Leadership
As seasoned real estate professionals, the actions and ideas of each and every one of us come together to create a team where the whole is truly greater than the sum of the parts.

Joel Breitkopf

Co-Founder & Partner
Bio

Joel Breitkopf

Co-Founder & Partner

Joel Breitkopf, Principal of Alchemy Properties, has been in the real estate industry his entire professional career. Joel is involved in all aspects of Alchemy’s developments and investments including acquisition, finance, design, construction, marketing and strategic planning and is a principal of Alchemy – ABR Investment Partners which acquires existing commercial buildings in select major markets. He joined Alchemy in 1993. Previously, he was an executive at Commercial Bank of New York and was Vice President of Acquisitions and Finance for Himmel+Meringoff Properties. In this capacity he oversaw opportunistic acquisitions and structured bank workouts in the early 1990’s. Joel was also a real estate loan officer at Chemical Bank Realty and, prior to that, an analyst at LaSalle Partners, a national real estate advisor.

In 2013, Joel started a music therapy program for Veterans with PTSD, called Healing our Heroes, at the Music Conservatory of Westchester where he is now the President of the Board of Trustees. He was also President of B’nai B’rith Real Estate, and has been affiliated with numerous other industry groups and charities. Joel has financed well over $2 Billion in real estate transactions and has acquired over 3,500,000 square feet of real estate during his career. He has lectured at the Yale University School of Architecture, the University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton Graduate School of Business, Cornell University and has been an Adjunct Professor at New York University’s Master’s Program in Real Estate. Joel is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Economics. 


Co-Founder & Partner

Joel Breitkopf, Principal of Alchemy Properties, has been in the real estate industry his entire professional career. Joel is involved in all aspects of Alchemy’s developments and investments including acquisition, finance, design, construction, marketing and strategic planning and is a principal of Alchemy – ABR Investment Partners which acquires existing commercial buildings in select major markets. He joined Alchemy in 1993. Previously, he was an executive at Commercial Bank of New York and was Vice President of Acquisitions and Finance for Himmel+Meringoff Properties. In this capacity he oversaw opportunistic acquisitions and structured bank workouts in the early 1990’s. Joel was also a real estate loan officer at Chemical Bank Realty and, prior to that, an analyst at LaSalle Partners, a national real estate advisor.

In 2013, Joel started a music therapy program for Veterans with PTSD, called Healing our Heroes, at the Music Conservatory of Westchester where he is now the President of the Board of Trustees. He was also President of B’nai B’rith Real Estate, and has been affiliated with numerous other industry groups and charities. Joel has financed well over $2 Billion in real estate transactions and has acquired over 3,500,000 square feet of real estate during his career. He has lectured at the Yale University School of Architecture, the University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton Graduate School of Business, Cornell University and has been an Adjunct Professor at New York University’s Master’s Program in Real Estate. Joel is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Economics. 


Brian Ray

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Bio

Brian Ray

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Brian Ray is Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Principal of Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners as well as ABR Partners, LLC, his family holding company. 

Brian is responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day acquisition, development and operating activities including sourcing deals, capital raising, financing, and joint venture structuring, as well as asset and project management. Throughout his twenty plus year career, Brian has acquired, developed, and managed properties with a value exceeding $3B.

Prior to founding ABR Partners in 2006, Brian spent more than a decade working with a variety of New York City real estate companies including RFR Holding, Tishman Speyer, and Inlet Capital.

At RFR Holding, Brian was actively involved in the acquisition, development, and asset management of a wide range of projects including 40 Bond Street, 25 Fifth Avenue, 122 Greenwich Avenue, Gramercy Park Hotel & Condos, Lever House, Seagram’s Building, Empire Condominium, 125 Fifth Avenue, Charter Oak Partners Portfolio, Miracle Mile Shops Las Vegas, 95 & 99 Wall Street, 980 Madison Avenue, W South Beach, Bank of America Plaza SC, White Birch Paper, 67 Vestry Street, and Emerald Dunes Country Club, West Palm Beach, FL. At Inlet Capital, an affiliate of RFR, Brian represented the interests of developers in matters involving senior and junior mortgage debt, corporate mezzanine and subordinated capital, corporate financing, private equity and asset management. His efforts also included asset management, underwriting and financial analysis for the NYLIM-GCR mezzanine fund.

