Thread by @KindAndUnblind

THREAD: In the 2019-20 cycle alone, Hakeem Jeffries raked in lots of money from real estate developers, and principals with real estate interests-- from private equity to realty groups to mortgage lenders to real estate tech.

Blackstone is heavily invested in US real estate & is one of the 5 largest property owners in NYC. Hakeem Jeffries pulled in max indiv donations from Blackstone President Jonathan Gray, global real estate co-head Kenneth Caplan, and 6 other Blackstone principals.

Fortis Property Grp. is a major Brooklyn developer, having developed a huge crop of luxury buildings in Dumbo, among the former Long Island College Hospital properties, and in Williamsburg. Fortis VP Sarah Rosenfeld gave the max indiv donation to Jeffries.

2 Trees is a developer/mgmt co. with luxe properties all over Brooklyn, incl Dumbo, Williamsburg, Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn/Ft Greene. 2 Trees Principals David & Jed Walentas & their spouses, Jane Walentas & Kate Engelbrecht, gave Hakeem Jeffries max indiv donations.

The Durst Organization is another major NYC developer, with multiple massive properties on W 57th St. and Sven, a luxury high-rise in Long Island City. Durst Org principals Jonathan, Douglas, and Helena Rose Durst all gave max indiv donations to Hakeem Jeffries.

RXR Realty is a huge NYC commercial & residential developer w/ properties scattered across Manhattan & Brooklyn, incl multiple large projects in/around Ft Greene, Clinton Hill, Dumbo & Downtown Bklyn. 2 RXR principals - Scott & Todd Rechler - gave max indiv $$ to Hakeem Jeffries.

R.A. Cohen & Associates specialize in properties "in historic and emerging neighborhoods." In 2017 they were called 1 of NYC's "10 Worst Landlords" by @StabilizingNYC. RA Cohen principal Robert Cohen gave Hakeem Jeffries the max indiv donation.

Rosen Partners is another developer & mgmt company in NYC, with properties in Manhattan and Queens. Rosen principals Jack & Daniel Rosen both gave max indiv donations to Hakeem Jeffries.

Glenwood Mgmt, a developer/mgmt co run by Leonard Litwin's daughter Carole Pittelman, admitting to breaking NYS lobbying law in connection w/ the Sheldon Silver scandal in 2017, but was not charged w/ wrongdoing. Pittelman donated the max indiv amt to Hakeem Jeffries.

GFP Real Estate is a large commercial real estate owner/manager. GFP Principals Jeffrey Gural and Jane Gural Senders, along w/ sister Barbara Gural, gave max indiv donations to Hakeem Jeffries.

Convene is a national coworking/event space/office space company "on a mission to help landlords reinvent the human experience by running office bldgs & workspaces more like lifestyl hotels." Co-founder CEO Ryan Simonetti gave Hakeem Jeffries max indiv donation.

World Wide Group is an NYC luxury high rise developer - its portfolio includes 110 Green St. in Greenpoint, Worldwide Plaza, Citylights & QLIC in Long Island City, 252 E. 57th St., and Aalto57 - EVP Niko Elmaleh gave Hakeem Jeffries the max indiv donation.

Crown Acquistions is a large commercial real estate venture, with prime retail/commercial properties littered across Manhattan & outer boros. Crown principal Isaac Chera gave Hakeem Jeffries the max indiv donation. Last year, they bought a big stake in a $5B Vornado portfolio.

Empire State Realty Trust is a retail/office Real Estate Investment Trust whose holdings include the Empire State Building. ESRT CEO Anthony Malkin gave Hakeem Jeffries the max indiv donation.

Rose Companies mix luxe & "affordable" housing (for fun, dig into how AMI is calculated!), the kind you'll find in their newest, Caesura, in the "glitzy" "makeover" of Fort Greene. Rose Principal Jonathan Rose gave Hakeem Jeffries the max indiv donation.

Thomas H Lee Capital invested heavily in Ten-X, the online RE suite that includes Auction . com, a massive marketplace for foreclosed homes and shopped it around as a gangbusters property during COVID. THL founder Thomas H. Lee gave Hakeem Jeffries the max indiv donation.

Kimco Realty is a national Real Estate Investment Trust that specializes in shopping centers & retail outlets, incl multiple Bklyn, Queens, and SI shopping plazas and supermarkets. Kimco Principal Milton Cooper donated the max indiv amt to Hakeem Jeffries.

Engel Burman develops & manages condos & apartments, assisted living communities, offices & commercial properties, including Assisted Living & condo properties in NYC. Engel Group principal Michael Weiss gave a max indiv donation to Hakeem Jeffries.

Centerbridge Partners is an investment mgmt firm heavily invested in Avalon Bay Communities, the REIT behind multiple Brooklyn properties, including AVA DoBro and AVA Ft. Greene. Centerbridge co-founder Mark Gallogly donated the max indiv amt to Hakeem Jeffries' 2019-20 campaign.

Apollo Global is an investment mgmt firm with huge real estate financing interests in NYC, including a loan to developer RedSky, who are (were?) in the midst of developing a major downtown Brooklyn parcel along Fulton St. 6 Apollo principals gave max donations to Hakeem Jeffries.

Davidson Kempner is a hedge fund with significant interests in real estate including 1 Court Square in Queens and other office, commercial, and hotel properties in NYC. DK Principal Gabriel Schwartz gave Hakeem Jeffries the max donation.

EmpireCore specialize in managing large-scale redevelopments & renovations, including all of Peter Cooper Village/Stuy Town. EC CEO Florim Lajqi gave Hakeem Jeffries' re-election the max indiv donation.

Artemis Real Estate Partners invests in US commercial real estate in "opportunistic" markets, including NYC zips. Artemis Principal Deborah Harmon gave Hakeem Jeffries the max indiv donation.

Other real estate bigs who broke off a chunk of change for Hakeem Jeffries' reelection: Massive NYC developer Tishman Speyer's co-founder Jerry Speyer.

Property Group Partners' (860 Washington Street/High Line) President Jeffrey Sussman.

Newmark Knight Frank (lessor of The Whale BK, OTTO BK, Navy Green R2, 10 Jay St, multiple Bklyn/Manhattan Residential/Commercial properties) principal James Kuhn.

Langsam Property (managing 11,000 residential units and commercial properties across NYC (Including L Lofts on De Kalb)) President Matthew Engel.

Rudin Mgmt (NYC Residential & Commercial property mgr/developer, incl Dock 72 in the BK Navy Yard) Co-chair William Rudin.