Scott Edlitz Joins NAI Global New York City
NEW YORK, NY, September 13, 2011 – NAI Global New York City announced today that Scott Edlitz has joined the firm as Executive Managing Director and Team Leader of the Retail Services Group. Edlitz, who has over 14 years of experience as an owner/developer and tenant representative in Manhattan, will lead the firm’s retail services initiatives throughout New York City.
“Scott is one of the strongest retail brokers in Manhattan”, said Jay Olshonsky, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, NAI Global New York City. “He’s an excellent addition to our growing office and will be a great asset to our local and global clients as they pursue opportunities in Manhattan’s dynamic retail market.”
Edlitz has a well-established track record as a landlord representative, having worked with a diverse range of owners including RFR Davis, The Related Companies, Sidney Fetner Associates, JR Equities, The Zucker Organization, Virgin Entertainment Group, AEW Capital Management, Townhouse Management, The Mallah Organization, Hudson House LLC, The American Jewish Committee, The Benjamin Beechwood Organization and The Atlantic Development Group.
Edlitz has also represented many of the City’s largest developers in leasing the retail component of high-profile developments including: 205 E 59th Street, The Victory, The Chesapeake, The Century Tower, The Impala, The Seville, The Empire, The Lyric, The Saranac, 101 West End Avenue, 156 Tenth Avenue, The Sagamore, 675 Morris Avenue, 352 Ninth Avenue, 33 West End Avenue and The Isis.
In addition, Edlitz has closed transactions with many of the city’s most prominent retailers including Walgreens, Clarks Shoes, Polo Ralph Lauren, Jill Stuart, Ariston Florist, Ricky’s, Urban Outfitters, Victoria’s Secret, Charles Schwab, New York Sports Club, CVS, Eckerd’s, Starbucks, Gristedes, NRT, Blockbuster, Morton Williams Supermarkets, H&R Block, Chase Bank, Citibank, Cohen Fashion Optical, Sabon, Sothy’s, Blue Dog Café, 7-11, Valley National Bank, Chipotle and Lululemon.
Prior to joining NAI Global New York City, Edlitz was the founder and Managing Principal of ZE Realty Group. He began his career with RKF & Associates, where he served as a Managing Director. Edlitz is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York and the International Council of Shopping Centers. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arizona.
Edlitz is based out of NAI Global New York City’s office at 415 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017 and can be reached at sedlitz@nainyc.com or 212-405-2505.
About NAI Global New York City
NAI Global New York City (www.nainyc.com / @NAIGlobalNYC) is the New York City office of NAI Global, one of the leading commercial real estate services providers worldwide with 5,000 commercial real estate professionals and 350 offices in over 55 countries. NAI Global New York City services include corporate solutions, tenant representation, landlord representation, retail services, project management, investment/capital market services, valuation, appraisal, and special asset solutions.