At Tishman Speyer, Brian oversaw property and asset management for various Class A Manhattan office properties including One Rockefeller Center, Rockefeller Center’s British & French Buildings, 600 Fifth Avenue, 375 Hudson Street, 300 Park Avenue and 237 Park Avenue. He also actively participated in the pre-development of the Hearst Tower, 222 East 41st Street and 101 West End Avenue; the acquisitions of Rockefeller Center, Chrysler Center, 300 Park Avenue and 666 Fifth Avenue; and the repositioning and redevelopments of the Rockefeller Center retail complex as well as the disposition of Gateway Center in NJ.

Brian is an alumnus of George Washington University and holds a Master of Science degree in Real Estate Finance and Development from New York University where he was a recipient of NYU’s 2002 Lambda Alpha International Service Award for his contributions to the community, university, and program.  He currently serves on the Advisory Boards for both the George Washington University Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis and the New York University Schack Real Estate Institute, where he was an Adjunct Professor of finance and development.  Brian is actively involved in professional and charitable endeavors including REBNY, ICSC, ULI, UJA, and State of Israel Bonds. He lives in Manhattan with his wife Allison, their daughter Sammie and son Max.

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Brian Ray is Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Principal of Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners as well as ABR Partners, LLC, his family holding company. 

Brian is responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day acquisition, development and operating activities including sourcing deals, capital raising, financing, and joint venture structuring, as well as asset and project management. Throughout his twenty plus year career, Brian has acquired, developed, and managed properties with a value exceeding $3B.

Prior to founding ABR Partners in 2006, Brian spent more than a decade working with a variety of New York City real estate companies including RFR Holding, Tishman Speyer, and Inlet Capital.

At RFR Holding, Brian was actively involved in the acquisition, development, and asset management of a wide range of projects including 40 Bond Street, 25 Fifth Avenue, 122 Greenwich Avenue, Gramercy Park Hotel & Condos, Lever House, Seagram’s Building, Empire Condominium, 125 Fifth Avenue, Charter Oak Partners Portfolio, Miracle Mile Shops Las Vegas, 95 & 99 Wall Street, 980 Madison Avenue, W South Beach, Bank of America Plaza SC, White Birch Paper, 67 Vestry Street, and Emerald Dunes Country Club, West Palm Beach, FL. At Inlet Capital, an affiliate of RFR, Brian represented the interests of developers in matters involving senior and junior mortgage debt, corporate mezzanine and subordinated capital, corporate financing, private equity and asset management. His efforts also included asset management, underwriting and financial analysis for the NYLIM-GCR mezzanine fund.

At Tishman Speyer, Brian oversaw property and asset management for various Class A Manhattan office properties including One Rockefeller Center, Rockefeller Center’s British & French Buildings, 600 Fifth Avenue, 375 Hudson Street, 300 Park Avenue and 237 Park Avenue. He also actively participated in the pre-development of the Hearst Tower, 222 East 41st Street and 101 West End Avenue; the acquisitions of Rockefeller Center, Chrysler Center, 300 Park Avenue and 666 Fifth Avenue; and the repositioning and redevelopments of the Rockefeller Center retail complex as well as the disposition of Gateway Center in NJ.

Brian is an alumnus of George Washington University and holds a Master of Science degree in Real Estate Finance and Development from New York University where he was a recipient of NYU’s 2002 Lambda Alpha International Service Award for his contributions to the community, university, and program.  He currently serves on the Advisory Boards for both the George Washington University Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis and the New York University Schack Real Estate Institute, where he was an Adjunct Professor of finance and development.  Brian is actively involved in professional and charitable endeavors including REBNY, ICSC, ULI, UJA, and State of Israel Bonds. He lives in Manhattan with his wife Allison, their daughter Sammie and son Max.

