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Manhattan Skyline Management welcomes Ovalle as SVP of property management and operations

Dennis Ovalle

Manhattan, NY Manhattan Skyline Management Corp., one of New York’s real estate organizations, has welcomed Dennis Ovalle to the firm as senior vice president of property management and operations.

In this newly created senior leadership position, Ovalle will lead property management and operations throughout Manhattan Skyline’s multifamily portfolio, which currently encompasses several thousand luxury apartments in one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods. Ovalle will also oversee operations across Manhattan Skyline’s collection of retail holdings.

Ovalle will work with property-level management teams to ensure all buildings are running at peak efficiency and that all residents continue to benefit from the highest levels of customer care and top-quality amenities. As a department head, Ovalle will collaborate with Manhattan Skyline’s senior leadership team on long-term strategic planning and on the creation of standardized protocols for building operations. Ovalle will also provide guidance on annual budgets and operational reports and will oversee recruitment, hiring and training efforts.

Prior to joining Manhattan Skyline, Ovalle served as senior vice president of operations at the Related Companies. 

In this role, he oversaw a vast portfolio of market-rate, workforce and affordable housing across 61 residential buildings. Ovalle also previously worked as director of property management & operations at the New York City Housing Authority, which operates one of the largest affordable housing portfolios in the United States.

“We’re excited to welcome Dennis to the Manhattan Skyline family. His extensive property management expertise and proven track record will be of immense value to our onsite teams and further enhance the quality of life for the residents we serve,” said Laurie Zucker, vice chairwoman at Manhattan Skyline Management Corp.

Ovalle holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a Master of Science degree in construction administration from Columbia University. He has been a member of the Real Estate Board of New York since 2020 and lives in Westchester, New York with his wife and two children.

“I was immediately drawn to Manhattan Skyline for its dedicated leadership team, commitment to excellence and collaborative culture,” said Ovalle. “I’m excited by this opportunity to maintain and enhance the high standard of quality Manhattan Skyline has established and to help manage this iconic portfolio.”

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