Howard Hanna Expands Presence in NYC Metro Region with Strategic Acquisition in Queens
NORTHPORT, NY (June 9, 2025) – Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, the largest independent real estate brokerage in the United States, is proud to announce the acquisition of Marquee Realty, a well-regarded boutique firm based in Astoria, Queens. This strategic expansion strengthens Howard Hanna’s growing footprint across the New York City metropolitan area and marks the company’s third acquisition in the region in just 18 months.
Founded by industry veteran Roz Khan, Marquee Realty has been a trusted name in the Astoria market and will now operate under the Howard Hanna banner. The office at 30-10 37th Street has been rebranded as a Howard Hanna location, offering clients expanded resources, industry-leading technology and the backing of one of the most respected names in real estate.
With existing offices in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Jersey City, Howard Hanna continues to make significant strides in establishing a dominant presence throughout the five boroughs and beyond. The addition of a Queens-based location allows the company to continue to expand its coverage of the city, delivering on its vision of providing comprehensive service to buyers, sellers and agents across the entire metro region.
“We’re proud to welcome Marquee Realty to the Howard Hanna family as we continue to invest in the New York market,” said Howard “Hoby” Hanna IV, CEO, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. “This move reflects our ongoing commitment to serving one of the most dynamic and diverse real estate markets in the country. We believe deeply in the strength of the New York metro region and are excited about the continued growth and opportunity ahead.”
This latest acquisition is part of a larger, intentional strategy to expand Howard Hanna’s presence in key urban markets through partnerships with firms that share the company’s values of integrity, innovation and client-first service.
As Howard Hanna deepens its roots in New York, it continues to build a robust platform that empowers agents, serves communities and elevates the real estate experience.
About Howard Hanna: The Hanna Family of Companies proudly provide real estate, title, insurance and mortgage services to clients across 13 states. As the largest family-owned and -operated real estate brokerage in the United States, this full-service real estate company has more than 500 offices and 15,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate, title, mortgage and insurance agents. The Hanna Success System provides Howard Hanna agents with 53% more business than agents at the top 1000 brokerages nationally. For more information, visit www.HowardHanna.com.
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