I am the founder and president of Ariel Property Advisors, a commercial real estate services and advisory firm based in New York City. I oversee all investment sales, capital services and research initiatives for the company. Since 2002, my team and I have advised private
Signal Vs. Noise: What New York City’s Housing Market Needs Now
Mayor Zohran Mamdani released his Block by Block housing plan, pledging to build and preserve 400,000 units of housing. Will it succeed?
2019 Law That Created Housing Instability For NYC’s Tenants, Landlords
HSTPA left rent stabilized owners with one tool to pay for rising expenses, the Rent Guidelines Board, which is considering a 0%-2% increase on one year leases.
The $6.8 Billion Split: Why NYC’s Property Market Is Two Cities In One
New York City investment sales totaled $6.8 billion in Q1 2026, a 4% year-over-year incease, an Ariel Property Advisors' report shows.
New York City’s 2025 Multifamily Numbers Tell A Story—Policy Matters
In 2025, New York City’s multifamily market saw free market building sales account for 66% of the $8.91 billion in total dollar volume and 48% of the 1,188 transactions.
Manhattan, The Crown Jewel Of Real Estate, Sees $22.77 Billion Comeback
Manhattan's investment sales market rose to $22.77 billion in 2025, up 45% from 2024, an Ariel Property Advisors' report shows. Transactions increased to 419.