Kenneth S. Horn, ESQ.

Co-Founder & Partner
Bio

Kenneth S. Horn, ESQ.

Co-Founder & Partner

Since founding Alchemy in 1990, Ken Horn has been actively involved in development and other aspects of real estate in the metro area.  At Alchemy, Ken has been directly responsible for the acquisition, strategic development, financing, construction, renovation, marketing, and conversion of over 3,000 apartments, including the ground-up or rehab of more than 30 residential and retail buildings in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. 

Having personally supervised more than $7 billion in real estate sales, his most notable acquisition to date is the condominium conversion of the tower floors of the Woolworth Building, an icon of the Lower Manhattan skyline and a designated national landmark.

He has lectured at the Yale University School of Architecture, the University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton Graduate School of Business and is a former professor at New York University’s Master’s Program in Real Estate.

A graduate of Brandeis University and the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Ken is a member of the New York State Bar. He serves on the board of the Tenement Museum in New York City and is the former president and board member of The Catalog for Giving, a non-profit organization that distributes funds for after school programs to New York City school children. 

Ken resides in Manhattan with his wife, Marjorie, and has three children and five grandchildren.

Co-Founder & Partner

Since founding Alchemy in 1990, Ken Horn has been actively involved in development and other aspects of real estate in the metro area.  At Alchemy, Ken has been directly responsible for the acquisition, strategic development, financing, construction, renovation, marketing, and conversion of over 3,000 apartments, including the ground-up or rehab of more than 30 residential and retail buildings in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. 

Having personally supervised more than $7 billion in real estate sales, his most notable acquisition to date is the condominium conversion of the tower floors of the Woolworth Building, an icon of the Lower Manhattan skyline and a designated national landmark.

He has lectured at the Yale University School of Architecture, the University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton Graduate School of Business and is a former professor at New York University’s Master’s Program in Real Estate.

A graduate of Brandeis University and the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Ken is a member of the New York State Bar. He serves on the board of the Tenement Museum in New York City and is the former president and board member of The Catalog for Giving, a non-profit organization that distributes funds for after school programs to New York City school children. 

Ken resides in Manhattan with his wife, Marjorie, and has three children and five grandchildren.

Chris Gherlone

Partner - Acquisitions & Development
Bio

Chris Gherlone

Partner - Acquisitions & Development

Chris Gherlone serves as a Partner of the firm overseeing Acquisitions & Development. As such, he is involved in all due diligence, financing and underwriting activities. Prior to joining ABR Partners in 2014, Chris was an investment management and acquisitions analyst at Monday Properties, a real estate owner-operator, where he helped manage a 10-million-square-foot office portfolio based in New York and Washington, D.C.. He received a BS with honors in Finance and Accounting from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College and an MS in Real Estate Development from NYU where he finished at the top of his class.

Partner - Acquisitions & Development

Chris Gherlone serves as a Partner of the firm overseeing Acquisitions & Development. As such, he is involved in all due diligence, financing and underwriting activities. Prior to joining ABR Partners in 2014, Chris was an investment management and acquisitions analyst at Monday Properties, a real estate owner-operator, where he helped manage a 10-million-square-foot office portfolio based in New York and Washington, D.C.. He received a BS with honors in Finance and Accounting from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College and an MS in Real Estate Development from NYU where he finished at the top of his class.

Blake Goodman

Partner – Acquisitions & Development
Bio

Blake Goodman

Partner – Acquisitions & Development

Blake Goodman has worked in New York real estate since 2006 and over that time has been involved in the acquisition, design, filing, and construction of over 1,750,000 square feet of residential and retail real estate. Since joining Alchemy in 2011, Blake has managed the design construction and development processes for 378 West End Ave, 35XV, Sackett Union, Griffin Court, Hudson Hill and 303 E 77th St Condominiums. Blake has specialized in the acquisition and construction management of ground up construction projects. Before joining Alchemy, Blake practiced architecture for five years in New York and Washington, DC. He received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cornell University and a M.S. in Real Estate Development from Columbia University.

