Brownstone Surrogacy
★★★★★5.0· 8 reviews· New York, New YorkAbout
Brownstone is a full-service, New York City-based surrogacy agency founded and operated by Jarret Zafran, an attorney and father through surrogacy. It provides professional, ethical, and personal support to surrogates and parents, placing ethics and transparency front and center in its operations.
Services
Escrow management
Surrogate screening
Fees
- The lowest estimated total cost of a surrogacy journey, including the agency fee and other expected expenses. Does not include fertility clinic-related expenses.
- $128,449
- The highest estimated total cost of a surrogacy journey, including the agency fee and other expected expenses. Does not include fertility clinic-related expenses.
- $141,949
- The fee charged to intended parents for its services and support throughout the surrogacy journey.
- $37,500
- An additional fee charged to intended parents who live outside the United States.
- + $2,500
Surrogate compensation
- The starting base compensation for a surrogate on her first journey. If you advertise a range, enter the low end.
- $50,000
- Additional compensation for surrogates who live in California. “None” means the agency confirmed there is no supplement.
- None
- The starting base compensation for a surrogate who has completed a previous journey. If you advertise a range, enter the low end.
- $60,000
- Additional compensation for surrogates who live in California. “None” means the agency confirmed there is no supplement.
- None
Timelines
- The typical estimated time for intended parents to be matched with a surrogate.
- 9 months
- The typical estimated time for a surrogate to be matched with intended parents.
- The listing owner has not provided this information, or it is not publicly available.
- The typical time from matching with a surrogate to the birth of the child.
- 22 months
Memberships
Team
- Amanda HoganJan 2025Surrogate
I became interested in becoming a surrogate in November 2022 but quickly became overwhelmed looking into all my options. Every agency is different, and I was looking for one that would treat me as an actual person and not just another number for their company. Then in December 2022 Jarret came across my FYP on TikTok. He seemed very warm and welcoming, and I enjoyed how he explained a surrogacy. I decided to put in an application to be a surrogate with Brownstone Surrogacy. From there, Jarret reached out and scheduled a zoom meeting. He explained the entire process to me and answered all my questions. I was a little hesitant because I am in Arkansas and the agency is in New York, but Jarret reassured me that the distance would not matter. Through the entire process Jarret and Yesenia explained what to expect and made sure to keep my preferences a top priority. Every appointment, hotel, flight, etc. was scheduled by them so that all my husband and I had to do was show up. They made the perfect match between my husband and I and our IPs. Everything flowed so well, and we never felt like we were left waiting without knowing what was coming next. Jarret and Yesenia even sent the most thoughtful gifts to us during the process. I delivered in August 2024 and was supported during my entire postpartum stage (I still get checked on now as well). I would recommend Brownstone Surrogacy to anyone interested in becoming a surrogate or in need of a surrogate. I cannot wait to do another surrogacy journey with them in the future.…
- Casey McCallDec 2024Surrogate
-GC with Brownstone Surrogacy, delivered August 2024. - To start this review, I want to say to not let location scare you away. Between myself, my IPs, and the agency, we covered coast to coast and NEVER had any problems with location of anyone. Our journey started August 2023 and transferred December 2023. When I called Yesenia one day in the end of August, I said to her" call me crazy but can we fastforward this whole process so we can transfer by December so I can deliver next summer when my parents will be here to help with recovery?" And she didn't disappoint. I'm not saying every journey will go as fast because there is SO many things to consider, but ours worked out pretty perfect. Brownstone was and will continue to be friends after our journey. They took care of everything for me so I didn't have to worry about ANYTHING. From bills to planning trips and everything in between, it was taken care of. Being a surrogate is something SO special in your life. So please be picky about what agency you choose so that you can look back at this experience with a positive image. When I say you can't go wrong with Brownstone, I mean it. I'm so glad I completed a journey and I'm so glad they're growing their agency to help more people.…
- Karliegh SemradJul 2024Surrogate
