The Kaufman Organization Appoints New President of Kaufman Investments

NEW YORK CITY—The Kaufman Organization has promoted Michael Kazmierski to be the president of Kaufman Investments. Kazmierski, 35, is the youngest person to be elevated to this position, at the real estate firm which has was founded 108 years ago. In his new role, he will lead all real estate investment strategies and activities. Previously, he was also the youngest person to serve as a principal and director of acquisitions in the company.

“Mr. Kazmierski has helped advance the Kaufman legacy by implementing a strategic vision based on a strong understanding of the intricacies of the New York City commercial landscape coupled with deep resources across the capital markets,” says Steven Kaufman, president of The Kaufman Organization. “He has consistently proven himself to be a passionate, tenacious and results-driven professional.”

While at Kaufman, in the New York City office, Kazmierski was involved in approximately $1.5 billion in acquisitions, dispositions and financings.

Highlights of his transactions include a mix of originations, capitalizations and/or closings at the following properties: 155 W. 23rd St. (with Goldman Sachs); a city block in Astoria, Queens occupied by the United Artists Theater; the 83,000-square-foot Nomad building at 236 Fifth Ave.; the 65,000-square-foot Cardinal building in Hunter’s Point, Long Island City, Queens; the Madison Square Portfolio in Midtown South comprising over 350,000 square feet with China Orient Advisors, and the recent $120 million refinancing of the portfolio. This included an additional acquisition facility to purchase a newly restructured ground lease.

Prior to joining the Kaufman Organization, Kazmierski was an associate director and analyst at HFF and worked at Mesirow Financial Consulting.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Bentley University, and a master’s degree in finance from Bentley College, Elkin B. McCallum Graduate School of Business.