Partner – Acquisitions & Development

Blake Goodman has worked in New York real estate since 2006 and over that time has been involved in the acquisition, design, filing, and construction of over 1,750,000 square feet of residential and retail real estate. Since joining Alchemy in 2011, Blake has managed the design construction and development processes for 378 West End Ave, 35XV, Sackett Union, Griffin Court, Hudson Hill and 303 E 77th St Condominiums. Blake has specialized in the acquisition and construction management of ground up construction projects. Before joining Alchemy, Blake practiced architecture for five years in New York and Washington, DC. He received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cornell University and a M.S. in Real Estate Development from Columbia University.

Lauren Mantia

Partner – Marketing & Design
Bio

Lauren Mantia

Partner – Marketing & Design

Lauren Mantia joined Alchemy Properties in 2005 and has more than 15 years of experience in residential real estate development. As Vice President of Design and Marketing she is involved in all aspects of Alchemy’s development projects with managerial responsibilities for pre-development, design, legal, sales, marketing and leasing.

Lauren has brought to market more than 1,000,000 square feet of real estate covering 14 projects in Manhattan and Brooklyn, including The Woolworth Tower Residences, Two Fifty West 81st, 35XV Condominium, The NOMA Condominium, Sackett Union Condominium, Griffin Court Condominium,  and 378 West End Avenue. Additionally, she oversees asset management, leasing and marketing for Alchemy-ABR’s investments.

Lauren is a graduate of Bucknell University with a B.A. in Economics and Biology. She is a licensed real estate salesperson in New York.

Partner – Marketing & Design

Lauren Mantia joined Alchemy Properties in 2005 and has more than 15 years of experience in residential real estate development. As Vice President of Design and Marketing she is involved in all aspects of Alchemy’s development projects with managerial responsibilities for pre-development, design, legal, sales, marketing and leasing.

Lauren has brought to market more than 1,000,000 square feet of real estate covering 14 projects in Manhattan and Brooklyn, including The Woolworth Tower Residences, Two Fifty West 81st, 35XV Condominium, The NOMA Condominium, Sackett Union Condominium, Griffin Court Condominium,  and 378 West End Avenue. Additionally, she oversees asset management, leasing and marketing for Alchemy-ABR’s investments.

Lauren is a graduate of Bucknell University with a B.A. in Economics and Biology. She is a licensed real estate salesperson in New York.

Team

Joseph Alexander

Senior Development Project Manager
Bio

Joseph Alexander

Senior Development Project Manager

Joseph Alexander joined Alchemy Properties in 2022 to spearhead the ground-up, Plaza District office development at 125 West 57th Street. Most recently he served in a similar capacity for 100 Vandam Street, a 170,000 SF, 72-unit condo development in Hudson Square and the conversion from office to multifamily of 20 Exchange Place, 70 Pine Street and 63/67 Wall Street, all landmarked Art Deco towers in Manhattan’s Financial District. 

A licensed New York State architect, he previously worked at SHoP Architects and Pei Cobb Freed and Partners on projects including the Goldman Sachs headquarters, The Nascar Hall of Fame Museum and Fitterman Hall. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Masters in Real Estate Development from Columbia University. 

Senior Development Project Manager

Joseph Alexander joined Alchemy Properties in 2022 to spearhead the ground-up, Plaza District office development at 125 West 57th Street. Most recently he served in a similar capacity for 100 Vandam Street, a 170,000 SF, 72-unit condo development in Hudson Square and the conversion from office to multifamily of 20 Exchange Place, 70 Pine Street and 63/67 Wall Street, all landmarked Art Deco towers in Manhattan’s Financial District. 

A licensed New York State architect, he previously worked at SHoP Architects and Pei Cobb Freed and Partners on projects including the Goldman Sachs headquarters, The Nascar Hall of Fame Museum and Fitterman Hall. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Masters in Real Estate Development from Columbia University. 