***GC for Brownstone Surrogacy ***I delivered 02/26/24 I began my journey with Brownstone Surrogacy the beginning of September 2022. I had a couple different agency's presented to me from Surrogacy Is, but I ultimately decided to give the newer and smaller agency, Brownstone, a try. After I met the owner, Jarret, I knew Brownstone was the right fit for me. I always felt supported from both Jarret and Yesenia, no matter the day or time. They always went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of. Through navigating health insurance, labs, and bills through Seed Trust, everything was always taken care of in a timely matter. Brownstones little gifts of encouragement along the way were a very unique touch. I'm so excited to be a Brownstone gestational carrier and I can't wait to watch them grow their clientele and having a hand in building families.…
Jill StewardsonMay 2024SurrogateThis is a review for Brownstone Surrogacy **Gave birth Feb 2024. Brownstone Surrogacy has been great throughout the entire journey. I started with them when it was just Jarret (they have grown since) in June 2022. I have to say that I was considering a different agency before and found that they were not a good fit for my family. Jarret was very respectful to my spouse who is Deaf and was great at always making sure there was an interpreter and my spouse was fully understanding the process. He passed the “vibe” check that my spouse is known for haha. The onboarding process was pretty easy. It was nice to have one point of contact who was very responsive. Brownstone was good at allowing me to make changes to my fee amounts and let me take charge of that prior to contracts. Once we were past medical records the matching point took a bit as well. This was not anything due to Brownstone’s doing. It just took a while to get a clinic to accept me due to my records. Even so, it was an easy process to go through. I felt that my wants and needs for a match were taken into consideration. Once match was done, legal went smoothly. Once legal was done we went through ORM Fertility in Portland (OR). Brownstone was great at helping me feel better when my first transfer failed. I was pretty devastated (as I had IVF before and it took the first time). They were very good at talking with me and reminding me that this happens. All travel and accommodations for transfers were taken care of in good time and I felt I didn’t have to worry at all. They were great at sending little gifts along the way at milestones and even if I was just feeling really sick. Send me cute “get better” packages. Made my day… as I was sick quite a bit toward the end. During the pregnancy I had a few bumps in communication with my IP and Brownstone was good at making sure that any issues were taken care of and that communication was never awkward. Like I mentioned, towards the end, I was sick quite a bit (just colds and stuff) and Brownstone was always checking on me. I always felt that I was cared for and not just a number. There were a lot of nerves once birth was coming near. I was having some hormonal issues and I could even just call to vent and cry and felt okay doing that. Birth was long and hard. I was checked on constantly and always knew I could ask for any help if needed.. and it was needed sometimes. Added is a review of Seedtrust. I had no issues with getting any payments. If something was missed it was taken care of swiftly. Brownstone even found a payment that was missed and even I missed it and made sure I received it quickly. Now that the birth is over and I’m recovering, they still check on me and help me with any questions that I have. They feel more like friends than just a company that I worked with as a surrogate. I’m glad I put a chance in a new small (but growing) company. Worth the risk!…
Tenley LeszczynskiAug 2023SurrogateAs I considered my second surrogacy journey I knew I wanted different agency that my first journey. I wanted to be more than a number and needed to be heard if there was a question or concern. Brownstone has been exactly that for me! My questions are answered quickly (usually within the hour, if not sooner) I know my support staff and they know me, it truly is a family! I could not be happier with my decision to work with Brownstone and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for the same intimate experience!…
- Daria RuttlerAug 2023Surrogate
I found brownstone surrogacy after interviewing many different agencies for my 2nd journey. They are a newer agency but after talking to Jarret I knew this was the agency for me. He was very responsive in every email we exchanged. Brownstone had everything I was looking for mainly 3rd party escrow and lawyers. The matching process was a little tricky due to my occupation but I was finally matched with an amazing couple. Jarret and Yesenia listens to your wants and must haves and do their best to make it happen during the matching process. Every time there was any issues Yesenia and Jarret were there to handle it fast (I had 2 airline cancellations and they helped rearrange travel fast). Yesenia is always checking in and making sure I’m feeling okay or if I need anything. Since Jarret is an IP and Yesenia is a surrogate they make a great team because they really know the process very well. I absolutely love brownstone and would recommend any of my friends considering surrogacy to work with them.…
- Jennifer ZuegnerJul 2023Surrogate
