NGKF Taps Behin to Spearhead BK Cap Markets

Behin has been involved with more than $4 billion of residential and commercial transactions.

NEW YORK CITY–NGKF Capital Markets has taken a great leap forward in the Brooklyn market, tapping David Behin as executive managing director to spearhead its efforts in the borough. The capital markets veteran has been involved with more than $4 billion in real estate transactions across the tri-state area, notably in Brooklyn. “David has an outstanding track record in institutional sales in the Brooklyn market and adds significant depth to the NGKF Capital Markets team nationally while also bolstering NGKF’s dominant foothold in New York,” says James Kuhn, president of NGKF. “Brooklyn has become a critical market for institutional investment and David’s expertise is sure to strengthen our presence in this borough.” In 2002, Behin co-founded brokerage firm The Developers Group, now known as MNS, and has helped plan and bring to market thousands of condominium and rental apartments in New York City, including more than 1,500 units on the Williamsburg waterfront. He launched MNS’ investment sales and advisory division in 2011; it has since completed more than $500 million worth of sales transactions ranging from development sites and multifamily properties to note sales and equity and debt placements. Behin also cofounded real estate crowdfunding platform Cityfunders in 2015. “NGKF Capital Markets’ strong international platform, along with the firm’s full-service offerings and global reach allow me to take my business to the next level.” Behin says. “I look forward to working with the firm’s top capital markets teams in Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, DC, as well as NGKF’s existing leasing team in Brooklyn to bring maximum value to my clients, both in the local market and worldwide.”