Benjamin Charles

Senior Associate - Acquisitions & Development
Bio

Benjamin Charles

Senior Associate - Acquisitions & Development

Benjamin Charles joined Alchemy Properties and Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners in 2017 and is involved in all aspects of the firm’s projects including, due diligence, underwriting, acquisitions and development. Prior to joining the company, as an undergraduate, Benjamin gained valuable experience in real estate and private equity as an intern at both The Witkoff Group and Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc. At Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc., Ben worked on various development projects including the acquisition and development of 50 Hudson Yards. Ben graduated with honors from New York University in 2017 with a concentration in real estate development and social entrepreneurship.

Senior Associate - Acquisitions & Development

Benjamin Charles joined Alchemy Properties and Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners in 2017 and is involved in all aspects of the firm’s projects including, due diligence, underwriting, acquisitions and development. Prior to joining the company, as an undergraduate, Benjamin gained valuable experience in real estate and private equity as an intern at both The Witkoff Group and Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc. At Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc., Ben worked on various development projects including the acquisition and development of 50 Hudson Yards. Ben graduated with honors from New York University in 2017 with a concentration in real estate development and social entrepreneurship.

ANDREW FILKOFF, RA

Development Project Manager
Bio

ANDREW FILKOFF, RA

Development Project Manager

Andrew Filkoff joined Alchemy Properties in 2019 and assists in all aspects of the firm’s pre-development and development phases. Andrew’s most recent projects include 278 8th Ave, 35XV and the Woolworth assisting with construction, design and acquisitions. Before joining Alchemy Properties, Andrew worked at Hart Howerton. Some of his past projects included an 80-acre resort in Lenox, MA and a half mile beach resort in the Cayman Islands. Andrew is a registered architect in New York and a graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Architecture and Minor in Real Estate. 

Development Project Manager

Andrew Filkoff joined Alchemy Properties in 2019 and assists in all aspects of the firm’s pre-development and development phases. Andrew’s most recent projects include 278 8th Ave, 35XV and the Woolworth assisting with construction, design and acquisitions. Before joining Alchemy Properties, Andrew worked at Hart Howerton. Some of his past projects included an 80-acre resort in Lenox, MA and a half mile beach resort in the Cayman Islands. Andrew is a registered architect in New York and a graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Architecture and Minor in Real Estate. 

Jedd Horn

Director - Capital Markets
Bio

Jedd Horn

Director - Capital Markets

In 2019 Jedd Horn joined Alchemy Properties as Director of Capital Markets to oversee and manage the company’s investor base and source new equity and debt relationships.

Prior to joining Alchemy, Jedd worked at Cushman & Wakefield and Colliers International, focusing on retail leasing and sales. As a broker, Jedd completed significant transactions on behalf of both landlords, (The Durst Organization, Rose Associates, Union Investment, Harbor Group, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, UDR Inc.), and tenants, (GoHealth, Crunch Fitness, Zaro’s Bakery, JP Morgan Chase).

During his tenure with the company Jedd has facilitated financing for the recapitalization of 378 West End Avenue, the construction loan for 278 8th Avenue, as well as helping to source the capital stack in acquisitions throughout North Carolina, Wynwood, Miami and the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

A graduate with distinction from Indiana University’s School of Public Environmental Affairs, Jedd received a Certificate in Urban Studies and a Certificate in Real Estate Investment from the Schack Institute of Real Estate at NYU. He is a member of ICSC, REBNY, and the Urban Land Institute and served as Co-President of the Young Professionals’ Board for the Catalog for Giving.

Director - Capital Markets

In 2019 Jedd Horn joined Alchemy Properties as Director of Capital Markets to oversee and manage the company’s investor base and source new equity and debt relationships.

Prior to joining Alchemy, Jedd worked at Cushman & Wakefield and Colliers International, focusing on retail leasing and sales. As a broker, Jedd completed significant transactions on behalf of both landlords, (The Durst Organization, Rose Associates, Union Investment, Harbor Group, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, UDR Inc.), and tenants, (GoHealth, Crunch Fitness, Zaro’s Bakery, JP Morgan Chase).