It's impossible for me to adequately convey how much we enjoyed our experience with Jarrett and Yesenia at Brownstone Surrogacy. My husband and I (surrogate) started with very little knowledge of the surrogacy process, and right from the start they answered every question we had in a way that we could easily understand. On the emotional side, we felt taken care of and cared for right from the first interaction, which is really important in an experience like this. Because of that feeling, we immediately trusted that Brownstone had our best interests at heart. That level of trust is rare to achieve so quickly, which speaks to how great Brownstone is! On the professional side, they check every box. Their communication on what to expect, when to expect it, and how it will occur made us feel at ease. All payments and reimbursements from escrow were fast, exceeding our expectations as well. I believe that both of their personal experiences with surrogacy (Jarrett as a parent and Yesenia as a surrogate herself) provides them with a unique understanding of the process, which gives them a step up on other agencies on how to go above and beyond for everyone involved. Brownstone Surrogacy has it all, providing an amazing personal touch to go along with outstanding professional service and communication.…
- Ashley PutnamOct 2022Surrogate
This is a review for Brownstone Surrogacy, a newer licensed agency based in NY that opened after the law changed there. I want to be transparent in my review, so I should state that my IPs were the agency's founder (Jarret) and his husband. So while this might not be typical, I can say that the agency remained professional throughout the journey. I had a great experience as a surrogate with Brownstone Surrogacy. They have given me a sense of purpose that I didn’t know I could have. As an agency they were extremely honest, trustworthy, friendly and always there when needed. The difference that Brownstone provided was a sense of family that you never hear surrogates mention they get from an agency. I felt like I was a friend or family and that is worth everything and so much more. Brownstone made every step of the journey smooth and easy and as a first time surrogate I felt 100% knowledgeable in every aspect of the process, but only because Brownstone took the time to explain everything. They answered all questions, and advocated for me when I didn’t even advocate for myself. Brownstone made the beginning phase seamless. With quick responses to emails, easy access to someone to speak to, and on time easy processing of all payments. I couldn’t thank Brownstone enough for allowing me to be one of their surrogates. If I were to do another journey, I would work with Brownstone again with no question!…
We welcomed our son this past April, and the road there wouldn't have looked anything like it did without Jarret, Yesenia, and the rest of the Brownstone team. We talked to other agencies first and came away uneasy. There were too much vagueness and not enough straight answers. Talking to Jarret was a relief. He's a former lawyer who's been through surrogacy himself, and it shows. He is warm, but he doesn't sugarcoat. He laid out the legal, medical, and emotional side of it clearly enough that a genuinely overwhelming process started to feel like something we could handle. He answered every question we had, and we had a lot of them. He returned every call. He checked in during the slow stretches and pushed hard for us when things got complicated. At no point did we feel like one file in a stack. Then there's Yesenia. Every conversation with her left us steadier than we'd been walking in. She has a real gift for making everyone feel like people rather than parties to a contract, including both intended parents and surrogates. As we got close to the birth, that steadiness was everything. The comfort that came from knowing she was making sure the surrogate was feeling good was such a relief, and it was so important in this process. Here's what convinced us it was real. Every other professional we dealt with, including the egg donation agencies and the clinics, would, unprompted, tell us Jarret was their favorite person to work with. The personal attention isn't a tagline here. It's how they operate. If you're weighing surrogacy agencies, this is the one. From beginning to matching to delivery day, they'll be with you for all of it. Our son is here because of them, and we won't forget it. Thank you, Jarret, Yesenia, and everyone at Brownstone.…
We had such a positive experience working with this surrogacy agency. From the start, they really knew the process inside and out, and that knowledge made a huge difference for us. Surrogacy can feel overwhelming, but they explained every step clearly and helped us understand all the details. What stood out to us most was how transparent they were. They were very open about timelines and wait times, and we always felt informed about where things stood. Whenever we had questions (and we had a lot!), they gave thoughtful, honest suggestions instead of just generic answers, which we really appreciated. Another thing that really stood out is that everyone on their team has some kind of personal connection to surrogacy. Many of them have been involved in the process themselves in one way or another, and you can truly feel that passion when you work with them. It’s clear that this isn’t just a job for them—they genuinely care about helping families through this journey. They also matched us with an amazing GC and helped facilitate the initial conversations, which made that first step feel comfortable and natural for everyone involved. Throughout the journey, they kept track of important milestones and dates and would gently remind us if something needed attention. They were also incredibly responsive—emails were usually answered the same day, and texts often got a reply almost right away. More than anything, we felt like they were truly there for us the whole way. It felt like they were holding our hands through a complicated process, and we always felt we could trust them. We’re very grateful for their support and would absolutely recommend them to anyone starting their surrogacy journey.…
