Our People
The Dermot senior management team, led by Steve Benjamin, has diverse experience in real estate finance, investment, property management and redevelopment.
The Dermot senior management team, led by Steve Benjamin, has diverse experience in real estate finance, investment, property management and redevelopment.
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.
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.
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.
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, the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and the Downtown Alliance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and the Downtown Alliance.
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.
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.
Ms. Lipton joined Dermot in 2016 as a Senior Accountant responsible for overseeing Dermot’s portfolio and reporting. Prior to joining Dermot, Ms. Lipton’s work experience includes Portfolio Manager at Related Management Company for 10 years, where she was responsible for 23 mixed used properties, and as an accounting manager at Garden Homes Properties, a New Jersey based apartment owner with a portfolio of over 9,000 apartments.
As Controller, Mr. Duncan oversees the accounting and treasury functions for Dermot. Mr. Duncan joined Dermot in February 2012 after three years of self-employment and after earning his Masters in Accounting from Missouri State University.
Ms. Lipton joined Dermot in 2016 as a Senior Accountant responsible for overseeing Dermot’s portfolio and reporting. Prior to joining Dermot, Ms. Lipton’s work experience includes Portfolio Manager at Related Management Company for 10 years, where she was responsible for 23 mixed used properties, and as an accounting manager at Garden Homes Properties, a New Jersey based apartment owner with a portfolio of over 9,000 apartments.
Mr. Calcaterra joined Dermot in June, 2011 where he was responsible for a portfolio of approximately 1,500 apartment units. In 2014 Mr. Calcaterra supervised the construction program at The Colorado on the upper East Side. Currently, he is overseeing construction at 250 East Houston Street. Mr. Calcaterra’s prior work includes Broadway Bushwick Builders, 2007-2011 and The Kinsey Corporation, 2000-2006.
Ms. Cohen joined Dermot in 2010 as an Assistant Property 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.
Mr. Sorise joined Dermot in 2009 and is currently Investment Manager, overseeing construction activites at The Eastland located at 377 East 33rd Street. The project includes renovations to all units and common areas in the building. Prior to managing the project at The Eastland, Mr. Sorise ran two of Dermot’s properties in Queens and worked on numerous building projects on Dermot’s New York City Portfolio.
Mr. Calcaterra joined Dermot in June, 2011 where he was responsible for a portfolio of approximately 1,500 apartment units. In 2014 Mr. Calcaterra supervised the construction program at The Colorado on the upper East Side. Currently, he is overseeing construction at 250 East Houston Street. Mr. Calcaterra’s prior work includes Broadway Bushwick Builders, 2007-2011 and The Kinsey Corporation, 2000-2006.
Ms. Cohen joined Dermot in 2010 as an Assistant Property 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.
Mr. Sorise joined Dermot in 2009 and is currently Investment Manager, overseeing construction activites at The Eastland located at 377 East 33rd Street. The project includes renovations to all units and common areas in the building. Prior to managing the project at The Eastland, Mr. Sorise ran two of Dermot’s properties in Queens and worked on numerous building projects on Dermot’s New York City Portfolio.
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.
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.
Ms. Lampkin joined Dermot in July of 2011, and has lead the property management teams at two Dermot properties--- Moda and 66 Rockwell (where she is currently the General Manager). Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Lampkin worked with Progressive Management from 2008 to 2011.
Mr. Ludwig joined Dermot in 2014, working as the General Manager of The Colorado on East 86th Street. In 2016 Mr. Ludwig became the General Manager of 21 West End Avenue, Dermot’s largest and newest development. Prior to joining Dermot, Mr Ludwig spent 3 years at The Related Companies as a site manager for an 814 unit luxury rental called MIMA on West 42nd Street, and 13 years at Orsid Realty Corp. as the Executive Vice President in charge of operations.
Ms. Ortizjoined Dermot in 2014 and since 2015 has been the General Manager at MODA, in Jamaica, Queens. Since joining Dermot, she has been a part of the property management teams at three Dermot properties. Ms. Ortiz was previously employed with Rosedale Management Co. from 2011 to 2014.
Ms. Lampkin joined Dermot in July of 2011, and has lead the property management teams at two Dermot properties--- Moda and 66 Rockwell (where she is currently the General Manager). Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Lampkin worked with Progressive Management from 2008 to 2011.
Mr. Ludwig joined Dermot in 2014, working as the General Manager of The Colorado on East 86th Street. In 2016 Mr. Ludwig became the General Manager of 21 West End Avenue, Dermot’s largest and newest development. Prior to joining Dermot, Mr Ludwig spent 3 years at The Related Companies as a site manager for an 814 unit luxury rental called MIMA on West 42nd Street, and 13 years at Orsid Realty Corp. as the Executive Vice President in charge of operations.
Ms. Ortizjoined Dermot in 2014 and since 2015 has been the General Manager at MODA, in Jamaica, Queens. Since joining Dermot, she has been a part of the property management teams at three Dermot properties. Ms. Ortiz was previously employed with Rosedale Management Co. from 2011 to 2014.
Mr. Albor joined Dermot in September of 2016 as the General Manager at 250 East Houston, one of Dermot's newest assets. Prior to joining Dermot, Charlie was the Property Manager at 175 Kent in Williamsburg for Equity Residential. Mr. Albor was at Equity from 2012 to 2016. Prior to Equity he was a Leasing Agent with The Laramar Group in Fort Lauderdale, FL from 2011-2012.