During his tenure with the company Jedd has facilitated financing for the recapitalization of 378 West End Avenue, the construction loan for 278 8th Avenue, as well as helping to source the capital stack in acquisitions throughout North Carolina, Wynwood, Miami and the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

A graduate with distinction from Indiana University’s School of Public Environmental Affairs, Jedd received a Certificate in Urban Studies and a Certificate in Real Estate Investment from the Schack Institute of Real Estate at NYU. He is a member of ICSC, REBNY, and the Urban Land Institute and served as Co-President of the Young Professionals’ Board for the Catalog for Giving.

Chris Jessup

Senior Development Project Manage
Bio

Chris Jessup

Senior Development Project Manage

Chris Jessip joined Alchemy in 2021 and oversees development projects from pre-development through construction and project close-out. Prior to joining Alchemy, Chris was involved in the design, execution and turn-over of several ground-up development projects in New York City, most notably 200 East 59th Street and 432 Park Avenue while at Macklowe Properties. Chris started his career in architecture working for John Chonka Projekt in Phoenix, Arizona and HLW International in New York City. Chris received a B.S. in Architecture from Arizona State University and a M.S. in Real Estate Development from Columbia University.

Senior Development Project Manage

Chris Jessip joined Alchemy in 2021 and oversees development projects from pre-development through construction and project close-out. Prior to joining Alchemy, Chris was involved in the design, execution and turn-over of several ground-up development projects in New York City, most notably 200 East 59th Street and 432 Park Avenue while at Macklowe Properties. Chris started his career in architecture working for John Chonka Projekt in Phoenix, Arizona and HLW International in New York City. Chris received a B.S. in Architecture from Arizona State University and a M.S. in Real Estate Development from Columbia University.

Timothy McCarthy

Senior Sales Director
Bio

Timothy McCarthy

Senior Sales Director

Timothy McCarthy joined Alchemy Properties as a Senior Sales Director in 2016. Prior to joining, he was an integral part of a top-producing and very well-respected sales team that focused on both new development and resale listings. His responsibilities include implementing and overseeing all sales and marketing strategies from the pre-development phase through closings at Alchemy’s new development condominiums throughout NYC.
Projects currently on the market that Tim actively sells/oversees are; Two Fifty West 81st, a limited collection of twenty-eight homes on the Upper Westside designed by Robert AM Stern; The NOMA at 50 West 30th Street, fifty-five luxury condominiums in a sculptural Neo-Bauhaus tower located in NoMad; and The Woolworth Tower Residences at 2 Park Place, thirty-two residences designed by Thierry W. Despont atop a celebrated New York landmark located in Tribeca. In addition, he is a NYC Condo and Coop resale specialist. On the personal side, Tim is an accomplished Ironman triathlete and avid marathon runner, frequently competing at top worldwide events including the NYC Marathon each Fall. He has lived in and around NYC for his entire life and prides himself on his family, network and local knowledge which all contribute to his sustainable success in NYC’s highly competitive real estate world.

Senior Sales Director

Timothy McCarthy joined Alchemy Properties as a Senior Sales Director in 2016. Prior to joining, he was an integral part of a top-producing and very well-respected sales team that focused on both new development and resale listings. His responsibilities include implementing and overseeing all sales and marketing strategies from the pre-development phase through closings at Alchemy’s new development condominiums throughout NYC.
Projects currently on the market that Tim actively sells/oversees are; Two Fifty West 81st, a limited collection of twenty-eight homes on the Upper Westside designed by Robert AM Stern; The NOMA at 50 West 30th Street, fifty-five luxury condominiums in a sculptural Neo-Bauhaus tower located in NoMad; and The Woolworth Tower Residences at 2 Park Place, thirty-two residences designed by Thierry W. Despont atop a celebrated New York landmark located in Tribeca. In addition, he is a NYC Condo and Coop resale specialist. On the personal side, Tim is an accomplished Ironman triathlete and avid marathon runner, frequently competing at top worldwide events including the NYC Marathon each Fall. He has lived in and around NYC for his entire life and prides himself on his family, network and local knowledge which all contribute to his sustainable success in NYC’s highly competitive real estate world.