Jarret and Yesenia have truly built the best surrogacy agency with the highest standards, and their passion and dedication shine through in everything they do. As a “boutique” agency, Brownstone Surrogacy is small enough to carefully curate the perfect matches between gestational carriers and intended parents, and it shows in every aspect of their work. I was matched with the most grateful parents in November 2024 and delivered their perfect baby girl in November 2025! From the very first meeting with Brownstone, I felt valued, heard, and respected. They were always available to answer questions quickly and had clear communication. Throughout my journey, they also sent thoughtful gifts at each milestone (and sometimes just because!) which added an extra layer of feeling special and celebrated. The entire team is knowledgeable, patient, and compassionate - making a complex and overwhelming process feel seamless and manageable. I have to specifically highlight Yesenia's extraordinary support during a difficult time. Just a couple of weeks after our embryo transfer in February 2025, my father unexpectedly passed away and I had to travel out of state without notice. She was able to reschedule my heartbeat confirmation appointment (a highly anticipated visit that we were all looking forward to!) and move my blood draw appointment so we could stay on the fertility clinic's timeline. She also arranged for all of my fertility medications to be overnighted when I realized I'd run out before returning home. As someone who works in the medical field, I understand how much time and effort she had to put in to make all of this happen, but there was zero hesitation on her part. She calmly reassured me everything was under control and taken care of, minimizing my stress when I needed it most. She also showed genuine concern for how I was doing as a person - not just a surrogate - after losing one of the most important people in my life. That level of care is truly invaluable and the reason I'll be returning to Brownstone for another journey! I'm so grateful to have worked with such a professional and caring team. They truly care for their surrogates and intended parents, and it shows in every interaction. If you're considering surrogacy in any capacity, I highly recommend Brownstone Surrogacy - they will give you a beautiful experience you'll treasure forever!…
Jarret and Yesenia have truly built the best surrogacy agency with the highest standards, and their passion and dedication shine through in everything they do. As a boutique agency, Brownstone Surrogacy is small enough to carefully curate the perfect matches between gestational carriers and intended parents, and it shows in every aspect of their work. I was matched with the most grateful parents in November 2024 and delivered their perfect baby girl in November 2025! From the very first meeting with Brownstone, I felt valued, heard, and respected. They were always available to answer questions quickly and had clear communication. Throughout my journey, they also sent thoughtful gifts at each milestone (and sometimes just because!) which added an extra layer of feeling special and celebrated. The entire team is knowledgeable, patient, and compassionate - making a complex and overwhelming process feel seamless and manageable. I want to specifically highlight Yesenia's extraordinary support during a difficult time. Just a couple of weeks after our embryo transfer in February 2025, my father unexpectedly passed away and I had to travel out of state without notice. She was able to reschedule my heartbeat confirmation appointment (a highly anticipated visit that we were all looking forward to!) and move my blood draw appointment so we could stay on the fertility clinic's timeline. She also arranged for all of my fertility medications to be overnighted when I realized I'd run out before returning home. As someone who works in the medical field, I understand how much time and effort she had to put in to make all of this happen, but there was zero hesitation on her part. She calmly reassured me everything was under control and taken care of, minimizing my stress when I needed it most. She also showed genuine concern for how I was doing as a person - not just a surrogate - after losing one of the most important people in my life. That level of care is truly invaluable and the reason I'll be returning to Brownstone for another journey! I'm so grateful to have worked with such a professional and caring team. They truly care for their surrogates and intended parents, and it shows in every interaction. If you're considering surrogacy in any capacity, I highly recommend Brownstone Surrogacy - they will give you a beautiful experience you'll treasure forever!…
I had the pleasure of working with Brownstone for over 3 years as a surrogate. They were extremely compassionate, well informed, provided ample support, and did everything they could to ensure I had a good experience as a surrogate. There team is very thoughtful and personal and bring in really amazing families for surrogates to work with. If you're considering doing this - Brownstone is the best company to work with!