Mr. Albor joined Dermot in September of 2016 as the General Manager at 250 East Houston, one of Dermot's newest assets. Prior to joining Dermot, Charlie was the Property Manager at 175 Kent in Williamsburg for Equity Residential. Mr. Albor was at Equity from 2012 to 2016. Prior to Equity he was a Leasing Agent with The Laramar Group in Fort Lauderdale, FL from 2011-2012.
Ms. Vega-Perez joined Dermot in November 2013 as Assistant Property Manager of Moda. She brings 10 years of experience from The Bluestone Organization where she managed 23 buildings in Queens and Long Island.
Prior to joining the Dermot team Ms. Burmagin worked with Halstead Property as the leasing coordinator and Icer Real Estate Services as an executive assistant. She joined the Dermot Team in October 2014 as Assistant Property Manager of The Colorado and was promoted to 66 Rockwell. Ms. Burmagin brings with her extensive expertise in leasing and property management.
Prior to joining the Dermot team Ms. Burmagin worked with Halstead Property as the leasing coordinator and Icer Real Estate Services as an executive assistant. She joined the Dermot Team in October 2014 as Assistant Property Manager of The Colorado and was promoted to 66 Rockwell. Ms. Burmagin brings with her extensive expertise in leasing and property management.
Mr. Nunner joined Dermot in March 2017 as Leasing Associate at 66 Rockwell. Prior to joining Dermot, Alex managed start-up and early-stage companies in the renewable energy sector since 2012. Alex earned his Bachelor of Science in Management at Monmouth University, NJ in 2009.
Ms. Roa joined Dermot May 2016 as Director of Leasing for 21 West End Avenue overseeing all leasing and marketing efforts. Ms. Roa has worked in the residential real estate industry for over 10 years including The Brodsky Organization, Stuyvesant Town / Peter Cooper Village (Leasing Manager - 11,000+ rental property), and The Irvine Company in Southern California (Sr. Sales Manager - 998 unit Lease Up).
Ms. Mahone joined Dermot in October 2016 as a part-time Marketing and Leasing Agent and was promoted to her current full-time position in February 2018. Prior to joining Dermot, Ms. Mahone earned her bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures from University of Bologna, Italy.
Mr. Nunner joined Dermot in March 2017 as Leasing Associate at 66 Rockwell. Prior to joining Dermot, Alex managed start-up and early-stage companies in the renewable energy sector since 2012. Alex earned his Bachelor of Science in Management at Monmouth University, NJ in 2009.
Ms. Roa joined Dermot May 2016 as Director of Leasing for 21 West End Avenue overseeing all leasing and marketing efforts. Ms. Roa has worked in the residential real estate industry for over 10 years including The Brodsky Organization, Stuyvesant Town / Peter Cooper Village (Leasing Manager - 11,000+ rental property), and The Irvine Company in Southern California (Sr. Sales Manager - 998 unit Lease Up).
Ms. Mahone joined Dermot in October 2016 as a part-time Marketing and Leasing Agent and was promoted to her current full-time position in February 2018. Prior to joining Dermot, Ms. Mahone earned her bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures from University of Bologna, Italy.
Mr. Keebler joined Dermot in October 2016 and is responsible for leasing at 250 East Houston. Prior to joining Dermot, Mr. Keebler was a leasing associate at Equity Residential from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that he earned his bachelor’s degree in Musical Theatre Performance from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Keebler joined Dermot in October 2016 and is responsible for leasing at 250 East Houston. Prior to joining Dermot, Mr. Keebler was a leasing associate at Equity Residential from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that he earned his bachelor’s degree in Musical Theatre Performance from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Rivera joined Dermot in 2012 as Resident Manager at our properties in lower Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. Since August of 2016, Mr. Rivera has been Resident Manager of MODA where he manages the maintenance staff and the day to day maintenance operations of the building.
Mr. Potter joined Dermot in 2016, as the Resident Manager at 21 West End Avenue. Prior to joining Dermot he was the Resident Manager for Riverwalk Point for Related Management since 2015. Prior to that he was the Chief Engineer for the Town Center of Virginia Beach, a 3 million square foot mixed use commercial, residential complex consisting of 11 buildings from 2004 to 2015.
Mr. Mehani joined Dermot in September 2014 as a Handyman at The Colorado and was promoted to Maintenance Manager of 66 Rockwell in October 2015. Prior to joining Dermot, Mr. Mehani worked as a Handyman at The Cole in Manhattan for Planned Companies from 2012 to 2014 and has a background in low voltage electricity.
Mr. Rivera joined Dermot in 2012 as Resident Manager at our properties in lower Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. Since August of 2016, Mr. Rivera has been Resident Manager of MODA where he manages the maintenance staff and the day to day maintenance operations of the building.
Mr. Potter joined Dermot in 2016, as the Resident Manager at 21 West End Avenue. Prior to joining Dermot he was the Resident Manager for Riverwalk Point for Related Management since 2015. Prior to that he was the Chief Engineer for the Town Center of Virginia Beach, a 3 million square foot mixed use commercial, residential complex consisting of 11 buildings from 2004 to 2015.
Mr. Mehani joined Dermot in September 2014 as a Handyman at The Colorado and was promoted to Maintenance Manager of 66 Rockwell in October 2015. Prior to joining Dermot, Mr. Mehani worked as a Handyman at The Cole in Manhattan for Planned Companies from 2012 to 2014 and has a background in low voltage electricity.