Emily Pfaffenbach

Emily Pfaffenbach

Development Project Manager
Bio

Emily Pfaffenbach

Development Project Manager

Emily Pfaffenbach joined Alchemy Properties in 2018 and assists with the firm’s property development as an Assistant Development Manager. Her most recent projects to date are Two Fifty West 81st and The NOMA. Emily has five plus years of general construction experience. Prior to joining Alchemy, Emily worked as an Assistant Project Manager with Skanska USA Building where she helped manage a variety of projects including residential, commercial, and laboratory spaces. Some of her past projects include a residential 17 story tower and 6 floor loft with 346 apartments, a Nanoscale Science Research Microscopy Lab, and a 20,000 SF Cancer Research Lab. Emily is a graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

Development Project Manager

Emily Pfaffenbach joined Alchemy Properties in 2018 and assists with the firm’s property development as an Assistant Development Manager. Her most recent projects to date are Two Fifty West 81st and The NOMA. Emily has five plus years of general construction experience. Prior to joining Alchemy, Emily worked as an Assistant Project Manager with Skanska USA Building where she helped manage a variety of projects including residential, commercial, and laboratory spaces. Some of her past projects include a residential 17 story tower and 6 floor loft with 346 apartments, a Nanoscale Science Research Microscopy Lab, and a 20,000 SF Cancer Research Lab. Emily is a graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

Lindsay Raggio

Human Resource Manager
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Lindsay Raggio

Human Resource Manager

Since joining Alchemy in 2005, Lindsay formerly held her position as Vice President of Finance and a development associate. Presently, Lindsay acts as the firms Human Resource Manager. She is responsible for all HR systems, employee training and development, compliance, records management and payroll to name a few. Lindsay has developed a holistic view of the real estate development and investment business having been involved in the finance side of our acquisitions and construction. Lindsay graduated Magna Cum Laude from Binghamton University with a Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics.

Human Resource Manager

Since joining Alchemy in 2005, Lindsay formerly held her position as Vice President of Finance and a development associate. Presently, Lindsay acts as the firms Human Resource Manager. She is responsible for all HR systems, employee training and development, compliance, records management and payroll to name a few. Lindsay has developed a holistic view of the real estate development and investment business having been involved in the finance side of our acquisitions and construction. Lindsay graduated Magna Cum Laude from Binghamton University with a Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics.

Michael Sheridan

Director - Finance
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Michael Sheridan

Director - Finance

As Director of Finance, Michael leads the organization’s accounting and reporting functions and oversees all debt and equity requisition reporting directly to the principals. He is responsible for project budgeting, overseeing of Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, and banking relations. Michael graduated from Caldwell University, earning his B.A. in Accounting and Criminal Justice while playing Division II College Baseball.

Director - Finance

As Director of Finance, Michael leads the organization’s accounting and reporting functions and oversees all debt and equity requisition reporting directly to the principals. He is responsible for project budgeting, overseeing of Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, and banking relations. Michael graduated from Caldwell University, earning his B.A. in Accounting and Criminal Justice while playing Division II College Baseball.

Monica TouVelle

Associate - Accounting
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Monica TouVelle

Associate - Accounting

Monica TouVelle joined Alchemy Properties in March of 2017 and is involved in various aspects of the business including cash management, budgeting, financial modeling, financial reporting, leasing and property management. Monica graduated Cum Laude from Youngstown State University earning a BSBA and an MBA while playing Division I Basketball

Associate - Accounting

Monica TouVelle joined Alchemy Properties in March of 2017 and is involved in various aspects of the business including cash management, budgeting, financial modeling, financial reporting, leasing and property management. Monica graduated Cum Laude from Youngstown State University earning a BSBA and an MBA while playing Division I Basketball

Ellen Vigilante

Ellen Vigilante

Director of Public Relations and Marketing
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Ellen Vigilante

Director of Public Relations and Marketing

Ellen Vigilante joined Alchemy Properties in 2021 as Director of Public Relations and Marketing where she oversees the pubic relations, and assists on sales and marketing on projects such as The Woolworth Tower Residences and 378 West End Avenue.

