Halstead Property

Diane M. Ramirez
President
dramirez@halstead.com
(212) 381-3203

John Goldman
Managing Director of Commercial Division
jgoldman@halstead.com
(212) 381-2203

Goldman To Lead New Cre Division At Halstead Property

Halstead Property, LLC, a leading residential real estate brokerage firm in New York City, has announced its entry into the commercial market with the formation of the Investment Sales Division.

With John D. Goldman as managing director, the launch of this division will allow Halstead to expand and strengthen its scope in the commercial markets.

Diane M. Ramirez, president of Halstead Property, said, "With John's extensive expertise, a talented and seasoned Investment Sales team and a wide-reaching network, this division is poised for tremendous growth that all of Halstead's agents, clients and customers can benefit from."

Headquartered at 770 Lexington Avenue, the Investment Sales Division has already begun handling deals ranging from small and large properties, land, buildings as well as occupied and vacant buildings. Under Goldman's supervision, the division ensures a successful transac tion for investors through advising on all matters including pricing, bidding, portfolio analysis, strategic planning and structuring, innovative marketing and negotiations.

"In times such as these, albeit challenging, it is advantageous to launch an organization with fresh ideas," said Goldman, who has more than 40 years of experience in commercial and investment real estate. "The energy of new people with complementary strength and experience will successfully forge many new opportunities."

In addition to managing the execution of transactions, Goldman is responsible for the strategic growth of the division and recruitment.

Goldman has worked as a developer, owner and manager, broker and attorney for some of the leading brokerage firms in New York City. Prior to joining Halstead, he was an executive managing director of Murray Hill Properties, where he sold more than $100 million worth of Manhattan buildings and development sites.

Some of his recent major deals include the Brill Building in Times Square, the sale of the Sherry-Lehman building on Madison and the lease of the store on Park Avenues.
As a developer, he built or converted such projects as 55 White Street, Clinton Court and 10 Bleecker Street.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008