Managed by Northwind Group
Northwind Group, founded in 2008 by Ran Eliasaf, is a Manhattan-based real estate private equity firm. It focuses on debt and equity investments in residential, commercial and senior-living properties and has deployed over $5.6 billion in projects across multiple markets. Northwind’s New York City rental portfolio spans neighborhoods from the Financial District and SoHo to Hell’s Kitchen. The properties range from prewar walk-ups to modern midrises, many updated with features like in-unit laundry, fitness centers and landscaped rooftop decks.
For example, Crystal54 at 351 West 54th Street in Hell’s Kitchen is a cast-iron–style mid-rise with luxury rentals. It features in-unit washers and dryers, a fitness center, concierge service and a landscaped roof terrace. Beyond apartments, Northwind also finances hotel, office and senior-living developments nationwide. It funds projects from hotels to office towers to senior-care campuses, underscoring the breadth of its portfolio. The firm emphasizes long-term stewardship and transparency, renovating older buildings for contemporary urban living so that renters enjoy quality, up-to-date homes in vibrant city neighborhoods.
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