About Us
Adam is a seasoned real estate professional with deep expertise across asset management, property management, brokerage, and investment. At Ark Properties, he oversees a premier portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and industrial assets. With a command of key financial metrics—including IRR, cap rates, NOI, and ROE—Adam drives strategic growth, disciplined capital allocation, and measurable value creation. His leadership in budgeting, operating finance, and performance optimization consistently delivers durable returns and maximizes asset potential.
Adam’s real estate career began more than twelve years ago following a successful transition from the music industry into Manhattan brokerage, where he specialized in landlord representation and worked closely with international and institutional investors. This pivot allowed him to merge financial discipline with market intuition, quickly establishing him as a trusted advisor known for navigating complex negotiations and high-stakes transactions.
At Ark, Adam has led value-add investments centered on community-focused development in underserved markets. His projects have delivered exceptional performance, including a recent investment that generated a 32% ROI in just six months. His ability to synthesize urban and rural market dynamics enables him to uncover distinctive opportunities for both sustainable profitability and long-term community impact. His analytical rigor and financial insight have repeatedly exceeded investor expectations.
Licensed as a real estate sales agent since 2012 and a broker since 2016, Adam has built a distinguished track record across multiple asset classes, from multifamily housing to high-value commercial transactions. His proficiency in deal structuring, cash-flow optimization, and navigating New York’s complex regulatory environment enables him to deliver sophisticated guidance to institutional and international clients alike.
A Brooklyn native now residing in Midtown West, Adam brings a lifelong New York perspective to a uniquely diverse professional background. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University and pursued advanced musical studies at Berklee College of Music and the Juilliard Pre-College Division. As a professional musician, he has performed with more than 30 major symphonies and toured extensively worldwide—an experience that continues to inform his discipline, creative problem-solving, and leadership in real estate.
Why work with Adam?
Working with Adam can be beneficial for several reasons:
- Expertise in the local market: Broker, Investor will have a deep understanding of the local real estate market, including current trends, property values, and the neighborhoods in the city. This knowledge can help you find the right property at the right price.
- Access to listings: Real estate agents have access to exclusive property listings that are not available to the general public. This can give you an advantage when searching for a property in a competitive market like New York City.
- Negotiation skills: Real estate agents are skilled negotiators and can help you get the best deal possible. They can also help you navigate complex contracts and legal documents.
- Time-saving: Searching for a property can be time-consuming, especially in a large and competitive market like New York. A real estate agent can help you narrow down your options and save you time by scheduling viewings and handling paperwork.
- Personalized service: A good real estate agent will work closely with you to understand your needs and preferences. They will then use this information to find properties that meet your criteria and guide you through the buying or selling process.
Overall, working with a New York real estate agent can help you find the right property faster and with less stress, while also providing valuable expertise and guidance throughout the process.
Coop and Condos
Condominiums (condos) and cooperatives (co-ops) are two common types of residential property ownership in Manhattan, but there are several key differences between the two:
- Ownership: When you buy a condo, you own the physical space inside the unit as well as a percentage of the common areas of the building. When you buy a co-op, you own shares in a corporation that owns the entire building, and you have the right to occupy a specific unit.
- Approval process: Buying a condo is usually a straightforward process, with the buyer providing financial information and being approved by the condo board. Co-ops, on the other hand, have a more stringent approval process that requires board approval and may involve a thorough review of the buyer's financial history and personal background.
- Monthly costs: Monthly costs for condos usually include common charges, which cover maintenance of the common areas and building amenities, as well as property taxes. For co-ops, monthly costs typically include maintenance fees, which cover the building's operating costs, property taxes, and sometimes mortgage payments on the building's underlying mortgage.
- Resale value: Condos tend to have higher resale values than co-ops, as they are generally more marketable and easier to sell. Co-ops, on the other hand, may have more restrictions on subletting or transferring ownership.
- Financing: Financing a condo purchase is generally easier than financing a co-op purchase. Condo buyers can typically obtain a mortgage for up to 90% of the purchase price, while co-op buyers may need to have a larger down payment and meet stricter financial requirements.
Overall, condos offer a more straightforward ownership structure and easier financing, while co-ops offer a more exclusive and community-oriented living experience with more stringent approval processes and lower monthly costs.