Highcap Group is a full service real estate investment brokerage firm providing real estate solutions to commercial property owners and investors in the New York Metropolitan area as well as regionally and nationally
Our Team
Josh Goldflam
Managing Principal
Christen Portelli
Laurence Ross
Jack Krupey
Associate Broker
Guy Bazanos
Investment Sales Associate
Ahmadu Ahmed
Michael Ferrara
Steve Koziol
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Josh Goldflam is well known in investment real estate circles as a deal maker. His finance background combined with a passionate and dynamic personality with in depth knowledge of investment property exhibits his ability to get tough deals closed in all markets. During his career, Josh has been directly involved in Investment and development property sales transactions with aggregate sales volume well into the hundreds of millions, consisting of over 1,000 multi family apartments, over 100 retail stores and offices, and nearly a dozen vacant development lots or assemblages. He was also recognized as a 2007 Rising Star as published in Real Estate Weekly.
Tel: 646-546-5880
Email: jg_highcapgroup.com
Christen Portelli is established in the industry for her tenacious and analytical approach to every deal. Christen has victoriously negotiated over hundreds of sales transactions and continues to be a key contributor to the investment sales community. She has been recognized as Women in Real Estate by the New York Real Estate Journal and she also serves as board president for her Manhattan co-op building.
Tel: 646-546-5255
Email: cp_highcapgroup.com
Laurence Ross is a widely respected veteran of the commercial real estate industry and has negotiated over one billion in sales transactions over the course of his career. He is also co-founder of PropertyRover.com, an industry leading search engine and RE Speed Network, a networking organization for real estate professionals. In 2007, Ross was recognized by GlobeSt.com as an industry All-Star. He has also appeared in and written for numerous industry publications.
Phone: 646-546-5112
Email: lr_highcapgroup.com
With a degree in business & economics, and growing up helping with the family business, Ahmadu strives to meet and understands each client’s individual needs. His career started in a leasing office in the Flatiron district & ultimately became one of their top agents. He then turned his attention to investment sales & has been actively involved ever since. He continued to expand his experience in all aspects of the industry by becoming a housing specialist and property manager overseeing 1,200 units throughout 28 buildings in the Bronx. Furthermore, he also began servicing his investors with abundant REO and short sale deals. Ahmadu’'s positive energy, strong work ethic, and ambition make him a valuable asset to Highcap Group.
Investment Sales Associates
Phone: 646-546-5573
Email: aa_highcapgroup.com
Guy Bazanos began his commercial real estate career at Highcap. He has represented buyers and sellers in a wide range of properties, uncovering opportunities in multi-family and mixed-use buildings, development sites, and conversions. Prior to entering the real estate industry, he worked in the technology industry in account management and consulting roles, servicing major accounts in a variety of industries. He has an MBA from the University of Chicago, and a BS in Computer Science from Ohio State University
Phone: 646-546-5129
Email: gb_highcapgroup.com
Jack Krupey has worked as both a commercial real estate broker and as a Whole Loan Trader and Asset Manager for a Wall Street Fund over his ten year career. Since joining Highcap Group, he has spearheaded their distressed asset division working with banks, hedge funds, and insurance companies looking to liquidate non-performing loans and troubled assets. Jack’s combination of traditional real estate investment sales and his Wall Street connections have allowed him to source numerous deals for Highcap’s clients.
Phone: 646-546-5118
Email: jk _highcapgroup.com
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When Michael Ferrara was only 19 years old, he began his career in Real Estate by interning at SMK Management. After graduating from Indiana University with a B.S. in Management, he began working full time for Colliers International L.I. Inc. in the Investment Sales Division. Within his first three years at Colliers, he successfully negotiated & closed numerous sales transactions. Michael's understanding of the real estate market & self-motivated personality led him to join Highcap Group in 2011 as an Investment Sales Associate. His prior work experience affords him a unique insight & understanding of the commercial real estate business & makes him a vital addition to the firm
Phone: 646-546-5577
Email: mf_highcapgroup.com
Steve has been working for several years in real estate specifically in Brooklyn, Queens & Manhattan. His exceptional understanding of the residential rental market has allowed him to assist landlords in determining efficient market rents and he has closed numerous deals through effectively negotiating with landlords and their respective tenants. Steve brings his knowledge of the real estate rental market as well as his integrity and dedication to his clients to Highcap Group. He graduated on the Dean’s List from Boston University in 2006 with a Business Degree and a Concentration in Finance. He enjoys wrestling, chess, and aspires to one day own his own commercial buildings in New York City.
Email: sk_highcapgroup.com
The managing principals have decades of experience in the investment real estate business having completed billions of dollars in cumulative transaction volume worth of investment and development properties . We are well known in the industry for our professionalism and work ethic, and instill these same qualities in each of our team members.
Our client's benefit from a wide array of services and resources found in most large scale brokerage firms, while enjoying the personalization and attention that this boutique style operation provides.
Acquisition and Disposition of Investment, Development and User-grade Properties, including but not limited to:
Multifamily Apartment Buildings, Office Buildings, Retail Strips/Centers, Mixed-use Properties, Land, and more
Full Due Dilligence support & contract negotiation for Buyers, Sellers, Trusts, Estates, Attorneys & Corporations
Expert financial analysis with full marketing & advertising programs
Property Valuation, 1031 exchanges, Joint Ventures, Partnership buyouts
Highcap Group's Distressed Asset Division works as an advisor to several banks, private equity, real estate . investment trusts, and hedge funds to assist in liquidating performing, non-performing, distressed mortgages, . bank owned assets, and advise in loan workout situations across all asset classes.
Our affiliated partners help us provide ancillary services including:
Property Auction services
Retail & Office Leasing and Residential Sales or Rentals
Equity, Debt, Bridge, and Hard Money financing & Debt Restructuring
Building & Asset Management and Development Project Management
200 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, New York
12 story elevator building with 19 apts & 5 stores
100 Christopher St & 7-11 Cornelia St, NY, NY
Portfolio of 85 apts & 5 stores in the West Village
41-17- Crescent Street, Long Island City, NY
1st Mortgage for a 150,000 SF broken development
90-11 to 90-21 31st Avenue, Queens, NY
1 story commercial building with 6 retail stores
21 East 26th Street, New York, NY
4 story commercial building for condo development
484 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY
3 story elevator apartment building with 21 loft units
260 West 73rd Street, New York, NY
5 story walk up apartment building with 10 units
65 Roosevelt Ave, Valley Stream, NY
2 story elevator office building with 27,000 Sq. Ft.
10017-21 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY
6,000 Square Foot vacant lot for development
145-149 East 39th Street, New York, NY 19 story vacant building with 100,000 Sq Ft
1642-1646 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
6 story elevator building w/ 40 apts and 3 stores
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Highcap Group is currently considering resumes for the below positions as we are looking for dedicated, loyal, honest, motivated, driven, hard working, and professional individuals that want to work in a great team environment. Learn from top professionals in the Investment Real Estate Industry, in our side-by-side open loft office in Midtown.
Please submit your interest and resume to: info_highcapgroup.com
Investment Sales Associates - entry level salespeople or junior brokers .....................................................with less than 5 years experience
Senior Investment Sales Brokers - established brokers with over 5 years ...........................................................of experience and proven sales record
Internships - winter/summer and part-time positions currently available
Highcap Group
30 West 39th Street, 5th Flr.
New York, NY 10018
Fax: 646-330-5802
Email: info_highcapgroup.com
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