Having the opportunity to work with Brownstone was one of the great strokes of luck in my entire life. I cannot possibly express the level of gratitude I feel for their expertise, their bedside manner, their attention to detail, and more. The journey of family building through surrogacy is inherently complicated -- lawyers, therapists, a patchwork of state laws -- and Brownstone made this fraught landscape feel EASY. I still don't know how they did it. The proof is in the pudding -- we now have a beautiful daughter who was carried by an incredible surrogate who is now a close family friend. We hit nary a snag, but felt secure that even if we had, we'd be supported in lock step by Jarret and Yesenia.…
Everything was bumpy on our road to building a family until we met Jarret at Brownstone Surrogacy. After having a horrible experience at a fancy “top ten” monolith agency, Brownstone was exactly what we were looking for: a brilliant and caring team of experts who genuinely want to help you on the most important journey of your life. As artists, we were completely dumb when it came to the complex logistical steps required in finding a surrogate. Brownstone held our hand every step of the way, making the process smooth and seamless. Most of all, Brownstone matched us with the most extraordinary surrogate — a nurse, lactation consultant, birthing instructor, and mother of four! — who we still keep in touch with on a regular basis. Thanks to Jarret and Yesenia, a healthy beautiful baby girl was born this summer. We will be forever grateful to them. Thanks for helping us make a family!…
We are so glad we found Brownstone Surrogacy to help us with our dream of becoming parents (to a human) as we’ve been dog parents for quite some time now, but struggled with unexplained infertility for many years. It was a pretty daunting task to embark on the gestational surrogacy journey and my husband and I didn’t know where to begin. We thought, maybe let’s do an independent journey and quickly learned there were too many variables, unknowns and “what ifs” to do this on our own. There was something about Brownstone that made us feel like we were in good hands; that they’d have our back AND the GC’s (gestational carrier). Leadership have both been through the process themselves - one as an IP and the other as a GC. We feel so lucky to have found partners who helped make our dream a reality, welcoming our son earlier this year. It felt like a human connection vs being lost in a machine. They found us the perfect match who gave us the best gift of all and were with us every step of the way. They’ve grown in such a short amount of time and that’s a testament to how committed Jarret, Yesenia and team are to their IP clients and surrogates. If you’re looking for a surrogacy agency, we highly recommend Brownstone!…
I became interested in becoming a surrogate in November 2022 but quickly became overwhelmed looking into all my options. Every agency is different, and I was looking for one that would treat me as an actual person and not just another number for their company. Then in December 2022 Jarret came across my FYP on TikTok. He seemed very warm and welcoming, and I enjoyed how he explained a surrogacy. I decided to put in an application to be a surrogate with Brownstone Surrogacy. From there, Jarret reached out and scheduled a zoom meeting. He explained the entire process to me and answered all my questions. I was a little hesitant because I am in Arkansas and the agency is in New York, but Jarret reassured me that the distance would not matter. Through the entire process Jarret and Yesenia explained what to expect and made sure to keep my preferences a top priority. Every appointment, hotel, flight, etc. was scheduled by them so that all my husband and I had to do was show up. They made the perfect match between my husband and I and our IPs. Everything flowed so well, and we never felt like we were left waiting without knowing what was coming next. Jarret and Yesenia even sent the most thoughtful gifts to us during the process. I delivered in August 2024 and was supported during my entire postpartum stage (I still get checked on now as well). I would recommend Brownstone Surrogacy to anyone interested in becoming a surrogate or in need of a surrogate. I cannot wait to do another surrogacy journey with them in the future.…
I became interested in becoming a surrogate in November 2022 but quickly became overwhelmed looking into all my options. Every agency is different, and I was looking for one that would treat me as an actual person and not just another number for their company. Then in December 2022 Jarret came across my FYP on TikTok. He seemed very warm and welcoming, and I enjoyed how he explained a surrogacy. I decided to put in an application to be a surrogate with Brownstone Surrogacy. From there, Jarret reached out and scheduled a zoom meeting. He explained the entire process to me and answered all my questions. I was a little hesitant because I am in Arkansas and the agency is in New York, but Jarret reassured me that the distance would not matter. Through the entire process Jarret and Yesenia explained what to expect and made sure to keep my preferences a top priority. Every appointment, hotel, flight, etc. was scheduled by them so that all my husband and I had to do was show up. They made the perfect match between my husband and I and our IPs. Everything flowed so well, and we never felt like we were left waiting without knowing what was coming next. Jarret and Yesenia even sent the most thoughtful gifts to us during the process. I delivered in August 2024 and was supported during my entire postpartum stage (I still get checked on now as well). I would recommend Brownstone Surrogacy to anyone interested in becoming a surrogate or in need of a surrogate. I cannot wait to do another surrogacy journey with them in the future.…
