Born and raised in Ridgewood, Queens and proudly connected to her Ecuadorian roots, Yelitza Penafiel brings warmth, empathy, and real-life understanding to her work. As a bilingual mom, she knows firsthand how important it is for a home to feel safe, comfortable, and right for your family’s future.

Yelitza represents buyers, sellers, renters, and investors across NYC. She approaches every client with empathy, thinking through their needs as if they were her own, offering honest guidance, patience, and steady support at every step of the process.

Backed by the trusted R New York brand, Yelitza is committed to making your real estate journey feel clear, confident, and genuinely cared for.