Professional Profile: Benjamin Blumenthal 2015

Name: Benjamin Blumenthal Title: Managing Director Company: Norman Bobrow & Co, Inc. Location: New York, NY Birthplace: Queens, NY Education: Yeshiva University First job outside of real estate: Teaching in a day school in Sau Paulo Brazil. First job in real estate or allied field: Acquisitions for a New York City multifamily investor What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? We are successful representing tenants in leasing commercial space in Manhattan. As the outer boroughs develop into more desirable commercial markets,we hope to increase our deal volume in those new areas as well. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? When I read the newspaper, it reminds me how fortunate I am. Favorite book or author: The Bible Favorite movie: "Shawshank Redemption" Last song you downloaded? I've been on a nursery rhyme spree for my nine-month-old son. One word to describe your work environment: Focused Rules to live by in business: If your business isn't growing it's dying! If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? My wife, somewhere dairy. What is your dream job? I live it.

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