I began my journey with Brownstone Surrogacy the beginning of September 2022. I had a couple different agency's presented to me from Surrogacy Is, but I ultimately decided to give the newer and smaller agency, Brownstone, a try. After I met the owner, Jarret, I knew Brownstone was the right fit for me. I always felt supported from both Jarret and Yesenia, no matter the day or time. They always went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of. Through navigating health insurance, labs, and bills through Seed Trust, everything was always taken care of in a timely matter. Brownstones little gifts of encouragement along the way were a very unique touch. I'm so excited to be a Brownstone gestational carrier and I can't wait to watch them grow their clientele and having a hand in building families.…
My first surrogacy journey was with Brownstone and they made the entire journey so incredibly easy, and my journey was far from straightforward. Their support is unmatched. If I had a question, big or small, I could reach out and almost immediately get an answer. They took the time and care to match me with IPs that supported and cared for me as much as I did for them and their baby. As a first time GC, I couldn't imagine a better experience than what I had with Brownstone. I will forever recommend them!…
This is a review for Brownstone Surrogacy **Gave birth Feb 2024. Brownstone Surrogacy has been great throughout the entire journey. I started with them when it was just Jarret (they have grown since) in June 2022. I have to say that I was considering a different agency before and found that they were not a good fit for my family. Jarret was very respectful to my spouse who is Deaf and was great at always making sure there was an interpreter and my spouse was fully understanding the process. He passed the “vibe” check that my spouse is known for haha. The onboarding process was pretty easy. It was nice to have one point of contact who was very responsive. Brownstone was good at allowing me to make changes to my fee amounts and let me take charge of that prior to contracts. Once we were past medical records the matching point took a bit as well. This was not anything due to Brownstone’s doing. It just took a while to get a clinic to accept me due to my records. Even so, it was an easy process to go through. I felt that my wants and needs for a match were taken into consideration. Once match was done, legal went smoothly. Once legal was done we went through ORM Fertility in Portland (OR). Brownstone was great at helping me feel better when my first transfer failed. I was pretty devastated (as I had IVF before and it took the first time). They were very good at talking with me and reminding me that this happens. All travel and accommodations for transfers were taken care of in good time and I felt I didn’t have to worry at all. They were great at sending little gifts along the way at milestones and even if I was just feeling really sick. Send me cute “get better” packages. Made my day… as I was sick quite a bit toward the end. During the pregnancy I had a few bumps in communication with my IP and Brownstone was good at making sure that any issues were taken care of and that communication was never awkward. Like I mentioned, towards the end, I was sick quite a bit (just colds and stuff) and Brownstone was always checking on me. I always felt that I was cared for and not just a number. There were a lot of nerves once birth was coming near. I was having some hormonal issues and I could even just call to vent and cry and felt okay doing that. Birth was long and hard. I was checked on constantly and always knew I could ask for any help if needed.. and it was needed sometimes. Added is a review of Seedtrust. I had no issues with getting any payments. If something was missed it was taken care of swiftly. Brownstone even found a payment that was missed and even I missed it and made sure I received it quickly. Now that the birth is over and I’m recovering, they still check on me and help me with any questions that I have. They feel more like friends than just a company that I worked with as a surrogate. I’m glad I put a chance in a new small (but growing) company. Worth the risk!…
Brownstone Surrogacy Review (IP) Delivery 12/28 I began my journey with Brownstone Surrogacy in December 2022 and welcomed baby girl on 12/28/23. I knew after one meeting with the owner, Jarret, that Brownstone was the right fit for me. I know many people have concerns about newer agencies but after meeting with a few more established, I felt very comfortable moving forward. His own background as an intended father made him even more relatable! My journey from start to finish was extremely smooth and I felt supported throughout. Jarret and Yesenia were always one text away no matter what for questions, updates and cheering us on. After meeting my GC independently through a friend, I introduced her to Brownstone for a full screening and vetting. They knew we wanted to move things along quickly and they helped push things every step of the way. Their recommendations for legal counsel were great. Outside escrow through Seed Trust. And help navigating insurance. Start to finish the process was organized and thorough. I also really enjoyed how much Yesenia and Jarret prioritized the experience for my GC (review forthcoming from her). I loved seeing the counsel, the small touches to make her feel valued and respected. I’m so excited to see Brownstone grow and thrive and champion a smooth and ethical experience for all parties.…
