Sharon joins ABS as managing director

New York, NY Jeff Sharon has been hired as managing director at ABS Partners Real Estate, a Manhattan-based full-service commercial real estate firm. Effective immediately, Sharon will be working with the firm’s partners, Gregg Schenker, Steven Hornstock, Jay Caseley, John Brod, Alan Cohen and Peter Burack. Joining ABS from CBRE, Sharon will bring his expertise in tenant representation and his understanding of the Midtown South office market to the firm, where he will continue to work in both capacities.

“Jeff’s enthusiasm and passion for the real estate industry is captivating. His extensive experience and strong ties to Midtown South were an ideal fit for the company as we continue to expandABS’ tenant and landlord advisory practice and investment sales division,” said Gregg Schenker, president and co-managing partner at ABS Partners. “Midtown South continues to be one of the strongest office markets in New York City. With Jeff joining our talented team, we will continue growing ABS’ already strong presence in Midtown South and beyond, forging new relationships with tenants that are looking for a team to guide them through every step of the real estate process.”

At ABS Partners, Sharon will continue to serve as an advisor and broker to various companies, particularly those within the technology, media, advertising and creative industries. Sharon will also have the opportunity to invest alongside the firm’s partners, building a personal portfolio of real estate in New York City and beyond.

“Early in my career I gravitated to Midtown South because of the creativity and entrepreneurial spirt that was proliferating amongst the companies that called it home. I’m looking forward tochanneling that same energy, working alongside the very talented professionals of ABS at their offices in Union Square,” said Sharon. “Being able to leverage the seven-million-square-foot stronghold that ABS Partners has, in what continues to be one of the most highly sought after markets in the country, will prove to be incredibly useful for my existing and future clients. Not only will I have the ability to provide early access to a portfolio that typically hovers at 99% occupancy, but I’ll be able to offer insight into how the best, brightest and most creative tenants are leasing, designing and building their space.”

Sharon began his real estate career at PBS Real Estate in 2008 and spent the last six years honing his craft in tenant representation at CBRE, where he was named as the firm’s “Rookie of the Year” in 2010. A graduate of American University, Sharon received a BA in Finance in 2005.