Leah Pentelnik

Emerald Empire, Inc. is a national real estate firm that buys, owns, and develops residential and commercial properties. We invest thematically in high-quality assets, focusing where we see outsized growth potential driven by controllable investment drivers, and global economic, and demographic trends. Our mandate is to acquire well-located, undervalued apartment communities at an attractive basis and execute comprehensive value-add strategies that increase revenue streams and make a positive impact on the communities in which we invest. We take a disciplined, asset-based approach focused on opportunities where our operating expertise and asset management efforts can solve complex situations and improve fundamental value. The Emerald team has fostered a culture of investment excellence in harmony with strong client satisfaction. Our demonstrated track record, reputation, and proven expertise have led to the ownership in 150+ properties throughout the United States. Founded in 2013, Emerald Empire has acquired over 12,000 apartments across Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Connecticut, and Missouri with a current portfolio of 10,000 units and 1.5M sq ft of office and industrial+ for a total capitalization of $1,275,000,000. Our in-house property management companies – M&M Properties (Northeast) and CIM Living (Midwest) currently have 115 employees. CIM Living has its headquarters in NY with regional offices in IL, IN, CT, and MA.