About Us

Dermot multifamily rental properties reflect the appeal of their neighborhoods and offer great spaces and unique experiences to enjoy with family and friends. We deliver more than just nice apartments. We create places to build a life.

  • Great Neighborhoods

    Dermot communities are located in the most interesting and exciting neighborhoods.

  • Great Apartments

    Clean, comfortable and designed to make the most of their space and their views, your apartments are wonderful places to call home.

  • Great Amenities

    EOS Clubs in Dermot communities offer great spaces and special events to enjoy with your friends and neighbors.

  • Great People

    We work to create a strong feeling of community, making life as fun and as easy as we can for everyone in our buildings.

  • Great Service

    We realize you have many choices when it comes to selecting a home in New York, and Dermot is privileged to be your trusted choice. We are dedicated to providing you with the highest-quality living experience, one that is unfailingly responsive to your needs. You can count on us to be knowledgeable and personable in every interaction, delivering a standard of service that consistently exceeds expectations.

  • Great Responsibility

    We recognize that our business has an impact on the environment, and are dedicated to investing, building and operating our portfolio responsibly. We work to implement strategies and programs that continually improve our environmental sustainability, providing a healthier living for our customers and reducing operating costs for our partners. At every level of our company, we are committed to complying with, and often exceeding, all applicable regulations.

    Our Long Term Commitments
  • 40%

    reduction in GHG
    emissions by 2030

  • 100%

    of available
    data coverage by 2022

  • 100%

    building certifications
    by 2030


Our People

The Dermot management team has diverse experience in real estate finance, investment, property management and redevelopment. We are unified in our commitment to providing an outstanding residential experience for our tenants and attractive returns to our investors.

Stephen Benjamin
President & CEO
Steven N. Benjamin
President & CEO

Mr. Benjamin has been active in multi-family investment and development for nearly his entire career. He joined Dermot in 2001, acting as a Principal with primary responsibility for Dermot’s development work. In 2007 he was promoted to the firm's Chief Operating Officer under the firm's founder, William Dickey. In 2015 Mr. Dickey retired and Steve became Dermot’s Managing Partner, and CEO, and is active on all of Dermot’s activities.

Previous Experience

  • Founder and President of Meridian Realty Partners, 1999-2001
  • Vice President of Development, Security Capital Group Incorporated, 1993-1999
  • Associate, Commercial Leasing and Valuation Group, Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., 1991-1993

M.S., Real Estate Investment and Development,
New York University 1993
B.A., Haverford College 1991

Mr. Benjamin is also a member of the Urban Land Institute and a former member of the Advisory Board of the Institute of Affordable Housing at the Furman Center of New York University.

Drew Spitler
Principal
Director of Development
Drew Spitler
Principal Director of Development

Mr. Spitler joined Dermot in 2002 and currently oversees Dermot’s development activity. He has been involved with the planning, financing and construction of approximately $2 billion worth of development in New York City including 21 West End, 66 Rockwell, Hudson Crossing, The Opal and Clinton Green. Mr. Spitler handled and completed multiple real estate and financial transactions including tax-exempt bond offerings with the New York State Housing Finance Agency, Bank of America, and Fannie Mae.

Previous Experience

  • Smith Barney, 2000-2002
  • Merrill Lynch, 2000

MBA, New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business 2008 BSBA, University of Arizona, Eller College of Management 2002

Mr. Spitler is also a member of the Urban Land Institute and is a board member of the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation.

Andrew Levison
Principal
Director of Acquisitions
Andrew Levinson
Principal Director of Acquisitions

Mr. Levison started his real estate career as an entrepreneur investing in multi-family value-add properties in New Haven, Connecticut. He then spent four years working in investment and development in Harlem. He joined Dermot in 2011 and is currently responsible for overseeing new acquisitions, asset management activities and property operations. He has over a decade of asset management, property management and development experience in both commercial and residential real estate. He has handled over $1 billion in transactions since joining Dermot.

Previous Experience

  • The Janus Property Company, 2007-2011
  • Analysis Group, 2005-2007
  • B.A., Wesleyan University, 2004

Mr. Levison is also a member of the Urban Land Institute and a member of the Associate Board of Gilda's Club New York City.

Rob Kilroy
Partner
Managing Director
Rob Kilroy
Partner
Managing Director

Rob Kilroy joined Dermot in July of 2018 as Partner and SE Director. He is currently responsible for Dermot’s Southeast US investment and asset management activities. Prior to joining the company, Rob held positions as CIO at CampusWorks Development, SVP at NorthMarq Capital, Managing Director and Chief Portfolio Manager at Grosvenor Fund Management (US), Senior VP at LCOR, Inc., Senior Investment Officer at Fidelity Real Estate Group, EVP and Head of Development at Summit Properties, and Managing Director at Prudential Financial (PGIM). Mr. Kilroy has a BA from Bowdoin College, a masters degree in International Relations from The London School of Economics, and an MBA from Columbia University. He is a CFA charter holder.


