Since 1993, Sumitomo has been answering the needs of its Westchester clients through its Scarsdale office. Recognizing the change in the marketplace and the needs for specialized services, Sumitomo created its Commercial Division in 1997.

Sumitomo NY was designated the exclusive agent for sales to the Japanese market at The Gotham in 1992, The Alexandria in 1990, and at World Wide Plaza in 1988. Sumitomo's International Division successfully marketed more that 100 units at World Wide Plaza to Japanese clients. In 1994, the company also initiated development and sales at the Millennium Tower, one of the most successful super-luxury high rise condominiums on Manhattan's upper West Side. And in 1997, the company was selected as the exclusive agent for the sale of condominium units at the famed Essex House, which overlooks Central Park.

Sumitomo NY is an outgrowth of Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Co. Ltd. (Tokyo), and the tremendous success during the 1980s of its marketing programs conducted for Central Park Place, Zeckendorf Towers, The Vanderbilt and The Cosmopolitan. Established in 1975, Sumitomo Tokyo employs experienced professionals who provide clients with quality brokerage and relocation services, unique overseas development opportunities, consignment sales and superior property management and leasing services.

Supported by an impressive track record of success, the real estate business of Sumitomo Tokyo has played a strategic role as part of Sumitomo Realty & Development Group, which owns 200 office buildings and develops 5,000 condominium units every year in Japan.