Douglas Elliman Development Marketing has announced the full team who will lead exclusive sales and marketing for Malabar Residences, a new luxury condominium development located at 126 East 57th Street. Maria Mainieri will serve as Sales Director for the team of Douglas Elliman agents that includes Alexander Boriskin, Jane Powers, Michael Lorber, Neelam Katara and Gilad Azaria.
Developed by MRR Development in partnership with international developer Zahi Hagag, with design by acclaimed architect Eran Chen from ODA, Malabar Residences will feature 145 impeccably appointed homes ranging from studios to three-bedroom residences. More than half of the residences will feature private loggias and terraces—offering rare opportunities for indoor-outdoor living in the heart of Manhattan.
“Malabar Residences is an exceptional project that now has an equally exceptional sales and marketing team to tell its story,” said Susan de França, President and CEO of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing. “Maria and her team offer remarkable knowledge, expertise, and experience in bringing extraordinary offerings like this to our discerning clientele.
Located at the crossroads of Billionaires’ Row and the Upper East Side, Malabar Residences features an elegant residential entrance on 57th Street with soaring 50-foot ceilings, offering a dramatic transition from city bustle to tranquil sophistication. A separate entrance on 56th Street features a private porte cochère providing discreet access for residents and guests.
Residences will feature expansive layouts, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, panoramic views, chef’s kitchens, and spa-inspired baths—all crafted with premium materials and exceptional attention to detail.
Malabar Residences will offer a full suite of state-of-the-art amenities, including an indoor pool, steam room, and sauna, a fully equipped fitness center by Technogym, and a rare indoor half-court basketball/pickleball court—providing residents with an unmatched lifestyle of comfort, wellness, and recreation. In addition, there are three distinct outdoor spaces including a rooftop retreat with panoramic skyline views and outdoor kitchen, a landscaped terrace with media screen, and an oasis garden adjacent to the children’s playroom.
Initial closings are anticipated in the first half of 2026.
