —to be known as Mermelstein Scholars.

Chairman
COJECO was formed in 2001 as an umbrella organization for grass-roots community organizations of Russian-speaking Jewish immigrants within New York. Its mission is to help unite and organize the multitudes of well-educated and successful Russian-speaking Jewish immigrants. By offering a wide array of services, COJECO is creating a prominent name for itself in the growing Russian Jewish community of New York City. Today, it serves as a model for similar organizations around the country.

UJA-Federation has been a central force in communal planning and philanthropy in the New York Jewish community for over 90 years. UJA seeks to inspire a passion for Jewish life and learning, and strengthen Jewish communities around the world. Working with more than 100 network beneficiary agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish organizations, its reach spans more than 60 countries around the world, impacting 4.5 million people each year.

Board of Directors
The Manhattan Youth ballet is a school of dance that forms a nurturing environment where students can study classical ballet with a renowned faculty at affordable prices. With a wide array of programming, it fosters creative expression and self-confidence for youths of all backgrounds.

USA Regional Director (2004-2009)
A Cultural-Historical foundation, The Link of Times was established by Russian businessman Viktor Vekselberg in February 2004. The core mission of the foundation is to repatriate cultural and historical pieces that have been taken out of Russia. Encouraging the United States and Russia, two seemingly polarized nations, to cooperate is incredibly important, especially in times of economic hardship. By assisting Russia in reclaiming emblems of its cultural heritage, this organization helps bridge the long existing gap between the former USSR and the United States.
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