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Professional Profile: Steven Kachanian 2013

Name: Steven Kachanian Title: Managing Principal Company: Klosed Properties Location: 11 Middle Neck Rd., Great Neck, N.Y. and 45 West 47th St., New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Milan, Italy Education: Baruch College for undergrad and NYU master's in Real Estate Finance First job in real estate or allied field: Joined the family business straight out of college What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Managing principal at Klosed Properties. I'm planning on doing so for many years. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Spend time with my wife and family and collect antique carpets and tapestries. Favorite book or author: "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho Favorite movie: "The Gladiator" and "Scent of a Woman" One word to describe your work environment: Dynamic Rules to live by in business: My reputation and keeping my word are my most valuable assets. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? I would invite over for dinner Larry Silverstein and cook for him. What is your dream job? I am living it every day!Greystone acquires two Brooklyn development property sites; Acquisition overseen by Benach
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