Kaufman Organization has promoted Jared Sternberg to partner of the company’s leasing division, Kaufman Leasing Company. Sternberg, who has been with Kaufman since 2012, has been instrumental in the firm’s growth throughout New York City (NYC), focusing on Midtown South and Downtown, Manhattan, the company said.
“Jared has played a vital role in advancing Kaufman’s leasing division by developing strategies to understand the needs of his clients as well as the ever-changing commercial landscape of New York City,” said Grant Greenspan, principal of Kaufman. “It’s important to have a leader like Jared on our team as he has formed strong, long-term client relationships over the course of his time with the firm, and more recently set a strong example during COVID-19 for our other brokers. His optimism towards the market and push to complete complex deals is valuable for the future growth of Kaufman.”
Previously serving as Managing Director, Sternberg will join Greenspan, and Partners Michael Kaufman and Michael Heaner to co-lead the division, which specializes in the representation of tenants, landlords and buildings. Some notable leasing agency assignments he completed include the repositioning and 100% leasing of 115 West 23rd Str. as well as the repositioning of 625 Broadway, 236 Fifth Ave. and 131-133 Spring St. to attract creative, tech, media, financial and advertising tenants. He has completed deals with numerous retailers and owners, such as ButterflyMX, Softomotive, Gemdale USA, Left Lane Capital, Sabio and Alliance Bernstein.
