FirstService Residential, one of the largest residential property management companies in North America, has promoted Marc Kotler to president of New York City. Kotler’s elevation will position him to continue to expand FirstService’s offerings and growth in the city.
Kotler brings more than three decades of property management expertise to his position, having joined FirstService Residential in 2004. Over the years, he has held a variety of leadership roles within the organization, most recently serving as president of the New Development Group, New York, at FirstService. During his tenure, he played a key role in building the division into the industry’s top consultant and manager for luxury high-rises, co-ops, condominiums and multifamily developers and institutional investors, making a lasting impact on New York City’s residential landscape.
As president of New York, Kotler will lead a team managing a diverse portfolio of properties that includes luxury high-rises, rental multifamily buildings, cooperatives, HOAs, and condominiums from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, The Bronx, Long Island and Westchester County.
“Marc’s comprehensive knowledge of property management and his proven leadership make him the ideal fit to lead our New York City operations,” said John Brea, president of the North Region at FirstService Residential. “His dedication to service excellence and his deep understanding of the market will help drive continued growth while elevating the client experience in New York.”
Kotler has been involved in the development and management of some of New York City’s most iconic properties, including The Plaza, 432 Park Ave., The Baccarat, 8 Spruce Street (NY by Gehry) and, more recently, 277 Fifth Ave, One Wall Street, 53 West 53rd St., and 520 Fifth Ave.
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