Victoria Alexander

Realty Collective Founder Victoria (Hagman) Alexander is a key player in planning and historic preservation issues across Brooklyn, as well as a community activist. Her work in real estate has introduced her to the individuals and institutions governing public life in New York City and she regularly leverages that access on behalf of the community.

Alexander is recognized for her commitment to growing community—not just making money. As a former carnival barker, club promoter, ‘zine founder and classic car restorer, Victoria did not seem destined to become a real estate broker. Coming into the business, she was acutely aware of the stereotypes associated with NYC real estate. Instead of sleazy agents, apathetic brokers, and money-hungry developers, Victoria envisioned a company that would combine empathy and advocacy to build meaningful relationships between clients and their communities.

The brokerage was co-founded by a then-24-year-old Alexander who realized a jump into real estate meant a career that combined all her interests, activism and love of Brooklyn. Victoria went on to earn a Master’s degree from Pratt University in historic preservation and urban planning.

The day Hurricane Sandy hit New York, Victoria immediately took action. Realty Collective opened its Red Hook offices to locals, emergency responders, and government agencies like FEMA. Victoria and her team partnered with Portside, New York and volunteered with local groups to weave the threads of their neighborhood back together. Her team’s support met many of the needs of their neighbors in a time when the city was nowhere to be found. In 2013, Victoria was recognized for her work with Portside and was awarded the Champions for Change award by President Obama. Sandy inspired Victoria to join Resilient Red Hook, Community Board 6, and other community-based planning initiatives. She wears local advocacy as her badge of honor. Recent press can be found here: https://realtycollective.com/a...

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Victoria is an expert on all things New York City real estate (particularly Brooklyn) and can speak to the topic from many different angles. Of particular note is her commitment to ethical real estate practices, community involvement, and social justice causes.