Our Senior Team

Alissa Hazan
Director of Portfolio Operations & General Counsel
Alissa Hazan
Director of Portfolio Operations & General Counsel

Alissa Hazan joined Dermot in March 2019 as Director of Portfolio Operations and General Counsel. She is responsible for overseeing the operations of Dermot and its assets, as well as managing legal affairs for the company. Prior to joining Dermot, Ms. Hazan held positions with Olshan Properties and Thor Equities with a focus on both operational and legal matters. She graduated with a J.D. from New York University School of Law and a B.B.A. from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.


Blake Duncan
Director of Finance
Blake Duncan
Director of Finance


Our Corporate Team

Luke Pierce
Vice President
Investments
Luke Pierce
Vice President
Investments
Spencer Hodes
Vice President
Investments
Spencer Hodes
Vice President
Investments

Mr. Hodes joined Dermot in 2014 and is currently an investment associate working in both asset management and acquisitions. His responsibilities include underwriting new acquisition opportunities, performing property due diligence, managing ongoing developments, investor relations and sourcing property financing. Prior to joining Dermot, he worked at Hodes Weill & Associates focusing on raising capital for private real estate funds. He graduated with a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis.


Rachel Teo
Vice President
Investments
Rachel Teo
Vice President
Investments
Jane Cohen
Vice President
Property Operations & ESG
Jane Cohen
Property Operations & ESG

Ms. Cohen joined Dermot in 2010 as an Assistant General Manager of MODA in Jamaica, Queens. She was promoted to Property Manager within a year and then went on to lead the opening of 66 Rockwell in Downtown Brooklyn where she served as the General Manager from 2013 to 2015. Ms. Cohen is currently an Asset Manager at Dermot, focusing on portfolio-wide operational strategy. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Cohen worked with Sky Management from 2007 - 2010.

 

Sara Getlin
Vice President
Property Operations
Sara Getlin
Vice President
Property Operations
Alexander Nunner
Vice President
Leasing & Marketing
Alexander Nunner
Vice President
Leasing & Marketing
Connie Han
Vice President
Finance
Connie Han
Vice President
Finance
John Calcaterra
Investment Manager
Capital Projects
John Calcaterra
Investment Manager
Capital Projects
Justin Farenga
Investment Manager
Capital Projects
Justin Farenga
Investment Manager
Capital Projects
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Sean Sorise
Investment Manager
Capital Projects, Florida
Sean Sorise
Investment Manager
Capital Projects, Florida
Judi Lee
Head of Talent
Judi Lee
Head of Talent
Hannah Waldman
Senior Investment Associate
Hannah Waldman
Senior Investment Associate
John Lanzetta
Operations Associate
John Lanzetta
Operations Associate
Abigail Tsay
Investment Analyst
Abigail Tsay
Investment Analyst
Ed Dor
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Ed Dor
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Nate Brand
Accounting Manager
Nate Brand
Accounting Manager
Laura Triana
Senior Accountant
Laura Triana
Senior Accountant
Ryan Wertlieb
Lifestyle & Digital
Marketing Manager
Ryan Wertlieb
Lifestyle & Digital
Marketing Manager
Alison Ferris
Lifestyle & Digital
Marketing Coordinator
Alison Ferris
Lifestyle & Digital
Marketing Coordinator
Michele Aurora
Executive Office Manager
Michele Aurora
Executive Office Manager
Pria Batista
Receptionist & Corporate Administrator
Pria Batista
Receptionist & Corporate Administrator

