Name: Leah Carr
Title: Managing Director
Company: Margules Properties, Inc.
Location: New York, N.Y.
Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA
Education: NYU BA Art History
First job outside of real estate: Media Planner at Grey Advertising
First job in real estate or allied field: Property Manager, at Margules Properties, Inc.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Managing over $250 million in real estate assets in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Jersey City. For the next decade, our sights are set on numerous projects in Jersey City.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I sit on my beautiful terrace with my dog Lola, a glass of wine and a child or two.
Favorite book or author: I enjoy historical novels. I'm currently reading The Lady In Gold by Anne-Marie O'Connor
Favorite movie: My all time hands down favorite movie is The Way We Were
Last song you purchased/downloaded? Carol King's Tapestry album
One word to describe your work environment: Happy
Rules to live by in business: Do The Right Thing
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but not related to you) who would it be and where would you go? Sheryl Sandberg at the bar at Gramercy Tavern.
What is your DREAM job? (something other than your current job) Designing new loft apartments
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