Lena Metelev
Broker-Owner
Over 20 years guiding Queens families through residential and commercial transactions.
Residential salesCommercial propertiesSeller representation
Our story
Julia & Lena Metelev Real Estate Group offers unparalleled service to buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across Northeast Queens. Founded in 2004, our boutique brokerage delivers high-touch representation from our Fresh Meadows office on Union Turnpike.
Serving Northeast Queens since 2004
Julia Shildkret founded our boutique brokerage in 2004 after more than a decade as a top agent for First Choice Real Estate. She built a state-of-the-art office on Union Turnpike with a strong emphasis on systems, marketing, and customer service.
Lena Metelev joined in 2003 and now leads the Julia & Lena Metelev Real Estate Group, continuing a legacy of high-touch representation recognized by the Wall Street Journal and Real Trends as a top 250 team by sales volume.
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Why clients choose us
Local expertise
- 20+ years serving Northeast Queens
- Office on Union Turnpike since 2004
- Deep knowledge of every neighborhood we serve
High-touch service
- Responsive agents who answer calls and texts promptly
- Personalized guidance for every client
- 5.0 Zillow team rating with 130+ reviews
Proven results
- 580+ transactions closed by our team
- Recognized by WSJ and Real Trends top 250
- Expert staging and marketing referrals
Full-service brokerage
- Residential and commercial properties
- Buyer, seller, landlord, and tenant representation
- Complimentary home valuations
Meet the team
Julia Shildkret
Associate Broker
Founder of the boutique brokerage; now consulting and mentoring the next generation.
Systems & marketingStrategic consultingTeam mentorship
Zahava Ohayon
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Specialist in condos, co-ops, and rentals across Northeast Queens since 1996.
Condos & co-opsRentalsLandlord-tenant matching
Diana Aliav
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Devoted advocate helping families find spaces where memories are made.
Family homesFirst-time buyersPersonalized service
Julie Niyazov
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Energetic guide with a master's in early childhood education and real estate passion.
Buyer representationDream-home searchClient connection
Maryam Samadian
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Multilingual agent with a warm, multicultural approach to finding home.
Multilingual serviceFamily homesBuyer & seller guidance
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