Our Managers and Onsite Teams

Lyle Levine
General Manager
101 West End Avenue
Lyle Levine
General Manager
101 West End Avenue
Charlie Albor
Senior General Manager
Charlie Albor
Senior General Manager
Erika Halburian
General Manager
535 West 43rd Street & The Landon
Erika Halburian
General Manager
535 West 43rd Street & The Landon
Jennifer Brocato
General Manager
21 West End Avenue
Iryna Burmagin
General Manager
The Vitagraph
Iryna Burmagin
General Manager
The Vitagraph
Zoe Trusman
General Manager
The Addison & The Bergen
Zoe Trusman
General Manager
The Addison & The Bergen
Korab Fazliu
General Manager
The Buchanan
Korab Fazliu
General Manager
The Buchanan
Ayisha Harris
General Manager
The Kestrel
Ayisha Harris
General Manager
The Kestrel
Ieshia Smallwood
General Manager
Moda
Ieshia Smallwood
General Manager
Moda
Sarah Montelibano
General Manager
250 East Houston & Arabella
Sarah Montelibano
General Manager
250 East Houston & Arabella
Vanessa Spadotto
General Manager
220 East 72nd Street
Vanessa Spadotto
General Manager
220 East 72nd Street
Diana Fedorenko
General Manager
Alta
Diana Fedorenko
General Manager
Alta
Paloma Paultre
Assistant General Manager
Moda
Paloma Paultre
Assistant General Manager
Moda
Brandy Zarle
Assistant General Manager
66 Rockwell Place
Brandy Zarle
Assistant General Manager
66 Rockwell Place
Iain Adams
Assistant General Manager
Alta
Iain Adams
Assistant General Manager
Alta
Gerard Martirano
Assistant General Manager
The Buchanan
Gerard Martirano
Assistant General Manager
The Buchanan
Drilona Bajrami
Assistant General Manager
The Addison & The Bergen
Drilona Bajrami
Assistant General Manager
The Addison & The Bergen
Dana Hourigan
Assistant General Manager
The Vitagraph
Dana Hourigan
Assistant General Manager
The Vitagraph
Aleksandra Sajdera
Assistant General Manager
535 West 43rd Street
Aleksandra Sajdera
Assistant General Manager
535 West 43rd Street
Ashley Gonzalez
Assistant General Manager
The Landon
Ashley Gonzalez
Assistant General Manager
The Landon
Tiffany Gorritz
Assistant General Manager
21 West End Avenue
Tiffany Gorritz
Assistant General Manager
21 West End Avenue
Stephen Keebler
Leasing & Marketing Director
21 West End Ave/101 West End Ave
Stephen Keebler
Leasing & Marketing Director
21 West End Ave/101 West End Ave
Raquel Lugo
Leasing & Marketing Director
535 W 43rd St/Landon
Raquel Lugo
Leasing & Marketing Director
535 W 43rd St/Landon
Arianna Mahone
Leasing & Marketing Manager
The Colorado
Arianna Mahone
Leasing & Marketing Manager
Moda
David Colon
Leasing & Marketing Manager
66 Rockwell Place
David Colon
Leasing & Marketing Manager
66 Rockwell Place
Natalia Collins
Leasing & Marketing Manager
The Buchanan
Natalia Collins
Leasing & Marketing Manager
The Buchanan
Keith Schuchardt
Leasing & Marketing Manager
220 East 72nd Street
Keith Schuchardt
Leasing & Marketing Manager
220 East 72nd Street
Madison van der Laak
Leasing & Marketing Manager
The Addison & The Bergen
Madison van der Laak
Leasing & Marketing Manager
The Addison & The Bergen
Sophie Scott
Leasing & Marketing Manager
Alta
Sophie Scott
Leasing & Marketing Manager
Alta
Nicole Canuelas
Leasing Administration &
Retention Manager
21 West End Ave/101 West End Ave
Nicole Canuelas
Leasing Administration &
Retention Manager
21 West End Ave/101 West End Ave
Zayna Abdul-Wahhab
Leasing & Marketing Associate
21 West End Ave/101 West End Ave
Zayna Abdul-Wahhab
Leasing & Marketing Associate
21 West End Ave/101 West End Ave
Julia Cowap
Leasing & Marketing Associate
The Landon & 535 West 43rd Street
Julia Cowap
Leasing & Marketing Associate
The Landon & 535 West 43rd Street
Femi Kaffo
Leasing & Retention Associate
21 West End Ave/101 West End Ave
Femi Kaffo
Leasing & Retention Associate
21 West End Ave/101 West End Ave
Krystal Norman
Leasing & Marketing Associate
The Landon & 535 West 43rd Street
Krystal Norman
Leasing & Marketing Associate
The Landon & 535 West 43rd Street
AJ Civello
Leasing & Marketing Associate
The Colorado
AJ Civello
Leasing & Marketing Associate
The Colorado
Dafina Ukehaxhaj
Leasing & Marketing Associate
21 West End Ave/101 West End Ave
Dafina Ukehaxhaj
Leasing & Marketing Associate
21 West End Ave/101 West End Ave
Zvonko Berisic
Resident Manager
The Addison
Zvonko Berisic
Resident Manager
The Addison
John Coyne
Resident Manager
101 West End Avenue
John Coyne
Resident Manager
101 West End Avenue
Enis Mehani
Resident Manager
The Landon
Enis Mehani
Resident Manager
The Landon
Michael Mendoza
Resident Manager
66 Rockwell Place
Michael Mendoza
Resident Manager
66 Rockwell Place
Luis Perez
Resident Manager
220 East 72nd Street
Luis Perez
Resident Manager
220 East 72nd Street
Vehbi Hajdari
Resident Manager
21 West End Avenue
Vehbi Hajdari
Resident Manager
21 West End Avenue
Naim Taipi
Resident Manager
535 West 43rd St.
Naim Taipi
Resident Manager
535 West 43rd St.
Leonidha Ruci
Resident Manager
The Kestrel
Leonidha Ruci
Resident Manager
The Kestrel
Frank Bianco
Resident Manager
Arabella at 101 Avenue D
Frank Bianco
Resident Manager
Arabella at 101 Avenue D
Daniel Juers
Resident Manager
The Colorado
Daniel Juers
Resident Manager
The Colorado
Luis Roldan
Resident Manager
The Buchanan
Luis Roldan
Resident Manager
The Buchanan
Michael Williams
Resident Manager
250 East Houston Street
Michael Williams
Resident Manager
250 East Houston Street
William Perez
Resident Manager
The Vitagraph
William Perez
Resident Manager
The Vitagraph
Alen Kaludercic
Resident Manager
Alta
Alen Kaludercic
Resident Manager
Alta