While I haven’t completed my journey yet, about halfway through, I know I made a good decision to work with Brownstone Surrogacy. Jarret and Yesenia have been so supportive and helpful throughout the process. When navigating an unsuccessful transfer, they made sure I felt supported, showed so much grace and made sure I had the resources I needed. I love that they regularly check in on me now that the pregnancy is progressing. I know I can come to them with any questions or concerns I have along the way. You can tell both Jarret and Yesenia genuinely care about me and my family during this journey.…
After working for one of the biggest agencies out there I knew this surrogacy I wanted something different. I did not want to feel like a number and wanted to be able to get in touch with support and have questions answered in a timely manner. As soon as I started talking to the team at Brownstone I knew it would be the perfect fit! It honestly feels like a family, I know the staff as well as they know me which is so refreshing compared to my last journey. When I have questions or concern they are answered within a few hours (if not sooner), not days! Everyone there is easy to talk to and supportive! I don't regret my choice and I am so happy to be part of the Brownstone Surrogacy family!…
I found brownstone surrogacy after interviewing many different agencies for my 2nd journey. They are a newer agency but after talking to Jarret I knew this was the agency for me. He was very responsive in every email we exchanged. Brownstone had everything I was looking for mainly 3rd party escrow and lawyers. The matching process was a little tricky due to my occupation but I was finally matched with an amazing couple. Jarret and Yesenia listens to your wants and must haves and do their best to make it happen during the matching process. Every time there was any issues Yesenia and Jarret were there to handle it fast (I had 2 airline cancellations and they helped rearrange travel fast). Yesenia is always checking in and making sure I’m feeling okay or if I need anything. Since Jarret is an IP and Yesenia is a surrogate they make a great team because they really know the process very well. I absolutely love brownstone and would recommend any of my friends considering surrogacy to work with them.…
It's impossible for me to adequately convey how much we enjoyed our experience with Jarrett and Yesenia at Brownstone Surrogacy. My husband and I (surrogate) started with very little knowledge of the surrogacy process, and right from the start they answered every question we had in a way that we could easily understand. On the emotional side, we felt taken care of and cared for right from the first interaction, which is really important in an experience like this. Because of that feeling, we immediately trusted that Brownstone had our best interests at heart. That level of trust is rare to achieve so quickly, which speaks to how great Brownstone is! On the professional side, they check every box. Their communication on what to expect, when to expect it, and how it will occur made us feel at ease. All payments and reimbursements from escrow were fast, exceeding our expectations as well. I believe that both of their personal experiences with surrogacy (Jarrett as a parent and Yesenia as a surrogate herself) provides them with a unique understanding of the process, which gives them a step up on other agencies on how to go above and beyond for everyone involved. Brownstone Surrogacy has it all, providing an amazing personal touch to go along with outstanding professional service and communication.…
I had a great experience as a surrogate with Brownstone Surrogacy. They have given me a sense of purpose that I didn’t know I could have. As an agency they were extremely honest, trustworthy, friendly and always there when needed. The difference that Brownstone provided was a sense of family that you never hear surrogates mention they get from an agency. I felt like I was a friend or family and that is worth everything and so much more. Brownstone made every step of the journey smooth and easy and as a first time surrogate I felt 100% knowledgeable in every aspect of the process, but only because Brownstone took the time to explain everything. They answered all questions, and advocated for me when I didn’t even advocate for myself. Brownstone made the beginning phase seamless. With quick responses to emails, easy access to someone to speak to, and on time easy processing of all payments. I couldn’t thank Brownstone enough for allowing me to be one of their surrogates. If I were to do another journey, I would work with Brownstone again with no question!…
This is a review for Brownstone Surrogacy, a newer licensed agency based in NY that opened after the law changed there. I want to be transparent in my review, so I should state that my IPs were the agency's founder (Jarret) and his husband. So while this might not be typical, I can say that the agency remained professional throughout the journey. I had a great experience as a surrogate with Brownstone Surrogacy. They have given me a sense of purpose that I didn’t know I could have. As an agency they were extremely honest, trustworthy, friendly and always there when needed. The difference that Brownstone provided was a sense of family that you never hear surrogates mention they get from an agency. I felt like I was a friend or family and that is worth everything and so much more. Brownstone made every step of the journey smooth and easy and as a first time surrogate I felt 100% knowledgeable in every aspect of the process, but only because Brownstone took the time to explain everything. They answered all questions, and advocated for me when I didn’t even advocate for myself. Brownstone made the beginning phase seamless. With quick responses to emails, easy access to someone to speak to, and on time easy processing of all payments. I couldn’t thank Brownstone enough for allowing me to be one of their surrogates. If I were to do another journey, I would work with Brownstone again with no question!…
First-hand experiences from intended parents and surrogates in our Facebook group.
