Kleinberg joins CBRE's NYC outer boroughs office as first VP

Joshua Kleinberg, a seasoned real estate industry professional with 20 years of experience, has joined CBRE's NYC outer boroughs office as first vice president. An active broker in the New York metropolitan area, Kleinberg specializes in leasing, sales, investments, development and financing. The announcement was made by Ellen Rudin, managing director of CBRE's Long Island operations. "As we continue to expand our reach and market knowledge, Josh's wealth of experience across a variety of areas will be a great asset to the CBRE team," said Rudin. "His impressive tenure in the industry demonstrates his strong capabilities in sales, leasing and investments, which will greatly complement CBRE's relationship with clients locally and nationally." Prior to becoming a member of the CBRE team, Kleinberg served as senior director at Pinnacle Realty of New York. During his time with the firm, Kleinberg was involved in several large deals with a number of high-profile clients, including the recent 35,000 s/f lease for New York Foundling in Long Island City, where he represented the landlord in the deal. Additionally, throughout his career, Mr. Kleinberg played a key role in the long-term, triple net lease of a new space in Long Island City for Bank of America, and the 110,000 s/f lease for the Long Island-based Newsday's new distribution facility. He was also part of the exclusive agency for a 45,000 s/f property that was the former distribution site for Sears Roebuck & Company. Kleinberg is a graduate of Boston University, and a member of numerous professional organizations, including The Young Men's and Women's Real Estate Association. An avid philanthropist, Mr. Kleinberg has been a committee member of the Melanoma Research Foundation for seven years, and is a board member for the Eugene & Estelle Ferkauf Foundation. He is also a strong supporter of New York's cultural institutions, such as the Central Park Conservancy and the United Jewish Appeal.