Robert began his career at Massey Knakal as an Associate to Founding Partner and mentor Paul Massey in 2001. After gaining experience in the multi-family, residential and development sales market, Robert was promoted to Sales Director of the Northern Manhattan and Washington Heights areas. Throughout his career he has been involved in the aggregate sale of over $400,000,000 in real estate sales in the New York area. Recent notable investment sales include 920 Riverside Drive for $15,675,000, 779 Riverside Drive for $19,300,000 and a portfolio of four walk-up investment properties for $13,100,000. In 2008 he sold a package 21 apartment buildings for $54,000,000 as part of the New 118 Portfolio. The package consisted of 500 residential units and 12 commercial units. Robert prides himself on his market expertise, strong negotiation skills and diligent client service.
In 2004, Robert was the recipient of Massey Knakal's well sought after Richard Marcinko Award for Tenacity, Loyalty and Single-Mindedness in Purpose in the Pursuit of Excellence. That same year he also received Massey Knakal's highly coveted Steven Spinola Award for Outstanding Business Development and Goodwill Promotion in Northern Manhattan and the Bronx. In 2005 and 2006, he received the Steven Spinola Award for the second and third consecutive years. In 2006, his hard work and success earned him a promotion to Senior Director of Sales. In 2007, he received Massey Knakal's Harry Macklowe Award as Salesperson of the Year in the Northern Manhattan/Bronx/Westchester division. In 2008, Real Estate New York magazine named him one of its 30 Under 30.
Robert often publishes his view on current market issues. The real estate community finds them quite informative as his ear to the ground insight offers invaluable up to the minute market information. He is often found quoted in Real Estate Weekly, The Real Deal, Real Estate New York, Globe Street, Curbed.com and other New York City trade magazines.
He is also involved in doing his part to give back to those in need. Previously, he was the Co-Chairman of the Catalog for Giving's annual banquet (which helps raise support for 10 local charities devoted to at-risk youth) and continues his involvement with the Catalog for Giving by acting as Co-Chairperson for the organization's Casino Night Fund Raiser. Robert was also appointed to be a founding board member, and was named Chairman of Volunteer Activities of the newly formed Massey Knakal Charitable Foundation. He will use his philanthropic experience to help the Foundation in every way possible.
Robert was also in charge of spearheading Massey Knakal's involvement with Habitat for Humanity and was able to gather a large number of volunteers from the company to help construct a home in Harlem.
Currently the captain of the Massey Knakal Soccer team, he also enjoys jogging, softball, tennis, racquetball, squash, weight lifting and is an avid boxer.
Originally from Pound Ridge, New York, Robert graduated from SUNY Albany with a Bachelor's degree in economics and a minor in business.