Meet Our Team
Dedicated professionals committed to making your real estate journey seamless and successful
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Francis Akachukwu Jr.
Francis Akachukwu Jr. believes that a legacy doesn’t need to be grand to be meaningful — it just needs to be built with intention. That conviction shapes everything he does, from the first-time buyer closing on a starter apartment to the seasoned investor expanding a multi-property portfolio. For Francis, every transaction is a brick in someone’s legacy, and there’s no greater fulfillment than helping people lay it.
Born in Chicago and raised for much of his childhood in Nigeria before returning to the U.S. in 1996, Francis brings a global perspective and a deep sense of cultural pride to his work. He has called New York City home since 2012, building his career across Manhattan and Brooklyn’s fast-moving housing markets.
Before founding Akachukwu Properties, Francis spent 21 years in sales, marketing, and management across multiple industries — operations, strategic planning, new business development, and client relationships. That foundation became the backbone of his real estate career, first as a licensed salesperson with The Corcoran Group, where he built a reputation for a 100% success rate closing deals at or above asking price, and later as founder of his own firm.
Today, Akachukwu Properties delivers residential sales, luxury rentals, property management, and strategic investment advisory to a diverse client base — from first-time homebuyers to sophisticated investors. The firm is built on the same values that have defined Francis’s entire career: transparent communication, data-driven market analysis, and personalized representation tailored to each client’s unique goals.
Clients consistently point to the same things — his responsiveness, his honesty, and his willingness to go the extra mile, whether that means coordinating with attorneys, negotiating on their behalf, or simply being available when it matters most.
Outside the office, Francis is a devoted husband and father who spends his free time exploring the city’s museums and parks with his sons, staying active through a fitness-driven lifestyle, and celebrating African cuisine and fashion — passions that keep him rooted in the culture that shaped him.
Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a property, or building a real estate portfolio, Francis brings the same philosophy to every client relationship: this isn’t just about a transaction — it’s about building something that lasts.
Kreuza Akachukwu, Esq.
Kreuza Ganolli began her career in the legal field over fifteen years ago, first as a legal assistant and paralegal, before pursuing her dream of becoming an attorney by attending New York Law School's evening division.
She earned her J.D. from New York Law School in 2013, where she was affiliated with the Diane Abbey Center for Children and Families. Prior to law school, Ms. Ganolli attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where she graduated magna cum laude and received the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship.
While in law school, Ms. Ganolli worked full time as a paralegal in a family law firm and interned with the Unified Court System, assisting pro se litigants in preparing uncontested divorce documents. Her practice now focuses on family law, including divorces, custody and visitation, child support, Orders of Protection, abuse and neglect, paternity, and relocation, as well as real estate closings and wills and estates.
In addition to her legal expertise, Ms. Ganolli is also a Licensed Real Estate Broker, offering clients comprehensive guidance through both the legal and transactional aspects of property ownership and transfer. This dual qualification allows her to bring unique insight and precision to real estate matters, ensuring clients receive both legal protection and practical market understanding.
Appearing regularly in both the Family Courts and Supreme Courts of Brooklyn and surrounding boroughs, Ganolli Law focuses primarily on litigation involving all aspects of matrimonial and family law. Ms. Ganolli prides herself on resolving even the most contentious and complex cases through negotiation or litigation when necessary. With meticulous attention to detail and a client centered approach, she works tirelessly to achieve favorable outcomes and lasting peace of mind for those she represents.
Bar Admissions
New York, 2014
New Jersey, 2013
Education
J.D., New York Law School, 2013
B.S., John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2008 (Magna Cum Laude)
Languages
English, Albanian