Visit Facebook groupBrownstone Surrogacy review. 💖 I have read several reviews of Brownstone Surrogacy from surrogates who have completed their journeys with them, and now that I have completed mine - I would like to reiterate what everyone else has said. As with my journey itself - I will never be able to fully articulate how much Brownstone means to me. It goes so far beyond “agency”. It almost feels wrong to call them that. The group of experts at Brownstone made my entire experience from start to finish, an absolute dream. I couldn’t have ever imagined such a smooth process. Jarrett and Yesenia will forever hold such a special place in my heart. I always felt seen, heard, and taken care of. Any question I had - (and trust me there were ALOT!) … were answered with such calm and understanding. From taking such special care in the matching process, to being the upmost ethical group of professionals, I felt right at home with them from start to finish. If I ever do another journey - you can absolutely bet it will be with Brownstone. And to anyone who ever asks for recommendations- it will always, always, always be Brownstone. One million out of ten stars. 🫶🏼…
I am a GC with Brownstone currently and it has been a good experience- couldn’t recommend them enough! The people I have met are all so kind. I actually got the have coffee with the owner and he was personable and really interested in getting to know my husband and me. I know I could text him or the director if I needed anything- or even just with happy updates! My coordinator is amazing and I love her as well! I can’t speak to anything about religion, but I do feel like they do a great job matching you with parents who mesh well with you.…
Not sure if messages are allowed here, but I’ll answer anything you want to know. They are great haha. I’m starting my second journey with them. They helped me through a very hard birth. Always were there even if I just needed to cry cause of hormones. Helped me with awkward conversations with my IP (nothing bad). They really got to know me as a person. Knew what I liked and didn’t. Knew my family. But please if you have other questions, let me know. Happy to answer.
Agency Review: Brownstone Surrogacy (IP) We are so glad we found Brownstone Surrogacy to help us with our dream of becoming parents (to a human) as we’ve been dog parents for quite some time now, but struggled with unexplained infertility for many years. It was a pretty daunting task to embark on the gestational surrogacy journey and my husband and I didn’t know where to begin. We thought, maybe let’s do an independent journey and quickly learned there were too many variables, unknowns and “what ifs” to do this on our own. There was something about Brownstone that made us feel like we were in good hands; that they’d have our back AND the GC’s (gestational carrier). Leadership have both been through the process themselves - one as an IP and the other as a GC. We feel so lucky to have found partners who helped make our dream a reality, welcoming our son earlier this year. It felt like a human connection vs being lost in a machine. They found us the perfect match who gave us the best gift of all and were with us every step of the way. They’ve grown in such a short amount of time and that’s a testament to how committed Jarret, Yesenia and team are to their IP clients and surrogates. If you’re looking for a surrogacy agency, we highly recommend Brownstone! Timeline: Signed w/ agency: 04/23 Match: 11/23 Legal complete: 03/24 Transfer: 05/24 Delivery: 01/25…
We welcomed our son this past April, and the road there wouldn't have looked anything like it did without Jarret, Yesenia, and the rest of the Brownstone team. We talked to other agencies first and came away uneasy. There were too much vagueness and not enough straight answers. Talking to Jarret was a relief. He's a former lawyer who's been through surrogacy himself, and it shows. He is warm, but he doesn't sugarcoat. He laid out the legal, medical, and emotional side of it clearly enough that a genuinely overwhelming process started to feel like something we could handle. He answered every question we had, and we had a lot of them. He returned every call. He checked in during the slow stretches and pushed hard for us when things got complicated. At no point did we feel like one file in a stack. Then there's Yesenia. Every conversation with her left us steadier than we'd been walking in. She has a real gift for making everyone feel like people rather than parties to a contract, including both intended parents and surrogates. As we got close to the birth, that steadiness was everything. The comfort that came from knowing she was making sure the surrogate was feeling good was such a relief, and it was so important in this process. Here's what convinced us it was real. Every other professional we dealt with, including the egg donation agencies and the clinics, would, unprompted, tell us Jarret was their favorite person to work with. The personal attention isn't a tagline here. It's how they operate. If you're weighing surrogacy agencies, this is the one. From beginning to matching to delivery day, they'll be with you for all of it. Our son is here because of them, and we won't forget it.…