Ellen has over 15 years of advertising and marketing experience in the real estate industry having worked at firms including Douglas Elliman and The Corcoran Group, as well as a boutique sized marketing consulting agency where she represented real estate clients. Before joining Alchemy Properties, Ellen was Marketing Manager at The Corcoran Group where she managed the accounts of Corcoran’s top grossing agents, that combined generated over $1 billion in annual sales.

Ellen is a graduate of Montana State University with a B.S. in Business – Marketing and is a licensed real estate salesperson in New York.

Director of Public Relations and Marketing

Ellen Vigilante joined Alchemy Properties in 2021 as Director of Public Relations and Marketing where she oversees the pubic relations, and assists on sales and marketing on projects such as The Woolworth Tower Residences and 378 West End Avenue.

Ellen has over 15 years of advertising and marketing experience in the real estate industry having worked at firms including Douglas Elliman and The Corcoran Group, as well as a boutique sized marketing consulting agency where she represented real estate clients. Before joining Alchemy Properties, Ellen was Marketing Manager at The Corcoran Group where she managed the accounts of Corcoran’s top grossing agents, that combined generated over $1 billion in annual sales.

Ellen is a graduate of Montana State University with a B.S. in Business – Marketing and is a licensed real estate salesperson in New York.

Brendan Vogt, RA

Development Project Manager
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Brendan Vogt, RA

Development Project Manager

Brendan Vogt joined Alchemy Properties in 2021 and assists in all phases from pre-development through project completion. He is currently involved in the early stages of several projects in the New York metropolitan area and the Southeast. Prior to joining Alchemy Properties he was an architect at Foster + Partners, where he worked on the design and construction of a 3 million-square-foot office tower at Hudson Yards and a financial services headquarters on Park Avenue. His experience also includes ground-up residential condominium developments and conversions of historic properties. Brendan received his Master of Architecture from Columbia University and previously majored in Art History at McGill University. He is a registered architect in the State of New York.

Development Project Manager

Brendan Vogt joined Alchemy Properties in 2021 and assists in all phases from pre-development through project completion. He is currently involved in the early stages of several projects in the New York metropolitan area and the Southeast. Prior to joining Alchemy Properties he was an architect at Foster + Partners, where he worked on the design and construction of a 3 million-square-foot office tower at Hudson Yards and a financial services headquarters on Park Avenue. His experience also includes ground-up residential condominium developments and conversions of historic properties. Brendan received his Master of Architecture from Columbia University and previously majored in Art History at McGill University. He is a registered architect in the State of New York.

ANNA ZIMMERMAN

Senior Development Project Manager
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ANNA ZIMMERMAN

Senior Development Project Manager

Anna Zimmerman joined Alchemy Properties in the fall of 2011 and oversees all aspects of the development process from pre-development through project completion. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College and the University of Pennsylvania’s Masters of City Planning program, she started her Real Estate career working with an affordable housing non-profit developer in Philadelphia, assisting in the pre-development and tax credit program processes. For Alchemy, Anna worked on the ground up build of The Sackett Union condominium and townhouses, 35XV luxury condominium high-rise and most recently completed the residential conversion of The Woolworth Tower Residences, a beloved NYC landmark, into ultra-luxury condominiums. Currently, Anna is managing the day-to-day development and construction process for 378 West End Avenue. 

Senior Development Project Manager

Anna Zimmerman joined Alchemy Properties in the fall of 2011 and oversees all aspects of the development process from pre-development through project completion. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College and the University of Pennsylvania’s Masters of City Planning program, she started her Real Estate career working with an affordable housing non-profit developer in Philadelphia, assisting in the pre-development and tax credit program processes. For Alchemy, Anna worked on the ground up build of The Sackett Union condominium and townhouses, 35XV luxury condominium high-rise and most recently completed the residential conversion of The Woolworth Tower Residences, a beloved NYC landmark, into ultra-luxury condominiums. Currently, Anna is managing the day-to-day development and construction process for 378 West End Avenue.